CDC: Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to some Fresh Express salad kits
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections that have been linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit, and the CDC is urging anyone who may have purchased one of the salad kits to throw it away.
Green grades coming for large buildings in New York | Climate and Consequence
Large commercial and residential buildings in New York City will begin posting letter grades indicating how green they are.
Christmas tree prices rise 2 years in a row
It takes as long as 10 years to grow a Christmas tree, so any change in how many trees a supplier might plant won't affect supply for nearly a decade. Christmas tree growers planted fewer trees after the Great Recession. That is why the prices of Christmas trees rose about 4% in 2018 and are likely up about the same amount in 2019.
Would you like socks with that? McDonald’s drops new branded merchandise line
Get the french fry lover in your life the perfect gift with new holiday merchandise from McDonald's.
Ex-Fed Chair Volcker dies, tamed inflation with recession
Paul Volcker, who as Federal Reserve chairman in the early 1980s elevated interest rates to historic highs and triggered a recession as the price of quashing double-digit inflation, has died, according to his office.
White Castle frozen burgers, cheeseburgers recalled over listeria concerns
White Castle has issued a recall for select frozen products sold at select retailers over concerns that they may be contaminated with listeria.
Walmart apologizes for sweater featuring Santa with cocaine
The sweater shows Santa with cocaine and the phrase "let it snow."
Amazon struggling to delivery packages on time
It’s just a week into the holiday shopping season, and Amazon is already having trouble getting packages to shoppers’ doorsteps on time.
Indoor ski slope opens at American Dream
An indoor ski slope that has been the most visible feature of the long-delayed American Dream megamall in New Jersey for more than a decade has finally opened.
New Jersey considers ban on single-use plastic bags
New Jersey lawmakers are set to consider legislation that would ban single-use plastic bags in the state as well as plastic foam containers commonly used for takeout.
This twisty neck strap for your AirPods costs $60
Would you pay $60 to turn your $159 wireless AirPods earphones into....... not wireless? Nordstrom hopes so.
Fried chicken-scented fireplace logs from KFC are back
If you love the smell of KFC and you have a fireplace, KFC and Walmart are counting on you to shell out just under 20 bucks for an aromatic log. Yes, the KFC Firelog is back for a limited time.
Caring for your skin during winter
The cold, winter weather can be brutal on our skin. The same beauty routine you follow in the summer isn't always good enough to keep your face healthy when the seasons change. Jhoanny Pena, is a skin care specialist and the owner of Manhattan Skin and Laser Center, discusses the steps you should take to keep your face radiant all year long. Reported by Dari Alexander
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is free on winter weekdays
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is offering free admission on weekdays through the end of February. That means a family or other group could save a lot of money.
61 percent of Americans dread the holidays because of spending, survey suggests
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
Deadly defect found in another version of Takata air bags
Takata has discovered a new problem with its air bags that has led to at least one death.
Baby Yoda toys can pre-ordered, but you won’t get your hands on one until 2020
Toys based on The Child character from Disney Plus's new live-action series, "The Mandalorian," are now available for pre-order, but fans will have to be patient — Baby Yoda toys won't ship until 2020.
Americans getting older before buying homes
The median age of people buying homes in the United States has risen to 47 years old, up from 31 years old in 1981, according to a new report released by the National Association of Realtors.
OPEC could face oversupply of oil
The world may be heading for an even greater oversupply of oil, and that possibility — which could drive down fuel and energy prices — is hanging over members of the OPEC cartel as they head into negotiations Thursday.
Trump admin tightens food stamp work requirements that could affect hundreds of thousands of people
The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it is tightening work requirements for the federal food stamp program, which could affect hundreds of thousands of people.