First winning Powerball lottery numbers of the year drawn as jackpot topped $842.4M
One lucky winner was announced in the first Powerball drawing of 2024 and is taking home an estimated jackpot of $842.4 million. The estimated cash value is $425.2 million.
Billy Joel says ‘nobody’ will want to buy his $49 million New York estate
The singer/songwriter performed a New Year’s Eve concert at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York where he spoke out about putting his 26-acre waterfront estate on the market.
RXBAR offers cash reward for customers willing to move their couch for New Year's challenge
RXBAR is encouraging customers to move their couches for New Year's, offering them a chance at $2,500 to be used for fitness equipment.
Disney’s earliest Mickey Mouse from ‘Steamboat Willie’ enters public domain
“Steamboat Willie," directed by Walt Disney and his partner Ub Iwerks, was the third cartoon featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse the men made, but the first to be released.
Krispy Kreme, Morgan Stanley and Sherwin-Williams welcome new CEOs in 2024
New Year's Day marks the official start date for several CEOs of prominent companies to begin their new role, including Krispy Kreme, Morgan Stanley and Sherwin-Williams.
Recalled applesauce products were on certain store shelves in mid-December despite growing lead cases
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that recalled applesauce products are still on certain store shelves in several states as illnesses climb.
16-year-old flying alone ends up on wrong Frontier Airlines flight
A teenager was supposed to fly from Tampa, Florida to Cleveland, Ohio over holiday break. Instead, the boy ended up in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the airline apologized.
'Barbie' and 'Super Mario Bros' led 2023 box office with 'The Marvels' disappointing
"Barbie," "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and "Oppenheimer" topped the box office this year while "The Marvels" and "Indiana Jones" faltered.
Toxic positivity at work: Why too much optimism can hurt employee productivity, experts say
The trending topic of "toxic positivity" and how it can affect workers on the job has three workplace experts weighing in with concerns and warnings for business leaders.
New York City movie-goers recount 'disgusting' AMC theater visits: 'Rats running across our feet'
Moviegoers at an AMC theater in the heart of New York City were disgusted after they spotted nearly a dozen city rats scurrying around the darkened theater.
Hershey sued, accused of 'deception' in Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins
A Florida woman is seeking at least $5,000,000 from The Hershey Company after she says she was deceived by the company's advertisements for its seasonal items.
Toyota subsidiary shuts down production after admitting to decades of safety test 'irregularities'
Toyota bought a majority share in Daihatsu in 1967 and expanded that to a controlling interest in 1998 after the company failed to make an impact in the North American market.
Rare 1920s Bonzo dog up for auction, expected to sell for over $25K — one of only 115 ever made
A rare stuffed animal is on the auction market over a century after being manufactured. A Steiff Begging Bonzo Dog, one of 115 made, is for sale this new year.
Spirit Airlines fires employee found responsible for putting boy, 6, on wrong plane to visit grandma
Spirit Airlines said it had fired a gate agent who was found in an internal investigation to have put a 6-year-old unaccompanied minor on the wrong plane last week.
Unaccompanied minor, 6, gets on wrong Spirit Airlines plane on the way to see grandma
The boy, 6, landed in Orlando, Florida, instead of Fort Myers, where his grandma lives.
Cost of health care to rise in 2024, says Paytient CEO Brian Whorley
Paytient CEO and founder Brian Whorley explains the increase Healthcare costs for the next year and how Paytient aids in lowering costs.
When you disrupt the airline industry, you're disrupting the economy: Mark Murphy
Travel expert Mark Murphy shares his tips for holiday travelers and discusses pro-Palestinian protestors blocking access to airports.
BlendJet recalls 4.8M blenders over broken blades, overheating issues and more than a dozen injuries
BlendJet has announced a voluntary recall for 4.8 million blenders after more than 300 hundred reported incident with blades breaking and the device overheating, resulting in injuries.
Video captures terrifying landing for American Airlines flight
An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to London encountered strong crosswinds, causing the plane to tip before the pilot corrected and landed hard on the runway.
New Year's Eve parties inside Times Square carry hefty price tag, over $12K to ring in 2024
With 2024 around the corner, restaurants in New York City’s Times Square are selling pricey packages for exclusive celebrations marking the new year.



















