Walgreens to shut 200 U.S. stores
Pharmacy chain Walgreens plans to close 200 stores in the United States as it seeks to cut costs.
Pharmacy chain Walgreens plans to close 200 stores in the United States as it seeks to cut costs.
After El Paso mass shooting, Walmart will reportedly still sell guns and ammunition
After the deadly shooting rampage that left 22 dead in an El Paso, Texas, Walmart store on Saturday, Walmart has said that it has no plans to stop selling guns and ammunition, and that they will not be adjusting any security practices either.
After the deadly shooting rampage that left 22 dead in an El Paso, Texas, Walmart store on Saturday, Walmart has said that it has no plans to stop selling guns and ammunition, and that they will not be adjusting any security practices either.
S&P 500 plunges in worst loss of year as trade war escalates
U.S. stocks plunged to their worst loss of the year Monday and investors around the world scrambled to sell on worries about how much President Donald Trump's worsening trade war will damage the global economy.
U.S. stocks plunged to their worst loss of the year Monday and investors around the world scrambled to sell on worries about how much President Donald Trump's worsening trade war will damage the global economy.
Message board 8chan finds new host after mass shooting
NEW YORK (AP) - The online message board 8chan suffered sporadic outages Monday after its cybersecurity provider cut it off for what it called a "cesspool of hate" following mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. But the board, which has a history of use by violent extremists, also quickly found a new online host. That company also provides such support for Gab.com, another social media...
NEW YORK (AP) - The online message board 8chan suffered sporadic outages Monday after its cybersecurity provider cut it off for what it called a "cesspool of hate" following mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. But the board, which has a history of use by violent extremists, also quickly found a new online host. That company also provides such support for Gab.com, another social media...
Central Market now selling Howdy Homemade ice cream
A Dallas ice cream company run largely by people with special needs is growing.
A Dallas ice cream company run largely by people with special needs is growing.
Trump says he'll impose new 10% tariffs on $300 billion worth of products from China in September
President Donald Trump announced Thursday the U.S. will apply a new tariff of 10% on about $300 billion worth of products from China beginning Sept. 1, escalating the two countries' festering trade dispute.
President Donald Trump announced Thursday the U.S. will apply a new tariff of 10% on about $300 billion worth of products from China beginning Sept. 1, escalating the two countries' festering trade dispute.
Sony wants to build a wearable ‘air conditioner'
Sony, via its experimental First Flight program, is crowdfunding a wearable "air conditioner" known as the Reon Pocket that people could wear as they deal with high temperatures.
Sony, via its experimental First Flight program, is crowdfunding a wearable "air conditioner" known as the Reon Pocket that people could wear as they deal with high temperatures.
Holiday Inn owner ditches mini shampoos to save oceans and curb plastic pollution
LONDON (AP) - The fight to save the seas from plastic waste may mean the end for mini bottles of shampoo and other toiletries that hotel guests love to stuff into their luggage.
LONDON (AP) - The fight to save the seas from plastic waste may mean the end for mini bottles of shampoo and other toiletries that hotel guests love to stuff into their luggage.
US to set up plan allowing prescription meds from Canada
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration said Wednesday it will create a pathway allowing Americans to legally and safely import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada for the first time, reversing years of opposition from federal health authorities amid a public outcry over high prices for life-sustaining medications.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration said Wednesday it will create a pathway allowing Americans to legally and safely import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada for the first time, reversing years of opposition from federal health authorities amid a public outcry over high prices for life-sustaining medications.
Grounded Boeing plane takes a bigger bite out of airlines
Airlines are tallying up the damage and talking to Boeing about compensation for the grounding of the troubled 737 Max jet.
Airlines are tallying up the damage and talking to Boeing about compensation for the grounding of the troubled 737 Max jet.
Steel Dynamics to build $1.9B mill in Texas, create 600 jobs
An Indiana company is planning to build a $1.9 billion flat roll steel mill in south Texas and create about 600 jobs.
An Indiana company is planning to build a $1.9 billion flat roll steel mill in south Texas and create about 600 jobs.
Feds fining Facebook $5 billion for privacy violations
Federal regulators have fined Facebook $5 billion for privacy violations and are instituting new oversight and restrictions on its business. But they are only holding CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally responsible in a limited fashion.
Federal regulators have fined Facebook $5 billion for privacy violations and are instituting new oversight and restrictions on its business. But they are only holding CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally responsible in a limited fashion.
Popsicle announces the return of Double Pop
Popsicle has made it official — the Double Pop will be returning to stores after mass demand on social media.
Popsicle has made it official — the Double Pop will be returning to stores after mass demand on social media.
Macy's pulls plates after Twitter users criticize the ‘fat-shaming' design
Macy’s is pulling a line of plates from their stores after Twitter users criticized the design for promoting “fat shaming” and unhealthy eating practices.
Macy’s is pulling a line of plates from their stores after Twitter users criticized the design for promoting “fat shaming” and unhealthy eating practices.
Mary Kay unveils newest pink Cadillac for top performers
Mary Kay celebrated 50 years of its iconic pink Cadillac on Friday by unveiling the newest addition to its fleet.
Mary Kay celebrated 50 years of its iconic pink Cadillac on Friday by unveiling the newest addition to its fleet.
Southwest extends Boeing 737 Max cancellations to November
DALLAS (AP) - Southwest Airlines is again pushing back the date it expects to be able to fly the grounded Boeing 737 Max jet, meaning more flight cancellations. Southwest said Thursday that it is taking the plane out of its schedule through Nov. 2, a month longer than previously planned. Without the plane, Southwest said it will drop about 180 flights a day - about 4.5% of its normal schedule -...
DALLAS (AP) - Southwest Airlines is again pushing back the date it expects to be able to fly the grounded Boeing 737 Max jet, meaning more flight cancellations. Southwest said Thursday that it is taking the plane out of its schedule through Nov. 2, a month longer than previously planned. Without the plane, Southwest said it will drop about 180 flights a day - about 4.5% of its normal schedule -...
House approves $15 minimum wage, Senate prospects are dim
House Democrats approved legislation Thursday to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade, to $15 an hour, but the bill has almost no chance in the Republican-controlled Senate.
House Democrats approved legislation Thursday to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade, to $15 an hour, but the bill has almost no chance in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Target debuts adaptive Halloween costumes for children who use wheelchairs
For Halloween this year, Target is making sure that everyone is able to have fun in their crafty costumes, including children who use wheelchairs.
For Halloween this year, Target is making sure that everyone is able to have fun in their crafty costumes, including children who use wheelchairs.
Toys R Us plans a small comeback with 2 stores this year
The first two new Toys R Us stores -- one in Texas, the other in New Jersey -- will open in November as part of a small comeback of the defunct iconic toy chain in the U.S.
The first two new Toys R Us stores -- one in Texas, the other in New Jersey -- will open in November as part of a small comeback of the defunct iconic toy chain in the U.S.
Aviation experts expect Boeing 737 Max jets to be grounded into 2020
Many aviation experts say the grounded Boeing 737 Max jets won't return to service until sometime in 2020.
Many aviation experts say the grounded Boeing 737 Max jets won't return to service until sometime in 2020.