Despite pandemic eviction bans, people are still losing their homes
The California eviction moratorium currently expires on January 31. Some people are losing housing despite the moratorium, and others who can't pay are harassed by landlords.
Safety regulators say Ford must recall 3 million vehicles over defective air bags linked to 18 US deaths
Ford must recall 3 million vehicles over defective air bags that have been linked to at least 21 deaths worldwide and roughly 400 injuries, according to safety regulators.
Class-action lawsuit filed against shampoo brand Tresemmé claims keratin products cause hair loss
A nationwide class-action lawsuit was filed against beauty conglomerate Unilever in November claiming that some of its Tresemmé products were allegedly causing hair loss.
Bob Evans recalls thousands of pounds of sausage after consumers find rubber in product
Bob Evans is recalling thousands of pounds of sausage after receiving complaints about thin blue rubber in the products. The Ohio-based company said the impacted products were produced on Dec. 17.
NYC COVID testing sites may soon expand into empty commercial real estate
The Real Estate Board of New York is planning to put some of that empty space to good use by placing rapid testing sites in vacant buildings.
Bill Gates becomes top US farmland owner
Microsoft founder Bill Gates is now the owner of the most farmland in the United States, according to Land Report.
Nestlé recalls 762,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot Pockets
Nestlé Prepared Foods is recalling more than 762,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot Pockets, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said.
Exodus from NYC squeezing surrounding housing markets
With many New Yorkers moving to neighboring Connecticut during the pandemic, especially Fairfield County, it's becoming more challenging for people to find affordable homes to buy.
NYC renters behind $1B on payments
New York City renters owe more than $1 billion in back rent according to a new survey.
Popular pet food products recalled in Dec. 2020 being blamed for deaths of 70 dogs, sickening dozens others
A popular pet food product that was recalled just days ago is being blamed for the deaths of at least 70 dogs.
Costco closing all in-store photo centers
Costco is saying goodbye to one of the signature staples of its business: in-store photo centers.
Amazon, Walmart, Target allowing some customers to keep refunded return items
Some retail heavyweights, including Amazon, Walmart and Target, are allowing customers to not only process refunds seamlessly online, but are also allowing customers to just keep the returned items.
Target to close stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021 after 'strong' 2020 holiday season
Target will close its stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021, saying customers redefined the holiday shopping season in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yelp will indicate how well restaurants enforce masks, social distancing
In a blog post published Tuesday, Yelp announced it will prompt users to say whether or not they observed restaurant staff wearing masks and observing social distancing.
Ben & Jerry’s makes dog ice cream as pet food industry grows
Ben & Jerry's announced that it has launched Doggie Desserts, a specialty line of ice cream that is made for man's best friend.
Hyundai adds 471K SUVs to recall, tells owners to park outside
Hyundai is adding about 471,000 SUVs to a September U.S. recall for an electrical short in a computer that could cause fires.
Rich New Yorkers’ second homes targeted in proposed ‘oligarch’ tax
New York State lawmakers are weighing whether to tack on a property tax to the bills of local part-time homeowners.
FDA-approved coronavirus test hits Amazon marketplace. Here's how much it costs
An FDA-approved COVID-19 test has hit Amazon's marketplace as cases of the virus continue to inundate the country.
Price drops $23 million on Jeffrey Epstein's NYC townhouse
The former Upper East Side mansion owned by Jeffrey Epstein the convicted sex offender who killed himself in jail while awaiting a new trial has reportedly had a big price cut.
Target recalls infant rompers due to choking hazard
Target is issuing a recall of nearly 300,000 infant rompers because the snaps could detach and present a choking hazard.