McDonald's unveils first automated location, social media worried it will cut 'millions' of jobs
The new Texas location uses technology to minimize human interaction when ordering and picking up food.
The new Texas location uses technology to minimize human interaction when ordering and picking up food.
Harlem lot turned into truck depot after opposition to housing plan
"Park Your Fleet" reads a sign hanging over an abandoned gas station on a lot in Harlem.
"Park Your Fleet" reads a sign hanging over an abandoned gas station on a lot in Harlem.
Samsung recalling over 663,000 top-load washing machines over fire hazard
The roughly 663,500 top-load washing machines with super speed wash have been recalled because they "can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard," consumer safety officials say.
The roughly 663,500 top-load washing machines with super speed wash have been recalled because they "can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard," consumer safety officials say.
Target’s Pillowfort Weighted Blankets recalled after asphyxiation deaths of 2 children
The weighted blankets pose an entrapment hazard for children which can lead to asphyxiation, the CPSC warns.
The weighted blankets pose an entrapment hazard for children which can lead to asphyxiation, the CPSC warns.
New federal food label law has unintended effect: Sesame now in more foods
Many manufacturers now find it simpler and less expensive to add sesame to a product — and to label it — than to try to keep it away from other foods or equipment with sesame.
Many manufacturers now find it simpler and less expensive to add sesame to a product — and to label it — than to try to keep it away from other foods or equipment with sesame.
Tesla offers rare year-end discounts on 2 top-selling models
Tesla started offering a $3,750 incentive on its Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV on its website earlier this month, but on Wednesday doubled the discount to $7,500 for those who take delivery between now and Dec. 31.
Tesla started offering a $3,750 incentive on its Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV on its website earlier this month, but on Wednesday doubled the discount to $7,500 for those who take delivery between now and Dec. 31.
Santa’s house at the North Pole is now worth $1.15 million, Zillow says
Santa and Mrs. Claus first claimed their home on Zillow’s website in 2016, giving people around the world a glimpse into their enchanted lives.
Santa and Mrs. Claus first claimed their home on Zillow’s website in 2016, giving people around the world a glimpse into their enchanted lives.
NY gas prices drop to lowest average in nearly a year
Prices in the tri-state area are continuing to fall, but are not among the cheapest prices in the nation.
Prices in the tri-state area are continuing to fall, but are not among the cheapest prices in the nation.
US home sales drop again in November but prices are rising
Existing home sales fell 7.7% last month from October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million, the National Association of Realtors said.
Existing home sales fell 7.7% last month from October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million, the National Association of Realtors said.
GM recalls nearly 140K Chevy Bolt EVs for seat belt problem that can cause fires
The recall covers certain Chevy Bolt EVs from the 2017 to 2023 model years. General Motors found three reports of fires that could have been caused by the problem.
The recall covers certain Chevy Bolt EVs from the 2017 to 2023 model years. General Motors found three reports of fires that could have been caused by the problem.
Popeyes brings back free chicken sandwich deal through end of 2022
Popeyes is ending 2022 on a high note with another buy-one, get-one deal. Here's how to redeem the offer.
Popeyes is ending 2022 on a high note with another buy-one, get-one deal. Here's how to redeem the offer.
As Walmart CEO warns of crime wave's impact on retail, reports show how thieves brazenly rip off stores
Crime has weighed heavily on retailers across the country this year, ballooning to a $100 billion problem, the National Retail Federation reported earlier this year.
Crime has weighed heavily on retailers across the country this year, ballooning to a $100 billion problem, the National Retail Federation reported earlier this year.
This is the best time to travel for Christmas to avoid winter storm cancellations, delays
A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.
A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.
Congress moves to ban TikTok from US government devices
TikTok would be banned from most U.S. government devices under a government spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday, the latest push by American lawmakers against the Chinese-owned social media app.
TikTok would be banned from most U.S. government devices under a government spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday, the latest push by American lawmakers against the Chinese-owned social media app.
Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B over consumer loan violations
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday ordered Wells Fargo to repay $2 billion to consumers and enacted a $1.7 billion penalty against the bank.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday ordered Wells Fargo to repay $2 billion to consumers and enacted a $1.7 billion penalty against the bank.
Unemployment benefits and Obamacare subsidies outpace median income in several states, study finds
The labor force participation rate was 62.1% last month, notably lower than the 63.4% mark it was at before the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in March 2020.
The labor force participation rate was 62.1% last month, notably lower than the 63.4% mark it was at before the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in March 2020.
Christmas tree demand remains high in US despite inflation
Retailers from Home Depot and Lowes to mom and pop operations raised their prices on trees — but people are still buying them.
Retailers from Home Depot and Lowes to mom and pop operations raised their prices on trees — but people are still buying them.
Walmart frozen chicken product recalled in 28 states
The recall was issued after a customer complained that they found shrimp in their product, although it had been labeled as a Crispy Chicken with Almonds entrée.
The recall was issued after a customer complained that they found shrimp in their product, although it had been labeled as a Crispy Chicken with Almonds entrée.
Not just for kids: Toymakers creating more products for adults
Toymakers from Mattel’s American Girl and Build-a-Bear are creating new products, services, and websites aimed at adult audiences. Among the popular toys for adults are Star Wars and Harry Potter-themed Lego sets and action figures.
Toymakers from Mattel’s American Girl and Build-a-Bear are creating new products, services, and websites aimed at adult audiences. Among the popular toys for adults are Star Wars and Harry Potter-themed Lego sets and action figures.
Christmas meals will cost 16.4% more this year
The average grocery basket for Christmas dinner will cost an average of $60, Datasembly reported.
The average grocery basket for Christmas dinner will cost an average of $60, Datasembly reported.