Costco announces 9 new stores opening in 2025, starting with 6 in March

Costco is opening nine new warehouse stores this year around the world, with six beginning operations in cities across the U.S. in the coming weeks.

Minimum wage earners must work impossible number of hours to afford rent: report

Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.

Pharmacy firm cuts prices for popular weight-loss drug again

Eli Lilly is expanding the supply and cutting the costs of its weight-loss drug Zepbound, broadening access to more patients without insurance.

McDonald's promises no surcharges on eggs

Amid skyrocketing egg prices in America, one fast food giant has promised their eggs won’t be getting pricier.

Denny's temporarily adds egg surcharge as bird flu drives up prices

Denny’s joins several restaurants that are charging extra for eggs on the menu as the nation manages an egg shortage and bird flu crises.

Elon Musk email to federal employees targeted in lawsuit

Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.

Starbucks laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees

The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.

Hooters to file for bankruptcy soon: Report

After shuttering dozens of restaurants last year, Hooters will soon file for bankruptcy, according to a new report.

Dunkin' to make popular drink customization free beginning next month

Dunkin' will no longer charge an extra fee for certain substitutions, following suit with a decision made by competitor Starbucks a few months ago.

ALDI plans to opens hundreds of US stores amid recession fears

ALDI announced that it is continuing its five-year expansion plan by adding 225 new locations across the U.S., mainly in this region.

WARN Act: What is it and how does it apply to Texas workers?

When you hear of mass layoffs in Texas, you might also hear about something called the WARN Act. Scott Schneider, UT Austin adjunct law professor and employment attorney, breaks it down.