American Express revenue drops as pandemic slows travel, dining
AmEx saw its first-quarter profits rise sharply but revenue drop as fewer customers used their credit cards and those with balances paid down debt.
AmEx saw its first-quarter profits rise sharply but revenue drop as fewer customers used their credit cards and those with balances paid down debt.
Global study suggests pregnant women who get COVID-19 have higher risk of complications, death
A large study involving hundreds of woman around the world suggests that those who get COVID-19 during pregnancy have higher risks for death, the need for intensive care, preterm birth and other complications.
A large study involving hundreds of woman around the world suggests that those who get COVID-19 during pregnancy have higher risks for death, the need for intensive care, preterm birth and other complications.
Manhattan distillery releases limited basil-infused vodka for Earth Day
A distillery in Manhattan partnered with a Brooklyn farm and a food equity group to make a limited edition basil-infused vodka in time for Earth Day.
A distillery in Manhattan partnered with a Brooklyn farm and a food equity group to make a limited edition basil-infused vodka in time for Earth Day.
Consumer Reports tricks Tesla to drive without anyone at wheel
Consumer Reports said Thursday it was able to easily trick a Tesla into driving in the car's Autopilot mode with no one at the wheel.
Consumer Reports said Thursday it was able to easily trick a Tesla into driving in the car's Autopilot mode with no one at the wheel.
With front stoops prime real estate, try these tips to keep that welcoming feeling
Since the pandemic left many people isolated and locked down at home, stoops have become more central again.
Since the pandemic left many people isolated and locked down at home, stoops have become more central again.
Royal Caribbean makes 'world's largest cruise ship' available for booking
Royal Caribbean International announced Tuesday that it has opened bookings for the first voyages aboard its new ship, Wonder of the Seas, which will set sail from Shanghai and Hong Kong in 2022.
Royal Caribbean International announced Tuesday that it has opened bookings for the first voyages aboard its new ship, Wonder of the Seas, which will set sail from Shanghai and Hong Kong in 2022.
NYC launching $30 million campaign to revive tourism industry
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a $30 million effort through NYC & Company to bring back tourists.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a $30 million effort through NYC & Company to bring back tourists.
West Virginia will pay remote workers $12K to move to state
Pack your bags: A program in West Virginia announced it will pay remote workers $12,000 to move to the Mountain State.
Pack your bags: A program in West Virginia announced it will pay remote workers $12,000 to move to the Mountain State.
12 governors urge Biden to back phasing out gas-powered vehicle sales in US by 2035
Governors from a dozen U.S. states called on President Joe Biden to back phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, and medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles by 2045.
Governors from a dozen U.S. states called on President Joe Biden to back phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, and medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles by 2045.
Frequent flyer recreates airplane food as hobby during COVID-19 lockdown
Nik Sennhauser said he misses airline food ever since the COVID-19 lockdown, so he started making his own plane meals to satisfy his “obsession.”
Nik Sennhauser said he misses airline food ever since the COVID-19 lockdown, so he started making his own plane meals to satisfy his “obsession.”
Celebrating 4/20 openly in New York under new legal weed law
Every year, marijuana smokers celebrate 4/20. But this year was different in New York because of the recently passed law that legalized recreational cannabis use.
Every year, marijuana smokers celebrate 4/20. But this year was different in New York because of the recently passed law that legalized recreational cannabis use.
State Dept. to issue ‘do not travel’ advisories to 80% of countries amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
McDonald's teams up with band BTS for latest collaboration
McDonald’s has announced a partnership with band BTS for its newest Celebrity Signature Order.
McDonald’s has announced a partnership with band BTS for its newest Celebrity Signature Order.
Appliance shortages continue during pandemic
Are you having a hard time getting a dishwasher, stove, or refrigerator? You are not alone.
Are you having a hard time getting a dishwasher, stove, or refrigerator? You are not alone.
NYC restaurants cutting out third-party delivery services
Forking over hefty delivery app fees has been a growing problem for many during the pandemic, but now some eateries are getting some high-tech help.
Forking over hefty delivery app fees has been a growing problem for many during the pandemic, but now some eateries are getting some high-tech help.
Bubble tea shortage hits US, could last for several months: report
Even US-based boba producers will be impacted by the shipping snarl.
Even US-based boba producers will be impacted by the shipping snarl.
'Creature' terrorizing Poland town turns out to be a croissant stuck in a tree
Animal control workers responded to calls from a woman scared that the 'animal' would enter someone's home
Animal control workers responded to calls from a woman scared that the 'animal' would enter someone's home
Regulators issue warning about Peloton treadmill after child dies, 40 others injured
Safety regulators are warning people with kids and pets to immediately stop using a treadmill made by Peloton after one child died and nearly 40 others were injured.
Safety regulators are warning people with kids and pets to immediately stop using a treadmill made by Peloton after one child died and nearly 40 others were injured.
'Cookies for the Soul' are selling out
A mother-daughter duo on Long Island is looking to give other cookie companies a run for their money.
A mother-daughter duo on Long Island is looking to give other cookie companies a run for their money.
A lost year? Teens struggle with mental health during COVID pandemic
The pandemic is making it harder to be a teenager. Remote learning is keeping many isolated, and for some, their mental health is being affected.
The pandemic is making it harder to be a teenager. Remote learning is keeping many isolated, and for some, their mental health is being affected.