susan hogan, news4. >> all right. i think she's saying everything in moderation. >> of course, especially yogurt and quinoa. nutritionists recommend a wide variety. >> i also like brussel sprouts. >> cram a that into a pork chop, i'm good. >> from health to fitness. a big claim fromnike. shoes that says they can help you move faster. >>> one of my favorite quotes from julia childs. sunshine from today but rain chances climbing as we head into the weekend. a look at the weather coming up. >> we continue to follow the breaking news, tourists killed during a trip out on the water. latest updates from a deadly duck boat accide duck boat accide nt teach them to smile. teach them to love themselves. teach them they are special, and you'll be amazed by what they do. >> announcer: news4 today begins with breaking news. >> oh, no. >> we have breaking news now at 4:30. new updates on a string of deadly storms. the death toll rising after a boat full of tourists cap sizes. >>> plus tornado trouble. a first look at the damage. go

there's some things you need to do to prepare.um conser reporter susan hogan has thestory. >> reporter: 1-year-old mabel and her family are preparing for a six-hour road trip to vermont. >> we started to do small trips around town. >> reporter: they're working with a trainer holly santana, toet road-ready. >> you should have consistency. you want the same food and the same schedule. if they eat at 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., keep it that. >> keep a towel or bed from home. and takeea b every three hours. make shour your dog's collar has an i.d. with your contact info. and don't forget about safety. >> pets can act as projectiles if they're notse cured. >> we conducted crash tests on dummy dogs. the most restrictive restraints, the sleepy pod crate. and the click-it harness. >> family trips to vermont are important to us. i want to makeure everyone in the car is safe. >> susan hogan, news >>> one more important thing to remembe vaccination records. these can be useful to carry with your dog d if your gets sick. >> also, dog-friendly hotels have been known to ask for them, as well. >> and ta

if you plan on hitting the pool this weekend, we have information you want to see.mi co up, susan hogan working for you, detailin >>> you're watching "news 4 today." >> serious something t might not surprise anybody. students who are allowed to bring their cell phones into class usually score lower on amines. students with phone access scored half a grade lowern tests in general. the same students had a harder remembering and what they learned. >>> it is summertime and the pools are open. if you are plannin on doing some swimming this weekend, we have information you might want to hear. >> i took my daughter to the water park after work yesterday. now, i wonr what's swimming around in my body. even though the water looks clean, it canewimming with mi mikescopic parasites. susan hogan thealking about swimming parasites. >> reporter: when it comes to pools, you don't know what parasites may be lurking below the surface. >> there's a lot. >> reporter: the most common pull prit wh culprit is crypto, spread through fecal matter. >> if a child has an accident in the pool, there's elimination

consumer reporter susan hogan working for you to help you have a worry-free vacation. >> consumer reports recommends that all rentals have working fire safety products. but the 2018 study found 56% of airbnb listings had carbon monoxide detectors and only 42% carry fireui extiers. there's a web page dedicated to home safety which safely encouraged every airbnb host to install working smoke and c.o. detectors in their listing and to check them frequently. a consumer report says that these are only which is why you have to take a more proactive approach. >>io vac rentals are not regulated in the same way as hotels which means tou want reach out to your host before you book. >> consumer reports recommends asking these five heestions. doesroperty have working smoke and c.o. detectors. is there a working fireti uisher on the property. is there a emergency safy card. is there a -- does it meet fety regulations. >> this will give you a better understanding of howafe the property is and bring up other issues that you might not have been aware of. >> susan hogan, news4. >>> look at the celebration

. >> consumer investigative reporter susan hogan has the action being t transportation officials. >> i'm fighting so that no oer family has to be here. >> we first introduced you to steve last fall. his 17-year-old daughter hannah was killed after crashing into an x light in tennessee in 2016. >> a guardrail pierced her car and she was killed instantly. >> he learned his daughter was not the only one to die this way. for the last year and a half he has met withed state andal officials all over the country, pushing to have the guardrails removed. >> i just never thought that i would be going through this ever in my life. >> earlier this year this maryland mother joid his fight. sandra johnson carter's son michael died after hitting an x light on the eastern shore in february. she started her own campaign to have them mremoved fro maryland's roads. she found support in one state lawmaker, but she won't need that anymore. the maryland state highway administration has now decided to replace all l xhts currently installed in the state. >> there are about a thousand of them. s it's all per

news4's susan hogan has some of their top picks. >> reporter: consider offerings that stood out on the menu as better choices, including sandwiches, oatmeals and smoothies. flavorful. >> and they analyzed the nutritional information. >> well, it can be tough to find breakfast items with lower calories, fat, sugar and sodium. >> reporter: quick breakfast sandwiches can stay on the spectrum. starbucks chicken sandwich and bacon biscuit has over 1,000 milligms of sodium. a better sandwich choice would be panera bread's avocado, white and spinach on a sprouted grain baghe spl with nearly half the sodium. more and more chains now have oatmeal as an option. these whole grains can be aea source of antioxidants and dietary fib added sugars.ut for the best ones are unsweetened with toppings like fresh fruit, pots and raisins. "consumer res" says if you have to grab and go, there are good choices available, and you can upgrade almost anything pick. >> you can ask for honey or sugar on the side. you can make a betterread choice by choosing whole grain over a croissant, and an egg sandwich can be

consumer reporter susan hogan breaks it down for us. plus -- >> you cannot silence the strong >> more than 100 game fast with gut-wrenching stories ofbuse standing tall. >> and enjoy the weaer we have today. another great one tomorrow, but then a major shift in the pattern. let's talk about what that means to your n weekend and wtee ♪ ♪ you said you're not like me, ♪ you neverrop to your knees, ♪ ♪ look into the sky for a ♪ yomomentary high, ♪ like me, ♪ you never even tried till it's time to say goodbye, bye a ♪ everybody fights for little bit of light, i believe. ♪ geico motorcycle, great rates for great ris. >>> there's a lot -- a lot of rain rather in the forecast cong up as well as cooler temperatures and lower humidity. a lot going on, folks, and in three minutes doug kammerer is going to be here to tell us when theast really nic day is going to be here and the big changes start to kick in. stick aund for that. pat? >> well, if you're taking a trip this summer, you're going to need the right luggage, but which

developments in the undercover investigation from consumer reporter susan hogan. >> and widespread storms in the forecast. doug isack with look as he finishes chewing and digesting the impact on tomorrow's all-star game as well, >>> all right. the rain came and the rain went as far as the game is concerned, but n necessarily for the neighborhood. it's industrial moving through. how is it looking? >> that was fast. >>ah it is fast. it came through and lasted maybe ten minutes. had a brief downpour. that was it. most of it fairly light. good news down at the salt line. yore waiting to comn down here. they are down here. thumbs up now that the rain is over. okayd. paul was happy about the rain getting out of here, too, because obviously they have a great setup down here at t saltline right outside of nats park and, of course, for the home rune derby cone want to see any rainfall and do want to see warmre tempera warm, humid conditions will help the ball go a lot farther so that's good news.or tonig we want to see the home run balls go on as far as they bryce harper. come on, got you, baby. l

susan hogan has the sry. >> reporter: 1-year-old mabel and her family are preparing for a six-hour road trip to vermont. >> we started to do small trips around town. >> reporter: they're working with trainer, holly santana, to get road-ready. >> you should have consistency. you want the same food and the same schedule. if they eat at 6:0a.m. and 6:00 p.m., keep it that. >> keep a towel or bed from home. and take breaks eve three hours. make shour your dog's collar has an i.d. with your contact info. and don't forget about safety. >> p s can act as projectiles if they're not secured. >> we conducted crash tests on dummy dogs. they found the most secure restraints, the sleepy pod carrier. the sleepy pod crate. and the click-it harness. >> family trips tvermont are important to us. make sure everyone in the car is safe. >> susan hogan, news 4. >>> one more important thing to remember, vaccination records. these can be useful to carry with your dog if your dog gets ck. >> that makessense. i don't have a dog. it's not in my mind. >> you can call your vet, too, if you forget them and fax them

"consumer reports" reporter susan hogan >>> you're watching "news 4 today." >> welcome back. if you're takg a trip, y need the right luggage. >> what kind is best? susan hogan is working for you to find the best for your trip. >> it rollall the way around. >> enough space. >> zippers. >> reporter: your biggest decision, should yo get soft-sided or hard? hard-sided luggage can be durable and light. aluminum luggage is the most durable but a bit heavier. >>hey are also good for traveling witle fra items, which can crush more easily. >> reporter: and you're guaranteed a no-bulge fit in the overhead bin as long as you buy the right size. ere are drawbacks, taking up the place of soft suitcases when packing. they lack flexibility. soft flexible can compress into overhead pins. extra pockets means more organized packing. >> the soft suitcases can be vulnable when it comes to security and ripping. buy one of a strong material. >> reporter: en the right luggage won't make travel stress-free. but it can take some of the edge off. and "consumer reports" says pay attention to the wheels

i want to make sure everyone in the car is safe. >> susan hogan, news 4. >>> another reminder, don't forget your pet'sio vaccin records. you may need them if your dog gets sick. >>> sheena? >> good monday morning. we know this time of year is toe hot to leaving the dogs in the ca we're hazy and hot and humid. nearly 80 degrees in washington. a weather alert day because of >>> it is 6:45 now, july brings the hewet. know that. a live look outside this morning where it may look pretty but it certainly will not feel like that. our team coverage of the soaring temperatures continues. >> we're working for you on tips how to stay safe and coolth in s swelter. justin finch joins us from the national mall with some good advice. >> i'm not sure if you've been outside yet, i will tell you it is warm, a touch humid, as well. we're watchin out for a heat advisory that is said to go into effect at today and carry on until 8:00 p.m. we're talking temperatures of over 100 degrees. we have tips for you. make sure you're wearing and reapplying your sunscreen. talking out 30spf-plus. eyou want to tak b

susan hogan is working for you to find the best for your trip. >> what is best for you? >> it rolls all the way around. >> enough space. >> zippers. >> your biggest decigeon, should yosoft-sided or hard? hard-sided luggage can be durable and light. aluminum luggage is the most durable but a bit heavier. >> they are also good for frag ye items. >> a're guaranteed a no-bulge fit in the overhead bin as long as you buy the right size. there are drawbacks, taking up the ple of soft suitcases when packing. coey lack flexibility. soft flexible caress into overhead pins. extra pockets means more organized packing. >> the soft suitcases can be vulnerable when it comes to tearin and ripping. buy one of a strong material. >> reporter: even the right luggage won't make travel stress-free. but it can take some of the edge off. and "consumer reports" says pay attention to the wheel suitcases with four wheels are more ergonomic. it can spin in different directions. back to you. >> it's easier to pullaround, too, the four wheels. >> yes. it seems like most travelers prefer soft luggage.

consumer reporter susan hogan is "working for you" with what's behind the excessi shipping fees and to make sure that that doesn't happen to you. >> reporter: baby sophia has everything she needs, a swanky nursy, cool toys, and now the most expensive box of baby wipes on the planet. so why all the fuss? >> it was crazy, i was like, there'so way. >> reporter: no way that barbara says she would knowingly agree to pay a whopping $452 shippin charge for a $25 box of baby pe >> the most frustrating was dealing with amazon. >> reporter: barbara didn't notice the shipping costs until later that day, and when she did, she immediately contacted amazon and the shipper, but wasn'tmm getting aniate answer. >> we were sitting there for three, four, five days and we had to call amazon three to four times and it was really frustrating because every time wealled amazon to kind of follow up on what the status was, my husband tad toell the amazon customer service rep the story over and over and over again. >> reporter: the third party seller, ecotrade's response didn't come until two weeks after the pur

susan hogan is here to explaino size d matter when it >>> arriving just in time no your evening commute. >> we are watching the radar right now for -- full craforeca coming u here in three minutes. >>> life on mars? there just might be. a here the live desk with what's being called a thrilling and excitingisvery. italian researchers say a large reservoir of liquid water has been found near the planet's south pole. since water is anssential ingredient for life, speculation we are not alone has gotten a renewed boost. however, not all are convinced about the findings. one nasa scientist referred to the results as, quote, plausible but not quite yet a slam dunk. >> they're able to figure out water is only 3 feet deep. we can figure that out from here. >> the whole we're not aloneth ry, might be sharing the universe with bacteria, mold. it's not like t y're going to fly here, you know, and open up a coffee shop. >> we're already not alone. sharing that with our -- >> withthat in mind, let's face it, folks, not everyone is a >> when you need to do home repairs you've got a couple of choices,

r consumer repor susan hogan working for you to help you have a worry-free vacation. >> all rentals have working fire safety products. but a2018 study found 56% of the listings are carbon monoxide detectors and 42% have fire extinguishers. they have a web page dedicated to home safetyra encng every host to install working smoke and c.o. detectors in their listing ahe to check frequently. a consumer report says these are only suggestions, which isha wh yo to take a more proactive approach. >> vacation renta are not regulated in the same way as hotels, which means you really want to reach out to your hosts before you book. >> consumer reports recommends asking these five questions. does the property haking smoke and c.o. detectors. is there a working fire extinguisher on the property. does the property have an emergency safety cardst is there a fid kit in the home? does the property meet local safety regulations? >> asking these questions will give you a better understanding of how safe the property is and might b up other issues that you might not have been aware of. >> susan hogan, news

. >> susan hogan is working for you to help you make a art hoice when you decide to start a project. >> washington consumers checkbook recently compared 94 hardware stores in our area, big and small, to see which ones hammered home the goods. >> all set? >> thank you. >> looking for a hardware store that checks all the xes? j.e. rice true value in manassas nailed it. consumers checkbook gave tm top marks for quality and price. ratings of d.c. area stores reveal that, while big chains like home depot and lowe's typically charge lower prices, smaller % less, the independent hardware stores came out on top for customer especially when looking for the one-on-one advice for larger projects. did find, though, that one way you can save at these independents is if you have a really big project, ask fo a contractor's discount or a volume discount. some will offer 10% off if they know you're going to spend a t in that visit or over the course ntof a that's one way to get your prices back down to where the big box stores are. >> when it came to refund, checkbook found most stores had reasonable

>> susan hogan is workin >>> you're watching "news 4 today." >> movie lovers will have another way to score some tickets.am theaters is partnering with facebook to provide a service for buying movie tickets through the social media app.ce ok allows users to search movies by location and show time. the new service should be available for all amc theaters very soon. they have service fees on so many of the other apps. we'll have to see how that goes. >>> whento it come healthy foods, youtight think thaore is better. >> but susan hogan explains that it's possible to get too much of a good thing. >> reporter: trying to follow a healthy diet? that great. but "consumer reports" nutrition experts say you can overdo some healthy foods, even fruits and veggies. it's best to eat a wide variety of them. sticking to just a few, may mean you dot get all the nutrients you need and too much of some. many fruits and veggies are packed with fiber and beans and whole grains. upping your fiber too much, too on can cause gas and bloating. and too much fiber overall, may block the absorption of some nutri

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>> consumer reporter susan hogan working for youe to h a worry-free vacation. >> consumer reports recommends that all rentals have working fire safety products. but a 2018 study found only 56% of airbnb listings had kroigs books carbon monoxide detectors. there's a web page dedicated to home safety which states a encourage everbnb host to install working smoke and c.o. detectors in their listing and to check them frequently. t theser reports says t are only suggestions, which is why you have to take a more proactive approach. >> vacation rentals are notla red in the same way as hotels which means you really want to rea out to your host before you book. >> consumer reports recommends asking these five questions. do they have working smoke and c.o. detectors.is there a working fire deco owe is there a first aid kit in the home? rouse the property meets -- does the pperty meet local safety regulationes >> asking the questions will give you a better understanding of how safe the propinty is and g up other issues you might not have been aware of. >> susan hogan, news 4. >>> 6:41 right now. w a wa

back to you. >> susan hogan thank you. >>> another reason to get your kids off their smartphones or why social media could be bad for their health. >>> more companies phase out plastic straws, some are raising concern about the movement and the impact it's having people with disabilities. >>> dg is back wouit >>> well, doug, what a perfectly glorious day. it's like we're in maine or something in july. >> you know what? i was looking for a place earlier to think about. i was thinking maybe colorado. somebody said san. maine is perfect. i've never been there, but i hear it's grea >> this must be what it's like. i haven't been either. >> two people bave nevern to maine are saying the day is just like maine. >> i thought you knew this. -- >> i've been almost to maine. i've been vernenear m >> let's show you what's happening up there right now. i was going to ask you about it after work. we're dealing with plenty of condit tns. look ats. this is blue skies. very maine-like, as you make your way out and about today. temperatures in the mid to upper 80s. we hit 88er ear back to 88 with the nor

susan hogan, news 4. >> all set this? >> thank you. > to see where your neighborhood hardware store landed, search hardware stores in the nbc washing >>> it's 6:26. coming up -- >> oh! goodness gracious. >>tour de france flip. a rider injured on the most famous bike race. more on the video and how he's doing ahead of another day on the roads. >>> good morning. we are still in weather alert mode for you today. the possibility of locally anoth inch or more, flash flood watches are up and the flood threat remains high with all the rain coming today. stay away from high or fast moving water. more about the f potential drier weath drier weath e ♪ drier weath e ♪ athe day with the chicken you love. get the feeling of chick-fil-a, for breakfast. ♪ i'm a small business, but i have... ms big dr. and big plans. so how do i make the efforts of 8 employees... ik feel50? how can i share new plans virtually? how can i download an e-file? virtual tours? zip-file? real big files? in seconds, not minutes... just like that. like ever

susan hogan breaks down some of the words for you a little bit ter on. >> and it's a cold vermontino kind of a night. i love a snob if think bring in a good bottle of wine. doug w is backith the >>> all right. did they start eating, doug, or did they wait f you? >> his face is still clean so i don't think he's eaten. >> hard to believe he hasn't eaten. >> oh, there he goes. >> they started eating. that's my plate. that is my plate. what diet, right? what diet? no, we're not doing that today. we are -- we've got everybody here, everybody behind us. they are getting their foo right now. you can see it. there's a lot going on right now with the food. everybody is ready to go. that's a good smile right there. smile.a good nicely done. i am sitting here -- when i came by a little earl her and i want you to tell me a little bit about this ckyard other in north potomac. >> harrison was the-anher of property when he wassed in 1982-'83. i a squared this property like later, like 1989. the old house was tore down that was over 100 years old because it couldn't be rehabbed. just too much wrong

susan hogan helps you get ready. plus -- ♪ stand beside here ♪ and guide her ♪ through the night with the light from above ♪ ♪ from the mountains >> and chopper 4 is flying ove come breaking news in northern virginia. one man has been shot in prince william county. these are live pictures over the scene near fillarette street. this is woodbridge. no word yet on a suspect description, but police are warning residents they will in this neighborhood for a while while they investigate. while they investigate. 'll keep an ♪ ♪whoaaa-oooaaaa s♪as long as ts up... ere's no holding back.♪ ♪whoaaa-oooaaaa ♪and every moment, ♪you gotta make it last. all the thrills of summer. one amazing getaway. busch gardens williamsburg and water country usa. visit both parks for only $30 per day. >>> aes wead heat wave is expanding across large parts of the country. here in the washington aa we're close to triple digits, and we're under a heat advisory for the next four hours. how long is thisea oppressive going to l

. >> csumer reporter susan hogan h working for ulp you make a smart choice to start a project. >> washington consumer checkbook recently compared 94 hardware stores our area. big and small. to see which ones hammered home the goods. >> all set? >> looking for a hardware store that ches all the boxes? j.e. rice true value in manassas nailed it. alnsumer checkbook gave them top marks for quity and price. however, d.c. area storesal rev home hile big chains like depot and lowe's typically charge 20% less, the smaller independent hardware stores came out on top for customer service, especially looking for that one-on-one advice for larger projects. >> we d find, though, that one way you can save at these independents is if you hav a really big project, ask for a contractor's discount or a volume discount. some offer 10% off if they know y're going to spend a l in that visit or over the course of a month. hat's one way to get your prices back down to kind of where the big box stores are. >> when it came to refunds, checkbo found that most stores haveeasonable return licies. word of advice, though

consumer reporter susan hogan is there working for you andme finding peals from some of amazon's biggest competitors. >> actually kind of funny watching all of these major retailers, and whether you buy in hype or not, that's really a good time to snag a deal. >> target is having its own massive one-day sale offering up big savings on almost everything under the sun. the deals are online only, and there' more. target says spend $100 online andre get same day delivery. walmart's summer savings are offering 30% off smart home products and we've even seen savings of more than $100 off eleconics and don't forget walmart and target ask free two-day shipping on most orders over $35. here's a prime deal from dfw. baneed -to-school shoes, just enter promo code yay 20 and snag 20% off everything in store and elline. and d is holding cyberor week in july sale and save up to 0% on home pcs and electronics. bottom line. if you're an amazon prime member before you actually click by now really take the time to explore otherebsites because there is a good chance you may be able to find the deal >> shop

susan hogan is going to show us four items you're overpaying for on amazon and where to score a tter deal. >> you want to save some money and w and w at here's money for pizza. here's the wi-fi password, but, if you go online while the boys are online the internet can slow down and they don't like it. you guys don't have fios? oh-no. but it's a 100% fiber-optic network with ridiculous speeds. you could have tons of devices online at once.at interested, talk. bye boys! don't even think about going online.rk woah... i can't ike this. bye boys! the 100% fiber-optic network means more speed for mordevice. so get fios internet, tv & phone with a 2-year agreement and get a free samsung chromebook 3. >>> you're watching news 4 at 4:00. >>> president trump called out in disrespect as onef america's closest allies today at the nato summit. some feign diplomats privately said they dreaded the meeting after seeing similar hostility at the g7 last month. >> even those diplomats say they were surprised at the president's ferocity today. blayne alexander is at the white house to break it all down.

susan hogan, news 4. >> if you want to see where your neighborhood store landed in the rankings, open up the app, search hardware stores. >> i'm actually allergic to the hardware store. >> are you really? >> yeah, i>>am. i love going in the hardware store. there's so many knickknacks. you can getry eing there. decorations for the house, anils, bolts. >> she doesn't me to fix anything. when i fix it, it doesn't stay fixed. >> i have an apartment. i don't have i ything. n't go to the hardware store. >> i'm handy where i need to be. we'll take care of that. listen, if anyone doing yard workouts today, you c doit, right? >> it's going to be nice outside. an isolated chance of shower or thunderstorm this afternoon, highly olated, get your things done today. you might need to cut that grass considering the rain we've had over the last couple of weeks. look at the blue sky. n we'r seeing blue skies here at the storm team studio, but we are in reston. off the toll road there shooting the cera to the west. again, plenty of sunshine to theest with. a mix of sun and clouds out there today but it

consumer reporter susan hogan is working for you with four things you should not buy on amazon ifg you're looki for the best deals. >> we've all done it. we go to a big box store, and check out pces of computers and tvs and we go home and buy them online. there's no question that amazon has good deals on mlions of products. but from the crazycoupenlady.com, there's things you can find cheapert othe places. like kid shoes. don't buy them from amazon. buy them from 6pm.com. yankee candles, you shouldn buy from amazon. they're cheaper when you buy directly from the store. buy one get one deals popped once a month. coffee lovers, instead of orderingk-cups from amaz, quill.com would bring up bigger savings. it rivals the price with coupons on amazon. and don't buy craft paper an amazon. buy it amichael's. yo can get a pack for $2, $7n cheaper t amazon. don't think that amazon is the only place you can score a deal. you shouldprice-check at other places, as well. you might find what you're looking for a little less pensive. >> it pays to shop around. if you love those deals, they're the handfs

plastic stra susan hogan has a heads up on thennouncement and joins us ith what she's learned. >>> think aboit. this is a big deal because one single plastic straw will never see -- >> marrihatt has more 6500 es propert across 30 brands worldwide. once fully implemented, the company will eiminate the use of a billion straws per year ana ut a quarter billion stirrers. this is about changing our behavior. you will no longer automatically get a straw with your drink. if you request one, it will be made of paper. >> we've been working on this for over a yearnow. it's something that we believe ill be vitally important for our hotels as part of our sustainability goals for 2025, we ant to reduce land fills by 45%. this is a keyf component o that. >> already many ofa theiott properties switched to paper straws. we got a first look at the big switch at the w hotel right here in d.c. as for those plastic stirrers, they are also beingeplaced by bamboo. >> marriott tells us it will be about one year to make the full transition. mack to you. >> other big nies announced plans of eventually going stra

consum reporter susan hogan is here with the details. tell us about that, epsusan. >>ter: that's right, pat. nissan is going to be the first automaker with technology thatu the horn to remind drivers when they left something in the back seat, and in just a few years it will be standard on all vehicles, so here's how i the rear door alert system monitors when youck open the ba door, so if you open and close it before starting the car, it will remind youhe to the back seat when you park. the first notification will pop up on the instrument panel. now, if you walk away without opening the bacdoor, the horn will go off several times. nissan says the technology will be standarin on of its models in 2019 and all of its four-door trucks, sedans a suvs. the idea was developed by two moms who are also engineers. if you don't want to be alert th system can be turned off temporarily or permanently. pat aleon, back to you. >> that's an idea copied by every other automaker.la >> they areing on it. >> thanks, susan. >>> a veteran actor goe public th a health issue. alan alda know

susan hogan is testing out the top brands f us. she's going to help you figure out >>> it's a hot button issue for some in thend foodtry. now the fda is signaling that it could enforce a standard that could impact your almo coconut and other beverages that use the term milk. regulator may asked makers of the plant-based products u to the word milk because standards define it coming from one or more healthy cows. milkav producers been calling for this crackdown for years. the good food institute which advocates for alternatives sers the t milk should be permitted with modifiers for nondairied beverages. >>> now to something a lot less healthy, folks, as many of you are getting reney for d iowa state fair reviewed its menu thatlu is more than 50 brand-new options. also something that amounts to triple porker. a pork belly burger topped with pulled pork and everybody's favorite, bacon. chomp down on apple egg rolls. basically fried apple pies with sauce. dipping wash it down with pickle beer. other options, cookie dough spaghetti. eea

susan hogan is here with this update. pretty serious. >> absolutely, wendy. when we first told you about swiss van lines c and its owner juan carlos martinez last usl, a viewer reached out to claiming martinez overcharged him and then held his items hostage until he paid. we found other customers with similar claims, so after our investigation aired maryland's attorney general filed charges against martinez and swift van lines. a judge agreed that martinez violated another consumer protection law. today w learned a final order has been issued requiring martinez to pay more than $470,000 in penalties and costs to the state and restitution to consumers. f you use martinez's companies of swiftin van or revolution moving and storage and you feel you were s overcharged, yuld contact the maryland attorney general's office. they want to hear from you. back to you. >> good stuff, thank you,san. >> sure. >> right now, multiple wildfires are literally chang people into the sea in greece. this is one of the worst fire outbreaks in europe in decades. morehan 70 people ha

susan hogan tells you what you ed to know. >> put on display at your home for the fourth of july. just make surehat you're not breaking the law when you do >>> we're in weather alert mode again, just call it wham. that's what it feels like when thei heat you when you step outside. the warning it in effect until 8:00 means it's dangerously hot out there, even for your pets. amelia draper isfe tracking a storms as well and will have an updated forecast for you in just a couple of minute. many of us enjoy the sights sounds of fireworks on the ourth of july, but prince georges county bureau chief tracy williams has a warning of taking feworks into surrounding counties. >> the money is thrown at you wv h a good day. >> reporter: delonte rush has been selling fireworks in d.c. for nearly 20 years. he says he's well a aware that of his customers don't necessarily live in washington. do you think you get some maryland folks other? >> all th time, yeah. >> reporter: in order to avoid scenes like this up, prince geges county has made fireworks laws easy to remember. >> here in prince george

susan hogan is breaking down the wine buzz words and what they really mean. >> lfites, sugars, tannins. what does it mean when it comes to wine? we're here toind out. so, doctor taylor wallace is here to give us the food buzz.ut let's talk a tannins. what are they? >> tannins are the compounds in y red wines that make them taste dry. what's really interesting about tannins is that they binnd block sugar from being absorbed in your body. >> let's talk about sugar. >> well, obviously each wine differs in the sugar content. the dryer reds have less and the sweeter wines are going to have a greater sugar content. >> sohat means rose would have a greater -- >> rose is onee of higher sugar wines. >> okay. let's talk about sulfites. what are they? >> they a preservative that the food industry uses. they're naturally present in many fruit and vegetables. you use them in higher concentrations particularly in white wine. >> does that cause the headaches? >>well, i some people, yes, some individuals are sensitive to sulfites. some are sensitive to tannins. for the majority of the population you'r

news4's susan hogan has somp of their topicks. >> reporter: consider the offerings that stood out on the menu as better choices, including sandwiches, oatmeals and smoothies. >> flavorful. >> reporter: and they analyzed the nutritional information. >> we, it can be tough to find breakfast items with lows amou of calories, fat, sugars and sodium. >> reporter: quick breakfast sandwiches can stay on the nutrition spectrum. starbucks chicken and bacon biscuit has or 1,000 milligrams of sodium. a better choice would be panera bread's avocado, egg white and spinach on a souted grain bagel splashed with nearly half the sodium. more aha mores now have oatmeal as an option. these whole grains can b a great source of antioxidants and dietary fiber, but watch out for those added sugars. the best ones are unsweetened with toppings like fresh fruit, nuts and raisins. consumer reports says if you a have to grab go, there are good choices available, and you can upgrade almost anything you pick. >> you can ask fr honey sugar on the side. you can make a better bread choice by choosg whole grain over

susan hogan broke t story yesterday. the chain says it's going to phase out straws at all locationst by n july. people living with disabilities like andrea of maryland are not on board. she has muscular dystrophy and needs the help of a wheelchair to get around and can't use her hand to sip out of a cup. instead, she has to carry straws wherever she goeses. like as far as i could get it to my mouth. if it weren't for the straw, i wouldn't be able to drink it. >>his is really a step backwards as opposed to a spep forwards f people like myself. >> starbucks has responded to concerns about customers wit disabilities. it's ending the use of straws in two years but starbucks says it will still have them for people who needthem. >> baltimore has become the largest city in the country to ban sodas from kids menus. the new ordinance went effect today. kids now have the choice of ordering water, milk or 100% fruit juices only. health officials have been fighting for the ban for years.c childr still drink soda at city restaurts in

susan hogan is working with you to score some of the bes deals. >> amazon prime day lasts about a day and a half. when amazon offerp some of the best deals exclusively to p its proomme members. while the kickoff is a few hours away, there's things to you right now to make sure you don't miss out on thdeals. first up, not a primblmember? no p. sign up for a 30-day trial. number two, download the amazon app. the company offers the ten times you sign in. number three, shop early.ca yopreview deals now. turn on notifications. outch the deals you like. and the app letsnow when you go live. add lightning deals to your cart before you're live. once the deal is live, check out one-ick. you can score exclusive deals if you shop through alexa and whole foods. we'll be offering in-store deals on prime day, as well. back to you. t >>peratures are going to continue to move into the 70s as we head through the morning. we'll talk rain chances, coming up. plus, parking spot attack. next at 5:30, new surveillance after a fight over a place to park turns violent. >>> we're tracking some possible troubl

>> susan hogan is breaking down the wine buzzwords and what they mean. >> sulfites, sugars, tanins, what do they mean when it come wine. we are here in georgetown to find out. let's go. taylor wallace is here to give us the buzz. let's talk about tanins. what are they? >> tny are the compound dry red wine that make them taste dry. what's interesting about tanins is they bind and block sugar from being absorbed in your body. >> let's talk about sugar. whatwe shoul look for? >> all these wines differ in sugar contents. the drier wines have less and sweeter wines have a greater content. >> that meansoses wou have a high content.su ites, what are they? >> they are a preservative that the fsed industry and present in many fruits and vegetables, but you use them in higher concentration in white wines because it clarifies the wine. >> is that what causes headaches? >> for some, yes. some are sensitive to sulfitese and s are sensitive to tanins. the majority of the population you get a headache because you ssink too many g of wine. >> that might be my problem. let's talk about serving sizes. >>

susan hogan is working for you to help you score the best deals. >> amazon prime day lasts about a day and a half. when amazon offersp some of the best deals exclusively to its prime members.e whe kickoff is a few hours away, there's things to you right now to make sure you don't miss out on the deals. first up, not a prime member? no problem. sign up for a 30-day trial. number two, download the amazon app. the company offers the $10 the first time you sign in. number three, shop early. you can preview deals now. turn on notifications. watch the anals you like. the app lets you know when you go live. add lightning deals to your cart before you're live. once the deal is live, check out one-click. you can score exclusivs if you shop through alexa and whole foods. we'll be offering in-store deals on prime day, as well. back to you. >> i don't have the time to go through all of the things. >> i scroll through. >> tweet me if you see something od. >>> lauren, what do you have? >> we have hot conditions out there. temperatures on the rise. that's going to be the main story today. the heat an

even though the water looks clean, mikescopic parasites.h susan hogan the talking about swimming parasites. >> reporter: when it comes to pools, you don't know what parasites may be lurking below the surface. >> there's a lot.ep >>ter: the most common culprit is crypto, spread through fecal matter. >> if a child has an accident in iothe pool, there's eliminin the pool, we have to treat it ri t away. >> reporter: regular levels of chlorine won't kill crypto. it's easy to catch. swallowing a mouthful of water infected with crypto can lead to weeks of nausea or dia >> have people take a shower or rinse off before they swim and after they swim. >> have kids take frequent re bathrooms to reduce the chance of accidents. >> the swim diapers are not fool-proof. >> you can see if crypto is the cause.ou you wait until after the symptoms have stopped before getting back in the cool. >>> i made a mistake. it cost me everything. >> new this morning, roseanne responds. she is talking abo the tweet she says changed her life. we'll show you the interview you'll be hearing about all day. y.>>> good morning

consumer reporter susan hogan is working for you th four things you should not buy on amazon if you're looking for the best des. >> we've all done it. we go to a big box store, and check out prices of computers and tvs and we go home and buy them online. there's no question that amazon has good deals on millions of products. but from the crazycouponlady.com, there's things you can find cheaper at other places. like kid shoes. don't buy them from amazon. buy them from 6pm.com. yankee candles, you shouldn't fr bu amazon. they're cheaper when you buy m directly fe store. buy one get one deals popped up once a month. coffee lovers, instead ordering k-cups from amazon, quill.com would bring up bigger savings. it rivals the price with coupons on amazon. r and don't buy craft papean amazon. buit at michael's. you can get a pack for $2, $7 cheaper than amazon. n't think that amazon is the only place you can score a deal. you should price-check at other plac well. you might find what fou're lookina little less expensive. >> all good information, especially t >> pays to shop around. >>> 5:26, ev

consumer reporter susan hogan is working for you with four things you should not buy on amazon if you're looking for the best deals. to we've all done it. we go to a big box, and check out prices of computers and tvs and we ghome and buy them online. maere's no question that azon has good deals on millions of products. but from the crazycoupenlady.com,here's things you can find cheaper at other places. like kid shoes. don't buy them from amazon. buy them from 6pcom. yankee candles, you shouldn't buy from amazon. they're cheaper when you buy directly from the store. buy one get one deals popped up once every other month. coffee lovers, instead of ordering k-cups from amazon, quill.com would bring up bigger savings. dering from quill rivals the price wi coupons on amazon. and don't buy craft paper on amazon. buy it at michael's. you can get a pack for $2, $7 cheaper than amazon. don't think that amazon is the only place you can score aeal. you should price-check at other places, as well. u might find what you're looking for a little less expensive. >> if you love the deals, ones thathandfu

. >>> let get right to consumer reporter susan hogan, working for you with important safety formation in this ford. >> ford says they're not aware of any accidents or injuries however it is calling 450,000hi es. it involves 2013 through 2016 model year for fusions and 2013 through 2014 ford capes. e automatic transmission might not be in park, even though the shift indicator says it is. ford says drivers can remove the key even though the transmission may not in park mode, increasing the risk of a rollaway and also a crash. dealer will repair affected cars at no cost to the culomer. unou get your vehicle fixed, ford says you should be using your parking brake. back to you. >> susan, thank you. >>> a touching moment last night or the awards, nearly two-minute standing ovation the victims of team usa gymnastics dr. larry nasser took the stage. >> 131omen received the arthur ash award forcourage. >> these are the women who gave some powerful testimony against nasser durin several trial last year, sentenced up to 175 years behind bars. the awarden is g each year to those who mirror the sp

hogan is working for yoia with poteny embarrassing news about this problem. susan. >> i'll sayp this issuears to be affecting galaxy s-9 and ace users according tocomplaints posted online by a number of people. their samsg phones sent pictures to contacts without their knowledge and here's what we know. users are reporting that it is an iue with samsung messages. the default messaging app on death vices. one ofdhe complaints s that the message app became very quote, buggy after an update by t-mobile to help sending video and other media easier. a schmuck spokesperson tells us it's not confirmed any incidents of this happening, and they have not found any hardware or software problems and while there's no similar customer reports globally w ill continue vestigate. t-mobile referred our questions to samsung. one customer complained his entire pho library on his phone was send to text by hisir friend and there's no record of it on his messaging app and he discovered it happened via his t-mobile log. the whoops. "ne 4 as :00" starts right now. >>> an excessive he

consumer reporter susan hogan joins us now with what she learned about this. >> think about it. his is a big deal because one single plastic straw will never decompose. >> marriott has more than 6500 properties across 3brands worldwide. once fully implemented, the condition will be eliminating the use of mo than a billion straws per year and about a quarter billion stirrers. this is about changing our behavior, too. when you are a guest at the marriott, you will no longer automatically get a straw with your drink. if you request one, it will be made of paper. >> so we've been working on this for over a year now. it's something that we believel e vitally important for our hotels as part of our sustainability goals for 2025, we want to reduce land fills by 45%. this is a kent compo of that. >> already many of the properties switched to paper straws. we got a first look at the big switch at the hot right here in d.c. ng for those plastic stirrers, they are also beplaced by bamboo. >> marriott tells us it will be abt one year to make the full transition. back to you. >> now,tr big c

consumer reporter susan hogan is working for you with what you need to know to protect your hard-earned savings. susan telit us about >> that's right, leon. we recently learned that scammers snatched nearly $1.5 529lion out of connecticut's plan. they did it by accessing users' accounts online and making withdrawals. here are fou c things you do right now to make sure your 529 and other savings accounts are secure. you want to check in regularly. these types of account often go. si gn in about once month t watch for signs of strange activity. usee locking creden utials in addition to signing in online. now, most banks offer this option. use complex passwords. don't recyc login information for all of your antccou passwor periodically. watch what you share. if you're sharing all of theet intimatels of your life on twitter or facebook, a hacker will have n problem answering questions to access your accounts, such as your pet's name. you,is a bonus tip for when answering those additional security questions some sites throw i lie. be sure, though, to remember that lie so you don't get locked

susan hogan explains that it's possible to get too much of a good thing. >> reporter: trying to follow a healthy diet? that's great. but "coumer reports" nutrition experts say you cane overdo healthy foods, evenrus and veggies. it's best to eat a wide variety of themst king to just a few, may mean you don't get all the nutrients you need and too much of some. many fruits and veggies are packed with fiber and whole grains. upping our fiber too much, too soon can cause gas and bloating. and too much fiberov all, may block the absorption of some nutrientit >> best to get fiber from foots that contain it naturally. foods that have fiber cause stomach upset. >> how about protein? >> toouch protein can stress the kidneys and liver. >> reporter: it's easy to get the right amount ofrotein by adding balanced meals. eating three servis of protein-rich foods daily, incling non-meat items, including yogurt and quinoa is enough. >> and nutritions recommend eating a variety of ods. >> explore all of the veggies. eat a lite quinoa. >> i have. once. that was enough for me. >> all right. >>> from healt

as consumer reporter susan hogan tports, it is possible to get too much of a goodhing. healthyg to follow a diet, that's great, but "consumer reports" nutrition expertsay you c overdo some healthy foots and even fruits and veggies. it's best to eat a wide variety of them and sticking to just a few means you don't get all the nutrients you need and may get too much of some and for instance foots with beta carotene plentiful in orange, if you eat too many your skin can turn orange. many fruits and veggies are packed with fiber as are beans and whole grains and you go your fiber t much too soon can cause gas and bloating, and too much fiber overall may block the absorption of some nutrients. >> always best to get your finer from foods that contain it naturally. foods fortified with fiber may be more likelyo cause stomach upset. >> the what about protein like meat, chicken, fish and tofu. more is better, right? >> too much protein can stress the kidneys and liver and crease the risk of osteoporosis. >> pretty easy to get the right amount o protein by eating well balancedeal

consumer reporter susan hogan s that story. >> reporter: 1-year-old mabel and her family are preparing for a six-hour road trip around vermont. >> we started to doing small trips around town. >> reporter:hey're working with a trainer, holly santana, to get road ready. >> you should have consistency. u want the same foo and the same schedule. if they eat at 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., keep it 6:00 a.m. and 6:00.. >> reporter: she says bring a towel or bed from home, keep the car cool, and take breaks at least every three hours. also useful, cleaning supplies and extraoggy bags. make sure your dog's collar has an i.d. with your contact info. and don't forget about safety. >> pets can act as projecthees ifre not secured. >> securing them is a must. the centeror pet safety with suba subaru cducted crash tests on dummy dogs. they found among the most secure restraints, the sleepy pod air carrier for about $160. the gunner kennel's g-1 intermediate crate for $500, and the sleepy pod click it sports harness, between $65 and $75. >> family trips vermont are very important for us and i want to mak

our susan hogan working to help get that money back and what y need to know so that you don't end up in a similar kind of situation. all about helping you tonight right here at 5:00. got a busy thursday coming up. back to you guys. >> that's infuriating. >> pretty unbeliev,le. >> than jim. we'll see you in just a bit here. >> when you hear the term modern art you don't necessarily think high tech, right? that'sxactly what they are doing at this museum. >> the smisonian launched a digit-at-art guide called hirshorn eye. can you scan any piece of art and a video will explain the piece. right now the museum is the only one offering this service but ing that will change. >> that's what we hope because it's so simple and easy for everyone to use. we think a lot of museums might be interested in just exploring and takinthis journey with using seein w how can transform the museum experience for the 21st century. >> the eye is not an app, it's a website. android use nee google chrome installed. if you have an iphone you have to use safari. so far more than 20 artists havv recordeo to make th