Pentagon memo urges military members not to use DNA ancestry kits
The Pentagon issued an internal memo that urged military personal to avoid using consumer DNA kits due to safety concerns, according to a report from Yahoo News.
The Pentagon issued an internal memo that urged military personal to avoid using consumer DNA kits due to safety concerns, according to a report from Yahoo News.
Netflix was top-performing stock of decade, yielding around 4,000 percent return
Netflix, the streaming giant, was the top-performing stock of the decade, yielding around a 4,000 percent return.
Netflix, the streaming giant, was the top-performing stock of the decade, yielding around a 4,000 percent return.
Super Saturday: Last minute holiday shoppers crowd local malls
‘Twas four days before Christmas and all through the mall, many creatures were stirring with sales for all.
‘Twas four days before Christmas and all through the mall, many creatures were stirring with sales for all.
Retailer Fashion Nova agrees to pay $1.75 million to settle lawsuit
The Vernon-based retailer Fashion Nova Inc. has agreed to pay $1.75 million to settle a consumer protection lawsuit that alleged the company failed to ship items in accordance with state law and properly notify customers about shipping delays, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced Thursday.
The Vernon-based retailer Fashion Nova Inc. has agreed to pay $1.75 million to settle a consumer protection lawsuit that alleged the company failed to ship items in accordance with state law and properly notify customers about shipping delays, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced Thursday.
Amazon shoppers warned about fake delivery emails that seek to obtain customers’ login information
If you receive an email containing an order confirmation for an item on Amazon that you didn’t purchase, be warned — it could be a phishing scam.
If you receive an email containing an order confirmation for an item on Amazon that you didn’t purchase, be warned — it could be a phishing scam.
Florida police warn shoppers to check gift cards prior to purchase
Authorities in Florida are warning holiday shoppers about scammers targeting gift cards.
Authorities in Florida are warning holiday shoppers about scammers targeting gift cards.
Visa warns customers about gas pump hacks
If you swipe your credit card at the gas pump you may be a prime target for cybercriminals, according to a new warning from Visa.
If you swipe your credit card at the gas pump you may be a prime target for cybercriminals, according to a new warning from Visa.
UPS regains online access after facing ‘system issues’ in processing shipping transactions
The UPS Store network came back online Monday after an hourslong outage that caused issues in processing shipping transactions.
The UPS Store network came back online Monday after an hourslong outage that caused issues in processing shipping transactions.
2019 holiday shipping deadlines of FedEx, UPS and other major carriers to get packages mailed on time
Between USPS, UPS, FedEx and Amazon — the deadlines to ship packages loom. Make sure your holiday gifts arrive on time.
Between USPS, UPS, FedEx and Amazon — the deadlines to ship packages loom. Make sure your holiday gifts arrive on time.
'Car wrap scam': Officials warn college students about swindlers offering money to wrap car in advertising
The FTC said fraudsters are targeting young people with cars who may be looking for a quick way to make some extra money.
The FTC said fraudsters are targeting young people with cars who may be looking for a quick way to make some extra money.
CA 'Beverly Hillbillies' mansion sold in $150 million historic real estate deal
Take a look at the most expensive piece of real estate ever sold in California history!
Take a look at the most expensive piece of real estate ever sold in California history!
CDC: Foodborne illnesses are on the rise — these are the most common causes
Foodborne illnesses were on the rise in 2018, according to a new report from the CDC
Foodborne illnesses were on the rise in 2018, according to a new report from the CDC
Forever 21 will be closing 12 SoCal locations in January
The Los Angeles-based Forever 21 clothing chain will begin closing 12 SoCal stores starting in January.
The Los Angeles-based Forever 21 clothing chain will begin closing 12 SoCal stores starting in January.
55,000 pounds of frozen breakfast burritos recalled for possible plastic contamination
The affected product, called El Monterey Signature Burrito Egg, Sausage & Cheese, was shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The affected product, called El Monterey Signature Burrito Egg, Sausage & Cheese, was shipped to retail locations nationwide.
That shoddy, last-minute gift wrapping job could play in your favor, study suggests
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
BPA levels in humans are likely 44 times higher than previously assumed, analysis finds
BPA, a chemical found in many consumer products ranging from plastic bottles to thermal receipts, is likely present in humans in significantly higher levels than previously thought.
BPA, a chemical found in many consumer products ranging from plastic bottles to thermal receipts, is likely present in humans in significantly higher levels than previously thought.
CDC: Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to some Fresh Express salad kits
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections that have been linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit, and the CDC is urging anyone who may have purchased one of the salad kits to throw it away.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections that have been linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit, and the CDC is urging anyone who may have purchased one of the salad kits to throw it away.
Walmart apologizes for sweater featuring Santa with cocaine
The sweater shows Santa with cocaine and the phrase "let it snow."
The sweater shows Santa with cocaine and the phrase "let it snow."
61 percent of Americans dread the holidays because of spending, survey suggests
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
Deadly defect found in another version of Takata air bags
Takata has discovered a new problem with its air bags that has led to at least one death.
Takata has discovered a new problem with its air bags that has led to at least one death.