Chipotle plans to add more locations in small towns

The fast-casual chain says some small-town locations are doing better than traditional Chipotle restaurants in larger cities.

Number of small businesses raising prices due to inflation hits 48-year high, NFIB says

The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.

Child tax credit: How to receive up to $3,600 per child, who’s eligible for it

Millions of Americans who've never filed a tax return will need to do so this year to claim what's coming to them under the enhanced child tax credit.

Nurse sets NJ hospital worker on fire

Investigators in New Jersey say that a nurse at Hackensack University Medical Center set a coworker on fire in the break room early on Monday.

IRS to end facial recognition for identity verification

The IRS is moving away from the use of facial recognition for identity verification. This transition will occur over the coming weeks to avoid a disruption to tax filing season.

Man found after leaving Las Vegas not knowing he won jackpot

The machine being played by Robert Taylor malfunctioned due to a “communication error” and neither he nor the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino realized that he’d won a progressive jackpot.

2 inmates dead, 1 at large after escaping through air vent, Tennessee officials say

The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee said Tobias Wayne Carr, Johnny Shane Brown and Timothy Allen Sarver escaped last week from the local jail.

NJ mask mandate in schools to end March 7

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday he will lift the state’s school and childcare mask mandates beginning March 7.

Tax season 2022: What you need to know about filing your taxes

The IRS is requesting people to file their tax returns ahead of the April 18 deadline to avoid delays in their payments.

Ahmaud Arbery killing: Federal judge rejects plea deal in hate crimes trial

A federal judge said that in this case it would only be appropriate to consider the family’s wishes at sentencing, which the proposed deal wouldn’t allow.

Ian Smith, co-owner of Atilis Gym, announces plans to run for Congress

Ian Smith, co-owner of Atilis Gym, has announced plans to run for Congress after his lengthy battle over New Jersey's coronavirus lockdowns made national headlines.

Prosecutors: NJ man sexually abused horse on video, possessed child sex abuse materials

Mitchell Richtman, 31, is facing charges after authorities say he was found to be in possession of videos that showed him sexually assaulting a horse, in addition to child sexual abuse material.

NY, NJ weather turns bitter cold after winter storm

Dangerously cold wind chills mean temperatures will feel well below zero as the process of digging out from Saturday's blizzard continues.