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Longer-lasting avocados that fight food waste to go on sale in Europe
(NEW YORK) -- A groundbreaking technology first developed in the U.S. that extends the shelf life of avocados has made its way across the pond.Food technology startup Apeel Sciences announced…
Walmart Christmas sweater removed after complaints
(NEW YORK) -- One ugly Christmas sweater is definitely on the naughty list this year.A men’s ugly sweater that was sold online through Walmart Canada depicted a smiling Santa Claus…
Green Monday 2019 offers holiday deals before Christmas
(NEW YORK) -- It's hard to believe, but there's just 10 days left before the Christmas shipping cutoff. With Thanksgiving falling on a much later date this year, retailers are…
Tesla on Autopilot slams into police cruiser, driver claims he was checking on his dog
(NEW YORK) -- A Tesla on Autopilot slammed into two vehicles on Saturday, one of which was a Connecticut State Police cruiser, officials said.The driver of the Tesla told police…
Unemployment rate dips to 3.5% as 266K jobs added in November
(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. employers added 266,000 jobs to their payrolls in November, the Labor Department reported Friday morning.The Bureau of Labor Statistics said notable job gains were made last month…
Uber reveals nearly 6,000 incidents of sexual assaults in new safety report
(NEW YORK) -- Uber says it received nearly 6,000 reports of sexual assault from both riders and drivers across the United States in 2017 and 2018.The San Francisco-based ride-hailing company…
Hybrid-powered cruise ship could be key to lessening emissions from ocean travel
(NEW YORK) -- Cruise ships conjure up images of fun in the sun, beautiful vistas and crystal-blue waters.But along with cargo and other large ships, they are also increasingly being…
What will driving be like in 2030? Experts offer a few clues
(NEW YORK) -- Your car, unfortunately, will not fly a la The Jetsons in the next decade.It will, however, likely be a crossover SUV that still requires a human driver.…