Powerball prize now 10th largest after months without winner
After more than two months without a winner, the Powerball jackpot has grown to $435 million. The jackpot for Saturday night's drawing would tie for the nation's 10th largest lottery prize.
After more than two months without a winner, the Powerball jackpot has grown to $435 million. The jackpot for Saturday night's drawing would tie for the nation's 10th largest lottery prize.
Amazon offers Prime discount to those on government benefits
Amazon is offering a discount on Prime memberships for people who receive government assistance.
Amazon is offering a discount on Prime memberships for people who receive government assistance.
Can a new helmet protect players and save football?
As we learn more about concussions and CTE, we continue to have the conversation about football and how safe it is. But a new technology company could be changing that discussion for the better. Its football helmet has been deemed the safest by the NFL Players Association testing. And it is just the beginning.
As we learn more about concussions and CTE, we continue to have the conversation about football and how safe it is. But a new technology company could be changing that discussion for the better. Its football helmet has been deemed the safest by the NFL Players Association testing. And it is just the beginning.
Swivel app finds salons for your hair type and desired style
A corporate lawyer and a magazine editor got sick of asking women on the street where they got their hair done, so they quit their jobs and created an app to help women of color find better beauty salons.
A corporate lawyer and a magazine editor got sick of asking women on the street where they got their hair done, so they quit their jobs and created an app to help women of color find better beauty salons.
Apps let New Yorkers share a yellow cab
Two ride-sharing companies are teaming up to try and keep yellow cabs relevant in a city where apps are disrupting the industry.
Two ride-sharing companies are teaming up to try and keep yellow cabs relevant in a city where apps are disrupting the industry.
Southwest round-trip fares fall below $100 in 72-hour sale
Southwest is having one of its big sales-- this one for 72 hours and with dozens of round-trip fares below $100.
Southwest is having one of its big sales-- this one for 72 hours and with dozens of round-trip fares below $100.
Google game teaches kids to fight trolls and scams
Ben is 11 going on 12, so he is using the internet a lot more. And sometimes what he sees online bothers him. He says he has seen horrible racists things posted online, including to his mom's Instagram account. And every once in a while they even say bad things about him, making him scared and sad.
Ben is 11 going on 12, so he is using the internet a lot more. And sometimes what he sees online bothers him. He says he has seen horrible racists things posted online, including to his mom's Instagram account. And every once in a while they even say bad things about him, making him scared and sad.
Movie and TV studio coming to the Bronx
The Bronx will soon be home to York Studios, a brand-new state-of-the-art film and television production complex.
The Bronx will soon be home to York Studios, a brand-new state-of-the-art film and television production complex.
Uber, Lyft come to Suffolk; Nassau reviewing rules
Open your Uber app or Lyft app on Long Island and within minutes you can usually get a ride. But drivers aren't legally allowed to operate here. That is about to change now that Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation allowing ride-sharing throughout the state.
Open your Uber app or Lyft app on Long Island and within minutes you can usually get a ride. But drivers aren't legally allowed to operate here. That is about to change now that Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation allowing ride-sharing throughout the state.
Birchbox bounces back
In 2009, there was a huge conversation happening around consumer products and disruptive innovation, and nobody was talking about it for beauty, says Katia Beauchamp.
In 2009, there was a huge conversation happening around consumer products and disruptive innovation, and nobody was talking about it for beauty, says Katia Beauchamp.
Apple unveils HomePod, competition for Amazon Echo
Apple Inc. has unveiled a new device called the HomePod, a voice-activated smart speaker that is a lot like Amazon Echo and Google Home. Apple's announcement Monday had so much information that some compared it to a data dump. So we thought we'd make ourselves useful and tell you what you should pay attention to and what you could skip over to save time.
Apple Inc. has unveiled a new device called the HomePod, a voice-activated smart speaker that is a lot like Amazon Echo and Google Home. Apple's announcement Monday had so much information that some compared it to a data dump. So we thought we'd make ourselves useful and tell you what you should pay attention to and what you could skip over to save time.
Eric LeGrand's annual A Walk to Believe event raises $120K
It was a successful day from start to finish as 1,200 people came out to High Point Solutions Stadium at Rutgers University to support the 7th annual A Walk to Believe and of course, Eric LeGrand to help move one step closer to a cure.
It was a successful day from start to finish as 1,200 people came out to High Point Solutions Stadium at Rutgers University to support the 7th annual A Walk to Believe and of course, Eric LeGrand to help move one step closer to a cure.
$8 bottle of wine from Aldi named one of the world's best
An $8 bottle of wine from Aldi has been named one of the best in the world.
An $8 bottle of wine from Aldi has been named one of the best in the world.
Little Caesars says $100M lawsuit dropped after investigation proves it to be false
A lawsuit has been dropped Friday after Little Caesars investigated a claim from a Detroit-area Muslim man that the pizza chain served him pork pepperoni instead of halal pepperoni.
A lawsuit has been dropped Friday after Little Caesars investigated a claim from a Detroit-area Muslim man that the pizza chain served him pork pepperoni instead of halal pepperoni.
Powerball jackpot reaches $337-million
Powerball fever is picking back up. This weekend's jackpot is one of the largest in Powerball history at $337-million.
Powerball fever is picking back up. This weekend's jackpot is one of the largest in Powerball history at $337-million.
Inside the Beekman Hotel, luxury meets history
A few years ago, New York was at risk of losing a beautiful piece of its history. One of the city's original skyscrapers was falling apart in the Financial District. Then someone saw its potential and renovated it. The building not only serves as a luxury hotel, it is also a portal into the city's past.
A few years ago, New York was at risk of losing a beautiful piece of its history. One of the city's original skyscrapers was falling apart in the Financial District. Then someone saw its potential and renovated it. The building not only serves as a luxury hotel, it is also a portal into the city's past.
What to buy and what to pass on in June
Summer vacations, new clothes for camp, even gifts for Father's Day. There's a lot to buy in the month of June. Smart shopping expert Trae Bodge explains how to get the most for your money.
Summer vacations, new clothes for camp, even gifts for Father's Day. There's a lot to buy in the month of June. Smart shopping expert Trae Bodge explains how to get the most for your money.
Report: 1 in 4 shopping malls in U.S. will be closed by 2022
A new report from Credit Suisse says up to 25 percent of U.S.shopping malls may close in the next five years.
A new report from Credit Suisse says up to 25 percent of U.S.shopping malls may close in the next five years.
Consignment store closing, leaving sellers empty-handed
A high-end consignment store chain is closing its doors and customers who consigned items with them that sold may never see their money.
A high-end consignment store chain is closing its doors and customers who consigned items with them that sold may never see their money.
Doughnut delivery by drone in Denver
Doughnuts were delivered Wednesday by drone to Denver's mayor and the city's police and fire departments in an event that provided a glimpse into what companies hope will be a quick, inexpensive way to get merchandise to customers.
Doughnuts were delivered Wednesday by drone to Denver's mayor and the city's police and fire departments in an event that provided a glimpse into what companies hope will be a quick, inexpensive way to get merchandise to customers.