Christmas creeping into stores earlier than ever
Are you in the mood for an eggnog toast, to sing carols, and wrap presents?
Are you in the mood for an eggnog toast, to sing carols, and wrap presents?
Mall of America to close on Thanksgiving
NEW YORK (AP) — Mall of America, the nation's largest shopping mall, will be closed on Thanksgiving this year. The Bloomington, Minnesota, center has been open on the turkey feast since 2012. But the mall told The Associated Press it wants to offer workers time with their families on the holiday. The mall will re-open at 5 a.m. the day after Thanksgiving. Given its size and status,...
NEW YORK (AP) — Mall of America, the nation's largest shopping mall, will be closed on Thanksgiving this year. The Bloomington, Minnesota, center has been open on the turkey feast since 2012. But the mall told The Associated Press it wants to offer workers time with their families on the holiday. The mall will re-open at 5 a.m. the day after Thanksgiving. Given its size and status,...
Google gets aggressive with new phones, other gadgets
Google launched an aggressive challenge to consumer electronics giants like Apple and Samsung on Tuesday, introducing a new line of smartphones called Pixel and other gadgets designed to showcase a digital helper the company calls "Google Assistant."
Google launched an aggressive challenge to consumer electronics giants like Apple and Samsung on Tuesday, introducing a new line of smartphones called Pixel and other gadgets designed to showcase a digital helper the company calls "Google Assistant."
Facebook launches new 'marketplace' for buying, selling
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook says some 450 million people use its site — mainly the "Groups" feature — to buy and sell stuff locally, anything from cars to baby clothes to furniture. Now, the company is launching a separate "marketplace" section that seeks to make it easier to do this.
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook says some 450 million people use its site — mainly the "Groups" feature — to buy and sell stuff locally, anything from cars to baby clothes to furniture. Now, the company is launching a separate "marketplace" section that seeks to make it easier to do this.
Possibility of meningitis-causing bacteria cause of formula recall
A lot of Sammy's Milk Baby Food formula is being recalled because it may contain Cronobacter, a bacteria that can cause severe and sometimes fatal blood infections or meningitis in infants.
A lot of Sammy's Milk Baby Food formula is being recalled because it may contain Cronobacter, a bacteria that can cause severe and sometimes fatal blood infections or meningitis in infants.
Outdoor giant Bass Pro to acquire rival Cabela's for $4.5B
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Outdoor gear giants Bass Pro and Cabela's will combine in a $4.5 billion deal announced Monday. Bass Pro is paying Cabela's shareholders $65.50 cash per share. The deal creates uncertainty about jobs in Cabela's home state of Nebraska. The combined companies plan to keep some operations in Sidney and Lincoln, Nebraska, but it's not immediately clear how...
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Outdoor gear giants Bass Pro and Cabela's will combine in a $4.5 billion deal announced Monday. Bass Pro is paying Cabela's shareholders $65.50 cash per share. The deal creates uncertainty about jobs in Cabela's home state of Nebraska. The combined companies plan to keep some operations in Sidney and Lincoln, Nebraska, but it's not immediately clear how...
Subaru recalls about 593K cars; wiper motors can overheat
Subaru is recalling nearly 593,000 vehicles, some for a second time, because windshield wiper motors can overheat and increase the risk of a fire.
Subaru is recalling nearly 593,000 vehicles, some for a second time, because windshield wiper motors can overheat and increase the risk of a fire.
Chicago man who got generations humming Oscar Mayer wiener song dies
The man who got generations of hot dog lovers humming along to the Oscar Mayer Wiener song has died.
The man who got generations of hot dog lovers humming along to the Oscar Mayer Wiener song has died.
Samsung issues warning related to some top-load washing machines
Samsung has announced safety issues related to some of their top-load washing machines manufactured between March 2011 and April 2016.
Samsung has announced safety issues related to some of their top-load washing machines manufactured between March 2011 and April 2016.
Regency Beauty Institute shuts down all campuses
After 50 years, Regency Beauty Institute has closed all 79 of its campuses.
After 50 years, Regency Beauty Institute has closed all 79 of its campuses.
Chipotle Mexican Grill owes almost $8 million in sexual harrassment case
A jury has awarded almost $8 million to a former Houston-based Chipotle Mexican Grill employee after she filed a sexual harassment lawsuit. It’s being called one of the largest lawsuit awards of its kind.
A jury has awarded almost $8 million to a former Houston-based Chipotle Mexican Grill employee after she filed a sexual harassment lawsuit. It’s being called one of the largest lawsuit awards of its kind.
Yahoo hack steals personal info from at least 500M accounts
Yahoo says the personal information in 500 million accounts was stolen in a massive security breakdown. The breach disclosed Thursday, the latest setback for the beleaguered internet company, dates back to late 2014.
Yahoo says the personal information in 500 million accounts was stolen in a massive security breakdown. The breach disclosed Thursday, the latest setback for the beleaguered internet company, dates back to late 2014.
Supplier: No listeria in product before going to Blue Bell
HOUSTON (AP) — A supplier of cookie dough that Blue Bell Creameries is blaming for possible listeria contamination of some ice cream says the product tested negative for the pathogen before being sent to the Texas-based company. In a statement Thursday, Iowa-based Aspen Hills said the "positive listeria results were obtained by Blue Bell only after our product had been in their...
HOUSTON (AP) — A supplier of cookie dough that Blue Bell Creameries is blaming for possible listeria contamination of some ice cream says the product tested negative for the pathogen before being sent to the Texas-based company. In a statement Thursday, Iowa-based Aspen Hills said the "positive listeria results were obtained by Blue Bell only after our product had been in their...
Second IKEA in North Texas to open in Grand Prairie
Tired of driving to Frisco? A second IKEA store is set to open in North Texas.
Tired of driving to Frisco? A second IKEA store is set to open in North Texas.
Blue Bell recalls cookie dough ice creams due to Listeria concerns
It’s happening again -- Blue Bell Ice Cream is voluntarily recalling two flavors of its ice cream due to possible Listeria contamination.
It’s happening again -- Blue Bell Ice Cream is voluntarily recalling two flavors of its ice cream due to possible Listeria contamination.
Kellogg's recalls Eggo waffles over listeria concerns
The Kellogg Company is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Eggo Nutri-Grain whole wheat frozen waffles because they could be contaminated with listeria.
The Kellogg Company is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Eggo Nutri-Grain whole wheat frozen waffles because they could be contaminated with listeria.
Amazon hiring seasonal work-from-home positions
Looking to make a little extra money for the holiday shopping season? Amazon is hiring seasonal customer service associates to help answer customers’ questions and problem-solve any issues.
Looking to make a little extra money for the holiday shopping season? Amazon is hiring seasonal customer service associates to help answer customers’ questions and problem-solve any issues.
Nissan recalls 134K vehicles; fluid can leak and cause fires
Nissan is recalling about 134,000 cars and SUVs worldwide because brake fluid could leak and cause fires. In some cases, the company says people should park the vehicles outside until they are fixed.
Nissan is recalling about 134,000 cars and SUVs worldwide because brake fluid could leak and cause fires. In some cases, the company says people should park the vehicles outside until they are fixed.
Say goodbye to the iPhone headphone jack
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Latest on Apple's San Francisco product event (all times local): 11:30 a.m. Apple's next iPhones will come without the analog headphone jack that's been standard on iPhones and most other electronic devices for years. Instead, the company is making iPhone owners listen with wireless Bluetooth headsets or with earphones that can plug into the...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Latest on Apple's San Francisco product event (all times local): 11:30 a.m. Apple's next iPhones will come without the analog headphone jack that's been standard on iPhones and most other electronic devices for years. Instead, the company is making iPhone owners listen with wireless Bluetooth headsets or with earphones that can plug into the...
ITT Tech closes all campuses after federal aid sanctions
CARMEL, Ind. (AP) — The for-profit college chain ITT Educational Services is shutting down its campuses days after the U.S. Department of Education banned it from enrolling new students who use federal financial aid. The company, which operates vocational schools, announced "with profound regret" in a statement Tuesday that it is ending academic operations at all of its more...
CARMEL, Ind. (AP) — The for-profit college chain ITT Educational Services is shutting down its campuses days after the U.S. Department of Education banned it from enrolling new students who use federal financial aid. The company, which operates vocational schools, announced "with profound regret" in a statement Tuesday that it is ending academic operations at all of its more...