Netflix, cosmetics, even takeout: We have more subscriptions than we realize

Many products and services have launched subscriptions. Businesses love the recurring revenue and consumers love the convenience. But how many subscriptions do we really have and need?

Target reopens fitting rooms at all stores after closing to customers during pandemic

Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.

Study finds high levels of cancer-causing chemical in several sunscreen brands

Valisure, an online pharmacy that tests medications for safety found concerning levels of a cancer-causing chemical in commonly used brands of sunscreen produced in the U.S.

Airbnb customers say they're fed up with excessive fees

Airbnb may no longer be the cheaper alternative to a hotel stay. Vacation rentals now come with extra fees that really add up, and they may be here to stay.

'Darth Vader House' hits Houston market, on sale for $4.3 million

You don’t know the power of the dark side! But for $4.3 million, you most likely will as one massive Houston home just hit the market.

BTS fans mock McDonald's on Twitter over #BTSMeal fail

Many K-Pop fans on Twitter complained that their McDonald's location either didn't have the BTS Meals at all or sold them the meals but without the correct BTS-labeled bags or containers.

Movement to ban sales of cigarettes heats up

The New York State Health Association supports the movement to ban the sale of cigarettes.

Buying a gift card? Watch out for gift card scams that leave you and your recipient empty-handed

One scam targets cards that have not been purchased yet. Scammers go to the gift card rack and scratch off and photograph the PIN. Then they keep calling the 800 number associated with the card, checking until someone has purchased the card and put money on it. They quickly drain the card before the recipient can use it.

Sneaker 'game' sees big boost during pandemic

The sneaker 'game' refers to the business of reselling exclusive sneakers – a market, according to Cowen Equity Research, that will be worth $30 billion by 2030.

Hand sanitizer recall expands again; testing detected methanol, FDA says

Substantial exposure to methanol can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death, the FDA said in a news release.

Facing huge rent hike, Neir's Tavern in Queens to close after 190-year run

Neir's Tavern is known as "the most famous bar you've never heard of." It has been a staple in the neighborhood but will close its doors for good on Sunday.

Goodwill stores have a message: Please stop donating trash

Across the country, thrift stores have been flooded by household items. Problem is, too many such items could most accurately be described as trash. Many of the donations are defective or worn-out items — gifts from well-intentioned people who want to reduce waste but who donate items that simply shouldn’t be donated.

AT&T to combine massive media operations with Discovery

AT&T will combine its massive media operations that include CNN, HBO, TNT and TBS in a $43 billion deal with Discovery, the owner of lifestyle networks including the Food Network and HGTV.

New Yorkers cash in on growth of 'stooping' phenomenon

Last year, an out-of-work Broadway performer realized that she could make decent cash by selling stuff that New Yorkers tossed to the curb. And with so many residents fleeing the city, she found a lot of inventory.