Starbucks closing stores and laying off hundreds of workers
The coffee chain is making staffing cuts and plans to close an unknown number of store locations in the coming days.
The coffee chain is making staffing cuts and plans to close an unknown number of store locations in the coming days.
Ford recalls over 115K trucks due to defect that could lead to loss of steering control
The Ford trucks are being recalled as the steering column upper shaft can detach, potentially causing loss of steering control in certain F-series vehicles.
The Ford trucks are being recalled as the steering column upper shaft can detach, potentially causing loss of steering control in certain F-series vehicles.
Pfizer boosts push for obesity treatments with $4.9B deal for Metsera
Pfizer is accelerating its push into this industry as obesity treatment demand has soared in recent years.
Pfizer is accelerating its push into this industry as obesity treatment demand has soared in recent years.
Disney raising subscription prices again — here’s when it takes effect
Disney+ and Hulu customers are about to pay more, as the company prepares another round of streaming price hikes.
Disney+ and Hulu customers are about to pay more, as the company prepares another round of streaming price hikes.
Salad chain to close 41 stores
Fast-casual restaurant Salad and Go announced it will close dozens of locations to concentrate efforts on operations in the Dallas metro area and Oklahoma.
Fast-casual restaurant Salad and Go announced it will close dozens of locations to concentrate efforts on operations in the Dallas metro area and Oklahoma.
Olive Garden tests smaller portion menu with 'encouraging' results
The Italian chain is testing lighter entrées across 40% of its location.
The Italian chain is testing lighter entrées across 40% of its location.
FTC sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation over ticket resales, alleges 'deceptive' pricing
The Federal Trade Commission and seven states sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation, accusing them of deceptive pricing and allowing brokers to resell tickets at inflated prices.
The Federal Trade Commission and seven states sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation, accusing them of deceptive pricing and allowing brokers to resell tickets at inflated prices.
TikTok deal approved, Trump says after call with China’s Xi
TikTok will be saved by a new deal with China, President Trump announced Friday. Here’s what we know.
TikTok will be saved by a new deal with China, President Trump announced Friday. Here’s what we know.
Social Security retirement age could jump as White House considers options
The Social Security Administration commissioner said “everything is being considered" when asked during an interview about raising the retirement age.
The Social Security Administration commissioner said “everything is being considered" when asked during an interview about raising the retirement age.
Spirit Airlines slashes flights, warns of more job cuts amid second bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines CEO Dave Davis warned staff that the airline is cutting a quarter of its flight schedule in November as it restructures its business in its second bankruptcy in less than a year.
Spirit Airlines CEO Dave Davis warned staff that the airline is cutting a quarter of its flight schedule in November as it restructures its business in its second bankruptcy in less than a year.
Starbucks says baristas should honor requests to use Charlie Kirk’s name on cups after petition
Starbucks says customers may use Charlie Kirk’s name when ordering drinks after a petition called for his favorite tea to be added to menus. The company stressed political slogans remain barred.
Starbucks says customers may use Charlie Kirk’s name when ordering drinks after a petition called for his favorite tea to be added to menus. The company stressed political slogans remain barred.
What the Fed's interest rate cut means for Texans
Job growth, construction, and financial security have seen recent turmoil in Texas. Here's how the first Fed cut of the year could change things.
Job growth, construction, and financial security have seen recent turmoil in Texas. Here's how the first Fed cut of the year could change things.
Major grocery store chain opening new locations in 5 states this month
The grocery store chain operates over 1,400 stores across the Southeast.
The grocery store chain operates over 1,400 stores across the Southeast.
Cracker Barrel CEO admits major misstep on logo change as sales and traffic plummet
The restaurant chain reported an 8% decline in traffic since its controversial logo rollout in August.
The restaurant chain reported an 8% decline in traffic since its controversial logo rollout in August.
These states have the most student loan debt in 2025, data finds
Millions of borrowers are figuring out how to pay back their student loans, but some states are affected differently than others based on data from a new report.
Millions of borrowers are figuring out how to pay back their student loans, but some states are affected differently than others based on data from a new report.
Jerry quits Ben & Jerry's after 47 years, says parent company 'silencing' him
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield is stepping down from the iconic ice cream brand after 47 years, claiming his progressive political views have been "silenced."
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield is stepping down from the iconic ice cream brand after 47 years, claiming his progressive political views have been "silenced."
New poll shows most sports fans frustrated by high costs and juggling subscriptions
A new AP-NORC poll shows that sports fans are paying for multiple subscriptions, juggling cable and streaming services, and often sharing passwords to keep up with their favorite teams — but most are unhappy with the cost.
A new AP-NORC poll shows that sports fans are paying for multiple subscriptions, juggling cable and streaming services, and often sharing passwords to keep up with their favorite teams — but most are unhappy with the cost.
Amazon and Google face FTC investigation over ad pricing practices
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Amazon and Google misled advertisers about pricing and terms for online ads, a source familiar with the matter said.
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Amazon and Google misled advertisers about pricing and terms for online ads, a source familiar with the matter said.
Deal reached to "save" TikTok, Trump suggests
The president said a meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials went well and that a TikTok deal was reached regarding “a ‘certain’ company" young people in the U.S. "very much wanted to save."
The president said a meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials went well and that a TikTok deal was reached regarding “a ‘certain’ company" young people in the U.S. "very much wanted to save."
Uber accused of denying service to people with disabilities, DOJ lawsuit claims
DOJ says Uber drivers routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities, including those with service dogs.
DOJ says Uber drivers routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities, including those with service dogs.