Powerball jackpot reaches $535 million

The Powerball Jackpot has now surpassed half a billion dollars after no one winners were selected in Wednesday night’s drawing.

Costco must pay Tiffany $19.4M for fake Tiffany rings

A federal judge said this week that Costco must pay Tiffany & Co at least $19.4 million in damages after selling diamond rings falsely bearing the "Tiffany" name.

Tiki torch manufacturer 'appalled' at white supremacy protesters

COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) - The head of the Georgia-based company that makes Tiki torches says he was offended by images of white supremacists marching through Charlottesville, Virginia, using his company's products. W.C. Bradley Co. President and CEO Marc Olivie told the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Monday that the Columbus-based company's staff was "appalled and saddened" that the...

Trump attacks exec for quitting council over Charlottesville

NEW YORK (AP) - The CEO of the nation's third largest pharmaceutical company resigned from a manufacturing council that advises President Donald Trump days after racially tinged clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia, citing "a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism."

Fort Worth-based Dickies sold to VF Corporation

Fort Worth-based work clothing maker Williamson-Dickie is being sold for $820 million to the owner of some other well-known clothing brands.

China to cut off North Korean imports under UN sanctions

BEIJING (AP) - China announced Monday it will cut off imports of North Korean coal, iron ore and other goods in three weeks under U.N. sanctions imposed over the North's nuclear and missile programs. China, the isolated North's main trading partner, has been reluctant to push leader Kim Jong Un's regime too hard for fear it might collapse. But Beijing is increasingly frustrated with...

Dozens of Applebee's, IHOPs to close

The Glendale-based parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar and IHOP announced plans Thursday to shutter as many as 135 Applebee's, doubling its original plan to close up to 60 of the eateries, and up to 25 IHOPs, up from the previous expectation of 18.

Starbucks debuts new 'Horchata Almondmilk Frappuccino'

Starbucks lovers rejoice! There's a new Frappuccino in town that will be added to their permanent menu.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott featured in new DIRECTV commercial

Dak Prescott, or at least part of him, is featured in a new DIRECTV commercial for the upcoming NFL season.

Google fires employee who shared viral gender memo

NEW YORK (AP) - A memo written by a male engineer at Google about gender differences sparked a quick rebuttal from Google after it circulated widely online.

Family says luggage on Southwest flight arrived covered in sewage

A North Texas family has questions and after their luggage, on-board a Southwest Airlines checked luggage hold, arrived smelly and soiled after an apparent mishap covered it in sewage.

Starbucks denies rumor of discounts for immigrants

DETROIT (AP) - Starbucks Corp. is shooting down a rumor that its coffee shops will give discounted drinks and food to undocumented immigrants on Aug. 11. Starbucks senior vice president of global communications, John Kelly, tells The Associated Press in an email that the rumor is "completely false. One hundred percent fake." The company also took to Twitter to shoot down fake...

California DMV rolling out self-serve kiosks at grocery stores

The California DMV has installed several kiosks at area grocery stores for people who want their vehicle registration and license plate tag immediately.