Walgreens to pay $106.8M over claims it billed government for prescriptions never dispensed

Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay a $106.8 million fine to settle allegations the pharmacy chain billed federal health care programs for prescriptions that were never filled.

AT&T reaches tentative agreements with thousands of striking workers

AT&T announced it has reached two tentative agreements with the southeast and west Communications Workers of America (CWA), the largest communications and media labor union in the U.S. The company is hoping to end its workers' month-long strike as soon as Monday.

Target’s car seat trade-in is back: How to get your coupon

Target’s car seat trade-in event has already recycled millions of pounds of materials. Here’s how to participate and what you’ll get.

Uber offering driverless rides with Waymo in Atlanta, Austin

Uber and Waymo are expanding their partnership and will begin offering driverless rides in Atlanta starting next year.

Aldi to hire 13,000 holiday workers, increasing wages up to $23 an hour

Aldi is hiring thousands of workers for the upcoming holiday season and for the opening of new stores in the U.S., while also increasing its minimum wages to $18 and $23 an hour.

Fearless Fund drops grant program for Black women business owners in lawsuit settlement

 A venture capital firm has closed down a grant contest for Black women business owners as part of a settlement agreement with a conservative group that had filed a lawsuit alleging the program was discriminatory, both sides announced Wednesday.

Another restaurant chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

BurgerFi International on Wednesday joined the group of restaurant chains that have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this year.

Norfolk Southern fires CEO Alan Shaw over inappropriate relationship

Norfolk Southern has dismissed CEO Alan Shaw following the revelation of an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate, the railroad company said Wednesday.

Company plans to track workers' locations in return-to-office crackdown

One of the world's biggest consulting and accounting firms plans to monitor its employees' locations to ensure compliance with a stricter return-to-office policy set to take effect next year. 

Norfolk Southern CEO under investigation for alleged ethical lapses

Norfolk Southern’s CEO Alan Shaw is under investigation for potential ethical lapses, the Atlanta-based railroad announced this week.

Red Lobster may exit bankruptcy protection soon

Red Lobster is set to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after a judge approved its reorganization plan. The seafood chain plans to operate 544 locations and will introduce a new CEO, Damola Adamolekun, as it looks to stabilize its business following financial struggles and restaurant closures.

Verizon to buy Frontier in $20B deal

Verizon is acquiring Frontier Communications in the massive deal to boost its network, while helping its efforts in artificial intelligence.

Leak reveals how much Disney made from Genie+ park pass, Disney+ streaming

Information leaked from the Walt Disney Company earlier this summer includes passport numbers of cruise line workers, revenue generated from Disney+ and Genie+ (now Lightning Lane) and guest data.

Biden reportedly to block Nippon Steel's $14.9B takeover of U.S. Steel

President Joe Biden is expected to block Japan-based Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of Pennsylvania-based U.S. Steel on national security grounds, according to reports.

Activist investor controls enough of Southwest Airlines to call for special shareholder meeting

Elliott Investment Management has been pushing for big changes at the Dallas based airline, including dumping its CEO and chairman. Now, it looks like they're making good on their promise.