Dinosaur claws among items on annual list of dangerous toys
Dinosaur claws inspired by the movie "Jurassic World" and a quick-folding trampoline are among the items on a consumer watchdog group's annual list of hazardous toys released Wednesday.
Dinosaur claws inspired by the movie "Jurassic World" and a quick-folding trampoline are among the items on a consumer watchdog group's annual list of hazardous toys released Wednesday.
Lenders taking more student loan borrowers to court
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Fall behind on your student loans these days and you could end up getting more than hectoring phone calls and threatening letters. Some lenders are taking more people to court, attorneys say.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Fall behind on your student loans these days and you could end up getting more than hectoring phone calls and threatening letters. Some lenders are taking more people to court, attorneys say.
McDonald's to dump Dollar Menu
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By CANDICE CHOI
Macy's releases Black Friday deals list
In advance of Black Friday, Macy's, Inc., has released its list of deals for shoppers who plan to visit the stores on Nov. 27.
In advance of Black Friday, Macy's, Inc., has released its list of deals for shoppers who plan to visit the stores on Nov. 27.
Ex-Revel casino is new owner's biggest trouble and joy
Since Glenn Straub bought Atlantic City's former Revel casino for about 4 cents on the dollar in April, it has brought him nothing but trouble.
Since Glenn Straub bought Atlantic City's former Revel casino for about 4 cents on the dollar in April, it has brought him nothing but trouble.
DraftKings, FanDuel sue NY to stop ban
The two biggest daily fantasy sports companies have asked a New York judge stop the state's attorney general from ordering them to halt their business operations. Court papers filed in state Supreme Court in Manhattan on Friday show FanDuel and DraftKings are both seeking a judge's ruling on the legality of their business.
The two biggest daily fantasy sports companies have asked a New York judge stop the state's attorney general from ordering them to halt their business operations. Court papers filed in state Supreme Court in Manhattan on Friday show FanDuel and DraftKings are both seeking a judge's ruling on the legality of their business.
Mercedes issues recall; air bags can inflate without crash
Mercedes issues recall
Mercedes issues recall
Recall: SpaghettiOs Original
Campbell Soup Company announced it is recalling cans of SpaghettiOs Original.
Campbell Soup Company announced it is recalling cans of SpaghettiOs Original.
KFC to deliver buckets of fried chicken on demand
Colonel Sanders wants to come to your home: KFC said it will start delivering its buckets of fried chicken to customers in two U.S. cities. It will be the first time the chicken chain has delivered in the United States. Starting Thursday, people in Los Angeles and San Francisco will be able to have food delivered. KFC said it expects to expand the delivery service into Hous
Colonel Sanders wants to come to your home: KFC said it will start delivering its buckets of fried chicken to customers in two U.S. cities. It will be the first time the chicken chain has delivered in the United States. Starting Thursday, people in Los Angeles and San Francisco will be able to have food delivered. KFC said it expects to expand the delivery service into Hous
NY orders Fan Duel, DraftKings to stop accepting bets in state
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman ordered Fan Duel and DraftKings to shut down in the state, the Wall Street Journal reported . Schneiderman said in a letter that the fantasy sports operators' games are illegal gambling.
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman ordered Fan Duel and DraftKings to shut down in the state, the Wall Street Journal reported . Schneiderman said in a letter that the fantasy sports operators' games are illegal gambling.
10 New Year's Eve escapes that are trending
Are you bored of the usual overpriced open-bar New Year's Eve party at that way-too-trendy cocktail joint in Brooklyn? instead, hop on a plane and have an experience that you'll remember for the rest of your life. The KAYAK Travel Hacker says Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is going to be the place to visit to ring in 2016.
Are you bored of the usual overpriced open-bar New Year's Eve party at that way-too-trendy cocktail joint in Brooklyn? instead, hop on a plane and have an experience that you'll remember for the rest of your life. The KAYAK Travel Hacker says Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is going to be the place to visit to ring in 2016.
Bank to pay $2 million for mistaken foreclosure
A jury in Montana ordered Deutsche Bank and a subsidiary to pay more than $2 million to a couple for foreclosing on their home and selling it. The couple paid for the home in cash two years earlier. The foreclosure was the result of an error in paperwork.
A jury in Montana ordered Deutsche Bank and a subsidiary to pay more than $2 million to a couple for foreclosing on their home and selling it. The couple paid for the home in cash two years earlier. The foreclosure was the result of an error in paperwork.
Fantasy sports feud heats up
The New York attorney general's decision that daily fantasy sports betting sites FanDuel and DraftKings are illegal gambling operations in his state is a blow to the companies, but the multibillion-dollar industry could have more legal headaches yet to come.
The New York attorney general's decision that daily fantasy sports betting sites FanDuel and DraftKings are illegal gambling operations in his state is a blow to the companies, but the multibillion-dollar industry could have more legal headaches yet to come.
Joe's Crab Shack restaurants dump tipping
Joe's Crab Shack restaurant gets rid of tipping
Joe's Crab Shack restaurant gets rid of tipping
Target won't pull 'OCD' sweater
Target is under fire for one of its holiday sweaters that read "OCD, short for obsessive Christmas disorder." Some customers said that it pokes fun at obsessive compulsive disorder, which is insensitive to people with mental illness.
Target is under fire for one of its holiday sweaters that read "OCD, short for obsessive Christmas disorder." Some customers said that it pokes fun at obsessive compulsive disorder, which is insensitive to people with mental illness.
Rising rents pushing artists out of cities
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland has been a magnet for young, creative adults for over a decade, beckoning droves with its quirkiness, liberal appeal and quality of life. But the city's popularity has had another effect: Those who helped make it cool can't afford to live here anymore.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland has been a magnet for young, creative adults for over a decade, beckoning droves with its quirkiness, liberal appeal and quality of life. But the city's popularity has had another effect: Those who helped make it cool can't afford to live here anymore.
NY Gov. Cuomo raising minimum wage for state employees
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo joined a throng of union workers and other supporters of a $15 minimum wage in lower Manhattan on Tuesday and formally announced he would be using his executive authority to make sure it went up for at least one group of workers — state employees.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo joined a throng of union workers and other supporters of a $15 minimum wage in lower Manhattan on Tuesday and formally announced he would be using his executive authority to make sure it went up for at least one group of workers — state employees.
Shop offers unlimited coffee for $25 per month
For the caffeine addicts in New York City, it's a dream come true at Fair Folks and a Goat coffee shop. For $25 you can drink unlimited coffee: espresso, cappuccino, latte, iced latte, iced coffee, and cold brew iced coffee -- whatever you want. The only rules: the coffee has to be just for you and you have to finish it before you order another.
For the caffeine addicts in New York City, it's a dream come true at Fair Folks and a Goat coffee shop. For $25 you can drink unlimited coffee: espresso, cappuccino, latte, iced latte, iced coffee, and cold brew iced coffee -- whatever you want. The only rules: the coffee has to be just for you and you have to finish it before you order another.
Dunkin' Donuts unveils 'Joy' holiday cups amid Starbucks backlash
Dunkin' Donuts has unveiled its holiday cups. In contrast to the red cups at Starbucks, the DD cups go full on winter holiday themed with the word "JOY" in red script surrounded by green pine branches.
Dunkin' Donuts has unveiled its holiday cups. In contrast to the red cups at Starbucks, the DD cups go full on winter holiday themed with the word "JOY" in red script surrounded by green pine branches.
3 charged in largest U.S. bank breach ever
Two men held in Israel and one U.S. citizen believed to be living in Moscow have been charged in the largest theft of consumer data from a U.S. financial institution in history, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday. Most of the theft of personal information from more than 100 million customers came with a summer 2014 attack against JPMorgan Chase, the nation's biggest bank by assets, prosecutors in New York said.
Two men held in Israel and one U.S. citizen believed to be living in Moscow have been charged in the largest theft of consumer data from a U.S. financial institution in history, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday. Most of the theft of personal information from more than 100 million customers came with a summer 2014 attack against JPMorgan Chase, the nation's biggest bank by assets, prosecutors in New York said.