Ford begins probe into whether gas mileage was overstated
Ford Motor Co. has launched an investigation into whether it overstated gas mileage and understated emissions from a wide range of vehicles.
Ford Motor Co. has launched an investigation into whether it overstated gas mileage and understated emissions from a wide range of vehicles.
Ale bottles from 1886 shipwreck help spawn a new beer
Bottles recovered from beneath the sea floor where the Steamship Oregon sank off the coast of Fire Island more than 130 years ago allowed brewmaster Jamie Adams to join two of his passions: deep-sea diving and beer brewing.
Bottles recovered from beneath the sea floor where the Steamship Oregon sank off the coast of Fire Island more than 130 years ago allowed brewmaster Jamie Adams to join two of his passions: deep-sea diving and beer brewing.
Millions of Americans are behind on car payments
It could be the next financial time bomb to ripple through the economy. More than 7 million U.S. residents are behind in their auto loan or lease payments by 90 days or more, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
It could be the next financial time bomb to ripple through the economy. More than 7 million U.S. residents are behind in their auto loan or lease payments by 90 days or more, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Park ranger wins $29.5M lottery jackpot
A park ranger furloughed during the partial federal government shutdown has claimed a $29.5 million lottery jackpot.
A park ranger furloughed during the partial federal government shutdown has claimed a $29.5 million lottery jackpot.
Packaging-free grocery delivery service launches in New York
Cold, wet days in New York City call for delivery, and the crew of The Wally Shop was out in Union Square filling offers.
Cold, wet days in New York City call for delivery, and the crew of The Wally Shop was out in Union Square filling offers.
Samsung launches foldable 'Galaxy Fold' phone that costs $1,980
Inside the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, before a packed house, Samsung launched what it says will be a new era of mobile.
Inside the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, before a packed house, Samsung launched what it says will be a new era of mobile.
Papa John's offering employees free college tuition
Papa John’s is serving some free college tuition.
Papa John’s is serving some free college tuition.
Walmart hosting Baby Savings Day
Cribs, car seats, clothes, sippy cups, diaper bags, pacifiers - there's a lot that goes into having a baby and now Walmart announced they're having a day to help out new parents!
Cribs, car seats, clothes, sippy cups, diaper bags, pacifiers - there's a lot that goes into having a baby and now Walmart announced they're having a day to help out new parents!
Young people worry homeownership is impossible, poll says
Miya Jones graduated in May 2018 with a degree in journalism. While looking for full-time work, the 22-year-old has been building a website that caters to minorities, millennials and Generation Z, who like her, are hoping to one day be able to afford a home.
Miya Jones graduated in May 2018 with a degree in journalism. While looking for full-time work, the 22-year-old has been building a website that caters to minorities, millennials and Generation Z, who like her, are hoping to one day be able to afford a home.
23 co-workers claim largest jackpot in NY history
Twenty-three co-workers from Long Island who buy lottery tickets as a group on a weekly basis are the winners of the largest Mega Millions jackpot in New York Lottery history.
Twenty-three co-workers from Long Island who buy lottery tickets as a group on a weekly basis are the winners of the largest Mega Millions jackpot in New York Lottery history.
I owe how much? Americans shocked by impact of new tax law
Wait, I owe the IRS?
Wait, I owe the IRS?
DG Baby Gripe Water recalled
Kingston Pharma LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of DG Baby Gripe Water herbal supplement with organic ginger and fennel extracts because of an undissolved ingredient that could be hard to swallow, the company announced.
Kingston Pharma LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of DG Baby Gripe Water herbal supplement with organic ginger and fennel extracts because of an undissolved ingredient that could be hard to swallow, the company announced.
Virginia church donates $100K to help Howard University students pay off debt
Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Va., decided to clear the debt of 34 Howard students. The university chose full-time students with a grade-point average of 2.0 or higher who demonstrated significant financial need, with balances from $100 to more than $3,000, said
Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Va., decided to clear the debt of 34 Howard students. The university chose full-time students with a grade-point average of 2.0 or higher who demonstrated significant financial need, with balances from $100 to more than $3,000, said
Bill would authorize coins honoring George and Barbara Bush
A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would authorize the U.S. Treasury to mint $1 coins honoring former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, for the year.
A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would authorize the U.S. Treasury to mint $1 coins honoring former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, for the year.
Student-loan payment may soon come directly out of your paycheck
Student loans could be automatically deducted from paychecks each month if a new proposal from Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander becomes law.
Student loans could be automatically deducted from paychecks each month if a new proposal from Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander becomes law.
Long Island hemp farmer says business is good
Even though it's the off-season and no plants are in the ground, the CBD business for farmer David Falkowski is year round and booming.
Even though it's the off-season and no plants are in the ground, the CBD business for farmer David Falkowski is year round and booming.
When you should close a credit card and how to do it right
Half of millennials say they've had their current credit card longer than their current romantic relationship. Matt Schulz, the chief industry analyst with CompareCards, says that isn't a good thing.
Half of millennials say they've had their current credit card longer than their current romantic relationship. Matt Schulz, the chief industry analyst with CompareCards, says that isn't a good thing.
Credit card tips
Half of millennials say they've had their current credit card longer than their current romantic relationship. Matt Schulz, the chief industry analyst with CompareCards, says that isn't a good thing. That first credit card that you may have gotten in college or in your early 20s probably has a high APR (annual percentage rate), high fees, and little or no rewards, Matt says, and you can do better.
Half of millennials say they've had their current credit card longer than their current romantic relationship. Matt Schulz, the chief industry analyst with CompareCards, says that isn't a good thing. That first credit card that you may have gotten in college or in your early 20s probably has a high APR (annual percentage rate), high fees, and little or no rewards, Matt says, and you can do better.
De Blasio unloads on fellow progressives
Mayor Bill de Blasio has branded himself a progressive whose mission is to make New York a "fairer city." Yet, the Democrat is openly frustrated with some fellow progressives who opposed the now-defunct deal with Amazon to build a massive campus in Long Island City, Queens.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has branded himself a progressive whose mission is to make New York a "fairer city." Yet, the Democrat is openly frustrated with some fellow progressives who opposed the now-defunct deal with Amazon to build a massive campus in Long Island City, Queens.
Amazon fallout
Amazon announced it was dumping a plan to build a campus in Queens because of opposition from local activists and officials, such as freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who called the deal's collapse a sign that "Americans still have the power to organize and fight for their communities."
Amazon announced it was dumping a plan to build a campus in Queens because of opposition from local activists and officials, such as freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who called the deal's collapse a sign that "Americans still have the power to organize and fight for their communities."