Google, Ford, other companies delay return-to-work plans amid omicron cases

Google and Ford are among those once again delaying their return-to-office plans, while other businesses whose workers are already back to the office are considering adding extra precautions like masks and COVID-19 testing.

Lenders use AI to offer low credit score personal loans to borrowers

Fintech lenders are increasing their use of AI to go beyond the traditional credit scores and offer personal loans to borrowers with lower credit scores.

Chef Gordon Ramsay moves restaurant headquarters to Las Colinas

TV chef Gordon Ramsay moved his restaurant empire’s headquarters from California to North Texas. The company is now on a hiring spree.

Starbucks workers at Buffalo store form 1st U.S. union

Starbucks workers at a store in Buffalo, New York, voted to unionize on Thursday, a first for the 50-year-old coffee retailer in the U.S. and the latest sign that the labor movement is stirring after decades of decline.

Senate rejects Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses

The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.

Atlanta Braves affiliates join new subsidiary of sports entertainment company

The Gwinnett Stripers announced the baseball club is joining Diamond Baseball Holdings, formed to invest in professional baseball organizations and enact “best practices.”

Better.com CEO Vishal Garg apologizes for firing 900 employees over Zoom

Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, apologized for failing to show “the appropriate amount of respect and appreciation” for employees reportedly laid off via Zoom.

UAE adopts Monday through Friday workweek in major change

The official workweek in the United Arab Emirates until now was Sunday-Thursday. The change allows its financial district to work Western hours.

Jumbo Deal: Jack in the Box to buy Del Taco for $575M

An extra-large combo between two California fast-food giants is in the works with Jack in the Box looking to buy Del Taco.

93% of payday loan borrowers regret taking out their loans, survey finds

Payday loans can be a debt trap for borrowers who can't afford to make payments. Here's how you can repay your payday loan balance before it's sent to debt collectors.

Here's who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden

The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.