Chipotle to offer queso at restaurants nationwide
Chipotle hopes its new queso dip will satisfy its customers' cravings — and help reinvigorate sales that have been hurt by food scares. The Mexican food chain said it will begin offering all-natural warm queso in restaurants nationwide next Tuesday.
Chipotle hopes its new queso dip will satisfy its customers' cravings — and help reinvigorate sales that have been hurt by food scares. The Mexican food chain said it will begin offering all-natural warm queso in restaurants nationwide next Tuesday.
Gas prices spike as refineries remain shut
NEW YORK (AP) - Gas prices hit a high for the year on Labor Day as refineries work to recover after Harvey. As of Monday, the nationwide average for a gallon of gas was averaged $2.638, according to the AAA. That's up from $2.45 on Thursday. Gas prices are expected to decline by mid- to late September because early reports do not show significant damage to refineries in Corpus Christi and...
NEW YORK (AP) - Gas prices hit a high for the year on Labor Day as refineries work to recover after Harvey. As of Monday, the nationwide average for a gallon of gas was averaged $2.638, according to the AAA. That's up from $2.45 on Thursday. Gas prices are expected to decline by mid- to late September because early reports do not show significant damage to refineries in Corpus Christi and...
New York first responder tries Whataburger during Harvey relief -- and loves it
A New York first responder got his first taste of Texas favorite Whataburger while helping with Harvey relief efforts.
A New York first responder got his first taste of Texas favorite Whataburger while helping with Harvey relief efforts.
How to deal with flooded cars in Harvey's wake
As Harvey moved away from Southeast Texas, aerial photos revealed thousands of cars covered by floodwaters on streets, parking lots and in driveways. By the time the water recedes, auto industry experts estimate that 500,000 to 1 million vehicles will have been damaged by water, with most being total losses.
As Harvey moved away from Southeast Texas, aerial photos revealed thousands of cars covered by floodwaters on streets, parking lots and in driveways. By the time the water recedes, auto industry experts estimate that 500,000 to 1 million vehicles will have been damaged by water, with most being total losses.
Dell foundation pledges $36M for Texas relief
A foundation established by Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell and his wife has pledged $36 million for Harvey relief efforts in his hometown of Houston.
A foundation established by Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell and his wife has pledged $36 million for Harvey relief efforts in his hometown of Houston.
Target launching own line of $5 wines
Fans of Trader Joe's Two Buck Chuck and other inexpensive wines can rejoice -- Target is launching its own line of wines, priced at just $5.
Fans of Trader Joe's Two Buck Chuck and other inexpensive wines can rejoice -- Target is launching its own line of wines, priced at just $5.
Shiner beer maker donates $500K to Hurricane Harvey relief
A Texas brewery located less than 90 miles from the Gulf Coast has pledged half a million bucks to Hurricane Harvey relief funds.
A Texas brewery located less than 90 miles from the Gulf Coast has pledged half a million bucks to Hurricane Harvey relief funds.
Plant explosions, spills test industry's response to Harvey
Explosions that rocked a Texas chemical plant after it was inundated by Harvey's floodwaters are raising questions about the adequacy of industry preparations for the monster storm and stoking fears of more accidents in the days ahead. The owners of the plant in Crosby, Texas, warned Thursday that further explosions could come as the unstable chemicals there warm up and degrade following a...
Explosions that rocked a Texas chemical plant after it was inundated by Harvey's floodwaters are raising questions about the adequacy of industry preparations for the monster storm and stoking fears of more accidents in the days ahead. The owners of the plant in Crosby, Texas, warned Thursday that further explosions could come as the unstable chemicals there warm up and degrade following a...
Explosions rock flood-crippled chemical plant near Houston
DALLAS (AP) - A Houston-area chemical plant that lost power after Harvey engulfed the area in extensive floods was rocked by two explosions early Thursday, the plant's operator said. Arkema Inc. said in a statement on its website that the Harris County Emergency Operations Center reported two explosions and black smoke coming from the plant at about 2 a.m.
DALLAS (AP) - A Houston-area chemical plant that lost power after Harvey engulfed the area in extensive floods was rocked by two explosions early Thursday, the plant's operator said. Arkema Inc. said in a statement on its website that the Harris County Emergency Operations Center reported two explosions and black smoke coming from the plant at about 2 a.m.
Whataburger donates nearly $2 million to Harvey relief efforts
Whataburger will donate nearly $2 million to various Harvey relief efforts.
Whataburger will donate nearly $2 million to various Harvey relief efforts.
Oskar Blues Brewery canning water for Harvey victims
Oskar Blues Brewery, which has locations in Austin and Denver, is used to brewing up beer but when Harvey struck it did it's done during disasters in the past and stopped making beer and started canning water.
Oskar Blues Brewery, which has locations in Austin and Denver, is used to brewing up beer but when Harvey struck it did it's done during disasters in the past and stopped making beer and started canning water.
Wells Fargo says 3.5 million accounts involved in scandal
NEW YORK (AP) - The scope of Wells Fargo's fake accounts scandal grew significantly on Thursday, with the bank now saying that 3.5 million accounts were potentially opened without customers' permission between 2009 and 2016. Wells Fargo also acknowledged that roughly half a million of the newly discovered accounts were missed during the original review of the years 2011 to 2015 when the...
NEW YORK (AP) - The scope of Wells Fargo's fake accounts scandal grew significantly on Thursday, with the bank now saying that 3.5 million accounts were potentially opened without customers' permission between 2009 and 2016. Wells Fargo also acknowledged that roughly half a million of the newly discovered accounts were missed during the original review of the years 2011 to 2015 when the...
Verizon pledges $10 million to fund Harvey relief efforts
Verizon is pledging $10 million to fund Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
Verizon is pledging $10 million to fund Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
Now at Whole Foods: Cheaper milk, 'farm fresh' Amazon Echo
NEW YORK (AP) - A half-gallon of milk was 50 cents cheaper at a Whole Foods in New York. Ground beef was down by $2 a pound. And an organic avocado cost a buck less.
NEW YORK (AP) - A half-gallon of milk was 50 cents cheaper at a Whole Foods in New York. Ground beef was down by $2 a pound. And an organic avocado cost a buck less.
Reports: Southwest evacuates stranded passengers from Houston
Southwest Airlines evacuated nearly 500 passengers stranded at Houston's Hobby Airport on Sunday, according to multiple media outlets.
Southwest Airlines evacuated nearly 500 passengers stranded at Houston's Hobby Airport on Sunday, according to multiple media outlets.
Hurricane Harvey sends gasoline futures spiking
LONDON (AP) - European stock markets fell modestly Monday as the euro's ascent following a meeting of global bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming stoked concerns over the economic recovery across the 19-country eurozone while investors on Wall Street awaited damage assessments from Tropical Storm Harvey, which battered Texas' refinery-rich Gulf Coast and sent gasoline futures spiking.
LONDON (AP) - European stock markets fell modestly Monday as the euro's ascent following a meeting of global bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming stoked concerns over the economic recovery across the 19-country eurozone while investors on Wall Street awaited damage assessments from Tropical Storm Harvey, which battered Texas' refinery-rich Gulf Coast and sent gasoline futures spiking.
Lagunitas brewery creates cannabis-infused IPA
Since the legalization of recreational marijuana in California, food and drink companies have been turning to weed for ideas. From pot oil to pot ice cream, plans to sell marijuana-laced items have taken off.
Since the legalization of recreational marijuana in California, food and drink companies have been turning to weed for ideas. From pot oil to pot ice cream, plans to sell marijuana-laced items have taken off.
Hurricane Harvey likely to boost gas prices for US drivers
Hurricane Harvey is expected to hit a refinery-rich stretch of the Gulf Coast and U.S. drivers could soon see the impact at the gas pump. Some refineries are expected to shut down until the storm passes, possibly disrupting gasoline supplies. Wholesale gasoline futures rose Thursday 5 cents, or 3 percent, to $1.66 per gallon, and experts say that will quickly show up on service-station signs.
Hurricane Harvey is expected to hit a refinery-rich stretch of the Gulf Coast and U.S. drivers could soon see the impact at the gas pump. Some refineries are expected to shut down until the storm passes, possibly disrupting gasoline supplies. Wholesale gasoline futures rose Thursday 5 cents, or 3 percent, to $1.66 per gallon, and experts say that will quickly show up on service-station signs.
Whole Foods prices to dip after Amazon buyout
Amazon will finalize its planned $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods Market on Monday and begin work on a plan to make the high-end grocery chain’s goods “affordable for everyone,” the two companies said in a press release on Thursday.
Amazon will finalize its planned $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods Market on Monday and begin work on a plan to make the high-end grocery chain’s goods “affordable for everyone,” the two companies said in a press release on Thursday.
Up from the ashes: Samsung unveils successor to Note 7 phone
NEW YORK (AP) - Samsung is trying to move past last year's disastrous Galaxy Note 7 launch with a successor sporting a dual-lens camera, animated messages, expanded note-taking - and lower battery capacity. The South Korean tech giant is no longer trying to squeeze more battery power into each phone. Last year's Note 7 had to be recalled after dozens spontaneously caught fire because of...
NEW YORK (AP) - Samsung is trying to move past last year's disastrous Galaxy Note 7 launch with a successor sporting a dual-lens camera, animated messages, expanded note-taking - and lower battery capacity. The South Korean tech giant is no longer trying to squeeze more battery power into each phone. Last year's Note 7 had to be recalled after dozens spontaneously caught fire because of...