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How OpenTable is getting diners back to restaurants

Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBy KELLY MCCARTHY, GMA (NEW YORK) -- As restaurants continue to welcome back diners across the U.S. there is increased demand for data when it comes to choosing where to eat or...

Old Navy responds to first grader's request for girls' jeans with real pockets

Microsoft, LinkedIn aim to support skills-based hiring with next steps of global initiative

Disneyland announces new details on reopening plan, reservation system and safety guidelines

LordRunar/iStockBy Aryana Azari, ABC News (ANAHEIM, Calif.) -- With its April 30 reopening date approaching, Disneyland Resort has announced details of how it plans to safely welcome guests for the first time in over a...

Baby bath seat sold on Amazon recalled due to drowning hazard

CPSCBy Nicole Pelletiere, ABC News (BETHESDA, Md.) -- A baby bath seat sold exclusively on Amazon has been recalled due to drowning concerns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said about 5,000 BATTOP Foldable Infant...

Wealth of world's billionaires rose $5 trillion amid pandemic, 'Forbes' list finds

JuSun/iStockBy Catherine Thorbecke, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Despite a global pandemic and economic downturn, the total wealth of the world's richest has increased by more than $5 trillion over the past year, according to...

How to save money as grocery prices steadily increase

yulkapopkova/iStockBy Kelly McCarthy, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Costs are climbing on groceries and staple goods both online and in-stores due to changes amid the pandemic, but there are a couple ways to offset the...

Google wins big in Supreme Court clash with Oracle

400tmax/iStockBy Devin Dwyer, ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- In the multi-billion Supreme Court clash between two titans of tech, Google emerged as the victor on Monday. In a 6-2 opinion by Justice Stephen Breyer, the court...

Disney's 'Jungle Cruise' attraction brings a woman of color and friends into the fold

DisneyBy Aryana Azari, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- A woman of color and her friends will be the spotlight of a beloved Disney parks attraction. The Jungle Cruise, located in both the California and Florida parks, is a...

Silver or White? No way. More drivers are demanding customization

BY: MORGAN KORN, ABC NEWS

Unemployment rate falls to 6% in March as employers add 916,000 jobs

ablokhin/iStockBy Catherine Thorbecke, ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. unemployment rate last month slipped to 6% as some 916,000 jobs were added to the economy, the Department of Labor said Friday. Friday's jobs...

LinkedIn to make it easier for moms to add motherhood skills, career gaps to resumes

seewhatmitchsee/iStockBy Katie Kindelan, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- LinkedIn, the career-focused social networking site, will soon allow parents to add "stay-at-home mom" and "stay-at-home dad" titles to their...

Mother creates Just Us mobile app to help protect Black drivers

PeopleImages/iStockBy Aryana Azari, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- In a display of motherly love and concern for her son's safety, one mom created a mobile app that would protect Black drivers in the event they are pulled over by...

Couple who took out $100,000 loan to start family shares how they planned to go into debt safely

Jeff and Mark AngelesBy Sara Russell and Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News

Army awards Microsoft $22 billion contract for futuristic goggles

NicolasMcComber/iStockBy ABC News (NEW YORK) -- The Army has awarded Microsoft a contract that could be worth almost $22 billion for its futuristic goggles that give soldiers a new way to see the battlefield. Known as...

Sabra recalls over 2,000 cases of classic hummus

Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for ESPNBy KELLY MCCARTHY, GMA (NEW YORK) -- Sabra is recalling thousands of cases of classic hummus after a routine Food and Drug Administration screening discovered potential salmonella...

Ford announces new carbon neutral targets

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Delta to serve new canned cocktails, mini-sodas, snacks and more starting April 14

Boarding1Now/iStockBy KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Delta passengers will once again be able to sip and snack in-flight as well as before boarding in Delta Sky Lounges with new additions to the airline's menus. ...

Google pledges nearly $30 million to fight online misinformation, fake news

JHVEPhoto/iStockBy CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Google announced Wednesday it was contributing more than $29 million to a newly formed group that has the goal of combatting misinformation and fake news...