David Koch, billionaire philanthropist and prolific GOP donor, dead at 79
David Koch, the billionaire chairman and CEO of Koch Industries who, along with his brother, was one of the most a prolific and controversial GOP donors in politics, has died. He was 79.
David Koch, the billionaire chairman and CEO of Koch Industries who, along with his brother, was one of the most a prolific and controversial GOP donors in politics, has died. He was 79.
Fans choose sides in the 'Chicken Sandwich War' of our time
A nation already polarized finds itself divided once again, but this time politics isn't at the heart of it: The blame lies squarely on a fried piece of poultry.
A nation already polarized finds itself divided once again, but this time politics isn't at the heart of it: The blame lies squarely on a fried piece of poultry.
KFC announces new mac and cheese dish after Chick-fil-A adds side to their menu
While everyone’s been focused on rival chicken sandwiches, has a mac and cheese battle been slowly building up in the fast-food world?
While everyone’s been focused on rival chicken sandwiches, has a mac and cheese battle been slowly building up in the fast-food world?
As global economic picture dims, solutions seem out of reach
As global leaders gather on two continents to take account of a darkening economic outlook, this is the picture they face: Factories are slumping, many businesses are paralyzed, global growth is sputtering and the world's two mightiest economies are in the grip of a dangerous trade war.
As global leaders gather on two continents to take account of a darkening economic outlook, this is the picture they face: Factories are slumping, many businesses are paralyzed, global growth is sputtering and the world's two mightiest economies are in the grip of a dangerous trade war.
IRS warns of dangerous new email impersonation scam
The Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners warned taxpayers Thursday of a new scam being perpetrated through emails purporting to be communications from the IRS.
The Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners warned taxpayers Thursday of a new scam being perpetrated through emails purporting to be communications from the IRS.
Be careful whose charger you borrow: Phone charging cables can hack your devices, experts say
For most people, borrowing a cable from someone else to charge your phone may seem as commonplace as asking for the time. But that ordinary-looking charging cable could actually contain malware intent on stealing your passwords and other sensitive information.
For most people, borrowing a cable from someone else to charge your phone may seem as commonplace as asking for the time. But that ordinary-looking charging cable could actually contain malware intent on stealing your passwords and other sensitive information.
Apple: Storing Apple Card with other credit cards could scratch it
Did you get that fancy Apple Card in the mail? Officials with the tech giant say you shouldn't store it with your other credit cards!
Did you get that fancy Apple Card in the mail? Officials with the tech giant say you shouldn't store it with your other credit cards!
‘Marty' joins the team at Long Island supermarket
Have you met Marty? He's Stop & Shop's newest employee. The gray googly eyed assistant glides around the border of the store beeping as it scans the floors for potential hazards. The robot at this Smithtown location will be one of nearly 40 on Long Island by year's end.
Have you met Marty? He's Stop & Shop's newest employee. The gray googly eyed assistant glides around the border of the store beeping as it scans the floors for potential hazards. The robot at this Smithtown location will be one of nearly 40 on Long Island by year's end.
How your phone number can unlock your identity online
In our increasingly connected world, your phone number can define you and sharing those digits with companies and websites you trust can be just as dangerous as sharing them with a random stranger.
In our increasingly connected world, your phone number can define you and sharing those digits with companies and websites you trust can be just as dangerous as sharing them with a random stranger.
Making Labor Day plans? You could get paid to party for the weekend
Want to hold an end-of-summer bash on Labor Day weekend? Hefty Party Cups is giving out $300 to help people plan their party - no strings attached.
Want to hold an end-of-summer bash on Labor Day weekend? Hefty Party Cups is giving out $300 to help people plan their party - no strings attached.
Rare 1894 dime sells for $1.32M at auction
An incredibly rare dime once owned by late Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss sold for $1.32 million in a Chicago auction.
An incredibly rare dime once owned by late Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss sold for $1.32 million in a Chicago auction.
Tooth Fairy paying less to kids
Bad news kids, the "Tooth Fairy" is getting stingier.
Bad news kids, the "Tooth Fairy" is getting stingier.
You could win $15K for your honeymoon if you turn your wedding vows into sponsored content
Hotels.com is giving one lucky couple $15,000 to spend on a lavish honeymoon — that is, if they’re willing to make some tweaks to their wedding vows.
Hotels.com is giving one lucky couple $15,000 to spend on a lavish honeymoon — that is, if they’re willing to make some tweaks to their wedding vows.
Clothing brand Prana to give someone $100K to quit their day job
Do you ever find yourself daydreaming about quitting your 9-to-5 to make room for that thing that you’re really passionate about? The sustainable clothing brand, Prana, wants to make that dream a reality for one lucky person.
Do you ever find yourself daydreaming about quitting your 9-to-5 to make room for that thing that you’re really passionate about? The sustainable clothing brand, Prana, wants to make that dream a reality for one lucky person.
Florida farmers' giant long-neck avocados can cost up to $47 each
Farmers in southern Florida are gaining attention for their giant “long-neck” avocados that can measure up to three feet in length and weigh up to three pounds.
Farmers in southern Florida are gaining attention for their giant “long-neck” avocados that can measure up to three feet in length and weigh up to three pounds.
Winning Powerball ticket sold on Long Island
The $148 million jackpot from Saturday night's Powerball jackpot was sold on Long Island.
The $148 million jackpot from Saturday night's Powerball jackpot was sold on Long Island.
Trump wields sanctions hammer; experts wonder to what end
Call it the diplomacy of coercion. The Trump administration is aggressively pursuing economic sanctions as a primary foreign policy tool to an extent unseen in decades, or perhaps ever. Many are questioning the results even as officials insist the penalties are achieving their aims.
Call it the diplomacy of coercion. The Trump administration is aggressively pursuing economic sanctions as a primary foreign policy tool to an extent unseen in decades, or perhaps ever. Many are questioning the results even as officials insist the penalties are achieving their aims.
Reported death prompts recall of SunSetter motorized awning covers
A reported death has prompted a recall of SunSetter's motorized awning vinyl covers.
A reported death has prompted a recall of SunSetter's motorized awning vinyl covers.
Trade war's losers could include microchips, energy, banks
Looking across the stock market, it's hard to find a company that isn't vulnerable in some degree to the U.S.-China trade war. Stocks of companies that do lots of business with China, such as chipmakers and other technology companies, are obvious candidates for investors to sell when trade worries rise. They have fallen more than the rest of the market whenever President Donald Trump sends out...
Looking across the stock market, it's hard to find a company that isn't vulnerable in some degree to the U.S.-China trade war. Stocks of companies that do lots of business with China, such as chipmakers and other technology companies, are obvious candidates for investors to sell when trade worries rise. They have fallen more than the rest of the market whenever President Donald Trump sends out...
Trump economic adviser dismisses fears of looming recession
President Donald Trump's top economic adviser is playing down fears of a looming recession after last week's sharp drop in the financial markets and predicting the economy will perform well in the second half of 2019. Larry Kudlow said in Sunday television interviews that consumers are seeing higher wages and are able to spend and save more.
President Donald Trump's top economic adviser is playing down fears of a looming recession after last week's sharp drop in the financial markets and predicting the economy will perform well in the second half of 2019. Larry Kudlow said in Sunday television interviews that consumers are seeing higher wages and are able to spend and save more.