Luxury giant Saks Global has sued the publisher of Puck News, claiming that the site failed to disclose a reporter’s “conflict of interest” as he churned out a series of negative “hit pieces” on the company that have allegedly cost it hundreds of millions of dollars. The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus … Read more
Critical care nurse Janet Kerrigan was stunned to discover in 2011 that she had multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer, and she only had a year or two to live. A crucial stem cell transplant in 2012 prolonged her life — but her private insurance carrier stuck her with 20% of the nearly million-dollar tab. … Read more
Nearly 394,000 Toyota vehicles in the U.S. are being recalled due to rearview camera issues that could reduce drivers’ ability to see behind them, posing a safety risk, according to auto regulators. Certain model years 2022-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles and model years 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles are impacted by the recall, the National … Read more
It might be time to dust off that Costco card. The wholesale giant has partnered with Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk to offer blockbuster weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy at deep discounts for members without insurance. “Everyone deserves care that’s simple, reliable and within reach — and we’re proud to lead the way in helping … Read more
A Beverly Hills hotspot popular with stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Harrison Ford and Kendall Jenner is coming to Manhattan’s chic Soho neighborhood next month, Side Dish has learned. Restaurateur Michael Della Femina’s Croft Alley – which serves “inspired comfort food” – is slated to open at 210 Sixth Ave. at the corner of Prince Street. … Read more
Pepsi has a new challenge: keeping products like Gatorade and Cheetos vivid and colorful without the artificial dyes that U.S. consumers are increasingly rejecting. PepsiCo, which also makes Doritos, Cap’n Crunch cereal, Funyuns, and Mountain Dew, announced in April that it would accelerate a planned shift to using natural colors in its foods and beverages. Around 40% of its U.S. products now contain synthetic dyes, … Read more
Could “TrumpRx” be the prescription for lower drug prices? President Trump announced a landmark deal with Pfizer to cut drug prices and sell them on TrumpRx, a new direct-to-consumer federal website that’s slated to launch next year. Prescription drug prices in the US are roughly 2.78 times higher on average than in 33 other high-income … Read more
Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a refreshed lineup of devices optimized for home security and its new artificial intelligence-infused Alexa+ voice assistant. At an event in New York, Amazon showed off Echo speakers, Fire TV streaming devices, a new Kindle reader and improved Ring and Blink cameras. Amazon is trying to drive interest in the new Alexa, which it spent years updating with AI … Read more
OnlyFans has killed Kevin Blatt’s career. The celebrity sex tape broker, who infamously promoted the intimate recordings of Paris Hilton in the early 2000s, believes the subscription-based platform makes it easier for celebrities to sleep at night without fear of leaks. “There just isn’t that potential to make any money, not the way that we … Read more
American Express unveiled long-awaited upgrades to its US Platinum cards on Thursday, adding new perks worth over $3,500 annually while raising the annual fee by $200. The card refresh reflects a strategy AmEx has leaned on for years. Banking on the affluence of its customer base, the credit card giant routinely adds premium perks to justify its fee hikes. The … Read more
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr described the “unprecedented” rejection of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel by local broadcasters on Wednesday as a “turning point” for legacy media outlets — which he argued have been serving viewers “progressive foie gras.” The comedian’s show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” was taken off the air indefinitely by ABC earlier Wednesday … Read more
Cracker Barrel on Wednesday released its fourth quarter earnings results, but much of the attention centered on the restaurant chain’s swift reversal of its controversial logo redesign that went viral online. The company — based out of Lebanon, Tennessee — reported total revenue of $868 million, down 2.9% from the same quarter last year. The company also said that … Read more
Jane Fonda accosts Robert Redford, who died Tuesday at age 89, in a scene from “Barefoot in the Park.” With flattery. “You’re always dressed right, you always look right, you always say the right thing,” she runs down in the 1967 comedy. “You’re very nearly perfect.” Robert Redford starred opposite Jane Fonda in “Barefoot in the Park.” … Read more
An heir to the fallen Barneys luxury empire got served with an explosive tax-fraud lawsuit from his estranged brother — while he was in the middle of promoting his gossipy new memoir last week at a New York City bookstore, The Post has learned. Gene Pressman, 74, was signing copies of his new book, “They … Read more
Ferrari on Tuesday completed a refresh of its hybrid range with the new 849 Testarossa sportscar, a tribute to the famous original Testarossa model of the 1980s. Ferrari unveiled the new plug-in hybrid, four-wheel drive in Milan, a car which will replace 2019’s SF90 Stradale at the top of its range. The new vehicle will also … Read more
Rising menu prices have caused traffic to dip at fast-food restaurants as economic concerns push their core customers to rein in discretionary spending. But fast-food companies that are already grappling with margin pressures face a difficult challenge: They risk alienating the very households that have long sustained their business if they raise prices too much. McDonald’s … Read more
United Airlines on Thursday rushed to cash in on rival Spirit Airlines’ financial troubles, beefing up its footprint in the bankrupt discount carrier’s main markets, including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Las Vegas, as Frontier Group announced new routes to Latin America and the Caribbean. Florida-based Spirit Airlines, which filed for its second bankruptcy protection last week, has been shrinking its operations and retreating from … Read more
The early bird gets the Kirkland rotisserie chicken. Costco members across the country are setting their alarms an hour early Tuesday to enjoy first dibs on everything from 30-packs of toilet paper to the company’s famous $1.50 hot dogs. But it’s only for a select group of shoppers. Executive members can grab their super-sized shopping … Read more
No-frills pioneer Spirit Airlines filed for fresh Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday, as dwindling cash and mounting losses derailed its turnaround efforts since emerging from a previous Chapter 11 reorganization in March. The carrier, recognizable by its bright yellow jets, has struggled to steady operations since emerging from its first bankruptcy in March. Flights, ticket … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday announced the recall of eggs connected to a salmonella outbreak. The recall is linked to at least 92 instances of illnesses but zero reported deaths. Country Eggs, LLC of Lucerne Valley, California, is recalling its large brown cage-free Sunshine Yolks that were sold in 12 counties by the … Read more