Robot dogs envisioned to deliver packages inside buildings
Will your packages soon be delivered by a robot dog? That's the vision of a Germany company called Continental.
Will your packages soon be delivered by a robot dog? That's the vision of a Germany company called Continental.
Robots walk, talk, pour beer and take over CES tech show
Robots that walk, talk, pour beer and play pingpong have taken over the CES gadget show in Las Vegas again.
Robots that walk, talk, pour beer and play pingpong have taken over the CES gadget show in Las Vegas again.
Harsh Reality: Many Americans work multiple jobs but still live paycheck to paycheck
Kevin Carr looks like the picture of success. In the field of video production, he has worked the Oscars and the Golden Globes. But the 46-year-old man in the tuxedo fell on hard times and has had to rely on food banks in Brooklyn to help him survive.
Kevin Carr looks like the picture of success. In the field of video production, he has worked the Oscars and the Golden Globes. But the 46-year-old man in the tuxedo fell on hard times and has had to rely on food banks in Brooklyn to help him survive.
De Blasio's progressive agenda: NYC to mandate paid vacation
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio vowed Wednesday to make the city the first in the country to require employers to offer paid vacation days.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio vowed Wednesday to make the city the first in the country to require employers to offer paid vacation days.
Toyota recalls 1.7M vehicles in N. America to fix Takata airbag problems
Toyota is recalling 1.7 million vehicles in North America to replace potentially deadly Takata front passenger air bag inflators.
Toyota is recalling 1.7 million vehicles in North America to replace potentially deadly Takata front passenger air bag inflators.
New L-train plan will boost Williamsburg real estate, experts say
Can Nomer is the director of leasing at Level, a 554-unit high-rise on the waterfront in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Just a week ago, Nomer was facing some challenges renting apartments because of the fears over the impending 15-month L-train shutdown.
Can Nomer is the director of leasing at Level, a 554-unit high-rise on the waterfront in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Just a week ago, Nomer was facing some challenges renting apartments because of the fears over the impending 15-month L-train shutdown.
Oskri sunflower butter and tahini butter recalled due to listeria risk
Oskri Organics Corp., a Lake Mills, Wisconsin, company, is recalling lots of its Oskri Organic Sunflower Butter, Oskri Tahini Butter, and Thrive Sunflower Butter because of the possibility of listeria contamination, according to the FDA.
Oskri Organics Corp., a Lake Mills, Wisconsin, company, is recalling lots of its Oskri Organic Sunflower Butter, Oskri Tahini Butter, and Thrive Sunflower Butter because of the possibility of listeria contamination, according to the FDA.
USDA: Food stamps will be funded through February
The Trump administration says benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, will be funded through February should the government shutdown continue.
The Trump administration says benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, will be funded through February should the government shutdown continue.
Tips and training to get your personal finance in shape for the new year
This is the time of year when resolutions are made and broken. And topping the list of resolutions for many of us is figuring out our finances.
This is the time of year when resolutions are made and broken. And topping the list of resolutions for many of us is figuring out our finances.
Lin-Manuel Miranda helps save the Drama Book Shop
No more drama for the Drama Book Shop in the Theater District. The century-old bookstore was in danger of shutting down due to rising rent costs. But now Broadway superstar Lin-Manuel Miranda is stepping in to help save the legendary independent bookstore.
No more drama for the Drama Book Shop in the Theater District. The century-old bookstore was in danger of shutting down due to rising rent costs. But now Broadway superstar Lin-Manuel Miranda is stepping in to help save the legendary independent bookstore.
Managing your money the smart way
This is the time of year when resolutions are made and broken. And topping the list of resolutions for many of us is figuring out our finances.
This is the time of year when resolutions are made and broken. And topping the list of resolutions for many of us is figuring out our finances.
Sears may get another shot at survival, chairman's offer still on table
Sears received another possible lifeline Tuesday when the company's chairman and largest shareholder promised to line up the necessary financing to keep the struggling department store chain afloat.
Sears received another possible lifeline Tuesday when the company's chairman and largest shareholder promised to line up the necessary financing to keep the struggling department store chain afloat.
Suffolk SPCA has free pet food for federal workers during shutdown
As the partial federal government shutdown drags on, federal employees are feeling the financial crunch in different ways. Now the Suffolk County SPCA has stepped up to help pet owners feed their furry family members.
As the partial federal government shutdown drags on, federal employees are feeling the financial crunch in different ways. Now the Suffolk County SPCA has stepped up to help pet owners feed their furry family members.
Tapped-out pipelines cause gas shortage in Mexico
Motorists lined up for a fourth straight day at gas stations in western Mexico Tuesday as the government continued to restrict pipeline deliveries to combat illegal fuel taps.
Motorists lined up for a fourth straight day at gas stations in western Mexico Tuesday as the government continued to restrict pipeline deliveries to combat illegal fuel taps.
Amazon unseats Microsoft as most valuable US publicly traded company
Amazon has eclipsed Microsoft as the most valuable publicly traded company in the U.S. as a see-sawing stock market continues to reshuffle corporate America's pecking order.
Amazon has eclipsed Microsoft as the most valuable publicly traded company in the U.S. as a see-sawing stock market continues to reshuffle corporate America's pecking order.
Wegmans now hiring for its first New York City supermarket
The Brooklyn Wegmans is still a work in progress. But its hiring office is officially open for business.
The Brooklyn Wegmans is still a work in progress. But its hiring office is officially open for business.
TSA: Spike in airport screeners out sick during government shutdown
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are not getting paid during the partial government shutdown. From the possibility of long lines at security checkpoints to serious concerns about the safety of planes in the skies, the shutdown is taking a toll on the airline industry.
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are not getting paid during the partial government shutdown. From the possibility of long lines at security checkpoints to serious concerns about the safety of planes in the skies, the shutdown is taking a toll on the airline industry.
January shopping deals: Look for big sales in these 4 categories
If your credit cards have recovered from all of that holiday shopping or you still have holiday returns to do, you'll find some really good sales in the month of January.
If your credit cards have recovered from all of that holiday shopping or you still have holiday returns to do, you'll find some really good sales in the month of January.
Report: Taxpayers will receive tax refunds despite shutdown
The partial federal government shutdown has dragged on for more than two weeks but eligible American taxpayers can still look forward to their tax refunds.
The partial federal government shutdown has dragged on for more than two weeks but eligible American taxpayers can still look forward to their tax refunds.
Carnival walks back plan to ditch free room service
Carnival Cruise Line will not be getting rid of free room service—yet.
Carnival Cruise Line will not be getting rid of free room service—yet.