Are robot waiters the future? Some in restaurant industry think so

Are robot waiters the future? Some in restaurant industry think so

Many think robot waiters are the solution to the industry’s labor shortages. But others note how they can’t yet take orders, and many restaurants have steps that they can’t adapt to.

Many think robot waiters are the solution to the industry’s labor shortages. But others note how they can’t yet take orders, and many restaurants have steps that they can’t adapt to.

These are February's hottest housing markets

These are February's hottest housing markets

Thirteen of the top 20 hottest home markets in February had median listing prices below the national median, the report from Realtor.com said.

Thirteen of the top 20 hottest home markets in February had median listing prices below the national median, the report from Realtor.com said.

These states' student loan forgiveness plans would work even if Biden's fails

These states' student loan forgiveness plans would work even if Biden's fails

With the jury still out on Biden's student loan forgiveness, some states are stepping up their plans, a recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts said.

With the jury still out on Biden's student loan forgiveness, some states are stepping up their plans, a recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts said.

Homebuyers find opportunity in declining mortgage rates: Freddie Mac

Homebuyers find opportunity in declining mortgage rates: Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.32% for the week ending March 30, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.32% for the week ending March 30, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

McDonald's temporarily shuts US offices, prepares layoff notices: report

McDonald's temporarily shuts US offices, prepares layoff notices: report

McDonald's said in an internal email last week to U.S. employees and some international staff that they should work from home from Monday through Wednesday, so it can deliver staffing decisions virtually, the report said.

McDonald's said in an internal email last week to U.S. employees and some international staff that they should work from home from Monday through Wednesday, so it can deliver staffing decisions virtually, the report said.

Electronic Arts laying off 800 employees, restructuring company

Electronic Arts laying off 800 employees, restructuring company

EA is reducing its workforce, restructuring teams, and moving away from some projects, according to a company memo.

EA is reducing its workforce, restructuring teams, and moving away from some projects, according to a company memo.

Apple Pay Later launches after a six-month delay

Apple Pay Later launches after a six-month delay

Apple announced the soft launch of its long-awaited buy now, pay later service option for Apple Wallet.

Apple announced the soft launch of its long-awaited buy now, pay later service option for Apple Wallet.

Spirit Airlines bringing in 4,000 pilots, flight attendants, other team members this year

Spirit Airlines bringing in 4,000 pilots, flight attendants, other team members this year

Spirit Airlines said it will hold five recruitment events in cities across the U.S. in April, and that the hiring announcement is not related to JetBlue's acquisition of the low-cost airline.

Spirit Airlines said it will hold five recruitment events in cities across the U.S. in April, and that the hiring announcement is not related to JetBlue's acquisition of the low-cost airline.

Americans pulled nearly $100B out of bank accounts as SVB, Signature Bank collapsed

Americans pulled nearly $100B out of bank accounts as SVB, Signature Bank collapsed

During the closures of SVB and Signature Bank, Americans withdrew almost $100 billion from their bank accounts, according to seasonally adjusted data from the Federal Reserve.

During the closures of SVB and Signature Bank, Americans withdrew almost $100 billion from their bank accounts, according to seasonally adjusted data from the Federal Reserve.

Starbucks' Howard Schultz grilled by Senate over anti-union actions

Starbucks' Howard Schultz grilled by Senate over anti-union actions

Longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz insisted the coffee chain hasn't broken labor laws and is willing to bargain with unionized workers during an often testy, two-hour appearance before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

Longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz insisted the coffee chain hasn't broken labor laws and is willing to bargain with unionized workers during an often testy, two-hour appearance before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

Rising number of Americans choose bankruptcy to deal with unmanageable debt: report

Rising number of Americans choose bankruptcy to deal with unmanageable debt: report

Total individual bankruptcy filings in February rose to 30,193, up 18% from a year ago and up 2% from January, according to a recent American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) report.

Total individual bankruptcy filings in February rose to 30,193, up 18% from a year ago and up 2% from January, according to a recent American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) report.