IKEA reaches $50 million settlement for Malm dresser deaths of 3 children
IKEA has reached a tentative $50 million settlement with the parents of 3 children killed in dresser tip-over incidents that led to a nationwide recall of Malm dressers. The parents of 22-month-old Teddy McGee of Apple Valley, Minnesota are included in the settlement. Teddy was killed by a falling IKEA Malm dresser last February.
IKEA has reached a tentative $50 million settlement with the parents of 3 children killed in dresser tip-over incidents that led to a nationwide recall of Malm dressers. The parents of 22-month-old Teddy McGee of Apple Valley, Minnesota are included in the settlement. Teddy was killed by a falling IKEA Malm dresser last February.
Possible Salmonella has Herr's recalling 2 varieties of kettle cooked potato chips
Herr Foods announced a voluntary recall of two products because they have “the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.”
Herr Foods announced a voluntary recall of two products because they have “the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.”
Plaintiffs to appeal after judge refuses to stop Philadelphia soda tax
It looks like the controversial soda tax set to take effect in Philadelphia next month is going to happen. A Common Pleas Court judge rejected the lawsuit challenging it filed by the American Beverage Association and others.
It looks like the controversial soda tax set to take effect in Philadelphia next month is going to happen. A Common Pleas Court judge rejected the lawsuit challenging it filed by the American Beverage Association and others.
Yahoo breach affecting billion user accounts ushering in age of hacker anxiety
Yahoo has become the worst-case example of an unnerving but increasingly common phenomenon -- massive hacks that steal secrets and other potentially revealing information from our personal digital accounts, or from big organizations that hold sensitive data on our behalf.
Yahoo has become the worst-case example of an unnerving but increasingly common phenomenon -- massive hacks that steal secrets and other potentially revealing information from our personal digital accounts, or from big organizations that hold sensitive data on our behalf.
Quest Diagnostics: 34,000 customer accounts hacked
Medical laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics Inc. says a hack of an internet application on its network has exposed the personal health information of about 34,000 people.
Medical laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics Inc. says a hack of an internet application on its network has exposed the personal health information of about 34,000 people.
Hank Flynn hunts for Hatchimals
Ever heard of Hatchimals? They’re like Cabbage Patch Kids, Elmo, iPads and even Rubik’s Cube if you go way back. That’s because they seem to be the rarest and most coveted Christmas gift in America this year.
Ever heard of Hatchimals? They’re like Cabbage Patch Kids, Elmo, iPads and even Rubik’s Cube if you go way back. That’s because they seem to be the rarest and most coveted Christmas gift in America this year.
4 Christmas shipping deadlines you need to know
‘Tis the season for giving, with most gifts delivered right to your front door. The United States Postal Service says it expects to deliver 750 million packages this holiday season. If you include Christmas cards and letters, they estimate they’ll deliver 16 billion items of cheer.
‘Tis the season for giving, with most gifts delivered right to your front door. The United States Postal Service says it expects to deliver 750 million packages this holiday season. If you include Christmas cards and letters, they estimate they’ll deliver 16 billion items of cheer.
National Steak and Poultry recalls nearly 2M pounds of chicken
After initially recalling 17,349 pounds of chicken, Oklahoma-based National Steak and Poultry has expanded its announcement to include an additional 1,976,089 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken that may be undercooked.
After initially recalling 17,349 pounds of chicken, Oklahoma-based National Steak and Poultry has expanded its announcement to include an additional 1,976,089 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken that may be undercooked.
Board games could be making a comeback
This holiday season, many have their eye on the latest technology. But, one recent report shows that traditional toys and games could be making a comeback. A local Austinite is on a mission to help make that happen.
This holiday season, many have their eye on the latest technology. But, one recent report shows that traditional toys and games could be making a comeback. A local Austinite is on a mission to help make that happen.
$1 million Powerball ticket sold in NE Philadelphia
Somebody who bought a ticket in Philadelphia for Saturday night’s Powerball is $1 million richer.
Somebody who bought a ticket in Philadelphia for Saturday night’s Powerball is $1 million richer.
New from Netflix: Download to watch anywhere
Netflix subscribers can now download shows and movies to watch during a flight, when traveling by car, or for any other time when there is limited or no access to the internet.
Netflix subscribers can now download shows and movies to watch during a flight, when traveling by car, or for any other time when there is limited or no access to the internet.
Pa. McDonald's franchisee who created Big Mac dies
The Pittsburgh-area McDonald's franchisee who created the Big Mac nearly 50 years ago has died. Michael "Jim" Delligatti was 98.
The Pittsburgh-area McDonald's franchisee who created the Big Mac nearly 50 years ago has died. Michael "Jim" Delligatti was 98.
SHE DID IT? Misprinted Clinton inauguration merchandise expected to be collector's items
As holiday shoppers searched for sales and the perfect gifts on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, presidential merchandise are hot sellers with the inauguration less than two months away.
As holiday shoppers searched for sales and the perfect gifts on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, presidential merchandise are hot sellers with the inauguration less than two months away.
Fast food workers walk off the job over money, union rights
Thousands of workers at McDonald's restaurants around Chicago walked off the job over union rights and an hourly wage of $15.
Thousands of workers at McDonald's restaurants around Chicago walked off the job over union rights and an hourly wage of $15.
Deals offered for days, so will shoppers buy on Cyber Monday?
The Monday after Thanksgiving is traditionally the busiest online shopping day of the year, but stores are releasing internet deals earlier, stretching them through the week, as well as making them available in stores. Shoppers looking for discounts spurred online sales on Black Friday to a new high.
The Monday after Thanksgiving is traditionally the busiest online shopping day of the year, but stores are releasing internet deals earlier, stretching them through the week, as well as making them available in stores. Shoppers looking for discounts spurred online sales on Black Friday to a new high.
Stores cater to shoppers, try to avoid shoplifters
Even people who said they'd already done their shopping online came out for Black Friday to spend time with family members or just for the fun of looking.
Even people who said they'd already done their shopping online came out for Black Friday to spend time with family members or just for the fun of looking.
Black Friday online sales so strong, they hit new high
Holiday shoppers eager to snag big discounts turned to the internet in record fashion this week, one tracking company said, driving online sales on Black Friday to a new high.
Holiday shoppers eager to snag big discounts turned to the internet in record fashion this week, one tracking company said, driving online sales on Black Friday to a new high.
City's gift: Free meter parking, discounted garage spaces
Holiday shoppers and tourists driving in and around Philadelphia will be greeted with free and reduced-price parking. Consider it a gift from the city on weekends between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.
Holiday shoppers and tourists driving in and around Philadelphia will be greeted with free and reduced-price parking. Consider it a gift from the city on weekends between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.
Christie agrees to keep decades-old tax agreement with Pa.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie decided to maintain a tax reciprocity agreement with Pennsylvania that lets people who work in either state pay income taxes at their home state's rate.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie decided to maintain a tax reciprocity agreement with Pennsylvania that lets people who work in either state pay income taxes at their home state's rate.
Wal-Mart kicking off Cyber Monday this Friday
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Monday it's kicking off its so-called "Cyber Monday" deals at 12:01am ET Friday for the first time ever as it aims to grab customers ahead of its competitors.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Monday it's kicking off its so-called "Cyber Monday" deals at 12:01am ET Friday for the first time ever as it aims to grab customers ahead of its competitors.