Mastercard removing name from logo

What's in a name? For Mastercard, not enough to keep it in the logo.

One more sign K-Pop is here to stay, a contract with Mattel

The trappings of success continue to arrive for K-pop sensation BTS, the latest a contract with the toy company Mattel which secured rights to produce dolls of the boy band.

New pass gets preschoolers free entry to Legoland

Children aged 3 and 4 will be able to get into Legoland for free in 2019 because of a new pass being offered by the park.

Disneyland raises cost of some tickets by 25%

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Disneyland Resort is raising prices ahead of the scheduled opening of a Star Wars-themed expansion, with the cheapest daily ticket costing more than $100.

Mortgage rates give house hunters window of opportunity

The swings in the U.S. stock market have indirectly opened up a window of opportunity for prospective house hunters, but it may not last long.

Stocks swing to huge gains after jobs report, trade talks

Global stocks soared Friday and reversed the big losses they suffered just a day earlier. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 746 points in the latest twist in a wild three months for markets.

Overheated e-cigarette battery causes fire on flight

American Airlines says a passenger's electronic cigarette caused a small fire on a flight from Las Vegas to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.

US employers added a stellar 312,000 jobs in December

U.S. employers dramatically stepped up their hiring in December, adding 312,000 jobs in an encouraging display of strength for an economy in the midst of a trade war, slowing global growth and a partial shutdown of the federal government.

Kleinfeld pop-up shop opens in New Jersey

The well-known New York City wedding dress shop Kleinfeld is opening a temporary pop-up shop in Secaucus, New Jersey.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay serving free beer all year long

Busch Gardens is returning to its roots and serving free beer in 2019 to celebrate its 60th anniversary.

Discount MetroCard program fails to launch on time

New York City officials are demanding answers from the mayor after the so-called Fair Fares program, which promises half-priced metro cards to 800,000 New Yorkers who live on or below the poverty line, was supposed to launch on Jan. 1 but didn't.

PepsiCo tests self-driving robot delivery at college

Forget vending machines, PepsiCo is testing a way to bring snacks directly to college students.

Iconic Lord & Taylor flagship store closes forever

After 104 years, Lord & Taylor's flagship store on Fifth Avenue locked its doors forever.

Blue Bell releases Mardi Gras King Cake ice cream in all markets

King cake lovers in North Texas are in luck this year! Blue Bell is making its Mardi Gras King Cake ice cream available everywhere.

Mega Millions jackpot estimated at $425M for New Year's Day drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot is now estimated at $425 million with the next drawing on New Year’s Day, according to the Mega Million website.

Take these 4 steps with old phones, tablets to protect yourself and the environment

It's out with the old, in the with the new. But when it comes to your electronic devices like phones, tablets and computers, you must first erase your past before moving on.

Minimum wage in NY to rise on Dec. 31

The lowest-paid workers in New York state will have something to look forward to in the new year: a higher minimum wage