Tesla Launches ‘Dog Mode’ to Keep Pets Inside Cars Safe
For people who want to keep their pets in the car as they do things humans do, like errands and food shopping, Tesla has launched a new "Dog Mode."
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US Traffic Deaths Above 40,000 for Third Year: Sharp Swings From State to State
According to information from the National Safety Council, traffic deaths were down very slightly in 2018 but were above 40,000 for the third straight year.
Tobacco Use Surges Among Young People, Triggered by E-Cigarettes
Around 4.9 million middle and high school students used tobacco in 2018. That is up from 3.6 million in 2017, a 36% increase. Virtually the entire increase was due to e-cigarette use. The Centers…
Newspaper Ad Revenue Expected to Drop 10% This Year
A new research study forecasts that newspaper ad revenue will drop over 10% this year, more than that of almost any other major medium.
18 Cities Where Amazon Could Go If It Leaves New York
Due to pressure from local residents and politicians in the Long Island City section of Queens in New York City, Amazon.com has started to consider moving to another location for its "second headquarters."
Johnny Cash’s Former Home May Be Broken Up By Developers
A house owned by Johnny and June Carter Cash is on the market for nearly $4 million. Realtors doubt it will sell as an individual home, so has been promoted as a property which…
20 Strike Sidelined 485,000 People Last Year
Major strikes kept a total of nearly half a million people out of work for some period last year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics listed 20 work stoppages as major strikes. BLS data show…
If Amazon Leaves NYC, Boston May Benefit
Amazon has, if media reports are correct, started to consider its options for a second headquarters if New York City becomes less attractive. Boston may be at the top of that list.
Boeing Becomes America’s Hot Stock
Boeing, the world's largest commercial aircraft maker and among the biggest defense contractors, is an odd candidate to be the hottest stock among the Dow Jones industrials.
Amazon.com Consumer Fraud Problem Grows
Amazon says it polices consumer fraud activity and has harsh penalties for those who break the rules. But does it?
Boeing Becomes America’s Hot Stock
Boeing, the world's largest commercial aircraft maker and among the biggest defense contractors, is an odd candidate to be the hottest stock among the Dow Jones industrials.
Over 50% of American Retailers Say They Are in Trouble
The retail apocalypse claims more and more traditional companies in the sector each year. In a new study, over half of the retailers left say they are barely breaking even.
5 Cities Where People Owe More Than Their Homes Are Worth
Underwater mortgages were a staple of the Great Recession and the national home real estate value collapse. The problem is particularly acute in cities in the South and old industrial cities.
This Is the Department Store Americans Are Most Loyal To
T.J. Maxx is not the best-known American retailer, but it is the one that consumers trust the most, according to a new survey. That could be one reason it is doing better than that…
Gas Prices Mixed Nationally: These 10 States Have the Highest Gas Taxes
AAA has announced that gasoline price movements were mixed and muted last month. Gas taxes remain among the primary reasons gas prices are low overall.
Charlotte Russe to Close Stores: 19 Other Retailers Also Shuttering Locations
Charlotte Russe, the women's fashion brand retailer, has gone back bankrupt and will close nearly 100 stores. It follows 19 other retailers that have announced they will shutter hundreds of locations this year.
Super Bowl Win Is Huge Boost for Tom Brady’s 6 Big Sponsors
The great Tom Brady New led the England Patriots to their sixth Super Bowl victory. The new attention on Brady is a tremendous boon for his six major sponsors.
Black Unemployment Is 70% Above National Rate
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the economy added 304,000 jobs in January and the national unemployment rate was 4%. The level for Black Americans was 6.8% which is about what the number…
Petland Discounts Becomes the Latest Victim of Retail Apocalypse
Another retailer is falling apart and might not survive. Petland Discounts may not be around in a few weeks or will be much smaller.
New England Patriots Least Popular Sports Dynasty of Modern Era
The “almost never lose,” multiple Super Bowl, best coached, best-quarterbacked football team of all time is also the least popular sports dynasty of the modern era, according to a new study. Compared to other…