Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen

Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen

Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.

Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.

Amazon shutting down AmazonSmile charity program amid wider cost-cutting moves

Amazon shutting down AmazonSmile charity program amid wider cost-cutting moves

The program will end on February 20, and it allowed Amazon to donate a small percentage of eligible purchases to a charity selected by customers.

The program will end on February 20, and it allowed Amazon to donate a small percentage of eligible purchases to a charity selected by customers.

Your little do-it-yourselfer can have a birthday party at Lowe's

Your little do-it-yourselfer can have a birthday party at Lowe's

Lowe’s is now booking in-store birthday party packages for kids ages 5 and up at select locations across the U.S., complete with DIY projects and pizza.

Lowe’s is now booking in-store birthday party packages for kids ages 5 and up at select locations across the U.S., complete with DIY projects and pizza.

Secure 2.0 Act: Required minimum distribution age increases for IRAs

Secure 2.0 Act: Required minimum distribution age increases for IRAs

The required minimum distribution age (RMD) has increased from 72 to 73, meaning Americans can leave their investments in longer before needing to make withdrawals. Here’s what you need to know.

The required minimum distribution age (RMD) has increased from 72 to 73, meaning Americans can leave their investments in longer before needing to make withdrawals. Here’s what you need to know.

Hip hop artist Flo Rida awarded $82.6M in lawsuit against Celsius energy drinks

Hip hop artist Flo Rida awarded $82.6M in lawsuit against Celsius energy drinks

Flo Rida, whose real name is Tramar Dillard, sued Celsius Holdings Inc. after claiming the company breached a contract with him and then tried to hide money.

Flo Rida, whose real name is Tramar Dillard, sued Celsius Holdings Inc. after claiming the company breached a contract with him and then tried to hide money.

Gas prices rise in tandem with oil even as demand drops: AAA

Gas prices rise in tandem with oil even as demand drops: AAA

The national average cost for a gallon of gas rose to $3.32, four cents more than last week and 17 cents more than a month ago.

The national average cost for a gallon of gas rose to $3.32, four cents more than last week and 17 cents more than a month ago.

IRS ends COVID-19 tax credits: Here's what you need to know before filing in 2023

IRS ends COVID-19 tax credits: Here's what you need to know before filing in 2023

Among the several pandemic tax credits returning to 2019 levels is the Child Tax Credit. Filers will get $1,600 less in credit for 2022 for each qualifying child under age 17.

Among the several pandemic tax credits returning to 2019 levels is the Child Tax Credit. Filers will get $1,600 less in credit for 2022 for each qualifying child under age 17.

Microsoft cuts 10,000 jobs, about 5% of global workforce

Microsoft cuts 10,000 jobs, about 5% of global workforce

Microsoft is cutting 10,000 workers, almost 5% of its workforce, joining other tech companies that have scaled back their pandemic-era expansions.

Microsoft is cutting 10,000 workers, almost 5% of its workforce, joining other tech companies that have scaled back their pandemic-era expansions.

Starbucks to offer nationwide DoorDash delivery by March

Starbucks to offer nationwide DoorDash delivery by March

Starbucks said delivery represents a “significant growth opportunity” for the coffee giant as more people shift to remote work with less in-person ordering.

Starbucks said delivery represents a “significant growth opportunity” for the coffee giant as more people shift to remote work with less in-person ordering.

How inflation is changing the way people use payment apps

How inflation is changing the way people use payment apps

A recent survey by Forbes finds that some young adults are using payment apps to cover the costs of restaurant tabs, groceries, and rent.

A recent survey by Forbes finds that some young adults are using payment apps to cover the costs of restaurant tabs, groceries, and rent.

Southwest Airlines shareholders sue carrier for ‘downplaying outdated technology'

Southwest Airlines shareholders sue carrier for ‘downplaying outdated technology'

In court documents, shareholders claim that "Southwest Airlines continuously downplayed or ignored the serious issues with technology it used to schedule flights and crews, and how it stood to be affected worse than other airlines in the event of inclement weather."

In court documents, shareholders claim that "Southwest Airlines continuously downplayed or ignored the serious issues with technology it used to schedule flights and crews, and how it stood to be affected worse than other airlines in the event of inclement weather."