Pinellas Hope turns shipping containers to housing
It's a common sight near Tampa's cruise ships: discarded shipping containers piled high along Adamo Drive, but now, those one-trippers are finding a second life at Pinellas Hope.
It's a common sight near Tampa's cruise ships: discarded shipping containers piled high along Adamo Drive, but now, those one-trippers are finding a second life at Pinellas Hope.
Gap pulls campaign ad critics call 'racist'
Gap has pulled an ad that many critics and followers say sends a 'racist' message. The clothing retailer is also apologizing.
Gap has pulled an ad that many critics and followers say sends a 'racist' message. The clothing retailer is also apologizing.
Live streaming an apartment open house
Sit on your couch on a Saturday afternoon and find the apartment of your dreams. Sound too good to be true? Thanks to Periscope, a Harlem real estate agent is making it easier than ever to see your next home.
Sit on your couch on a Saturday afternoon and find the apartment of your dreams. Sound too good to be true? Thanks to Periscope, a Harlem real estate agent is making it easier than ever to see your next home.
Survey: Millennials fear filing tax returns
None of us like paying taxes, but a nerdwallet.com survey of more than 2,000 Americans found that millennials feared preparing their taxes more than any other generation.
None of us like paying taxes, but a nerdwallet.com survey of more than 2,000 Americans found that millennials feared preparing their taxes more than any other generation.
PayPal cancels plan to bring over 400 new jobs to Charlotte due to HB2
PayPal announced Tuesday they will not move forward with opening a new global operations center in Charlotte. This coming after HB2 was passed in North Carolina. The center would have employed over 400 people.
PayPal announced Tuesday they will not move forward with opening a new global operations center in Charlotte. This coming after HB2 was passed in North Carolina. The center would have employed over 400 people.
Clever trick lets iPhone users clear up space without having to erase music, apps, or photos
Here is a clever trick to clear up space on your iPhone without having to erase your music, photos or apps. The iPhone workaround was discovered by a Reddit user who posted it on the user-submitted site back in February.
Here is a clever trick to clear up space on your iPhone without having to erase your music, photos or apps. The iPhone workaround was discovered by a Reddit user who posted it on the user-submitted site back in February.
Facebook computers to describe photos for the blind
Facebook is training its computers to become seeing-eye guides for blind and visually impaired people as they scroll through the pictures posted on the world's largest online social network.
Facebook is training its computers to become seeing-eye guides for blind and visually impaired people as they scroll through the pictures posted on the world's largest online social network.
Iceland prime minster resigns amid offshore holdings leak
Iceland's embattled prime minister has resigned amid a controversy over his offshore holdings, a Cabinet minister said Tuesday as outrage over the accounts roiled the North Atlantic island nation.
Iceland's embattled prime minister has resigned amid a controversy over his offshore holdings, a Cabinet minister said Tuesday as outrage over the accounts roiled the North Atlantic island nation.
Disney heir apparent Tom Staggs is leaving the company
Tom Staggs, the presumed front-runner to replace Bob Iger as CEO of The Walt Disney Co., is leaving the company next month.
Tom Staggs, the presumed front-runner to replace Bob Iger as CEO of The Walt Disney Co., is leaving the company next month.
Gun that looks like smart phone sparking worries
Gun manufacturer Ideal Conceal says it has created a gun that looks like a smart phone. The two-round capacity, .380 derringer is scheduled to go on sale in May but not if NY Sen. Charles Schumer can stop it. Ideal Conceal says the weapon is " a new style of self-defense. Looks like a cellphone when folded up, but push the saftey and you are ready to defend yourself."...
Gun manufacturer Ideal Conceal says it has created a gun that looks like a smart phone. The two-round capacity, .380 derringer is scheduled to go on sale in May but not if NY Sen. Charles Schumer can stop it. Ideal Conceal says the weapon is " a new style of self-defense. Looks like a cellphone when folded up, but push the saftey and you are ready to defend yourself."...
Cuomo signs $15 minimum wage law
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a law that will gradually raise the state's minimum wage to $15.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a law that will gradually raise the state's minimum wage to $15.
Alaska Air buys Virgin America to expand West Coast flights
NEW YORK (AP) — Alaska Air Group Inc. is buying Virgin America in a deal worth $2.6 billion, making Alaska the biggest carrier on the West Coast and reigniting the debate over airline consolidation. The proposed merger also would give Seattle-based Alaska a foothold in key airports in New York and Washington D.C., increasing the airline's appeal to business travelers.
NEW YORK (AP) — Alaska Air Group Inc. is buying Virgin America in a deal worth $2.6 billion, making Alaska the biggest carrier on the West Coast and reigniting the debate over airline consolidation. The proposed merger also would give Seattle-based Alaska a foothold in key airports in New York and Washington D.C., increasing the airline's appeal to business travelers.
'Panama Papers' reveal off-shore accounts of rich and famous
An international coalition of media outlets has published what it said was an extensive investigation into the offshore financial dealings of the rich and famous, based on a vast trove of documents provided by an anonymous source.
An international coalition of media outlets has published what it said was an extensive investigation into the offshore financial dealings of the rich and famous, based on a vast trove of documents provided by an anonymous source.
Tesla unveils highly-anticipated Model 3
People around the world are putting in their reservations to buy the newest Tesla - the Model 3.
People around the world are putting in their reservations to buy the newest Tesla - the Model 3.
Tupac's stepfather up for parole in killings, Brinks heist
NEW YORK (AP) — He made the FBI's most wanted list and was convicted of leading a revolutionary group responsible for a trail of bloodshed, including the slayings of an armed guard and two New York police officers. But after serving half his prison sentence, Mutulu Shakur might soon be a free man.
NEW YORK (AP) — He made the FBI's most wanted list and was convicted of leading a revolutionary group responsible for a trail of bloodshed, including the slayings of an armed guard and two New York police officers. But after serving half his prison sentence, Mutulu Shakur might soon be a free man.
'Batman v Superman' falls 68 percent in second weekend
Word of mouth might be kryptonite for "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," which fell a steep 68 percent in its second weekend in theaters according to comScore estimates Sunday. The superhero pic earned an estimated $52.4 million over the weekend, easily besting the modest new openers like "God's Not Dead 2" and "Meet the Blacks."
Word of mouth might be kryptonite for "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," which fell a steep 68 percent in its second weekend in theaters according to comScore estimates Sunday. The superhero pic earned an estimated $52.4 million over the weekend, easily besting the modest new openers like "God's Not Dead 2" and "Meet the Blacks."
Frozen broccoli recalled after positive listeria test
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released information about a recall affecting WYLWOOD brand frozen broccoli sold in Florida and other states.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released information about a recall affecting WYLWOOD brand frozen broccoli sold in Florida and other states.
What is 'sip and click'? When alcohol meets shopping
As we all gear up for the weekend, new data from e-commerce site Lyst shows a significant spike in women's online shopping late on Friday night (presumably after a drink or two) leading to a phenomenon called "sip and click."
As we all gear up for the weekend, new data from e-commerce site Lyst shows a significant spike in women's online shopping late on Friday night (presumably after a drink or two) leading to a phenomenon called "sip and click."
Lap of Luxury: Jewelry salon Demner Miletto
Welcome to the Lap of Luxury. This week we visit Demner Miletto, a private jewelry salon on the Upper East Side, where you can view their exquisite pieces by appointment only.
Welcome to the Lap of Luxury. This week we visit Demner Miletto, a private jewelry salon on the Upper East Side, where you can view their exquisite pieces by appointment only.
Christie, Assembly face off over Atlantic City crisis
Atlantic City, once the home of casinos, is going broke. It faces a $100 million deficit -- and that's not including its debt.
Atlantic City, once the home of casinos, is going broke. It faces a $100 million deficit -- and that's not including its debt.