Waze sets out to eliminate 'tunnel blindness' on mobile maps
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The popular navigation app Waze is putting a new twist on the phrase "tunnel vision." It's trying to ensure drivers relying on digital maps don't lose their way when their GPS signal disappears in tunnels.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The popular navigation app Waze is putting a new twist on the phrase "tunnel vision." It's trying to ensure drivers relying on digital maps don't lose their way when their GPS signal disappears in tunnels.
Long Island beer from George Washington recipe honors presidential debate
Blue Point Brewing Company, based in Patchogue, Long Island, is set to debut a patriotic-themed beer in honor of the upcoming presidential debate at Hofstra University. It is a modern twist on an old recipe from 1757 belonging to our first president, George Washington.
Blue Point Brewing Company, based in Patchogue, Long Island, is set to debut a patriotic-themed beer in honor of the upcoming presidential debate at Hofstra University. It is a modern twist on an old recipe from 1757 belonging to our first president, George Washington.
Revel casino to reopen as Ten in 2017
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — In terms of success, Atlantic City's former Revel casino was a zero. If it had a number, it was a negative: It went bankrupt twice and then shut down in 2014, never having come close to turning a profit.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — In terms of success, Atlantic City's former Revel casino was a zero. If it had a number, it was a negative: It went bankrupt twice and then shut down in 2014, never having come close to turning a profit.
School cafeteria worker quits in lunch shaming
A public school cafeteria worker has quit over what she considers a "lunch shaming" policy in a Pennsylvania school district.
A public school cafeteria worker has quit over what she considers a "lunch shaming" policy in a Pennsylvania school district.
Kellogg's recalls Eggo waffles over listeria concerns
The Kellogg Company is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Eggo Nutri-Grain whole wheat frozen waffles because they could be contaminated with listeria.
The Kellogg Company is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Eggo Nutri-Grain whole wheat frozen waffles because they could be contaminated with listeria.
Fashion trends for transitional weather
We are in the transitional weather period now that fall has arrived, and there are some great trends out there to keep you stylish and warm over the next couple of months.
We are in the transitional weather period now that fall has arrived, and there are some great trends out there to keep you stylish and warm over the next couple of months.
Nickelodeon theme park planned for massive mall at Meadowlands
A Nickelodeon theme park is coming to the long-delayed shopping and entertainment mall American Dream at the Meadowlands in New Jersey.
A Nickelodeon theme park is coming to the long-delayed shopping and entertainment mall American Dream at the Meadowlands in New Jersey.
Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus releases to long lines, info on trade-in deals
So, you’re all amped up by the new iPhone announcement and you’re ready to use that upgrade to get your piece of the action, but you really want the best deal for your money. Good news! Carriers are really motivated to help you get that deal right now.
So, you’re all amped up by the new iPhone announcement and you’re ready to use that upgrade to get your piece of the action, but you really want the best deal for your money. Good news! Carriers are really motivated to help you get that deal right now.
Texas Walmart opening restaurant that will serve only State Fair foods
The bizarre, greasy, and often double-deep-fried foods of the State Fair of Texas are iconic and often imitated-- but sadly, they only come around once a year.
The bizarre, greasy, and often double-deep-fried foods of the State Fair of Texas are iconic and often imitated-- but sadly, they only come around once a year.
Amazon hiring seasonal work-from-home positions
Looking to make a little extra money for the holiday shopping season? Amazon is hiring seasonal customer service associates to help answer customers’ questions and problem-solve any issues.
Looking to make a little extra money for the holiday shopping season? Amazon is hiring seasonal customer service associates to help answer customers’ questions and problem-solve any issues.
Samsung Galaxy Note7 recall
RECALL ALERT: Samsung is recalling about 1 million Galaxy Note7 smartphones sold prior to September 15, 2016, because of a serious risk of overheating and fire. The lithium-ion battery in some phones has exploded and caused serious fires.
RECALL ALERT: Samsung is recalling about 1 million Galaxy Note7 smartphones sold prior to September 15, 2016, because of a serious risk of overheating and fire. The lithium-ion battery in some phones has exploded and caused serious fires.
Hyundai recalls SUVs; software flaw may stop acceleration
Hyundai is recalling about 41,000 small SUVs in the U.S. because a software glitch can stop the vehicles from accelerating.
Hyundai is recalling about 41,000 small SUVs in the U.S. because a software glitch can stop the vehicles from accelerating.
Bayer signs deal to acquire Monsanto for $66B
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — After months of courtship, German drug and farm chemical maker Bayer AG has finally reached an agreement to buy U.S. seed and weedkiller company Monsanto, in a deal that is valued at $66 billion and which will keep the merged entity's seed business in Monsanto's home base of St. Louis.
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — After months of courtship, German drug and farm chemical maker Bayer AG has finally reached an agreement to buy U.S. seed and weedkiller company Monsanto, in a deal that is valued at $66 billion and which will keep the merged entity's seed business in Monsanto's home base of St. Louis.
Photo shows spider baked into cookie
A photo is circulating on social media of a bug baked into a vanilla wafer cookie.
A photo is circulating on social media of a bug baked into a vanilla wafer cookie.
Companies settle lawsuits over tracking kids online
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The state attorney general announced settlements Tuesday with Viacom, Mattel, Hasbro and JumpStart Games to stop them from using or allowing tracking technology on their popular children's websites.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The state attorney general announced settlements Tuesday with Viacom, Mattel, Hasbro and JumpStart Games to stop them from using or allowing tracking technology on their popular children's websites.
From undocumented immigrant to Wall Street executive | Our American Dream
Julissa Arce, 33, is the definition of the American dream. She lived as an undocumented immigrant for 15 years. She was undocumented when she accepted a job at Goldman Sachs. Even though she lived in fear, she was determined to accomplish her goals.
Julissa Arce, 33, is the definition of the American dream. She lived as an undocumented immigrant for 15 years. She was undocumented when she accepted a job at Goldman Sachs. Even though she lived in fear, she was determined to accomplish her goals.
Sylvain Labs innovates in various areas
His name is Alain Sylvain, a super French name, he admits, but his family is from Haiti, and Sylvain is super proud to be a Haitian American, born in New York. His business, Sylvain Labs, a bold innovation and brand consultancy, was also born in New York, 7 years ago, in the height of the recession.
His name is Alain Sylvain, a super French name, he admits, but his family is from Haiti, and Sylvain is super proud to be a Haitian American, born in New York. His business, Sylvain Labs, a bold innovation and brand consultancy, was also born in New York, 7 years ago, in the height of the recession.
Olive Garden rolls out biggest Never Ending Pasta Pass promotion ever
In celebration of the 21st anniversary of its “Never Ending Pasta Bowl” promotion, Olive Garden is selling 21,000 passes-- or however many of the highly coveted cards it can in one hour-- this year.
In celebration of the 21st anniversary of its “Never Ending Pasta Bowl” promotion, Olive Garden is selling 21,000 passes-- or however many of the highly coveted cards it can in one hour-- this year.
Study: Sugar industry attempted to shape science
NEW YORK (AP) — The sugar industry began funding research that cast doubt on sugar's role in heart disease — in part by pointing the finger at fat — as early as the 1960s, according to an analysis of newly uncovered documents.
NEW YORK (AP) — The sugar industry began funding research that cast doubt on sugar's role in heart disease — in part by pointing the finger at fat — as early as the 1960s, according to an analysis of newly uncovered documents.
Target to hire more than 70,000 for holiday season
NEW YORK (AP) — Target says it will hire more than 70,000 seasonal store workers during the busy holiday shopping season, about the same as it hired last year. It also plans to hire an additional 7,500 people for its distribution facilities, which ship online orders and send products to stores. The discount chain says it will hold hiring events at all of its 1,800 stores on Oct. 14 and...
NEW YORK (AP) — Target says it will hire more than 70,000 seasonal store workers during the busy holiday shopping season, about the same as it hired last year. It also plans to hire an additional 7,500 people for its distribution facilities, which ship online orders and send products to stores. The discount chain says it will hold hiring events at all of its 1,800 stores on Oct. 14 and...