The vast majority of us are uneasy about the prospect of being in a car that’s driving itself. But the jitters seem to go away if self-driving technology will save us a bundle on car insurance.
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5 Signs This Holiday Season Is the Most Competitive, Desperate Ever
When a store opens at 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning to kick off a 41-hour shopping marathon, it sniffs of desperation. That’s just one indication retailers are now engrossed in a desperately competitive holiday period.
Stores Are About to Push Further Into Thanksgiving Day
This year, one mall is pushing further into family time by opening doors at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving to kick off “29 hours of continuous Black Friday specials and promotions.”
World Series Game 6 at Boston’s Fenway Park: Priciest Baseball Tickets Ever
Tonight, the Boston Red Sox could win the World Series at home for the first time since 1918, and plenty of fans are willing to pay top dollar for the chance to see it happen. The cheapest ticket to get into Fenway Park is now …
“Horrifying” Racist, Sexist Costumes Cause Halloween Backlash
This Halloween season there is an offensive offensive, with groups pushing retailers to stop selling costumes that they consider racist, insensitive, inappropriate, or unnecessary.
Shoppers Snatch Up $250 Boxes Without Knowing What’s Inside
Would you cough up $250 to a luxury retailer without knowing exactly what you were getting? Plenty of Neiman Marcus shoppers found just such a deal — which supposedly has a value of $600 — too tempting to pass up.
Hey, Thanksgiving Shoppers: Macy’s Isn’t the Only One to Blame for Ruining the Holiday
Macy’s has been getting a lot of grief for announcing that the store will open its doors to shoppers on Thanksgiving for the first time ever. But because its retail competitors are doing the same — and because our …
Milk, Smokes and Beer Are Shutdown Casualties
The federal shutdown has undeniably damaged the local economy in Washington, D.C., as well as regions where national parks are the lifeblood for local businesses. But—even as the ordeal appears to be winding down—it may have …
What Your Halloween Spending—Particularly, Your Choice of Costume—Says About You
Halloween is no longer a kid’s holiday. In fact, more money is now spent on adult costumes than outfits for children. If you’ve ever wondered what someone’s Halloween costume selection says about his or her personality, read on.
‘Fricking Ridiculous’ NFL Stadium Seat Fees Cost Thousands — But Fans Pay Up
Drinkers, Stoners & Insomniacs Wanted as Fast Food Expands Late-Night Menus
Diners with the munchies after midnight have more fast-food options than ever—and they’re becoming wilder and more gluttonous than ever.
Black Friday Is Facing Extinction
Is Black Friday dying? More evidence is showing up indicating that the day after Thanksgiving is not the best day for finding deals. Some retail experts are even forecasting that Black Friday will disappear as an American …