Newark residents angry over Amazon tax breaks
Outraged residents reportedly shouted at Newark lawmakers as they gave final approval to a huge tax break aimed to lure Amazon to pick the city for its second corporate headquarters.
Outraged residents reportedly shouted at Newark lawmakers as they gave final approval to a huge tax break aimed to lure Amazon to pick the city for its second corporate headquarters.
Twitter CEO defends decision not to ban Alex Jones, Infowars
LONDON (AP) — Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey defended his company's decision not to ban right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his "Infowars" show, as many other social media platforms have done, saying he did not break any rules.
LONDON (AP) — Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey defended his company's decision not to ban right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his "Infowars" show, as many other social media platforms have done, saying he did not break any rules.
NYC to cap licenses for Uber, Lyft, other ride-hail cars
New York City will temporarily cap the number of licenses for ride-hail vehicles, becoming the first American city to restrict the number of those vehicles, many of which are affiliated with ride-share apps such as Uber, Lyft, Juno, and others.
New York City will temporarily cap the number of licenses for ride-hail vehicles, becoming the first American city to restrict the number of those vehicles, many of which are affiliated with ride-share apps such as Uber, Lyft, Juno, and others.
GOP congressman indicted
Republican U.S. Rep. Christopher Collins of western New York state was arrested Wednesday on charges he fed inside information he gleaned from sitting on the board of a biotechnology company to his son, helping themselves and others dodge hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses when bad news came out.
Republican U.S. Rep. Christopher Collins of western New York state was arrested Wednesday on charges he fed inside information he gleaned from sitting on the board of a biotechnology company to his son, helping themselves and others dodge hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses when bad news came out.
Reported rodent problem shuts down Chicago Walmart
A Chicago Walmart is closed after the store failed an inspection. A former employee says the reason is rats.
A Chicago Walmart is closed after the store failed an inspection. A former employee says the reason is rats.
Don't fall for this 'sextortion' email scam
Go ahead, check your inbox. Does this email sound familiar: someone claims to know a lot about you, even the keystrokes you may not want anyone to discover?
Go ahead, check your inbox. Does this email sound familiar: someone claims to know a lot about you, even the keystrokes you may not want anyone to discover?
Tesla buyout?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is gearing up to lead a buyout of the electric car maker in a stunning move that would end the maverick company's eight-year history trading on the stock market.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is gearing up to lead a buyout of the electric car maker in a stunning move that would end the maverick company's eight-year history trading on the stock market.
CEO Elon Musk tweets about Tesla buyout
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Tesla CEO Elon Musk is gearing up to lead a buyout of the electric car maker in a stunning move that would end the maverick company's eight-year history trading on the stock market.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Tesla CEO Elon Musk is gearing up to lead a buyout of the electric car maker in a stunning move that would end the maverick company's eight-year history trading on the stock market.
Shops near L train in Brooklyn already suffering
The L train shutdown is still eight months out, but businesses in Williamsburg by the line's busiest Brooklyn stop are already feeling the pain.
The L train shutdown is still eight months out, but businesses in Williamsburg by the line's busiest Brooklyn stop are already feeling the pain.
Fluoride-free toothpaste questioned
Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient - fluoride - and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities.
Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient - fluoride - and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities.
PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi to step down
PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) — With Indra Nooyi exiting PepsiCo as its longtime chief executive, the circle of CEOs in the Fortune 500 is losing one of its highest-profile women.
PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) — With Indra Nooyi exiting PepsiCo as its longtime chief executive, the circle of CEOs in the Fortune 500 is losing one of its highest-profile women.
Report: Facebook seeking data on bank users
It can seem like Facebook already knows so much about us and our preferences, but now it seems the social media giant wants to know even more—specifically about our finances.
It can seem like Facebook already knows so much about us and our preferences, but now it seems the social media giant wants to know even more—specifically about our finances.
Free 'Smart AC' kits keep your pets cool more efficiently
We're officially in the muggy and sweaty dog days of summer. And Con Edison wants to make keeping your dogs and cats comfortable inside while you're at work or away easier.
We're officially in the muggy and sweaty dog days of summer. And Con Edison wants to make keeping your dogs and cats comfortable inside while you're at work or away easier.
Marriage and Money: Discuss finances with your partner
New love is such an amazing time to talk about feelings. But marriage and money don't always add up.
New love is such an amazing time to talk about feelings. But marriage and money don't always add up.
Nutella maker wants to hire 60 taste testers
This job listing might provide sweet relief to Nutella fans.
This job listing might provide sweet relief to Nutella fans.
Office pool in California claims $543M jackpot
A group of coworkers who entered an office pool for the lottery is claiming the big $543 million jackpot. According to the California Lottery, it was a spur of the moment decision for the group which resulted in the largest prize ever one on a single California Lottery ticket...
A group of coworkers who entered an office pool for the lottery is claiming the big $543 million jackpot. According to the California Lottery, it was a spur of the moment decision for the group which resulted in the largest prize ever one on a single California Lottery ticket...
Newseum sells 'fake news' and 'Make America Great Again' merchandise
Fake news. Most Americans have likely heard President Donald Trump continue to use this phrase to denounce the media during his rallies and other public appearances. However, the Newseum in the nation’s capital is under fire over the controversial merchandise available for sale at its online store and gift shop.
Fake news. Most Americans have likely heard President Donald Trump continue to use this phrase to denounce the media during his rallies and other public appearances. However, the Newseum in the nation’s capital is under fire over the controversial merchandise available for sale at its online store and gift shop.
PHOTOS: Wraps and salads possibly affected by parasite
Federal food safety officials issued a public health alert about pre-made beef, pork and poultry salads and wraps sold at Kroger, Trader Joe's, Duane Reade, Walgreens and other retailers because of the risk of contamination with a parasite called cyclospora.
Federal food safety officials issued a public health alert about pre-made beef, pork and poultry salads and wraps sold at Kroger, Trader Joe's, Duane Reade, Walgreens and other retailers because of the risk of contamination with a parasite called cyclospora.
Chase ATMs go cardless
Chase customers will not need their debit card to make withdrawals at most of the bank's ATMs now.
Chase customers will not need their debit card to make withdrawals at most of the bank's ATMs now.
Fake milk recalled because it might contain real milk
HP Hood is recalling 145,254 half gallon cartons of its Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk because it may contain actual dairy milk.
HP Hood is recalling 145,254 half gallon cartons of its Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk because it may contain actual dairy milk.