Sleeping on the job? Casper is now hiring professional snoozers for cash

For $25 an hour, Mattress company Casper is hiring professional sleepers to test out their products in public — at Sleep Shops across the nation.

NJ extending outdoor dining through late 2024

Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill extending permissions for outdoor dining through November 2024.

NYC rat sightings on the rise

More rat sightings have been reported in 2022 than at any point in the past decade.

Task force busts catalytic converter theft ring with $12M in stolen goods, and guns

Authorities apprehended six individuals last week in connection with a crime ring that had nearly $12 million worth of stolen catalytic converters, firearms and a Challenger Hellcat.

Kias and Hyundais continue to be stolen at alarming rates, police warn

Owners of certain Hyundai and Kia models are being advised to take special precautions securing their vehicles due to a rash of thefts that has been sweeping cities across the nation.

Eating ultra-processed food linked to faster cognitive decline in older adults, study says

Participants who ate more than 20% of their daily calorie intake from ultra-processed foods were more likely to suffer a decline in cognitive function, according to the study.

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The new MIdtown Manhattan restaurant Hidden Leaf is profiled.

Airline passenger fined $1,800 for undeclared McMuffins

A passenger with two egg and beef sausage McMuffins and a ham croissant in their backpack faces a big fine for undeclared meat.

Chick-fil-A reveals menu hacks to upgrade your order

Chick-fil-A is adamant that it doesn’t have a secret menu – but the fast food chain recently gave fans a list of suggestions for taking their orders to the next level.

Even the simplest form of exercise can help with an aging brain, research hints

The U.S. study compared sedentary older adults assigned aerobic exercises or a simple stretching routine, along with group classes and instructors to keep them engaged.

Here are the 10 cheapest US cities for renters in 2022

Rents in many U.S. cities continue to remain high, particularly along the coasts. But renters in the heartland are enjoying more affordable prices, as well as some areas of the South.

Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza gets an official return date after selling out

After severely underestimating demand for the Mexican Pizza, Taco Bell said Tuesday that the fan-favorite item is returning permanently next month to menus.

Applebee's makes chicken wing-flavored lip glosses to 'spice up your next date night'

In addition to the lip glosses, designed to make “kisses more craveable” for $18 each, the restaurant chain also dropped a song called “Taste My Face.”

90-year-old Papaya King could be forced to close

Beloved hot dog and fruit juice restaurant Papaya King may fall to the wrecking ball.

Watch: Officer escorts elderly woman walking along busy highway to hair salon

The 84-year-old woman had taken a nearly 45-minute bus ride and was about to walk another mile to get to her destination before Officer Lance Hofmeister offered to take her the rest of the way.