Candy fans hoarding Necco Wafers now that confectionery company could close

Sweets lovers are apparently going into panic mode now that the country’s oldest candy company, Necco, might be going out of business — and they're rushing to stock up on Necco Wafers, in particular, despite the product's relative unpopularity.

Click here to see if your Facebook data was shared with Cambridge Analytica

As CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Congress about privacy and data breaches, Facebook launched a tool Tuesday that allows users to determine whether their personal information was shared with Cambridge Analytica.

Prosecutors: Backpage.com made millions in prostitution ads

The classified advertising site Backpage.com ignored warnings to stop running advertisements promoting prostitution, sometimes involving children, because the lucrative enterprise brought in half a billion dollars, according to an indictment unsealed Monday.

Facebook users still waiting on privacy scandal notices

Facebook said it would begin notifying users Monday if their data has been swept up in the Cambridge Analytica scandal, although it appears to be taking its time.

Court: Women can't be paid less than men based on past wages

Employers cannot pay women less than men for the same work based on differences in their salaries at previous jobs, a federal appeals court said Monday.

Chuck E. Cheese's to have 'Sensory Sensitive Sundays'

Chuck E. Cheese's is going beyond the fun and the pizza, helping families of children with autism and sensory sensitivities. 

Delta: Data of 'several hundred thousand' customers exposed

Delta now says that payment-card information for about "several hundred thousand" airline customers may have been exposed by a malware breach last fall that also hit Sears and other companies.

Facebook: Most users may have had public data 'scraped'

Facebook's acknowledgement that most of its 2.2 billion members have probably had their personal data scraped by "malicious actors" is the latest example of the social network's failure to protect its users' data.

Stella Artois glass bottle recall

Belgian beer brand Stella Artois is voluntarily recalling certain glass bottles in the United States and Canada because of the possibility that small particles of glass could have ended up in the brew.

Hackers steal credit card numbers from 5 million Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor customers

A data breach at department store chains Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off Fifth and Lord & Taylor has compromised the personal information of customers who shopped at the stores. The chains' parent company, Canada-based Hudson's Bay Co., announced the breach of its store payment systems on Sunday. The company said it was investigating and taking steps to contain the attack.

Under Armour: 150 million users reportedly affected by app data breach

Officials with Under Armour announced Thursday that about 150 million users may be affected by a data breach involving its food and nutrition application and website.

Facebook data scandal prompts redesign of settings, privacy pages

As Facebook’s data scandal continues to weigh on the company’s stock price and the public expresses weariness over its commitment to protecting users, the social network announced a redesign aimed at streamlining and improving its privacy settings.

Taco Bell launches hot sauce-flavored tortilla chips

Taco Bell is thinking outside the bun — and into the grocery store—with a new line of tortilla chips.

Now you can buy a car at your local Walmart

The retailer, Walmart is broadening its horizons, where they are set to expand its pilot program 'Carsaver'. The program connects car buyers with dealerships where they can gain more info on buying, financing and insuring a car. It will also help customers who are interested in selling or trading in  for a fresh car. The program will be available nationwide in over 250 Walmart...

FTC, states increase pressure on Facebook on privacy

U.S. regulators and state attorneys general are increasing pressure on Facebook as they probe whether the company's data-collection practices have hurt the people who use its services.