Solar-power plane tested on Long Island

A new solar electric-powered aircraft is said to be part of the revitalization of the aviation industry on Long Island. It's also what could be a major breakthrough in communication throughout the world.

Atlantic City's Revel, Showboat set to reopen

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Two of the four Atlantic City casinos that shut down in 2014 are about to reopen, and they are going about it in very different ways.

Tesla denies safety problems with Model S suspensions

DETROIT (AP) — Electric car maker Tesla Motors is denying allegations that there are safety problems with its vehicle suspensions. The Palo Alto, California, company says one of its cars had an abnormal amount of rust on a suspension part, a problem it hasn't seen in any other car.

YouTube series shows lower end of NYC real estate

A new YouTube series is playing off of Bravo TV's "Million Dollar Listing," and showing the world of real estate is really like for realtors who are trying to cut their teeth. It is called "Thousand Dollar Listing."

Study: Airbnb hosts discriminate

A study from Harvard Business School found that African-American travelers trying to find a place to stay may have a tougher time getting an Airbnb rental than white ones.

Sodastream gadget instantly turns water into beer

You may not be able to turn water into wine. But SodaStream is one step closer to making premium libations at home with its instant beer making machine.

Wearing a Hawaiian shirt the right way

Nothing says summer like a Hawaiian shirt. While it's had its ups and downs since the 1930s, it is back in style just in time to keep you nice and cool all summer long.

The mission and influence of Amistad Press

The books that we read and the stories that are told play an important role in informing the world that we live in. For the last 30 years, Amistad Press has been giving a platform to a diverse group of writers. And in the process is changing the narrative.

Tracking your child's every move with an app

In a city the size of New York, it is easy to lose track of things. But the worst thought a parent could have is not being able to find their own child. That is why more and more parents are taking advantage of the latest technology so they will know exactly where their kids are at all times.

Dognition: What is your dog's personality?

They are man and woman's best friend, but how well do we really know our dogs?

Pharma exec Shkreli pleads not guilty to securities fraud

NEW YORK (AP) — A pharmaceutical executive who came under fire for jacking up the price of a lifesaving malaria medication has pleaded not guilty to new charges in his securities fraud case.

Woman inherits thousands - but bank blocks her from accessing cash

Imagine inheriting thousands of dollars only to be told you can't touch that money. That's happening right now to a woman in Detroit. Her entire account is frozen and now she's worried she won't be able to pay her bills.

PHOTO: Ossining police officers line up for National Doughnut Day

Officers lined up for what the Ossining, New York Police Department called the "high holy day of law enforcement officers everywhere," on its Facebook page: National Doughnut Day.

Is Facebook listening to you?

Go into your phone's application settings and you'll see a whole list of what an app like Facebook has access to: your camera, your location, your contacts, and, yes, your microphone too.