FDIC gives green light for a BB&T-SunTrust bank merger
Atlanta-based SunTrust and Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based BB&T are one step closer to merging.
Atlanta-based SunTrust and Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based BB&T are one step closer to merging.
Disney Plus user accounts found on hacking sites
Disney says its new Disney Plus streaming service doesn’t have a security breach, but some users have been shut out after hackers tried to break into their accounts.
Disney says its new Disney Plus streaming service doesn’t have a security breach, but some users have been shut out after hackers tried to break into their accounts.
Vegans sue Burger King over Impossible Whopper, claim patty was contaminated by meat in class-action lawsuit: report
Burger King previously said that vegan or vegetarian guests can request their patties be prepared in an oven instead of in the shared broiler.
Burger King previously said that vegan or vegetarian guests can request their patties be prepared in an oven instead of in the shared broiler.
Ride-hail app Juno shuts down
The New York-based ride-hailing app Juno shut down for good on Monday.
The New York-based ride-hailing app Juno shut down for good on Monday.
Chick-fil-A to stop donating to Salvation Army: Report
Fast-food favorite Chick-fil-A will no longer donate to The Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, according to a Monday announcement.
Fast-food favorite Chick-fil-A will no longer donate to The Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, according to a Monday announcement.
Bill Gates regains top spot as world’s richest person
Microsoft co-founder, philanthropist and business magnate Bill Gates has once again been named the richest person in the world.
Microsoft co-founder, philanthropist and business magnate Bill Gates has once again been named the richest person in the world.
Vendors outside Yankee Stadium get a reprieve
Eight independent shops near Yankee Stadium have been spared from a situation they feared would put them out of business. A few weeks ago, a new deal announced between Nike and the MLB would have no longer considered these stores so-called standard merchandise providers. That would have prohibited them from selling official New York Yankee gear. But Nike and MLB modified their agreement giving the retailers the green light to continue selling the products. Reported by Briella Tomassetti
Eight independent shops near Yankee Stadium have been spared from a situation they feared would put them out of business. A few weeks ago, a new deal announced between Nike and the MLB would have no longer considered these stores so-called standard merchandise providers. That would have prohibited them from selling official New York Yankee gear. But Nike and MLB modified their agreement giving the retailers the green light to continue selling the products. Reported by Briella Tomassetti
New Jersey seeks $640M from Uber for misclassifying workers
New Jersey is seeking more than $640 million from Uber in taxes and penalties, saying the ride-hailing company misclassified its drivers as independent contractors.
New Jersey is seeking more than $640 million from Uber in taxes and penalties, saying the ride-hailing company misclassified its drivers as independent contractors.
Die-off of Peconic Bay scallops under review
Suffolk County officials are calling on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to take a closer look at this year's historic scallop die-off.
Suffolk County officials are calling on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to take a closer look at this year's historic scallop die-off.
NY sues B&H for alleged tax fraud
The state of New York is suing famed New York electronics retailer B&H for allegedly failing to pay sales tax on tens of millions of dollars.
The state of New York is suing famed New York electronics retailer B&H for allegedly failing to pay sales tax on tens of millions of dollars.
New York man claims to have found joint in Popeyes Chicken Sandwich
One New York City man has cried “fowl” after reportedly finding a joint in his Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich last week.
One New York City man has cried “fowl” after reportedly finding a joint in his Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich last week.
Disney Plus hits 10 million subscribers in 1 day
Disney Plus says it hit more than 10 million sign-ups on its first day of launch, far exceeding expectations.
Disney Plus says it hit more than 10 million sign-ups on its first day of launch, far exceeding expectations.
McDonald's releases Snickerdoodle McFlurry, first holiday ice cream in 7 years
Flurries are in the forecast at McDonald’s, as the fast food chain has officially released its first holiday season ice cream-flavor since 2012.
Flurries are in the forecast at McDonald’s, as the fast food chain has officially released its first holiday season ice cream-flavor since 2012.
A professional soccer club is coming to Queens with David Villa as part owner
A second-division professional soccer team is coming to Queens in 2021, according to the club's ownership, which includes Spanish national team star David Villa.
A second-division professional soccer team is coming to Queens in 2021, according to the club's ownership, which includes Spanish national team star David Villa.
Poll: Many youths say high school diploma is enough
Although most young Americans believe in the value of higher education, many still consider a high school diploma alone to be enough for success.
Although most young Americans believe in the value of higher education, many still consider a high school diploma alone to be enough for success.
Some college graduates would give up coffee, shave head, spend week in jail to erase student loan debt, survey finds
A majority of college graduates with student loans said they would shave their head if the debt could be erased, according to a new survey, and some others said they would consider giving up coffee and even spending a week in jail.
A majority of college graduates with student loans said they would shave their head if the debt could be erased, according to a new survey, and some others said they would consider giving up coffee and even spending a week in jail.
Disney Plus subscribers report connection problems on Day 1
Users took to Twitter early Tuesday morning to report connection problems with the commercial-free service, which costs $7 a month.
Users took to Twitter early Tuesday morning to report connection problems with the commercial-free service, which costs $7 a month.
Arby’s restaurant in Minnesota removes ‘insensitive’ sign saying ‘only well behaved’ children are welcome
An Arby’s restaurant in Minnesota “quickly” removed a sign saying that “only well behaved” children are welcome — a notice that left one parent “shocked.”
An Arby’s restaurant in Minnesota “quickly” removed a sign saying that “only well behaved” children are welcome — a notice that left one parent “shocked.”
Ben & Jerry's sued over claim that milk comes from 'happy cows'
Ben & Jerry's is facing a lawsuit accusing the ice cream maker and its parent company of false advertising by saying the milk and cream in its products comes from "happy cows."
Ben & Jerry's is facing a lawsuit accusing the ice cream maker and its parent company of false advertising by saying the milk and cream in its products comes from "happy cows."
T-Mobile promises free 5G to first responders for 10 years if Sprint merger is completed
The wireless carrier states on its website that the offer is only available if the pending Sprint merger closes, and the plans could be subject to line limits.
The wireless carrier states on its website that the offer is only available if the pending Sprint merger closes, and the plans could be subject to line limits.