Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Warner Bros. urges shareholders to reject hostile Paramount offer
Warner Bros. Discovery is urging shareholders to reject a hostile buyout bid from Paramount Skydance and stick with the $72 billion Netflix offer Warner agreed to earlier this month.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy
The Massachusetts-based organization is making the move as part of a restructuring plan.
Lululemon CEO to step down as brand struggles
Over the last 12 months alone, Lululemon’s stock has fallen nearly 50%.
Disney reaches deal to bring its characters to OpenAI's Sora video tool
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Hidden 'Treasure Island:' Wisconsin demolition exposes shuttered store
Brown Deer is growing. The village has multiple major developments underway. But one of those projects has revealed a "hidden treasure."
AutoZone opens 53 new stores while navigating inflation, tariff cost increases: Here's where
Auto parts retailer AutoZone now operates 7,710 stores worldwide as it pursues growth initiatives.
In-N-Out Burger removes number '67' from system in response to viral '6-7' trend
In-N-Out Burger removed No. 67 from its ordering system after the viral "6-7" meme reportedly caused chaotic disruptions by teenagers at restaurant locations.
DOT waives part of massive fine against Southwest Airlines
Part of a hefty fine imposed on Southwest in 2022 for canceling flights has been waived, with credit going to the airline for improving its on-time performance.
Federal lawsuit filed to strike portion of new Texas food labeling law
A federal lawsuit has been filed to strike out a portion of Senate Bill 25, Texas’ new food labeling law.
Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. studio in $72 billion deal. What it means for viewers
The new deal will bring two of the entertainment industry’s biggest companies in film and television under one roof.
Student loan borrowers may qualify for lower monthly payments. Here's how
Many student loan borrowers may soon be able to update their repayment plan that lowers their monthly bill. Here's why.
Prada’s minimalism meets Versace’s maximalism in $1.4B takeover
Prada has completed its $1.375 billion cash acquisition of Milan rival Versace, bringing the flamboyant fashion house under the same roof as Prada’s minimalist aesthetic and Miu Miu’s youthful appeal.
Costco files federal lawsuit challenging Trump's emergency tariff orders on imported goods
Costco is suing the federal government over President Trump's tariffs in hopes of recovering funds the retailer says it was improperly required to pay on imported goods.
Texas councilmember resigns after business expansion clashes with city ethics policy
Burnet City Council member Tres Clinton has stepped down, saying his planned airport business expansion would conflict with the city’s ethics rules.
Austin small businesses talk challenges, opportunities for holiday shopping season
It's the most wonderful time of the year… to shop. This season consumer spending is expected to hit new highs, with the National Retail Federation forecasting holiday sales to exceed $1 trillion for the first time ever.
Campbell’s fires executive allegedly caught calling company’s food 's--- for poor people' in recording
Campbell's executive Martin Bally allegedly made the offensive remarks during a meeting in November 2024.
Texas Association of Business CEO sued amid allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power
The CEO of the Texas Association of Business (TAB), Glenn Hamer, has been placed on administrative leave following a lawsuit filed by a woman alleging he sexually assaulted, harassed, and retaliated against her, with the suit seeking over $10 million in damages.
New ‘cash law’ could force Walmart, Costco to take your money the old-fashioned way
The legislation would require businesses to provide at least one point-of-sale location that accepts cash.
HP to slash up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 in massive AI transformation push
Tech giant HP is looking to cut $1B in costs in next three years, and is cutting thousands of jobs in the meantime.