Young North Texans create financial literacy program to help fellow students
A financial literacy program created by students, for students is picking up major speed.
A financial literacy program created by students, for students is picking up major speed.
Petition calls for McDonald's, Burger King to eliminate plastic toys from kids' meals
Thousands in the U.K. are pushing McDonald’s and Burger King to eliminate plastic toys from being included in the brands’ kids' meals.
Thousands in the U.K. are pushing McDonald’s and Burger King to eliminate plastic toys from being included in the brands’ kids' meals.
Apple bumps specs and cuts prices on MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
Apple announced a $100 price cut on the Macbook Air and upgraded its specs and those of its 13-inch Macbook Pro Monday as a part of its Back to School promotion.
Apple announced a $100 price cut on the Macbook Air and upgraded its specs and those of its 13-inch Macbook Pro Monday as a part of its Back to School promotion.
Ross Perot's business legacy reshaped North Texas
He ran for president twice, but Ross Perot’s biggest impact for most in North Texas is the two businesses he started during a storied career.
He ran for president twice, but Ross Perot’s biggest impact for most in North Texas is the two businesses he started during a storied career.
Fewer American teens than ever are seeking jobs or working during the summer months
Summer break used to be the perfect opportunity to make some extra cash and gain a little real-world experience, but the proportion of teens who are focusing on only working or seeking work during the summer months has dropped almost 20 percent in the past two decades.
Summer break used to be the perfect opportunity to make some extra cash and gain a little real-world experience, but the proportion of teens who are focusing on only working or seeking work during the summer months has dropped almost 20 percent in the past two decades.
Instagram is rolling out two features to curb online bullying
Internet platforms can often be a hostile space where some people say incredibly mean and abusive things, sometimes under pseudonymous profiles. Instagram said Monday it is rolling out a couple of changes on its platform to curb online bullying and make it more of a safe space for young people. These features were promised at Facebook’s F8 conference in late April 2019.
Internet platforms can often be a hostile space where some people say incredibly mean and abusive things, sometimes under pseudonymous profiles. Instagram said Monday it is rolling out a couple of changes on its platform to curb online bullying and make it more of a safe space for young people. These features were promised at Facebook’s F8 conference in late April 2019.
From Nazis to hippies: End of the road for Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen is halting production of the last version of its Beetle model this week at its plant in Puebla, Mexico. It's the end of the road for a vehicle that has symbolized many things over a history spanning eight decades since 1938.
Volkswagen is halting production of the last version of its Beetle model this week at its plant in Puebla, Mexico. It's the end of the road for a vehicle that has symbolized many things over a history spanning eight decades since 1938.
7-Eleven offers free slurpees on 7/11 and 7/12
It's that time of year again!
It's that time of year again!
Kohl's will now pack and ship your eligible Amazon returns for free
Kohl's is now accepting returns for Amazon - and will pack and ship the items for you.
Kohl's is now accepting returns for Amazon - and will pack and ship the items for you.
Starbucks apologizes to police for encounter in Arizona shop
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Starbucks is apologizing after an employee reportedly asked six police officers to leave or change their location in one of the company's shops in a Phoenix suburb because another customer reported feeling unsafe. Starbucks said it has "deep respect for the Tempe Police Department" and was apologizing "for any misunderstanding or inappropriate behavior...
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Starbucks is apologizing after an employee reportedly asked six police officers to leave or change their location in one of the company's shops in a Phoenix suburb because another customer reported feeling unsafe. Starbucks said it has "deep respect for the Tempe Police Department" and was apologizing "for any misunderstanding or inappropriate behavior...
Build-A-Bear releases new 'Lion King'-themed plush toys
The highly-anticipated, star-studded live-action version of Disney’s “The Lion King” is set to hit theaters on July 19 and the Build-A-Bear Workshop is offering a new line of plush toys to tide you over until you’re hearing “Hakuna Matata” again.
The highly-anticipated, star-studded live-action version of Disney’s “The Lion King” is set to hit theaters on July 19 and the Build-A-Bear Workshop is offering a new line of plush toys to tide you over until you’re hearing “Hakuna Matata” again.
FedEx can now get you a passport in just 24-hours
The summer is here and FedEx wants to make sure that traveling abroad is easier than ever.
The summer is here and FedEx wants to make sure that traveling abroad is easier than ever.
You can buy a log cabin-style tiny house for less than $20K on Amazon
The tiny trend seems to keep getting bigger and bigger, and Amazon is keeping the trend rolling by selling a tiny log cabin for less than $20,000. The best part: Shipping is included.
The tiny trend seems to keep getting bigger and bigger, and Amazon is keeping the trend rolling by selling a tiny log cabin for less than $20,000. The best part: Shipping is included.
Sonic Drive-In debuts 'Reaper Spicy Margarita Slushie' infused with Carolina reaper peppers
Are you a masochist with a sweet tooth? Then boy, does Sonic have a drink for you.
Are you a masochist with a sweet tooth? Then boy, does Sonic have a drink for you.
Report: Nike pulls 'Betsy Ross Flag' sneaker after Kaepernick complaint
NEW YORK (AP) - Nike's sales have only grown since it seized attention with its ad campaign featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. So, the shoemaker deferred to its star endorser when he raised concerns over a sneaker featuring an early American flag.
NEW YORK (AP) - Nike's sales have only grown since it seized attention with its ad campaign featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. So, the shoemaker deferred to its star endorser when he raised concerns over a sneaker featuring an early American flag.
USWNT jersey is Nike's best-selling in a single season — more than any other soccer team
The U.S. Women’s National Team is crushing the 2019 Women’s World Cup as they head to the semi-final round against England undefeated, and their jersey has become the most-sold soccer jersey – men’s or women’s – in a single season on Nike.com.
The U.S. Women’s National Team is crushing the 2019 Women’s World Cup as they head to the semi-final round against England undefeated, and their jersey has become the most-sold soccer jersey – men’s or women’s – in a single season on Nike.com.
Walmart raises minimum age to buy tobacco to 21
NEW YORK (AP) - Walmart said Wednesday that it will raise the minimum age for tobacco products and e-cigarettes to 21 in an effort to combat tobacco sales to minors. The world's largest retailer says the new rules will take effect in July, and will also include its Sam's Club warehouse stores.
NEW YORK (AP) - Walmart said Wednesday that it will raise the minimum age for tobacco products and e-cigarettes to 21 in an effort to combat tobacco sales to minors. The world's largest retailer says the new rules will take effect in July, and will also include its Sam's Club warehouse stores.
NTTA raising rates for all North Texas toll roads
The cost of using a North Texas tollway goes up a penny every mile starting Monday.
The cost of using a North Texas tollway goes up a penny every mile starting Monday.
Gillette issues recall for disposable razor
A manufacturing problem is causing a higher than normal risk of lacerations by the Venus Simply 3 disposable razor, Gillette announced.
A manufacturing problem is causing a higher than normal risk of lacerations by the Venus Simply 3 disposable razor, Gillette announced.
Woman banned from Walmart after demanding half off price of cake she ate half of in store
A woman who ate half a cake at a Walmart in Texas and refused to pay for the half that was missing was barred from the store by police on Tuesday.
A woman who ate half a cake at a Walmart in Texas and refused to pay for the half that was missing was barred from the store by police on Tuesday.