Zillow’s online house-flipping unit has turned into an embarrassing flop, forcing the real estate company to exit the business and dump thousands of its own properties on local real estate markets. Zillow plans to sell roughly 18,000 homes it already owns or has under contract through its home-flipping business, called Zillow …
Read More »CDC confirms deadly bacteria in home spray recalled by Walmart
Federal health officials have confirmed that a room spray recently recalled by Walmart contained a “rare and dangerous” bacteria that infected four people, killing two, including a child. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday said it had confirmed the DNA fingerprint of the bacteria in the spray …
Read More »McDonald’s tests McPlant meatless burger at a handful of locations
McDonald’s will offer its first vegetarian option in the U.S. next month, taking its new McPlant meatless burger for a test drive on U.S. menus, the fast-food giant announced Thursday. “Eight McDonald’s restaurants across the U.S. will be testing the McPlant for a limited time starting Nov. 3 while supplies …
Read More »A giant inflatable rat called “Scabby” is constitutionally accepted free speech
A giant inflatable rat commonly used by unions at picket sites can continue to see the light of day, a labor regulator has decided. For decades, the balloon rodent, affectionately known as “Scabby” by labor groups, has been a common fixture at worksites and at union protests, with its snarling …
Read More »Peloton ad: Peloton stands by bike ad despite accusations of sexism
Peloton is standing by a controversial TV ad for the company’s pricey stationary bikes despite a flurry of online criticism that the spot promotes unhealthy views of women’s body image and marriage. The maker of high-end fitness equipment said in a statement to CBS MoneyWatch that it is “encouraged by …
Read More »“Jeopardy!” champ James Holzhauer could break $2 million tonight
“Jeopardy!” champion James Holzhauer eked out a victory on Thursday night during a surprisingly tight game. Now, Holzhauer on Friday will try to reach the $2 million mark in winnings, and he only needs to win $8,865 to reach the milestone. So far, Holzhauer’s 26 straight victories in the trivia …
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NEW YORK – Lawyers for Jay-Z told a judge that the Securities and Exchange Commission has gone on a “celebrity hunt” by demanding the rapper submit to unlimited questioning beginning Friday about a company to which he sold his apparel business more than a decade ago. Jay-Z is concerned that …
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