Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Why our brains love good deals

Black Friday is predicted to lure 36 percent of American consumers into making purchases this year, and it turns out those door-buster deals are playing into the way our brains are wired.

OC Weekly shuts down after 24 years

After 24 years in print, the OC Weekly has abruptly closed up shop.

Disneyland closing early due to SoCal winter storm

Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will close early on Wednesday and Thanksgiving as the theme parks prepare for a winter storm set to hit Southern California.

'Disneyland After Dark' 2020 lineup announced

Disneyland After Dark, the specially themed, after-hours park event at the Disneyland Resort, in Anaheim is making a come back in winter/spring 2020 with a lineup of four unique events to enjoy.

TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods continued selling products that were recalled, federal agency warns

T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods continue to sell at least 19 items that were recalled as far back as 2014 and customers need to be aware, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced.

Papa John’s founder claims ‘insiders’ conspired against him, says ‘day of reckoning will come’

Papa John’s founder John Schnatter, who resigned as CEO and chairman in 2018, claimed in a new interview that company “insiders” conspired against him and said that a “day of reckoning will come.” 

Louis Vuitton parent company to buy Tiffany for $16.2 billion

French luxury group LVMH has agreed to buy New York jeweler Tiffany & Co. for $16.2 billion, adding a famed star to its portfolio that already boasts Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Bulgari.

Target joins Walmart in tainted-lettuce recall as Thanksgiving nears

Stores across the U.S. have recalled salad products that originated in California after federal agencies warned they may be tainted with E. coli bacteria.

Survey finds 52 percent of respondents admit to using company time online shopping

Events like Cyber Monday make it easier for consumers to snag Black Friday-like deals with the click of a button, allowing anyone to shop anywhere, even at work. 

A $100 Kohl’s 'coupon' floating around the internet is a scam

If a deal sounds too good to be true — like Kohl’s giving away $100 in merchandise for its 57th anniversary — then it probably is. 

Disney Plus user accounts have already been found on hacking sites

Disney says its new Disney Plus streaming service doesn't have a security breach, but some users have been shut out after hackers tried to break into their accounts.