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Goodwill, feds investigate possible bank card hacking scamGoodwill Industries is cooperating with federal authorities in investigating a possible theft of payment card numbers from some US stores.聽Goodwill聽said it is working with credit card makers, the Secret Service and fraud investigators to figure out if a breach occurred.
Soda tax advances to November ballot in San FranciscoIf two-thirds of San Francisco voters approve the measure, the city will become the first with per-ounce taxes on sugary drinks like soda.聽
Will a multi-part plan help reduce food waste?Americans throw away 1,400 calories of food per person each day, which wastes food and money. A four-part plan involving governments, businesses, and other local organization could help reduce food loss.聽
Atlantic City casino heist nets $181K; suspects at largeAtlantic City casino heist Monday morning had robbers make off with more than $181,000. Police are still looking for suspects in the Atlantic City casino heist.
2015 Challenger Hellcat: What's it like to drive Dodge's new muscle car?The 2015 Challenger Hellcat is powerful, easy to handle, and quick. What's more, the 2015 Hellcat, along with the rest of the 2015 Challenger lineup from Dodge, is getting electric power steering.聽
Trader Joe's recall: Listeria prompts nationwide fruit recall at Costco, Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's recall: A California company recalled fresh peaches, plums, nectarines, and pluots that it shipped to retailers including Costco and Trader Joe's in June and July.
Chipotle (CMG) stock above $650 after earnings report. Can it last?On Monday, Chipotle (CMG) announced a second quarter revenue of $1.05 billion, exceeding expectations. The announcement sent the stock price soaring 11 percent to $660 a share. Is Chipotle the fast food chain to beat?
Court rules no Obamacare tax subsidies in 36 statesThe US Court聽of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that people who bought health insurance from the federal insurance marketplace aren't eligible for tax subsidies in 36 states. The court ruling deals a big setback for President Barack Obama's health care law.
Meat expiration scare in China expands to Starbucks, Burger KingStarbucks, Burger King, and Papa John's all have pulled products with meat from Husi Food Co. in China. The news follows reports and an immediate investigation of Husi repackaging expired meat and putting new expiration dates before selling them to major food chains, including McDonald's and KFC.
Why states should have expected tax payments to fallIn several states, some governors were caught off guard by how personal income tax payments fell well below expectations. But, states should not have been so surprised, writes Norton Francis.聽- A gift for someone who has everything? Aladdin, Wyoming is for sale.A tiny town in far northeastern Wyoming named Aladdin is up聽for sale. Just $1.5 million gets you 30 acres and 15 buildings, including a 118-year-old general store that's still operating.
Robert Downey Jr. is the highest-earning actor. Who's runner up?Robert Downey Jr., star of the interlinked 'Iron Man' and 'Avengers' film franchises,聽is Hollywood's highest paid actor for the second consecutive year, with estimated earnings of $75 million.
Netflix tops 50 million subscribers in second-quarter, NFLX stock risesNetflix's聽second-quarter earnings announced Monday include an additional 570,000 US subscribers, slightly more than聽the Internet video service's management predicted.聽
US economic activity weakens, Chicago Federal Reserve findsNational economic activity weakened in June, according to the Chicago Federal Reserve National Activity Index. The Chicago Federal Reserve's index used 85 indicators of national economic activity in four overall categories.聽
China wants 30 percent of government cars to be electric carsChina will require 30 percent of all government cars to be electric cars. The plan will include battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and fuel-cell cars, and it is set to be phased in over the next two years.聽
Tiffany & Co. says CEO Michael Kowalski will retire in 2015Tiffany & Co. announced that CEO Michael Kowalski will retire retire in 2015. Kowalski, who had been Tiffany & Co.'s CEO for 15 years, will be succeeded by Tiffany & Co. President Frederic Cumenal.聽
New BlackBerry (BBRY) COO could bring much-needed changesBlackBerry Ltd. (BBRY) announced Monday that Marty Beard will take over as the chief operating officer. Some believe that the acquisition of Mr. Beard could bring a new focus to the struggling BlackBerry.
How to cut down on college costsCollege in the US can be expensive, but there are ways to make college cheaper. For example, look into colleges that offer free tuition in exchange for working on campus, or considering living off-campus with parents if the college is close by.
Carlos Slim says three-day work week should be standard. Could it work?Carlos Slim, Mexican telecoms tycoon and the world's richest man, says people should work three days a week, but not retire until they are in their seventies. Others, including Google co-founder Larry Page, share Carlos Slim's vision of shorter work weeks, but is it a serious option for companies and workers?
Retirement savings: The blurred line between required income, desired income.For retirement saving, the line between what people need to have for income versus what people want to have as income has blurred. Here is how to separate how much money absolutely needed for retirement versus how much money you would like to have 鈥� and why it's important.聽
