Uber unveiling plans for flying taxi program
Uber is unveiling sky high plans for flying taxis. The company is developing plans for shared air transportation between suburbs and cities -- and ultimately within cities.
Uber is unveiling sky high plans for flying taxis. The company is developing plans for shared air transportation between suburbs and cities -- and ultimately within cities.
Build-A-Bear Workshop will hold another ‘Pay Your Age' event — but this time, there's a catch
Another "Pay Your Age" event is coming to participating Build-A-Bear stores, but this time there are restrictions and not every child will get a cuddly new friend.
Another "Pay Your Age" event is coming to participating Build-A-Bear stores, but this time there are restrictions and not every child will get a cuddly new friend.
Ford recalls 1.3 million Explorers, F-150s for safety issues
Ford has issues safety recalls for 1.3 million vehicles made over the past decade including Explorer, F-150, and Econoline.
Ford has issues safety recalls for 1.3 million vehicles made over the past decade including Explorer, F-150, and Econoline.
Survey: Men in workplace uncomfortable ‘mentoring, working alone, or socializing' with women
Amid the #MeToo era, LeanIn.org and SurveyMonkey partnered to conduct online polls over the last two years about men and women's experiences in the workplace, and found that men are generally pulling back from women at work, according to the survey's key findings.
Amid the #MeToo era, LeanIn.org and SurveyMonkey partnered to conduct online polls over the last two years about men and women's experiences in the workplace, and found that men are generally pulling back from women at work, according to the survey's key findings.
Kroger to sell CBD lotions, oils and creams in stores across 17 states
One of the world's largest grocery chains will begin selling CBD products in stores across the United States.
One of the world's largest grocery chains will begin selling CBD products in stores across the United States.
Feds: Nearly 1,700 arrested in child porn crackdown
The Justice Department says nearly 1,700 people have been arrested following a two-month crackdown aimed at targeting suspected child predators.
The Justice Department says nearly 1,700 people have been arrested following a two-month crackdown aimed at targeting suspected child predators.
Canada to ban single-use plastics
Canada will ban single-use plastics as early as 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday.
Canada will ban single-use plastics as early as 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday.
Target expands paid family leave, backup care benefits for store workers
Target announced Monday that it is expanding family care benefits for hourly and salaried employees at its stores and distribution centers, including those that are part-time.
Target announced Monday that it is expanding family care benefits for hourly and salaried employees at its stores and distribution centers, including those that are part-time.
Radiohead to release music stolen for ransom
Radiohead says a trove of unreleased music has been stolen for ransom - but instead of paying up, the band will release it in aid of environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion.
Radiohead says a trove of unreleased music has been stolen for ransom - but instead of paying up, the band will release it in aid of environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion.
Calling all Potterheads: Vans releases special collaboration with Harry Potter
Harry Potter fans, rejoice! After teasing “something magical” with the Harry Potter franchise back in April, skateboard brand Vans officially released its Harry Potter footwear collection.
Harry Potter fans, rejoice! After teasing “something magical” with the Harry Potter franchise back in April, skateboard brand Vans officially released its Harry Potter footwear collection.
Trump calls French wine tariffs unfair, vows to ‘do something' about it
President Trump renewed his promise to “do something” about French wine tariffs on Monday, calling the tariff on American wine imposed by the French government “unfair.”
President Trump renewed his promise to “do something” about French wine tariffs on Monday, calling the tariff on American wine imposed by the French government “unfair.”
Young Americans say engagement rings should be cheaper
According to a new survey on marriage and money, two-thirds of young Americans say that an engagement ring should cost less than $2,500, while the average cost of a wedding ring nationwide is $5,680.
According to a new survey on marriage and money, two-thirds of young Americans say that an engagement ring should cost less than $2,500, while the average cost of a wedding ring nationwide is $5,680.
Seniors more likely to work longer in big metropolitan areas, especially in the Northeast and DC
Seniors in major metropolitan areas, especially in the Northeast and around Washington, D.C., are more likely to continue working past age 65 than those in other areas around the country, according to an analysis of Census data by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Seniors in major metropolitan areas, especially in the Northeast and around Washington, D.C., are more likely to continue working past age 65 than those in other areas around the country, according to an analysis of Census data by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
New York's High Line park marks 10 years of transformation
NEW YORK (AP) - When the High Line park opened in New York City, then-Mayor Michael Bloomberg predicted the transformation of the abandoned, elevated freight line into an artsy public promenade would be "an extraordinary gift to our city's future." A decade later, there's no question the High Line has been a resounding success as an engine for tourism and neighborhood...
NEW YORK (AP) - When the High Line park opened in New York City, then-Mayor Michael Bloomberg predicted the transformation of the abandoned, elevated freight line into an artsy public promenade would be "an extraordinary gift to our city's future." A decade later, there's no question the High Line has been a resounding success as an engine for tourism and neighborhood...
US-China trade war sparks worries about rare earth minerals
PHOENIX (AP) - Rising trade tensions between the U.S. and China have sparked worries about the 17 exotic-sounding rare earth minerals needed for high-tech products like robotics, drones and electric cars. China recently raised tariffs to 25% on rare earth exports to the U.S. and has threatened to halt exports altogether after the Trump administration raised tariffs on Chinese products and...
PHOENIX (AP) - Rising trade tensions between the U.S. and China have sparked worries about the 17 exotic-sounding rare earth minerals needed for high-tech products like robotics, drones and electric cars. China recently raised tariffs to 25% on rare earth exports to the U.S. and has threatened to halt exports altogether after the Trump administration raised tariffs on Chinese products and...
Barnes & Noble, with sales falling, is sold to hedge fund
Barnes & Noble is being acquired by a hedge fund for $476 million and will be taken private. The national chain that many blamed for the demise of independent bookstores has been ravaged by Amazon.com and other online sellers, but remains a critical outlet for publishers. On Friday, it was acquired by Elliott Management and, in a twist, will likely become a national chain with a...
Barnes & Noble is being acquired by a hedge fund for $476 million and will be taken private. The national chain that many blamed for the demise of independent bookstores has been ravaged by Amazon.com and other online sellers, but remains a critical outlet for publishers. On Friday, it was acquired by Elliott Management and, in a twist, will likely become a national chain with a...
Walmart service to deliver groceries inside customers' homes
The online delivery wars are heating up inside shoppers' homes.
The online delivery wars are heating up inside shoppers' homes.
Retailers pull Fairlife dairy products after 'chilling' video shows calves being abused at farm
While authorities investigated a graphic video released by an animal rights group allegedly showing workers kicking and throwing young calves at an Indiana dairy farm, retailers began pulling the company's products from their shelves.
While authorities investigated a graphic video released by an animal rights group allegedly showing workers kicking and throwing young calves at an Indiana dairy farm, retailers began pulling the company's products from their shelves.
Business says limits on US flag size unconstitutional
A reality television star contends in a court filing that a North Carolina city's size ban on a huge America flag flying at his recreational vehicle store is unconstitutional.
A reality television star contends in a court filing that a North Carolina city's size ban on a huge America flag flying at his recreational vehicle store is unconstitutional.
Author-entrepreneur Chris Guillebeau says you can side-hustle your way to financial freedom
Chris Guillebeau is a writer, entrepreneur, and traveler who built a passionate following from his blog The Art of Non-Conformity, where he chronicled traveling to 193 countries before his 35th birthday. His first book, named after the blog (here's a great review), became the first of many bestsellers, including The $100 Startup and The Happiness of Pursuit.
Chris Guillebeau is a writer, entrepreneur, and traveler who built a passionate following from his blog The Art of Non-Conformity, where he chronicled traveling to 193 countries before his 35th birthday. His first book, named after the blog (here's a great review), became the first of many bestsellers, including The $100 Startup and The Happiness of Pursuit.