Working out in the 'Mirror,' an interactive home gym
What started as a prototype not much bigger than a laptop is now a nearly invisible interactive home gym.
What started as a prototype not much bigger than a laptop is now a nearly invisible interactive home gym.
NYC small businesses seek relief from rising rents
McNally Jackson Booksellers has been a mainstay on Prince Street in Manhattan for 15 years but not for much longer because of a massive rent hike. Owner Sarah McNally believes her experience as a small business owner isn't unique as witnessed in the city's ever-growing number of vacant storefronts. She is among the many who support the proposed Small Business Jobs Survival Act.
McNally Jackson Booksellers has been a mainstay on Prince Street in Manhattan for 15 years but not for much longer because of a massive rent hike. Owner Sarah McNally believes her experience as a small business owner isn't unique as witnessed in the city's ever-growing number of vacant storefronts. She is among the many who support the proposed Small Business Jobs Survival Act.
Kleenex to rebrand 'sexist' tissues
Kleenex will re-brand its "Mansize" tissues after consumers complained the name was sexist — touching off a social media conversation about what's in a name.
Kleenex will re-brand its "Mansize" tissues after consumers complained the name was sexist — touching off a social media conversation about what's in a name.
Apple unveils bigger iPhone, new Watch
Apple Inc. hosted its much-anticipated annual event in Cupertino, California, on Wednesday. CEO Tim Cook unveiled three new iPhone models (Xs, Xs Max, and Xr) and the Apple Watch Series 4.
Apple Inc. hosted its much-anticipated annual event in Cupertino, California, on Wednesday. CEO Tim Cook unveiled three new iPhone models (Xs, Xs Max, and Xr) and the Apple Watch Series 4.
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $970 million
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Mega Millions jackpot is now up to $970 million.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Mega Millions jackpot is now up to $970 million.
Elevator-building robot unveiled
The next new elevator you ride might be built by a robot. A Swiss elevator company has just announced the development of an elevator-building robot.
The next new elevator you ride might be built by a robot. A Swiss elevator company has just announced the development of an elevator-building robot.
FBI: ID thieves targeted Sotheby's in $5 million auction fraud
A fine art consultant in New York and an interior designer in Florida stole an elderly woman's identity and used it to bid millions of dollars on famous paintings and defraud the renowned Sotheby's auction house, federal prosecutors allege in court filings.
A fine art consultant in New York and an interior designer in Florida stole an elderly woman's identity and used it to bid millions of dollars on famous paintings and defraud the renowned Sotheby's auction house, federal prosecutors allege in court filings.
22 of 25 burger chains fail antibiotics-use report, including In-N-Out, McDonald's, Five Guys
A new report released Wednesday by six major consumer and environmental organizations grading America’s 25 largest burger chains’ use of antibiotics in their beef supply shows 22 popular fast-food restaurants received an “F,” including hamburger giants In-N-Out and McDonald’s.
A new report released Wednesday by six major consumer and environmental organizations grading America’s 25 largest burger chains’ use of antibiotics in their beef supply shows 22 popular fast-food restaurants received an “F,” including hamburger giants In-N-Out and McDonald’s.
No winning Mega Millions ticket; jackpot climbs to $868M
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- No winning lottery ticket was sold for the latest Mega Millions drawing, meaning the jackpot climbs to $868 million.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- No winning lottery ticket was sold for the latest Mega Millions drawing, meaning the jackpot climbs to $868 million.
Election interference: Twitter releases data
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter is releasing all known accounts and posts related to "information operations" dating back to 2016 when it was first learned that foreign operators were using social media to meddle in U.S. elections.
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter is releasing all known accounts and posts related to "information operations" dating back to 2016 when it was first learned that foreign operators were using social media to meddle in U.S. elections.
Smithfield meat plant worker accused of urinating on production line
A Virginia meat-processing company says more than 50,000 pounds of product have been discarded after an employee was accused of urinating while working on a production line.
A Virginia meat-processing company says more than 50,000 pounds of product have been discarded after an employee was accused of urinating while working on a production line.
Canada is now world's largest legal marijuana marketplace
Canada is now the largest country with a legal national marijuana marketplace as sales began early Wednesday in Newfoundland.
Canada is now the largest country with a legal national marijuana marketplace as sales began early Wednesday in Newfoundland.
Jets player Kelvin Beachum serves meals in Harlem
Jets left tackle Kelvin Beachum is incredibly important on the field. But on Tuesday, Beachum was even more important to some senior citizens at Food Bank for New York City's community kitchen in Harlem. Because of him, they got to eat.
Jets left tackle Kelvin Beachum is incredibly important on the field. But on Tuesday, Beachum was even more important to some senior citizens at Food Bank for New York City's community kitchen in Harlem. Because of him, they got to eat.
Wegmans recalls store brand hummus that 'may contain pieces of black plastic'
Attention, Wegmans customers: the company is recalling its own hummus products.
Attention, Wegmans customers: the company is recalling its own hummus products.
Flamingo: A women's brand from the makers of Harry's
Meet Flamingo, a body-care brand for women focused on high quality, effective products, starting with body hair removal. In other words, it's Harry's for the ladies. The razor brand that made a name for itself disrupting the nearly $3 billion men's shaving industry is going after the female market, with a full line of hair-removal products.
Meet Flamingo, a body-care brand for women focused on high quality, effective products, starting with body hair removal. In other words, it's Harry's for the ladies. The razor brand that made a name for itself disrupting the nearly $3 billion men's shaving industry is going after the female market, with a full line of hair-removal products.
Sears files for Chapter 11 amid plunging sales, massive debt
NEW YORK (AP) - Sears has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, buckling under its massive debt load and staggering losses.
NEW YORK (AP) - Sears has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, buckling under its massive debt load and staggering losses.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dead at 65
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has died at the age of 65. Paul Allen recently revealed he learned his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that he was treated for in 2009 had returned. "My team of doctors has begun treatment of the disease and I plan on fighting this aggressively,"
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has died at the age of 65. Paul Allen recently revealed he learned his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that he was treated for in 2009 had returned. "My team of doctors has begun treatment of the disease and I plan on fighting this aggressively,"
Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots surpass $1 billion combined
After nearly three months without a winner, the Mega Millions lottery game has climbed to an estimated $667 million jackpot. Combined with the Powerball jackpot, which is now at $345 million, the jackpots have reached more than a billion dollars total.
After nearly three months without a winner, the Mega Millions lottery game has climbed to an estimated $667 million jackpot. Combined with the Powerball jackpot, which is now at $345 million, the jackpots have reached more than a billion dollars total.
What Facebook hackers accessed in your account
NEW YORK (AP) — Could hackers have been able to see the last person you cyberstalked, or that party photo you were tagged in? According to Facebook, the unfortunate answer is "yes."
NEW YORK (AP) — Could hackers have been able to see the last person you cyberstalked, or that party photo you were tagged in? According to Facebook, the unfortunate answer is "yes."
Scientists make dire prediction: Global beer shortage
A team of scientists has made a dire prediction, among the many already out there, as a consequence of climate change and extreme drought: A global beer shortage.
A team of scientists has made a dire prediction, among the many already out there, as a consequence of climate change and extreme drought: A global beer shortage.