Veterans Day 2020: Discounts and freebies offered to vets, active-duty military

Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.

Some grocery chains reinstating limits on toilet paper, paper towels amid rising COVID-19 cases

A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”

Jeffrey Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion to be demolished

A Florida real-estate developer signed a contract to purchase the Palm Beach mansion from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein -- but it will soon be no more.

Free food, rides and workouts only some of the Election Day deals

Lots of companies are offering deals to encourage people to participate in the democratic process and ease anxiety along the way.

These stores, restaurants are closed on Election Day

Some businesses are closing their doors on Election Day to give employees an opportunity to vote.

These stores, restaurants are CLOSED on Election Day

On Election Day, business goes on as usual for the most part. But some establishments are shuttering their doors so employees can cast their ballots.

Burger King offering free Whoppers to people who pass competitors' abandoned restaurants: 'Scary places'

In the spirit of Halloween, Burger King is trolling the competition by offering free Whoppers to anyone who dares to drive by a select number of abandoned fast-food restaurants once operated by unnamed rival chains.

Costco begins selling at-home COVID-19 test kits

The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.

Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's Herald Square this year

Santa Claus won't be greeting kids at the flagship Macy's store in Midtown this year due to the coronavirus. 

Unemployment claims fall to 787,000; layoffs still high

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.

US officials: OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to plead guilty to 3 criminal charges

Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin, the powerful prescription painkiller that experts say helped touch off an opioid epidemic, will plead guilty to three federal criminal charges, the DOJ said.

Barbie takes stand against racism in latest vlog

The Mattel doll got animated about addressing racial bias and discrimination in a new video posted on the Barbie YouTube page, in a discussion with her pal Nikki, a Black doll.

US investigates fire reports in Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles

The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating complaints that the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle can catch fire.