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.

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.

Southwest Airlines pilots to vote on first-ever strike

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association is calling for a vote on a strike beginning in May. That would give passengers enough time to book elsewhere for spring and summer travel.

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.

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.

Southwest Airlines shareholders sue carrier for ‘downplaying outdated technology'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."

Elon Musk drama shifts from Twitter to tweets about billion-dollar Tesla buyout

Elon Musk claimed in a 2018 tweet that he had lined up the financing to pay for a $72 billion buyout of Tesla. But the buyout never materialized.

Many smaller businesses plan to ramp up hiring in 2023, survey finds

The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.

Here's what is open and closed on MLK Day 2023

The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday on Monday, Jan. 16. The federal holiday means government agencies and many banks will be closed.

Inflation drops in December – will the Fed slow interest rate hikes in 2023?

Inflation eased in December, but interest rates are likely to increase a few more times in 2023. However, the rate of increase could slow, one Fed official says. Here's what it means for you.

Biden proposes new student loan repayment plan: Here’s how much borrowers will save

The Department of Education's new student loan repayment plan would offer $0 monthly payments for any individual borrower who makes less than roughly $30,600 annually and any borrower in a family of four who makes less than about $62,400.

Unpredictable 2023 airline travel means exploring travel insurance

Holiday travel this year was a disaster for many people. Southwest Airlines had a complete meltdown. And now we are hearing whispers of labor strikes from three other large carriers. If you have not thought about travel insurance, you should in 2023.

FTX Trading bankruptcy: Customer, creditor information will remain concealed

The judge presiding over the bankruptcy of cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading is allowing the company to maintain a veil of secrecy over the names of individual customers and creditors.