CA 'Beverly Hillbillies' mansion sold in $150 million historic real estate deal
Take a look at the most expensive piece of real estate ever sold in California history!
Millionaires' confidence in U.S. economy drops to lowest level since 2006
America's wealthiest people are also some of the least confident about the health of the U.S. economy, according to a new study.
CDC: Foodborne illnesses are on the rise — these are the most common causes
Foodborne illnesses were on the rise in 2018, according to a new report from the CDC
‘Day of the Dozens’: Krispy Kreme offering dozen doughnuts for $1 on December 12
On Thursday, December 12 the company is selling its Original Glazed donuts for $1 as part of their ‘Day of the Dozens‘ offer.
Study: Americans optimistic about financial future
According to a new study, Americans are optimistic about their current financial situation, as well as their prospects heading into 2020.
Official: Cruise ship could house 1,000 homeless in Oakland
A San Francisco Bay Area city official wants to explore the possibility of using a cruise ship to house up to 1,000 homeless people amid a high cost of living and a shortage of housing.
Popeye’s unveils chicken-inspired ugly Christmas sweater
You can now add “ugly Christmas sweater” to the list of the many chicken-inspired items available form Popeye’s.
55,000 pounds of frozen breakfast burritos recalled for possible plastic contamination
The affected product, called El Monterey Signature Burrito Egg, Sausage & Cheese, was shipped to retail locations nationwide.
FTC: University of Phoenix to cancel $141m in student debts as part of settlement over deceptive advertising
Officials with the Federal Trade Commission announced that University of Phoenix will cancel $141 million in debts owed to the school by students who were harmed by ads that were allegedly deceptive.
That shoddy, last-minute gift wrapping job could play in your favor, study suggests
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
BPA levels in humans are likely 44 times higher than previously assumed, analysis finds
BPA, a chemical found in many consumer products ranging from plastic bottles to thermal receipts, is likely present in humans in significantly higher levels than previously thought.
Company surprises its 198 employees with $10 million holiday bonus
The real estate firm said the average employee will receive $50,000.
Popeyes selling $120G Chicken Sandwich duct-taped to a canvas
The piece, officially named “The Sandwich,” is listed at $120,003.99 and is being described as “a mixed media work of art consisting of a toasted brioche bun, two pickles, fried chicken, mayo and duct tape over a canvas.”
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."