From floods, hurricanes and wind events to tornadoes, earthquakes and winter storms, there was no shortage of damage-causing weather events in 2016. While some categories saw less damage, others saw significant increases or even record-setting events.

Billions of dollars of damage occurs each year as a result of weather events and catastrophes that strike the U.S. Among the biggest damage producers are large hail-producing thunderstorms that pass over populated areas. Following these CAT hailstorms, thousands of new hail claims come pouring in some are legitimate...

Automakers have been replacing traditional gear shifts with buttons, knobs and wheels to spruce up vehicle interiors but that is confusing motorists and diminishing safety, Consumer Reports says.

How dangerous is a teddy bear or a doll? In the Internet of Things era, it's not an idle question but one for parents and regulators to ponder seriously.