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.
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.
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close some Foot Locker stores
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores after its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.
When do stores open on Black Friday this year?
Shoppers can get an early start on searching for deals on popular items as major retailers release their store hours for one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year.
Over 40,000 bottles of Walgreens nasal spray recalled due to bacteria contamination, FDA says
The affected nasal spray products were sold at Walgreens stores nationwide. Here’s what you need to know.
Children's pajamas sold on Amazon recalled over possible injury, burn hazard
Some sets of children’s pajamas sold on Amazon have been recalled for violating safety sleepwear standards.
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Ex-TV anchor sentenced to 10 years for $63M PPP Fraud
A co-founder of the lender service Blueacorn was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and ordered to pay $63 million in restitution for orchestrating a scheme that fraudulently secured over $63 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
'Heartbroken': Richard Branson announces death of wife, Joan Templeman, at 80
Sir Richard Branson announced Tuesday that his wife of 50 years, Joan Templeman, has died at age 80, saying he was “heartbroken" to lose his “best friend" and “guiding light."
Campbell’s exec caught allegedly calling products ‘s--- for poor people’
Accusations are making their rounds after a Campbell Soup Company executive allegedly made disparaging comments regarding the company’s customers and employees.
Dressers sold on Amazon recalled due to tip-over, injury risk, CPSC says
The recalled dressers come in multiple colors including pink and rustic brown and were sold on Amazon between July and October this year.
This Texas mall ranks among longest mall walks in America
Houston's Galleria mall was ranked the third most walkable mall in the U.S. with 4.24 miles of walking distance, turning holiday shopping into a significant workout.