Facebook to alert users targeted by government hacks

Social media platform Facebook plans to warn users whose accounts may have been compromised by government entities.

Is pumpkin and turkey shortage a bit overblown?

The sign at one supermarket in northern New Jersey warns of a turkey shortage. Similar reports are coming from other retailers and restaurants. The reason? An outbreak of avian flu, a virus, that killed off 7 percent of our turkey supply. So economists say that means buying that tom will cost you some extra bills this season.

Mazda recall: ignition switches

DETROIT (AP) — Mazda says it is recalling 4.9 million older vehicles worldwide, including 1.36 million in the U.S., because ignition switches could overheat and catch fire.

Judge OKs settlement over Subway sandwich length

Subway restaurants will promise to use a measuring tool for bread to help ensure that bread sold to customers is either 6 or 12 inches long as part of a settlement of a class action suit.

More than half of US states report job losses

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most U.S. states reported jobs losses in September as slowing growth has weighed on hiring nationwide in the past two months.

Amazon sues to stop phony product reviews

Internet users increasingly rely on online customer reviews when making spending decisions, whether they're buying an iPhone case on Amazon or hiring an Uber ride in their hometown. But just how much can you trust those reviews?

Oprah Winfrey buys stake in Weight Watchers

NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey, who has publicly struggled with her weight for decades, is going on a diet again. But this time she stands to gain a lot of money from her efforts.

BookATailor: Tailors make house calls

If you have money but not a lot of time, you can get a fashionable, tailored suit by having an expert come to you. A service called BookATailor sends a tailor by car to your home or office.

1956 Ferrari race car could bring in $28M

NEW YORK (AP) — A 1956 Ferrari built for Formula One racing legend Juan Manuel Fangio is going on the auction block in New York City, where it could sell for more than $28 million.

United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz hospitalized

The new CEO of United Airlines has been hospitalized, the airline announced in a statement Friday.

Celebrities flock to Cuba; will investors follow?

From the same streets where seeds of the communist revolution were planted, something new is growing in Cuba and it has roots linked to western investment and entertainment. Now that relations between the U.S. and the island nation have thawed, celebrities are now flocking to Havana: A-Listers Katy Perry, Rihanna, Mick Jagger are all experiencing a taste of the nightlife recently.

Millennials face unique financial challenges

They often describe themselves as good-looking, creative, stylish, bold, and funny. They're the most highly-educated, tech-savvy, and entrepreneurial generation to date. They're also the most diverse, and are dealing with unique financial problems. We're talking about Millennials, the generation born between 1980 and the mid 2000s.

Illinois delays lottery winnings over $600

People who win more than $600 in the Illinois Lottery won't get their money right away because of the ongoing state budget impasse, as officials said Thursday that the agency coffers had run out of money.