Exploding toilet tanks lead to massive recall of flushers
More than 1.4 million toilet flushers have been recalled following reports of them exploding and bursting toilet tanks.
More than 1.4 million toilet flushers have been recalled following reports of them exploding and bursting toilet tanks.
2.5 million pounds of taquitos recalled over possible salmonella, listeria contamination
Almost 2.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry taquitos have been recalled because of possible salmonella and listeria contamination.
Almost 2.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry taquitos have been recalled because of possible salmonella and listeria contamination.
'Nose Warmers' actually exist
There is nothing worse than having your nose start to run when it's really cold outside. Well, The Nose Warmer Company may have the perfect solution—a knitted pouch to keep your nose warm in those chilly temperatures.
There is nothing worse than having your nose start to run when it's really cold outside. Well, The Nose Warmer Company may have the perfect solution—a knitted pouch to keep your nose warm in those chilly temperatures.
StarKist admits fixing tuna prices, faces $100 million fine
StarKist Co. agreed to plead guilty to a felony price fixing charge as part of a broad collusion investigation of the canned tuna industry, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday.
StarKist Co. agreed to plead guilty to a felony price fixing charge as part of a broad collusion investigation of the canned tuna industry, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday.
Burger King debuts green ‘nightmare' cheeseburger with beef and chicken for Halloween
Burger King’s latest concoction is the stuff of dreams – or nightmares.
Burger King’s latest concoction is the stuff of dreams – or nightmares.
40,000 jobs available as UPS holds nationwide one-day hiring blitz
UPS is hiring 40,000 seasonal employees Friday during a one-day hiring blitz. The delivery company is hoping to add the seasonal workers to support its annual holiday busy season.
UPS is hiring 40,000 seasonal employees Friday during a one-day hiring blitz. The delivery company is hoping to add the seasonal workers to support its annual holiday busy season.
Sears files for Chapter 11 amid plunging sales, massive debt
NEW YORK (AP) - Sears has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, buckling under its massive debt load and staggering losses.
NEW YORK (AP) - Sears has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, buckling under its massive debt load and staggering losses.
Booming Texas economy causing shortage of construction workers
The Texas economy is so good that it is blamed for creating a bad situation.
The Texas economy is so good that it is blamed for creating a bad situation.
Millennials being blamed for decline of American cheese
American cheese is melting away and apparently millennials are to blame.
American cheese is melting away and apparently millennials are to blame.
Dow Jones Industrial Average plummets 831 points on Wednesday trading
U.S. stocks plunged to their worst loss in six months on Wednesday as technology companies continue to take sharp losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed with a drop of 831 points in afternoon trading.
U.S. stocks plunged to their worst loss in six months on Wednesday as technology companies continue to take sharp losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed with a drop of 831 points in afternoon trading.
Sears adds a restructuring expert to board
NEW YORK (AP) - Sears is adding a restructuring expert to its board, suggesting that the company may be preparing to take drastic actions to survive or to protect its remaining assets. The Hoffman Estates, Illinois, company, which also owns Kmart, said Tuesday it was bringing on board Alan Carr, managing member and CEO of Drivetrain LLC, a restructuring advisory firm. Sears said he has...
NEW YORK (AP) - Sears is adding a restructuring expert to its board, suggesting that the company may be preparing to take drastic actions to survive or to protect its remaining assets. The Hoffman Estates, Illinois, company, which also owns Kmart, said Tuesday it was bringing on board Alan Carr, managing member and CEO of Drivetrain LLC, a restructuring advisory firm. Sears said he has...
Google Plus to close after bug leaks personal information
Google is shutting down its long-shunned Plus social network for consumers, following its disclosure of a flaw discovered in March that could have exposed some personal information of up to 500,000 people.
Google is shutting down its long-shunned Plus social network for consumers, following its disclosure of a flaw discovered in March that could have exposed some personal information of up to 500,000 people.
In boon for farmers, Trump lifting restrictions on ethanol
WASHINGTON (AP) - Farm states are looking to benefit from a Trump administration plan to allow year-round sales of gasoline with a higher blend of ethanol. President Donald Trump is expected to announce he's lifting a federal ban on summer sales of high-ethanol blends while in Iowa for a rally Tuesday night in Council Bluffs.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Farm states are looking to benefit from a Trump administration plan to allow year-round sales of gasoline with a higher blend of ethanol. President Donald Trump is expected to announce he's lifting a federal ban on summer sales of high-ethanol blends while in Iowa for a rally Tuesday night in Council Bluffs.
American Airlines reduces options for travelers with delayed, canceled flights
American Airlines has a new policy for handling passengers with delayed or canceled flights, and it spells out extremely reduced options for coach passengers or passengers without status in American's frequent flyer program.
American Airlines has a new policy for handling passengers with delayed or canceled flights, and it spells out extremely reduced options for coach passengers or passengers without status in American's frequent flyer program.
Nation's largest mattress retailer files for bankruptcy
HOUSTON (AP) - Mattress Firm, Inc., the nation's largest mattress retailer, filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday, saying its rapid expansion of stores in recent years - with locations often very close to each other - resulted in "cannibalization" of sales.
HOUSTON (AP) - Mattress Firm, Inc., the nation's largest mattress retailer, filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday, saying its rapid expansion of stores in recent years - with locations often very close to each other - resulted in "cannibalization" of sales.
Amazon to cut bonuses, stock benefits as it raises wages
NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon made a big splash this week with its $15 an hour minimum wage announcement, but lost in the fine print: Existing warehouse workers will no longer receive stock in the company or collect bonuses. The online giant says next month it will end bonuses, which paid workers extra based on their attendance and warehouse productivity, as it boosts its minimum wage.
NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon made a big splash this week with its $15 an hour minimum wage announcement, but lost in the fine print: Existing warehouse workers will no longer receive stock in the company or collect bonuses. The online giant says next month it will end bonuses, which paid workers extra based on their attendance and warehouse productivity, as it boosts its minimum wage.
Toys R Us investors plan comeback for brand
A group of investors is planning a comeback for Toys R Us, in the latest twist for the troubled retail brand.
A group of investors is planning a comeback for Toys R Us, in the latest twist for the troubled retail brand.
Amazon raising minimum wage to $15 for all U.S. employees
Online retailer Amazon has announced on Tuesday that they are raising their minimum wage to $15 for all U.S. employees, including Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, and Seasonal.
Online retailer Amazon has announced on Tuesday that they are raising their minimum wage to $15 for all U.S. employees, including Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, and Seasonal.
Dunkin' flavored beer hits market
Dunkin' has a new kind of cold brew on tap. The company is partnering with Boston-based Harpoon Brewery to make the beer called Dunkin' Coffee Porter.
Dunkin' has a new kind of cold brew on tap. The company is partnering with Boston-based Harpoon Brewery to make the beer called Dunkin' Coffee Porter.
Verizon launches 5G home internet service in Houston, other cities
NEW YORK (AP) - Cellular companies such as Verizon are looking to challenge traditional cable companies with residential internet service that promises to be ultra-fast, affordable and wireless. Using an emerging wireless technology known as 5G, Verizon's 5G Home service provides an alternative to cable for connecting laptops, phones, TVs and other devices over Wi-Fi. It launches in four...
NEW YORK (AP) - Cellular companies such as Verizon are looking to challenge traditional cable companies with residential internet service that promises to be ultra-fast, affordable and wireless. Using an emerging wireless technology known as 5G, Verizon's 5G Home service provides an alternative to cable for connecting laptops, phones, TVs and other devices over Wi-Fi. It launches in four...