Newark's mayor exploring universal basic income program

Getting a paycheck for doing nothing could be in the future for residents of New Jersey's largest city.  Newark Mayor Ras Baraka says the city is going to study a pilot program to provide a universal basic income, or basically guaranteeing income for all residents whether they have a job.

Lamborghini now has an SUV

In this Lap of Luxury, I’m back in a Lamborghini for the fourth time, but this one is a little bit different. It’s the Lamborghini Urus, the brand’s first SUV.

Squirrels 'declare war' on maple syrup makers in Northeast

Maple syrup producers have more than the weather to worry about. Frenetic squirrels are chomping on equipment, crimping the flow of sap at some operations.

The Dalmore L'Anima, one-of-a-kind whisky, going up for auction

It's called L'Anima, Italian for "the soul." The whisky from The Dalmore, aged 49 years, is a collaboration between Dalmore master distiller Richard Paterson and world-renowned chef Massimo Bottura of Osteria Francescana.

Fighting food-borne illness with technology

A New York City startup is trying to put an end to food-borne illness with a simple two-second test.

Huge warehouse in Brooklyn recycles, repairs, rents obsolete electronics

A 10,000-square-foot warehouse in Gowanus is crammed with stacks of outdated microscopes, 60-year-old TV sets, a wide array of rotary phones, and many other vintage and obsolete gadgets.

Sephora drops Lori Loughlin's daughter as partner

Beauty company Sephora has dropped its partnership with a daughter of actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli in the fallout from a college admission bribery scandal she is connected to.

Teenage climate activist nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Three Norwegian lawmakers have nominated Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg, who has become a prominent voice in campaigns against climate change, for the Nobel Peace Prize.

FAA grounds Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9

In the wake of recent aviation catastrophes as well as safety actions taken by several nations, the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States on Wednesday grounded all Boeing 737 Max 8 and 737 Max 9 aircraft of U.S. airlines or operated by foreign airlines within U.S. airspace.

Fiat Chrysler recalling nearly 900,000 vehicles on emissions

Fiat Chrysler is voluntarily recalling 862,520 vehicles in the U.S. because they don't meet the country's emission standards.

Amazon removes books that promoted an autism 'cure'

Amazon has removed books from its website that promoted "cures" for autism, the latest major company to try to limit the amount of misinformation related to autism and the bogus notion that it's caused by vaccines.

De Blasio says city is ready if a recession hits

The possibility of a recession this year or next is real in the U.S., according to economists. New York City would not be spared. But Mayor Bill de Blasio isn't worried. Speaking with FOX 5 NY morning program, 'Good Day New York,' Hizzoner is confident the city will make it through the storm, if it strikes.

Americans in their 30s love tracking credit scores

Checking emails, Facebook messages and yes even credit scores are just some of the things millennials are doing on a more regular basis.

Chef Boyardee recalls nearly 3,000 pounds of microwaveable meals due to misbranding

Conagra Brands, Inc., the parent company of the Chef Boyardee brand, is recalling 2,871 pounds of chicken and rice products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Tuesday.

Verizon Wireless customers experience texting outage

Verizon Wireless customers across the country experienced a disruption of the cell provider's texting service Tuesday morning. 

Infiniti luxury car brand to exit Western Europe

Infiniti Motor Co., the luxury division of Japanese automaker Nissan, is withdrawing from Western Europe — offering another blow to carmakers in the U.K. bracing for Britain's departure from the European Union.

New Mexico weighs America's first government-run pot shops

New Mexico would become the first U.S. state to set up its own government-operated marijuana stores and subsidize medical cannabis for the poor under a bill brokered between Republicans and Democrats.

FAA says Boeing 737 Max jets can be operated despite several groundings

FOX NEWS - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Monday that it will continue to trust and use Boeing 737 MAX aircraft even as Australian, Chinese and other aviation authorities are temporarily suspending the use of the aircraft following the deadly crash of one of the planes in Ethiopia that killed eight Americans.