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8 Tips to Protect Yourself From Ebola Scams

BBB issued eight tips to protect yourself from Ebola scams. Some are using the disease to create fake fundraisers.

Starbucks to Roll Out New Pay Ahead by Smartphone Option

Starbucks is rolling out a new mode of mobile ordering that allows you to pay ahead. The program will be launched by the end of 2015.

Walmart CEO to Do Away With Minimum Wage

Walmart CEO Douglas McMillon has announced plans to guarantee salaries above minimum wage for all of its employees.

AMZN Expands Amazon Fresh Grocery Delivery to Brooklyn

Amazon Fresh grocery delivery services are now available to Prime members living in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Park Slope.

Top 5 U.S. Cities for Cheap Wine, Cheap Beer

WalletHub compiled a list of the top U.S. cities for cheap wine and cheap beer. Check out the top 5 for each.

Starbucks Offering 10 Customers Free Drinks for Life

Starbucks (SBUX) is offering 10 lucky customers free drinks for life. The company is promoting its mobile payment system.

Ebola Fears: US Health Worker on Carnival Cruise Said to Be Low Risk

A Texas health worker on a Carnival that cruise may have been in contact with Ebola is isolated in their cabin and returning to the U.S.

Cheap Gas Prices: Where You’ll Pay Under $3 a Gallon Today

Cheap gas prices for Friday, Oct. 17 2014 comes from Missouri, Montana, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Minnesota and are under $3.

RIP Elizabeth Pena: 5 Things to Know About the ‘Modern Family’ Actress

'Modern Family' actress Elizabeth Pena died at age 55 on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Here are five things to know about her.

Ezra Miller Cast as The Flash in New Movie Coming in 2018

Ezra Miller has been cast as The Flash in the upcoming movie of the same name, which will hit theaters in 2018.

Ebola Fears: Travelers Seen in Face Masks, Rubber Gloves, Hazmat Suits

Some travelers believe the Ebola epidemic has spread and they are wearing face masks, rubber gloves and Hazmat suits as protection.

CBS Debuts Stand-Alone Streaming for $5.99 a Month

CBS rolled out a new, stand-alone streaming service called CBS All Access that will cost you $5.99 a month.

Honda (HMC) Accused of Misreporting Defective Airbag Incidents

Honda Motors has been accused of misreporting its defective airbag incidents and has a third party conducting an audit for it.

Warning: Beware Marijuana-Laced Halloween Candy

Parents are on alert this year as some homes may give out marijuana-laced Halloween candy to children this year.

New TSLA Features Have Tesla Model S Owners Very Upset

Tesla Motors has annoyed some customers with new features that have recently been added to the Tesla Model S without much announcement.

10 Most Popular Halloween Costumes 2014

Are you wonder what the most popular Halloween costumes will be this year? Here's the top 10 based on top Google searches.

AMZN: Amazon Hiring 80,000 for Holiday Season

Amazon hiring for the 2014 holiday season will bring in an additional 80,000 employees as the company expands its services.

Pass My Parcel: Amazon (AMZN) Launches Same-Day Pickup Service in UK

Amazon Prime members in the UK are now being offered free same-day pickups and normal customers can use the service for a fee.

Keep an Eye on Whirlpool, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company

Whirlpool and Cooper Tire & Rubber both received analyst upgrades.