Euthanasia drug found in dog food, already blamed for one doggie death
A nightmare became reality for Nikki Mael when her five dogs began acting strange minutes after digging into a can of Evanger’s pet food on New Year’s Eve 2016. The Washougal, Washington resident and her family raced to the vet’s office, where Talula the dog soon passed away.
A nightmare became reality for Nikki Mael when her five dogs began acting strange minutes after digging into a can of Evanger’s pet food on New Year’s Eve 2016. The Washougal, Washington resident and her family raced to the vet’s office, where Talula the dog soon passed away.
Dunkin' Donuts to ditch foam cups by 2020
Foam cups at Dunkin' Donuts will soon be history, removing what the company estimates will be a billion of them each year from the waste stream.
Foam cups at Dunkin' Donuts will soon be history, removing what the company estimates will be a billion of them each year from the waste stream.
KFC unveils scratch 'n' sniff valentines that smell like chicken
KFC unveiled its answer to boring Valentine's Day cards - a set of retro-inspired, scratch 'n' sniff cards that feature Colonel Sanders and smell like fried chicken.
KFC unveiled its answer to boring Valentine's Day cards - a set of retro-inspired, scratch 'n' sniff cards that feature Colonel Sanders and smell like fried chicken.
Cadbury hiring chocolate taste testers
Chocoholics, it’s your lucky day — you could now be paid to eat chocolate for a living.
Chocoholics, it’s your lucky day — you could now be paid to eat chocolate for a living.
Trump to unveil $1.5 trillion infrastructure proposal
President Donald Trump on Monday will unveil his long-awaited infrastructure plan, a $1.5 trillion proposal that fulfills a number of campaign goals, but relies heavily on state and local governments to produce much of the funding.
President Donald Trump on Monday will unveil his long-awaited infrastructure plan, a $1.5 trillion proposal that fulfills a number of campaign goals, but relies heavily on state and local governments to produce much of the funding.
Increased prices at Disney parks in Florida, California
Ticket prices at Walt Disney World in Orlando and at Disneyland in California are increasing, company officials said Sunday. Starting Sunday, "value" days for Magic Kingdom will cost $109 for adults and $103 for children, which represent a $2 increase. During "regular" time, park visitors will pay $4 more with prices jumping to $119 for adults and $113 for children. The...
Ticket prices at Walt Disney World in Orlando and at Disneyland in California are increasing, company officials said Sunday. Starting Sunday, "value" days for Magic Kingdom will cost $109 for adults and $103 for children, which represent a $2 increase. During "regular" time, park visitors will pay $4 more with prices jumping to $119 for adults and $113 for children. The...
Hostess employees get a year's worth of free Twinkies and Ding Dongs as a bonus
Hostess Brands Inc. has announced that not only will their employees receive monetary bonuses this year, but they will also get a year’s worth of free baked goods!
Hostess Brands Inc. has announced that not only will their employees receive monetary bonuses this year, but they will also get a year’s worth of free baked goods!
Amazon rolls out delivery at Whole Foods in Dallas, 3 other cities
Amazon is bringing its speedy delivery to Whole Foods - and Margot Good might never visit the organic grocery chain again. "I can stay in my pajamas at home and have them deliver me my groceries," she said Thursday after learning about the new service outside a Cincinnati location.
Amazon is bringing its speedy delivery to Whole Foods - and Margot Good might never visit the organic grocery chain again. "I can stay in my pajamas at home and have them deliver me my groceries," she said Thursday after learning about the new service outside a Cincinnati location.
Dow industrials drop another 1,000 points as selling spreads
Stocks plunged again Thursday, and for the second time in four days the Dow Jones industrial average sank more than 1,000 points.
Stocks plunged again Thursday, and for the second time in four days the Dow Jones industrial average sank more than 1,000 points.
Buc-ee's breaks ground on new location in Collin County
A popular Texas highway pit-stop is setting up shop in another North Texas city.
A popular Texas highway pit-stop is setting up shop in another North Texas city.
Best Buy will stop selling CDs this year
After seeing an overwhelming drop in CD sales, Best Buy announced it is pulling them from its shelves this summer.
After seeing an overwhelming drop in CD sales, Best Buy announced it is pulling them from its shelves this summer.
Macy's to launch a clothing line geared toward Muslims
Macy's is launching a women's clothing line aimed at Muslim shoppers.
Macy's is launching a women's clothing line aimed at Muslim shoppers.
Book details bankruptcy of American Airlines
American Airlines, a Texas institution, was on the brink of financial disaster in the years after the Sept. 11 attacks. It finally landed in bankruptcy court and merged with U.S. Airways. Gary Kennedy was American's general counsel during that tough time and writes about it in the book, "Twelve Years of Turbulence."
American Airlines, a Texas institution, was on the brink of financial disaster in the years after the Sept. 11 attacks. It finally landed in bankruptcy court and merged with U.S. Airways. Gary Kennedy was American's general counsel during that tough time and writes about it in the book, "Twelve Years of Turbulence."
Asian shares tumble after Dow has worst day since 2011
TOKYO (AP) - Shares tumbled in Asia on Tuesday after a wild day for U.S. markets that resulted in the biggest drop in the Dow Jones industrial average in six and a half years.
TOKYO (AP) - Shares tumbled in Asia on Tuesday after a wild day for U.S. markets that resulted in the biggest drop in the Dow Jones industrial average in six and a half years.
Humor, social messages proliferate at a tame Super Bowl
NEW YORK (AP) - This year's Super Bowl ads ran the gamut from tame humor to ... tame messages about social causes. After a divisive year, advertisers during the Big Game worked overtime to win over audiences with messages that entertained and strove not to offend. The slapstick humor and sexual innuendo that used to be commonplace during Super Bowl ad breaks were nowhere in sight.
NEW YORK (AP) - This year's Super Bowl ads ran the gamut from tame humor to ... tame messages about social causes. After a divisive year, advertisers during the Big Game worked overtime to win over audiences with messages that entertained and strove not to offend. The slapstick humor and sexual innuendo that used to be commonplace during Super Bowl ad breaks were nowhere in sight.
Lowe's to hand out bonuses, sweeten benefits amid tax cuts
Home improvement chain Lowe's Cos. says it's handing out bonuses of up to $1,000 for its more than 260,000 hourly employees, as it becomes the latest major employer to invest in its workers after Congress approved a tax cut that will help businesses. The chain, based in Mooresville, North Carolina, also will be sweetening benefits for maternity and parental leave as well as adoption...
Home improvement chain Lowe's Cos. says it's handing out bonuses of up to $1,000 for its more than 260,000 hourly employees, as it becomes the latest major employer to invest in its workers after Congress approved a tax cut that will help businesses. The chain, based in Mooresville, North Carolina, also will be sweetening benefits for maternity and parental leave as well as adoption...
Exxon says it'll invest over $50 billion, citing tax cut
Exxon's CEO says the oil company will invest more than $50 billion over the next five years to expand its business in the U.S.
Exxon's CEO says the oil company will invest more than $50 billion over the next five years to expand its business in the U.S.
More caffeine, please: Keurig is buying Dr Pepper Snapple
NEW YORK (AP) - Keurig is buying Dr Pepper Snapple Group, bringing together the make-at-home coffee brand with the company behind Dr Pepper soda, Mott's apple juice and Snapple iced tea. The combination lets the company offer "hot and cold beverages to satisfy every consumer throughout the day," said Larry Young, chief executive of Dr Pepper Snapple.
NEW YORK (AP) - Keurig is buying Dr Pepper Snapple Group, bringing together the make-at-home coffee brand with the company behind Dr Pepper soda, Mott's apple juice and Snapple iced tea. The combination lets the company offer "hot and cold beverages to satisfy every consumer throughout the day," said Larry Young, chief executive of Dr Pepper Snapple.
Home Depot to give one-time bonus of up to $1,000
Home Depot is paying out one-time bonuses of up to $1,000 in cash to its hourly workers in the U.S., citing the recent tax overhaul.
Home Depot is paying out one-time bonuses of up to $1,000 in cash to its hourly workers in the U.S., citing the recent tax overhaul.
Town devastated by 2013 fertilizer plant blast reaches deal
WEST, Texas (AP) - A Central Texas town devastated by a 2013 fertilizer plant explosion that killed 15 people, many of them emergency personnel, has reached a settlement of its lawsuit for damages caused by the blast. The city council in West this week approved of accepting $10.44 million to settle its claims against the defendants, including makers and suppliers of ammonium nitrate, the...
WEST, Texas (AP) - A Central Texas town devastated by a 2013 fertilizer plant explosion that killed 15 people, many of them emergency personnel, has reached a settlement of its lawsuit for damages caused by the blast. The city council in West this week approved of accepting $10.44 million to settle its claims against the defendants, including makers and suppliers of ammonium nitrate, the...