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Holiday Wish for UPS: A Better Shipping Season

By David Koenig | Nov 19, 2018

UPS is adding automation, airplanes and package-handling capacity to handle an expected record volume of business during the key holiday shipping season.

Iconic Barbie Fashion Comes Alive in Vintage Collaboration

By Leanne Italie | Nov 19, 2018

In time for her 60th birthday, Barbie has a new collaborator bringing her wide-ranging style to life for humans.

Watch Geeks Drive Booming Trade in Preowned Pieces

By Amir Bibawy | Nov 19, 2018

Some estimates put preowned watches at three times the new luxury watch market, itself estimated to be worth up to $10 billion just in the U.S.

Nissan Chairman Ghosn to Be Dismissed for Misconduct

By Yuri Kageyama | Nov 19, 2018

Nissan Motor Co.'s high-flying chairman Carlos Ghosn is to be dismissed after the company said an internal investigation found he under-reported his income by millions of dollars and engaged in other "significant misconduct."

Why A Salmonella Outbreak Shouldn't Ruin Your Thanksgiving

By Candice Choi | Nov 18, 2018

There's no reason to skip Thanksgiving dinner because of a salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey, according to health officials who've been monitoring the year-old outbreak.

Chinese Automaker Zotye Plans to Sell Vehicles in U.S. in 2020

Nov 18, 2018

Chinese automaker Zotye Auto said it plans to start selling vehicles in the United States in 2020.

Pet Lovers Meet Pet Stars at Manhattan's PetCon

Nov 18, 2018

Pet lovers are getting to meet some pet stars from social media this weekend at PetCon in New York City, a convention dedicated to all things linked to beloved animals.

Disney Details New 'Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge' Attractions

Nov 18, 2018

"Star Wars" fans will soon be able to pilot the Millennium Falcon and face off against Kylo Ren in battle.

Mass Survey Shows Germans Are Clinging to Their Cars

Nov 17, 2018

Germanys remains a nation of auto lovers, with use of car-sharing services, bikes and public transport on the rise, mainly in large cities.

Give the Gift of No-Plastic Sipping Straws for the Holidays

By Leanne Italie | Nov 17, 2018

Big problem or a fraction of the world's plastic consumption? You decide, but know that single-use plastic straws are a recent target of environmental activists.

Goldberg, Hathaway, Bourdain Among NJ Hall of Fame Nominees

By Wayne Parry | Nov 17, 2018

Actresses Whoopi Goldberg and Anne Hathaway, comedian Chris Rock, "Seinfeld" star Jason Alexander, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and Anthony Bourdain are among the latest nominees to the New Jersey Hall of Fame.

FAO Schwarz Makes a Comeback

By Verena Dobnik | Nov 17, 2018

Three years after it closed its beloved toy store on Fifth Avenue, FAO Schwarz is making a return to New York.

Eagle Scout Commands Social Media with Drag Name, Stiletto Heel Hikes

By Kilian Melloy | Nov 16, 2018

Drag queens, of course, drive fashion to new nights, promote literacy, and stand up to bullies in the most fabulous way imaginable. Now there's one reminding us why we love the great outdoors.

Fitness Friday with Josh Rimer

Fitness Friday with Josh Rimer

Nov 16, 2018

Gay travel influencer Josh Rimer takes a break to chat about his favorite fitness and tech products of the season.

Electronic Driving Systems Don't Always Work, Tests Show

By Tom Krisher | Nov 16, 2018

Testing by AAA shows that electronic driver assist systems on the road today may not keep vehicles in their lanes or spot stationary objects in time to avoid a crash.

2 Paintings Belonging to LOVE Artist are Being Auctioned

Nov 16, 2018

The estate of artist Robert Indiana, creator of the iconic LOVE series, is auctioning off two paintings that belonged to him to raise money to defend against a lawsuit and to stabilize his deteriorating home.

David Hockney Painting Fetches Record $90M at NYC Auction

Nov 16, 2018

A painting by the British artist David Hockney fetched $90.3 million at Christie's on Thursday night, easily breaking the record for a work by a living artist sold at auction.

Macy's Charges Into Holiday Shopping Season

By Anne D'Innocenzio | Nov 16, 2018

Macy's is heading into the crucial holiday season firing on all cylinders, logging its fourth consecutive quarter of sales growth at existing locations and getting strong reactions from customers both online and in its stores.

7 Healthy Food and Beverage Trends for 2019

Nov 16, 2018

"The Fit Foodie" Mareya Ibrahim serves up the top eight healthy food and beverage trends like a master chef.

33% of Pet Owners Have Been Alerted to Danger by Their Furry Friend

Nov 16, 2018

Researchers who polled 2,000 pet owners found their animals have warned them of hazards including fires and carbon monoxide leaks.

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