Dozens of flashy but fake Yankees, Patriots, other team rings seized at JFK Airport
Customs officers inspecting shipments coming through John F. Kennedy Airport found and seized dozens of sports rings that turned out to be fake, authorities said.
Customs officers inspecting shipments coming through John F. Kennedy Airport found and seized dozens of sports rings that turned out to be fake, authorities said.
De Blasio unveils $92.5 billion executive budget
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday unveiled the executive budget for fiscal 2020. The spending plan totals $92.5 billion, up from $89 billion the prior fiscal year despite the mayor's concerns that the economy is slowing down.
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday unveiled the executive budget for fiscal 2020. The spending plan totals $92.5 billion, up from $89 billion the prior fiscal year despite the mayor's concerns that the economy is slowing down.
IRS data shows refunds down 2% under new law
IRS data released Thursday shows that while the average refund fell, the tax filing season was largely unchanged by the massive tax overhaul.
IRS data released Thursday shows that while the average refund fell, the tax filing season was largely unchanged by the massive tax overhaul.
Kit Kat launching new mint, dark chocolate bar
A new flavor of the iconic Kit Kat bar featuring mint and dark chocolate will be released in December this year, Hershey's announced on Wednesday.
A new flavor of the iconic Kit Kat bar featuring mint and dark chocolate will be released in December this year, Hershey's announced on Wednesday.
Will Stroopwafel McFlurry make US debut? McDonald's says 'no comment' in Dutch
Is McDonald's adding its Stroopwafel McFlurry and other “Worldwide Favorites” to the American menu? A new report this week suggests the fast-food chain is bringing some of its most popular international items stateside.
Is McDonald's adding its Stroopwafel McFlurry and other “Worldwide Favorites” to the American menu? A new report this week suggests the fast-food chain is bringing some of its most popular international items stateside.
Marking tires to enforce parking restrictions is unconstitutional, federal court rules
A federal court Monday ruled that the practice of marking tires to enforce parking rules is unconstitutional in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee.
A federal court Monday ruled that the practice of marking tires to enforce parking rules is unconstitutional in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee.
New cold brew gummy bears serves up 60 milligrams of caffeine
Say what? Caffeinated gummy bears! The luxury candy boutique Sugarfina has teamed up with popular Los Angeles coffee shop Alfred Coffee to create a line of caffeinated-infused cold brew gummy bears.
Say what? Caffeinated gummy bears! The luxury candy boutique Sugarfina has teamed up with popular Los Angeles coffee shop Alfred Coffee to create a line of caffeinated-infused cold brew gummy bears.
Kentucky barbecue business creates extra smoke with controversial 'LGBTQ' shirts
A Kentucky barbecue business is getting some heat over its T-shirts for sale that play on the LGBTQ acronym, with many calling the merchandise bigoted and hateful.
A Kentucky barbecue business is getting some heat over its T-shirts for sale that play on the LGBTQ acronym, with many calling the merchandise bigoted and hateful.
Walgreens to raise minimum age for store tobacco sales
Walgreens has decided to raise its minimum age for tobacco sales several weeks after a top federal official chastised the drugstore chain for violating laws restricting access to cigarettes and other products.
Walgreens has decided to raise its minimum age for tobacco sales several weeks after a top federal official chastised the drugstore chain for violating laws restricting access to cigarettes and other products.
Tesla gears up for full self-driving cars amid skepticism
Tesla expects to have full self-driving cars in which humans won’t have to touch the steering wheel around the second quarter of next year.
Tesla expects to have full self-driving cars in which humans won’t have to touch the steering wheel around the second quarter of next year.
Lucky MetroCard could win commuter trip to Hawaii
MetroCard users can trade Manhattan for Maui (or other Hawaiian cities) in a new giveaway.
MetroCard users can trade Manhattan for Maui (or other Hawaiian cities) in a new giveaway.
Kohl's to start accepting Amazon returns this July
It's about to be even easier to make an Amazon return - and you won't even need a box to do it.
It's about to be even easier to make an Amazon return - and you won't even need a box to do it.
Sandals Resorts giving away free vacations to moms, teachers, nurses and military members
Every day for the month of May, Sandals Resorts is giving away a 7-day, 6-night vacation for two to mothers, teachers, nurses or military members.
Every day for the month of May, Sandals Resorts is giving away a 7-day, 6-night vacation for two to mothers, teachers, nurses or military members.
New York bans plastic carryout bags starting in March 2020
In less than a year, you'll no longer hear the question, "Paper or plastic?" at the supermarket in New York.
In less than a year, you'll no longer hear the question, "Paper or plastic?" at the supermarket in New York.
Krispy Kreme lemon glazed doughnuts return for one week only
Fans of the lemon glazed Krispy Kreme doughnut can rejoice! It's returning for one week only starting Monday, April 22nd.
Fans of the lemon glazed Krispy Kreme doughnut can rejoice! It's returning for one week only starting Monday, April 22nd.
Medicare could become insolvent by 2026, while Social Security may be depleted by 2035, reports say
Middle- and working-class Americans face a shaky future as two of the largest government retirement programs - Medicare and Social Security - could becoming insolvent in a little more than decade, according to recent reports released by the program boards.
Middle- and working-class Americans face a shaky future as two of the largest government retirement programs - Medicare and Social Security - could becoming insolvent in a little more than decade, according to recent reports released by the program boards.
Most managers feel robots do higher quality work than humans
A majority of U.S. managers say that robots perform "higher quality work" than humans, according to a new study released Wednesday.
A majority of U.S. managers say that robots perform "higher quality work" than humans, according to a new study released Wednesday.
Millions of Instagram users' passwords stored in 'readable format,' Facebook says
Facebook revealed last month that tens of thousands of Instagram users' passwords were being stored unencrypted in a "readable format" within the company’s internal data storage systems, but updated their blog Thursday to say that the issue potentially impacted millions of Instagram users' passwords instead.
Facebook revealed last month that tens of thousands of Instagram users' passwords were being stored unencrypted in a "readable format" within the company’s internal data storage systems, but updated their blog Thursday to say that the issue potentially impacted millions of Instagram users' passwords instead.
Shortages hit Cuba, raising fears of new economic crisis
After two decades of relative stability fueled by cheap Venezuelan oil, shortages of food and medicine have once again become a serious daily problem for millions of Cubans.
After two decades of relative stability fueled by cheap Venezuelan oil, shortages of food and medicine have once again become a serious daily problem for millions of Cubans.
Amazon, Walmart, ShopRite testing online ordering for food assistance shoppers
Amazon and Walmart on Thursday are kicking off a two-year pilot established by the government to allow low-income shoppers on government food assistance in New York to shop and pay for their groceries online.
Amazon and Walmart on Thursday are kicking off a two-year pilot established by the government to allow low-income shoppers on government food assistance in New York to shop and pay for their groceries online.