Cooped-up renters search market for amenities
Apartment hunters are looking for deals on rentals with lots of amenities.
Renters want amenities
People looking for a new place to live in the New York area really want amenities. And landlords are giving them what they want. A pair of buildings in New Jersey offers a movie theater, a bowling center, a swimming pool, and more.
Mom warns other parents after toddler dies from swallowing button battery
A Texas mother is warning other parents after her 17-month-old toddler died last month after swallowing a battery, which started to erode while inside her body.
NY commercial real estate market battered by COVID-19
Between empty storefronts, office buildings and businesses hanging on by a thread, New York City's commercial real estate market has been left reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chick-fil-A experiences US credit card system outage
Chick-fil-A was unable to process any credit or debit card transactions during outage.
Mr. Potato Head rebranded as all-inclusive Potato Head, Hasbro announces
Hasbro created confusion on Thursday when it removed the gender from its Mr. Potato Head brand, but not from the actual toy.
California lawmaker introduces bill that would fine department stores $1,000 for separating toys by gender
California lawmakers are considering a bill that would penalize department stores for separating children’s toys, clothing and other items by gender.
New Jersey attracts NYC renters seeking space and urban living
New Jersey's urban communities are drawing renters fleeing New York City. These younger professionals are attracted by more affordable rents on spacious apartments with a lot of amenities while still being part of an urban lifestyle.
Target to open mini Apple stores in select locations
The new layout will hit 17 stores this month.
Century 21 Stores to reopen in NYC, internationally
Century 21 Department stores will reopen its doors, announced the company.
President Biden signs executive order to review American supply chains for vital goods
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign an executive order to review U.S. supply chains for large-capacity batteries, pharmaceuticals and critical minerals.
Lawsuits filed against auto insurers over excessive rates amid COVID-19 pandemic
Class action lawsuits were filed in Nevada against 10 major auto insurance companies on Tuesday, contending that the companies charged excessive insurance premiums during the pandemic by failing to account for a drop in driving and crashes.
Alcohol-free spirits and beer shop opens amid pandemic
Spirited Away is New York City's first zero-proof bottle store.
Boeing recommends airlines ground all 777s with engine that blew apart
Boeing has recommended that airlines ground all of 777s with the type of engine that suffered a catastrophic failure over Denver this weekend.
IRS warns anew of 2021 tax scammers: 'very active and very creative'
By stealing client data and tax preparers' identities, the scammers can file fraudulent tax returns for refunds, the IRS said.
Generous incentives, hope for pandemic's end help fuel NYC lease signings
Landlord concessions, historically low rents, and the coming of a vaccine have resulted in months of records for new-lease signings in this city.
CEO defends Robinhood at House committee hearing over GameStop saga
The House Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing Thursday following January’s GameStop saga during which shares soared 1,600% before falling back to Earth.
Toro recalling 6,700 snowblowers due to amputation hazard
Bloomington, Minnesota-based Toro is recalling around 6,700 snowblowers due to a possible amputation hazard.
Grocery workers feeling expendable after COVID-19 vaccine delays
As panicked Americans cleared supermarkets of toilet paper and food last spring, grocery employees gained recognition as among the most indispensable of the pandemic's front-line workers.
Price for one Bitcoin surpasses $50K for first time
The seemingly unstoppable rise of Bitcoin continued Tuesday with the cost of a single unit of the digital currency rising above $50,000 for the first time.