Amazon struggling to delivery packages on time

It’s just a week into the holiday shopping season, and Amazon is already having trouble getting packages to shoppers’ doorsteps on time.

Indoor ski slope opens at American Dream

An indoor ski slope that has been the most visible feature of the long-delayed American Dream megamall in New Jersey for more than a decade has finally opened.

New Jersey considers ban on single-use plastic bags

New Jersey lawmakers are set to consider legislation that would ban single-use plastic bags in the state as well as plastic foam containers commonly used for takeout.

This twisty neck strap for your AirPods costs $60

Would you pay $60 to turn your $159 wireless AirPods earphones into....... not wireless? Nordstrom hopes so.

Fried chicken-scented fireplace logs from KFC are back

If you love the smell of KFC and you have a fireplace, KFC and Walmart are counting on you to shell out just under 20 bucks for an aromatic log. Yes, the KFC Firelog is back for a limited time.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is free on winter weekdays

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is offering free admission on weekdays through the end of February. That means a family or other group could save a lot of money.

Caring for your skin during winter
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The cold, winter weather can be brutal on our skin. The same beauty routine you follow in the summer isn't always good enough to keep your face healthy when the seasons change. Jhoanny Pena, is a skin care specialist and the owner of Manhattan Skin and Laser Center, discusses the steps you should take to keep your face radiant all year long. Reported by Dari Alexander

Baby Yoda toys can be pre-ordered, but you won’t get your hands on one until 2020

Toys based on The Child character from Disney Plus's new live-action series, "The Mandalorian," are now available for pre-order, but fans will have to be patient — Baby Yoda toys won't ship until 2020.

Americans getting older before buying homes

The median age of people buying homes in the United States has risen to 47 years old, up from 31 years old in 1981, according to a new report released by the National Association of Realtors.

OPEC could face oversupply of oil

The world may be heading for an even greater oversupply of oil, and that possibility — which could drive down fuel and energy prices — is hanging over members of the OPEC cartel as they head into negotiations Thursday.

Is a $5 fee worth paying to make sure your online package is not stolen?

With an estimated 90,000 packages going missing a day in New York City, a start-up is looking to build a network of freelancers to accept packages for people who are not home.

Sen. Rand Paul offering bill to combat student loan debt

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul wants to combat the rising debt load engulfing college students by allowing families to use their retirement savings to pay off their loans.

Online shops use ‘dark patterns’ to trick you into buying and signing up for more, study suggests

When examining more than 11,000 online shops, researchers from Princeton found that many were using manipulative tactics that exploit cognitive biases to get shoppers to buy and sign up for more.

Data on your spending habits could be a gold mine for banks

Now banks want to turn data they already have on your spending habits into extra revenue by identifying likely customers for retailers.