Inflation sees the lowest annual rise since 2021

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the main measure of inflation, increased 0.2% in September, a similar increase consumers saw in August and July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Atlanta’s proposed noise ordinance faces backlash from nightlife businesses 

A new proposal to update Atlanta's noise ordinance has sparked controversy among business owners, particularly those in the city’s nightlife scene.

'Quiet vacationing' on the rise, experts urge loud, guilt-free time off

As the demand for work-life balance grows, two opposing trends in business and vacationing are emerging: "quiet vacationing" and "loud vacationing."

Could Red Lobster's endless shrimp return? New CEO weighs in

Red Lobster’s new CEO recalled the ‘chaos’ created by the $20 endless shrimp promotion that propelled the company toward bankruptcy.

Pink Floyd sells music for $400 million - see who else has made huge deals

Pink Floyd is the latest to participate in an ongoing trend of big acts and their rights holders making deals to sell their back-catalogs for a big sum. See who else has cashed in.

Seasonal jobs: Here’s who’s hiring for the holidays in 2024

While seasonal hiring is expected to be lighter this year because of a softer job market and tightened consumer spending, here’s a look at who is hiring.

Georgia ports to resume operations after dockworker strike suspended

Georgia ports will resume operations on Friday morning after a tentative agreement that suspended the U.S. dockworker strike.

Taxpayers in these 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS

The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.

Will the US port strike raise gas prices? What you need to know

Experts say the U.S. port strike could eventually affect the oil and gas industry. While no immediate disruptions are expected, the real question is whether prolonged strikes could lead to price hikes.

Atlanta plans to transform historic Mall West End into mixed-use development

Atlanta's proposal would turn the city's iconic Mall West End into a mixed-use development with affordable housing, a hotel and 125,000 square feet of retail space.

Georgia dockworkers now on strike; what it could mean for consumers

Dockworkers across the United States are now on strike, with about 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) walking off the job.

Strike at ports update: 45,000 stop work along East Coast, Gulf docks

A union contract involving 45,000 dockworkers lapsed on Monday, kicking off a strike that could shut down ports across the East and Gulf coasts. Here's how it could impact you.

CVS Health to cut 2,900 jobs

CVS Health announced that it will cut 2,900 jobs as part of a cost-cutting plan.

Port strike looming: What to know and expect

Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.

US ready to crack down on cheap shopping site beloved by American bargain hunters

The House Intelligence Committee is requesting a briefing from the FBI and Securities Exchange Commission on Chinese Communist Party-linked e-commerce company Temu and its parent company Pinduoduo (PDD) amid concerns of exploitation of U.S. data.