Credit card companies: You can soon skip signing receipts for most purchases
The checkout lanes at your favorite stores should soon move more quickly, thanks to an industry move away from signing for purchases.
The checkout lanes at your favorite stores should soon move more quickly, thanks to an industry move away from signing for purchases.
Apple announces system update in response to battery life
Tech giant Apple has taken steps to improve the battery life and performance on its iPhones and iPads.
Tech giant Apple has taken steps to improve the battery life and performance on its iPhones and iPads.
Unique coffee shop making a big impact in community
A coffee shop in Kennesaw is having a big impact on the community. It's not the coffee, it's the employees.
A coffee shop in Kennesaw is having a big impact on the community. It's not the coffee, it's the employees.
Data breach hits Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor stores
A data breach at department store chains Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off Fifth and Lord & Taylor has compromised the personal information of customers who shopped at the stores. The chains' parent company, Canada-based Hudson's Bay Co., announced the breach of its store payment systems on Sunday.
A data breach at department store chains Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off Fifth and Lord & Taylor has compromised the personal information of customers who shopped at the stores. The chains' parent company, Canada-based Hudson's Bay Co., announced the breach of its store payment systems on Sunday.
Tesla recalls some models due to steering issue
Automobile company Tesla has recalled more than 100,000 of its sedans due to a steering issue.
Automobile company Tesla has recalled more than 100,000 of its sedans due to a steering issue.
New York budget adds for-hire car fees to fund MTA
New York State narrowly made the deadline to approve a spending plan. Lawmakers had until Sunday, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo said late Friday that a $168 billion budget has passed. What made this budget most difficult is it started with a deficit of more than $4 billion, he said.
New York State narrowly made the deadline to approve a spending plan. Lawmakers had until Sunday, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo said late Friday that a $168 billion budget has passed. What made this budget most difficult is it started with a deficit of more than $4 billion, he said.
Girl Scouts selling cookies
Every year, Girl Scouts across the country help satisfy our sugar cravings with their annual cookie sale. Girl Scouts of Nassau County CEO Rande Bynum says the cookie program teaches girls how to be entrepreneurs. The girls learn how to work as a team and solve problems. As a result, they build confidence. Nassau County has about 18,000 Girl Scouts; 14,000 of them participate in the cookie program, selling 1.3 million boxes a year.
Every year, Girl Scouts across the country help satisfy our sugar cravings with their annual cookie sale. Girl Scouts of Nassau County CEO Rande Bynum says the cookie program teaches girls how to be entrepreneurs. The girls learn how to work as a team and solve problems. As a result, they build confidence. Nassau County has about 18,000 Girl Scouts; 14,000 of them participate in the cookie program, selling 1.3 million boxes a year.
'Tiny New York' explores small things in the big city
Turns out that old saying "good things come in small packages" really is true. Native New Yorker Suzi Siegel is out to prove it. As the author of the new book Tiny New York, she knows that some of the most amazing things in this city aren't big at all. Suzi grew up in a tiny apartment in the Bronx and now lives in a tiny one in Queens.
Turns out that old saying "good things come in small packages" really is true. Native New Yorker Suzi Siegel is out to prove it. As the author of the new book Tiny New York, she knows that some of the most amazing things in this city aren't big at all. Suzi grew up in a tiny apartment in the Bronx and now lives in a tiny one in Queens.
Mega Millions prize tops $500M for 4th time in history
Lottery players could have a chance of winning the nation's 4th largest lottery prize, as the Mega Millions estimated jackpot climbs to $521 million.
Lottery players could have a chance of winning the nation's 4th largest lottery prize, as the Mega Millions estimated jackpot climbs to $521 million.
Tinder, Bumble swipe at each other with lawsuits
While millions of singles swipe left and right on Tinder and Bumble, the two big dating apps are taking swipes at each other in court. Bumble is suing Tinder's parent company, Match, for $400 million after Match sued Bumble for infringing Tinder's patents.
While millions of singles swipe left and right on Tinder and Bumble, the two big dating apps are taking swipes at each other in court. Bumble is suing Tinder's parent company, Match, for $400 million after Match sued Bumble for infringing Tinder's patents.
Under Armour: 150 million users reportedly affected by app data breach
Officials with Under Armour announced Thursday that about 150 million users may be affected by a data breach involving its food and nutrition application and website.
Officials with Under Armour announced Thursday that about 150 million users may be affected by a data breach involving its food and nutrition application and website.
Exploring 'Tiny New York'
Turns out that old saying "good things come in small packages" really is true. Native New Yorker Suzi Siegel is out to prove it. As the author of the new book "Tiny New York," she knows that some of the most amazing things in this city aren't big at all. Suzi grew up in a tiny apartment in the Bronx and now lives in a tiny one in Queens.
Turns out that old saying "good things come in small packages" really is true. Native New Yorker Suzi Siegel is out to prove it. As the author of the new book "Tiny New York," she knows that some of the most amazing things in this city aren't big at all. Suzi grew up in a tiny apartment in the Bronx and now lives in a tiny one in Queens.
Fountain Pen Hospital celebrates the handwritten word
On Warren Street in downtown Manhattan, you'll find a unique hospital. The patients are pens of every kind. And the staff services and sells them.
On Warren Street in downtown Manhattan, you'll find a unique hospital. The patients are pens of every kind. And the staff services and sells them.
Marijuana-infused beers launching in Colorado
The man who created Blue Moon is now infusing marijuana into his newest beverages in Colorado.
The man who created Blue Moon is now infusing marijuana into his newest beverages in Colorado.
President Trump goes after a favorite target, Amazon
President Donald Trump is going after Amazon again.
President Donald Trump is going after Amazon again.
Chipotle is testing a boozy new tequila drink
Chipotle may be adding a new alcoholic beverage to its menu to join the frozen margarita it launched in 2013.
Chipotle may be adding a new alcoholic beverage to its menu to join the frozen margarita it launched in 2013.
Valpak tucking $100 checks in select envelopes
Don’t throw your junk mail away just yet — it could be holding a $100 check.
Don’t throw your junk mail away just yet — it could be holding a $100 check.
U.S. reverses ban on ivory imports
A decision by the Trump administration earlier this month lifted a ban on importing sports-hunted trophies of elephant parts from certain African countries. Several months ago, President Trump appeared to pause his first attempt to lift the ban amid public uproar. But a memo from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service dated March 1 quietly changed that.
A decision by the Trump administration earlier this month lifted a ban on importing sports-hunted trophies of elephant parts from certain African countries. Several months ago, President Trump appeared to pause his first attempt to lift the ban amid public uproar. But a memo from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service dated March 1 quietly changed that.
Richard Branson inducted into Flight Path Walk Of Fame
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson will be inducted into the Flight Path Walk of Fame by the Flight Path Museum Wednesday afternoon. Branson will receive a bronze plaque for his accomplishments in aerospace and aviation. Branson and Los Angeles World Airports CEO Deborah Flint are among those expected to attend.
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson will be inducted into the Flight Path Walk of Fame by the Flight Path Museum Wednesday afternoon. Branson will receive a bronze plaque for his accomplishments in aerospace and aviation. Branson and Los Angeles World Airports CEO Deborah Flint are among those expected to attend.
Is the world seen in 'Ready Player One' closer than we think?
Accessible to anyone with a console and immersion rig at no cost, the limitless virtual universe known as "The Oasis" exists in the bestselling novel and now Steven Spielberg film "Ready Player One."
Accessible to anyone with a console and immersion rig at no cost, the limitless virtual universe known as "The Oasis" exists in the bestselling novel and now Steven Spielberg film "Ready Player One."