General Mills expands flour recall after outbreak of E. coli

General Mills is expanding its recall of certain types of flour in response to an ongoing outbreak of illnesses related to a strain of E. coli bacteria.

Verizon buys Yahoo for $4.83B

Verizon is buying Yahoo for $4.83 billion, marking the end of an era for a company that once defined the internet.

Kids' clothing goes gender-neutral

Pink for girls. Truck motifs for boys. A growing number of parents want to get outside those parameters when it comes to dressing their kids.

Lorex recalls video baby monitors due to burn hazard

About 26,000 video baby monitors are being recalled because of a burn hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Hello Sitter promises to find childcare solutions

A new babysitting app is helping busy New York parents find childcare on the go, especially when something comes up at the last minute.

GM recalls about 308K cars; air bags may not work in crash

General Motors is recalling nearly 308,000 older Chevrolet Impala sedans in the U.S. and Canada because the air bags might not inflate in a crash.

Another clog concern: 3 Liquid Plumr products recalled

Got a clog? You also have a recall to learn about before you try to get your pipe flowing again. The recalls involve three Liquid Plumr products: Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter, Industrial Strength Urgent Clear, and Pro-Strength Urgent Clear clog removers.

Glam & Go

What if you could get Green Room style service without having to work in television?

Taco Bell employee loses job after denying service to deputies

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (AP) - A Taco Bell employee in Alabama has been fired after authorities say two Lee County deputies were denied service.

Last call extended for Philadelphia bars during DNC

Pennsylvania lawmakers have agreed to extend last call for some Philadelphia venues selling alcohol during the Democratic National Convention.

Deaf New Jersey woman sues Taco Bell over drive-thru orders

A deaf New Jersey woman who primarily communicates in sign language is suing Taco Bell, saying she found it difficult, if not impossible, to order two tacos at the fast-food chain's drive-thru window.

T-Mobile thanks customers with free Pokémon Go data

On July 19th, as part of next week’s T-Mobile Tuesdays, the Un-carrier will give customers great ways to take their Pokémon Go skillz to a whole new level.

Graphic Image / GiGi New York | Made on Long Island

Graphic Image / GiGi New York on Long Island is one of a handful of companies that still manufacture locally. 

Queens Pepsi-Cola sign landmarked

The New York City Council voted to landmark the iconic Pepsi-Cola sign that has sat on the Long Island City waterfront for more than 90 years.

Taking a gap year

Since Malia Obama announced she was taking a gap year, it seems to be a trending topic. It's something that 21-year-old Josh Ruttenberg knows something about. After he graduated from Hastings High School in Westchester County in 2013, he waited a year before going to college.

Regulators approve MGM's Borgata purchase

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- MGM Resorts International's purchase of Boyd Gaming's 50 percent stake in Atlantic City's top casino has received regulatory approval in New Jersey.

Daddy bloggers

We are in the age of daddy bloggers.

Mommy bloggers

Lyss Stern, CEO of Divamoms.com, and Cynthia Litman, the founder of Mommas Pearls and Mom Time Events are two of millions of so-called mommy bloggers.