Paypal agrees to $30 million settlement with Justice Department over 'illegal DEI'

The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."

Stopping at Buc-ee’s for gas? Here is the new payment rule you need to know

Buc-ee’s has updated its payment policy to require all credit and debit card fuel transactions to be completed at the pump, limiting inside registers to cash and gift card purchases for gas.

Netflix sued by Texas for allegedly spying on users, secretly selling personal data

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the company deceived consumers by secretly collecting and sharing their personal data with third parties despite promises of privacy.

Court reinstates pause on Texas THC ban for another week

Lawyers for the state filed an appeal Tuesday against last week's ruling that extended the pause on the smokable hemp ban.

Shell reports nearly $7 billion profits amid war with Iran

Shell posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profits as the surge in earnings was fueled by rising global fuel prices stemming from the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

Texas' economic forecast weakens as international hotel bookings lag ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Texas World Cup organizers are shifting focus from ticket sales to traveler spending as a new study warns that high costs may be pricing out the high-spending international visitors needed for a true economic win.

‘Let’s buy Spirit’ TikTok campaign unexpectedly goes viral

A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.

Doris Fisher, Gap co-founder, dies in San Francisco at 94

Doris Fisher, the woman who helped turn a single San Francisco blue jeans store into a global retail giant, has died. She was 94.

DOJ confirms antitrust probe of major meatpackers over beef price inflation

The Justice Department confirmed its active investigation of potential antitrust violations in U.S. cattle and beef markets, reviewing more than 3 million documents and interviewing industry participants as federal officials scrutinize whether highly concentrated meatpacking power has contributed to high beef prices.

Texas secures $286M as $7.4B Purdue Pharma opioid settlement takes effect

Texas AG Ken Paxton announces that the $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma settlement is now official, securing $286.5 million for state addiction recovery and permanently banning the Sackler family from the U.S. opioid market.

US restaurant sales fall as Iran war drives up gas prices

With pain at the gas pump reaching new highs due to U.S.-Iran tensions, many consumers are pulling back on dining out. Major restaurant brands report falling revenue as households pivot to cost-saving measures to offset rising daily expenses.

GameStop makes $56 billion bid to buy eBay

GameStop launched a bid to purchase eBay in a proposed merger CEO Ryan Cohen believes can transform the companies into a major competitor for Amazon.

McDonald’s is quietly ditching a popular in-store feature nationwide

McDonald's is ending an era when it comes to soft drinks, and changes will roll out gradually as restaurants are remodeled or updated.

Clinique and M.A.C.-owner Estée Lauder to cut 3,000 more jobs, mainly at its stores

Estée Lauder revealed this week thousands of more job cuts are in the works as the company continues its restructuring effort. The announcement came Friday as the company also increased its annual profit forecast, sending shares higher in pre-market trading. 

Sorry, Jeeves: Ask.com shuts down search after nearly 30 years

Ask.com posted a farewell message on its website, announcing that the search engine would shut down as of Friday, May 1.

Spirit Airlines shutting down immediately: What customers can do

Airlines are offering capped ticket prices and relief for Spirit Airlines customers after the company's sudden closure, but only for a limited time.

Cost of college | Finance with Dan Roccato
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More Americans are questioning the cost of college. Skyrocketing tuition combined with a tough job market makes trade school more attractive. Finance professor Dan Roccato shares his insight with Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson.