Online prices rise in August as food, apparel lead gains

So far in 2022, shoppers have already spent $580 billion online, up 8.9% compared with a year ago.

Hard Rock spends $100M to raise pay for non-tipped US staff

Hard Rock International, the global gambling, entertainment and hospitality company, said Monday it is spending over $100 million to give significant raises to 10,000 non-tipped workers, most of them in the U.S.

Exxon Valdez Capt. Joseph Hazelwood dies at 75

Joseph Hazelwood, the captain of the Exxon Valdez oil tanker that ran aground more than three decades ago in Alaska, causing one of the worst oil spills in U.S. history, has died, the New York Times reported. He was 75.

Blue Origin capsule blasts away from failing rocket during dramatic in-flight abort

Space tourism company Blue Origin had an unexpected test of its rocket’s in-flight abort system during a Monday morning launch, though no people were onboard at the time.

Alex Jones' 2nd Sandy Hook defamation trial set to begin in Connecticut

After losing one nearly $50 million verdict in Texas, Alex Jones is going on trial again in Connecticut for calling the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting a hoax.

8 Paterson, N.J. firefighters hurt when 2 fire trucks crash

8 Paterson, N.J. firefighter were injured, and three of them in critical condition after two fire trucks hit on Saturday evening.

Alabama vs Texas: Longhorn strolls down road before game

Saturday's game was a highly anticipated matchup between the No. 1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide and the Texas Longhorns, marking the first time the two teams have played against each other in Austin in a century.

NTSB finds wreckage in area where floatplane may have crashed near Whidbey Island

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says it may have found potential wreckage of the floatplane that crashed Sunday near Whidbey Island, Washington.

Man drowns in Ocean City, NJ waters

A Pennsylvania man drowned at a New Jersey beach when police say he was swept out to sea by strong currents Thursday afternoon.

FDA OKs Daxxify, an anti-wrinkle injection and Botox competitor

Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.

Queen Elizabeth II's Houston visit marked 'significant time for women's leadership'

Queen Elizabeth II's historic visit to Houston in 1991 came during a time when women held positions of power in Houston, throughout Texas, and across the pond. Former Houston Mayor Kathy Whitmire looks back at that special moment in history.

Trump documents probe: US appeals special master ruling

The Justice Department said Thursday that it was appealing a judge's decision granting the appointment of an independent arbiter to review records seized by the FBI from former President Donald Trump's Florida home.

Steve Bannon charged with money laundering in wall fundraiser

Steve Bannon, a former advisor of former President Donald Trump, was charged with money laundering and conspiracy charges after surrendering to authorities at the Manhattan district attorney's office.

Philips recalls 17M CPAP, BiPAP masks over magnets that could affect implanted devices

The mask recall was announced after 14 serious injuries were reported, including pacemaker failure, arrhythmia, seizures, and irregular blood pressure, the FDA said.