Amazon's data-driven approach becoming more common

Amazon's data-driven approach becoming more common

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon isn't the only company that is using data on employees to improve productivity.

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon isn't the only company that is using data on employees to improve productivity.

Caroline Hirsch on building comedy club

Caroline Hirsch on building comedy club

Tickets go on sale Aug. 17 for the 12th annual New York Comedy Festival, so Alison Morris sat down with Caroline Hirsch, who found the festival and Carolines on Broadway, to talk about how she built her business.

Tickets go on sale Aug. 17 for the 12th annual New York Comedy Festival, so Alison Morris sat down with Caroline Hirsch, who found the festival and Carolines on Broadway, to talk about how she built her business.

IRS: Thieves stole tax info from additional 220,000

IRS: Thieves stole tax info from additional 220,000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS says thieves used an agency website to steal tax information from as many as 220,000 additional taxpayers.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS says thieves used an agency website to steal tax information from as many as 220,000 additional taxpayers.

Manufacturing in New York shrinks

Manufacturing in New York shrinks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Manufacturing activity in New York state contracted at the fastest pace since the Great Recession in August, pulled down by sharp declines in new orders and shipments.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Manufacturing activity in New York state contracted at the fastest pace since the Great Recession in August, pulled down by sharp declines in new orders and shipments.

Americans waiting longer to buy homes

Americans waiting longer to buy homes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The real estate data firm Zillow finds that people buying a home for the first time are older than they used to be and are waiting longer than previous generations.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The real estate data firm Zillow finds that people buying a home for the first time are older than they used to be and are waiting longer than previous generations.

The Perfect Fit: Choosing the right tuxedo

The Perfect Fit: Choosing the right tuxedo

From Frank Sinatra to James Bond, the tuxedo has been a cultural and sartorial staple for years.

From Frank Sinatra to James Bond, the tuxedo has been a cultural and sartorial staple for years.

Obama releases music playlists

Obama releases music playlists

CHILMARK, Mass. (AP) — By day, President Barack Obama enjoys the music of such artists as Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and the Bobs — Dylan and Marley.

CHILMARK, Mass. (AP) — By day, President Barack Obama enjoys the music of such artists as Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and the Bobs — Dylan and Marley.

FDA: Kim Kardashian's drug promos violate rules

FDA: Kim Kardashian's drug promos violate rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is no stranger to criticism, having spent the better part of the last decade in the public eye.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is no stranger to criticism, having spent the better part of the last decade in the public eye.

Mild summer cuts AC, lowers electricity costs

Mild summer cuts AC, lowers electricity costs

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The mild summer so far has allowed New Englanders to turn off their air conditioners, helping cut costs with reduced demand for electricity.

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The mild summer so far has allowed New Englanders to turn off their air conditioners, helping cut costs with reduced demand for electricity.

Target removing gender-based signs

Target removing gender-based signs

Retail chain Target says it is removing signage that sorts items for sale based on gender.

Retail chain Target says it is removing signage that sorts items for sale based on gender.

McDonald's rolls out 'Create Your Taste' kiosks

McDonald's rolls out 'Create Your Taste' kiosks

McDonald's is giving customers a new way to love it with their "Create Your Taste" burgers.

McDonald's is giving customers a new way to love it with their "Create Your Taste" burgers.

Stellar success for Amazon.com

Stellar success for Amazon.com

Amazon is having a stellar summer. The online retailer reported better than expected earnings at the end of July, turning an unexpected profit. Its stock price is up over 70 percent on the year.And...

Amazon is having a stellar summer. The online retailer reported better than expected earnings at the end of July, turning an unexpected profit. Its stock price is up over 70 percent on the year.And...

Travel jacket crowdfunding campaign explodes

Travel jacket crowdfunding campaign explodes

A travel jacket from Baubax is the most-funded clothing project in crowdfunding history with over $3 million pledged by over 18,000 backers. It aims to solve for some of the most common hassles enc...

A travel jacket from Baubax is the most-funded clothing project in crowdfunding history with over $3 million pledged by over 18,000 backers. It aims to solve for some of the most common hassles enc...

App steers you to clean bathrooms in Manhattan

App steers you to clean bathrooms in Manhattan

When you've gotta go, you've gotta go and now a new app could make all that going just a little more convenient. It is called Looie. Searching for a public restroom can be tough in the city, and wh...

When you've gotta go, you've gotta go and now a new app could make all that going just a little more convenient. It is called Looie. Searching for a public restroom can be tough in the city, and wh...

US wage growth falls to record-slow pace in 2nd quarter

US wage growth falls to record-slow pace in 2nd quarter

U.S. wages and benefits grew in the spring at the slowest pace in 27 years, stark evidence that stronger hiring hasn't boosted pay.

U.S. wages and benefits grew in the spring at the slowest pace in 27 years, stark evidence that stronger hiring hasn't boosted pay.

Market Diner in Hell's Kitchen to close

Market Diner in Hell's Kitchen to close

For the last 53 years, at all hours of the day and night, those in and around Hell's Kitchen have stopped into Market Diner on the corner of 43rd Street and 11th Avenue for a quick meal, a sweet sn...

For the last 53 years, at all hours of the day and night, those in and around Hell's Kitchen have stopped into Market Diner on the corner of 43rd Street and 11th Avenue for a quick meal, a sweet sn...

New York's Most Powerful Women

New York's Most Powerful Women

Fashion designers, finance executives, real estate moguls and New York City's First Lady are all on this year's list of the city's 50 Most Powerful Women, according to Crain's New York Business. Th...

Fashion designers, finance executives, real estate moguls and New York City's First Lady are all on this year's list of the city's 50 Most Powerful Women, according to Crain's New York Business. Th...