Powerball jackpot tops $403 million

The Powerball jackpot is on the rise after no one hit Saturday's jackpot.

Pop-up Pop-Tarts Cafe in Times Square

Pizza, cheese fries, nachos and tacos, and even burritos. This is a deliciously nostalgic twist on a childhood breakfast favorite: Pop-Tarts.

Long Beach votes down boardwalk alcohol sales

To prohibit or not to prohibit; that was the question before the Long Beach City Council Tuesday. A handful of businesses along the boardwalk that lease the land from the city want to add alcohol to the menu. But the plan is a no-go. The council voted it down.

The Disruptors: Big changes in global travel

Disruptors are making travel more accessible. By making it easier, disruptors in the industry have allowed more people to get out to see the world. The only caveat: making sure technology doesn't dominate your experience.

Homeowners worry about fate of loan interest tax deduction

Mindy and Josh Schreiber moved into their new home in Seaford, New York, on Saturday. Like many homeowners, they too say they will deduct the interest paid on their home loans from their income taxes. But removing the deduction is one of the things U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin is considering.

A farm in shipping containers grows in Brooklyn

It's farm to table with a twist. A parking lot in Brooklyn isn't the first place you'd expect to see spinach and arugula sprouting up but here they are. Hydroponic vertical farms are growing crops inside 10 steel shipping containers in the same neighborhood where Jay Z grew up.

United, American sell cheap but restricted tickets

DALLAS (AP) -- American and United have started selling cheaper "basic economy" fares as they battle discount airlines for the most budget-conscious travelers.

Hottest toys displayed at annual Toy Fair

The New York Toy Fair brought toys from all over the world under the same roof. Fox 5 caught a sneak peek at some of the hottest trends this year. The toys brought innovation through technology to a whole new level.

JetBlue warns of social media scam

If you are planning a last-minute getaway, JetBlue Airways wants you to beware of a scam.

The Snack: Jars by Dani

They're a small treat taking over the New York City snack scene and social media in a big way. Dani Beckerman's creations are called Jars by Dani. They're mason jars layered with delectable cake, fudge brownie, whipped cream and sprinkles in all different colors and flavors.

Can 'fake news' be stopped?

Fake news became a phenomenon during the presidential campaign. But it has actually been around much longer, dating back to Superstorm Sandy. False stories are spread on social media, and unfortunately plenty of people believe them.

Industry Standard challenges pricey denim brands

Designer denim, made in America for a fair price? New Yorker Nicole Najafi is making it happen. She started her brand, Industry Standard, with a basic belief: you shouldn't have to pay $250 to get an awesome pair of jeans.

Ivanka Trump brand tops Amazon Best Sellers list

Firs Daughter Ivanka Trump could be getting the last laugh at brick and mortar stores that have dropped her brand of clothing, shoes, perfumes and more. 

RECALL: Car seat could detach from stroller, fall

About 676,000 stroller travel systems, sold in the U.S., are being recalled because a damaged receiver mount on the stroller can cause the car seat to disengage and fall unexpectedly, and possibly take the baby inside with it.

Hofstra Law teaches the business of marijuana

At Hofstra University Law School in Hempstead, Long Island, you'll find attorney Marc Ross teaching the Business and Law of Marijuana.

Revival of Downtown New Rochelle

New Rochelle prides itself with being an active arts community since the 1920s. Councilman Ivar Hyden says the idea is to keep on growing. In the beginning of the year city officials rolled out an arts and cultural district as a way to revitalize downtown.

Is Verizon's New Unlimited Plan Really The Best One Out There?

Which of the carriers truly has the best "Unlimited" plan? We take a look at what Verizon announced as it compares to T-Mobile and Sprint who both announced new deals after Verizon.

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Hofstra University Law School offer a class in the business and law of marijuana. Attorney Marc Ross teaches the class. Ross said he created the first law school class on marijuana three years ago as a way to teach students about the legalities and ethical issues attorneys face. He also looks at marijuana as an investment policy.