Gas prices’ steady decline might gain momentum as holidays approach: AAA
Nationwide gas prices continue to fall as demand likely remains flat. The steady decline could accelerate following recent drops in the price of oil, according to AAA.
Planet Fitness considers raising its $10 membership fee
The fitness chain’s interim CEO discussed a potential price hike on memberships, a move the company has not made in years.
Man crushed to death by industrial robot that confused him for a box: police
The victim, a worker in his 40s, was inspecting the robot's sensor at a vegetable-packaging plant this week when the incident took place.
Rivian factory approved: How Georgia could soon lead the nation in electric vehicle manufactoring
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has officially closed the deal on a nearly 1,800-acre site located about 40 miles east of Atlanta.
Waffle House workers rally at corporate office in Norcross, demanding $25 per hour, security at night
On. Nov. 8, Waffle House workers from Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina gathered outside the company's corporate office in Norcross, staging a rally that underscores their demand for improved working conditions.
Retirement crisis: Great Recession takes its toll on younger Boomers
The Great Recession diminished the retirement savings potential of late Boomers, a study found. And cost adjustments to Social Security could be smaller next year.
Auto loans much more expensive for drivers with bad credit: report
Borrowers are spending more to finance car purchases across the board, but poor credit ratings can drive the cost up by up to $12,000, a recent report by Jerry said.
Study: Long-term care costs the most in these US states
The study found that nursing home care costs an average of $108,405 annually.
WeWork seeks bankruptcy protection, a stunning fall for a firm once valued at close to $50 billion
WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a stunning fall for the office sharing company once seen as a Wall Street darling that promised to upend the way people went to work around the world.
Google faces 2nd antitrust trial, accused of monopolistic practices in play store
Google on Monday confronted the second major U.S. antitrust trial in two months to cast the internet powerhouse as a brazen bully that uses its immense wealth and people's dependence on one of its main products to stifle competition at consumers' expense.
Starbucks increases US hourly wages and adds other benefits for non-union workers
Starbucks said Monday that unionized workers won't be eligible for some of those perks, a sign of the continuing tension between the Seattle coffee giant and the union trying to organize its U.S. stores.
Back-to-office mandates are pushing some Americans to sell homes at a loss
Back-to-office mandates are pushing many home sellers to close quickly, Redfin reported. This could open up the market to many homebuyers amid low housing availability and high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.
Starbucks CEO rolls out ‘triple shot’ strategy for growth
Narasimhan has been CEO for less than year.
Report: You would need to earn six figures to afford a median-priced home in the US
The Associated Press reported that home sales continue to decline but prices continue to climb.
FTX founder Sam-Bankman-Fried convicted of defrauding cryptocurrency customers
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's spectacular rise and fall in the cryptocurrency industry - a journey that included his testimony before Congress, a Super Bowl advertisement and dreams of a future run for president - hit a new bottom Thursday when a New York jury convicted him of fraud in a scheme that cheated customers and investors of at least $10 billion.
Child care costs are highest in these cities, data reveals
Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.
SAG-AFTRA strike reaches crucial week as negotiations with studios continue
The studios have warned that unless a deal is reached this week, it will be impossible for the broadcasters to salvage half a season of scripted television.
Disney to buy the rest of Hulu for $8.6B
Disney had already owned two-thirds of the streaming service. Once the deal is finalized, Disney will own the whole thing.
Six Flags, Cedar Fair merging to create amusement park powerhouse in North America
The new combined company will boast 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
DoorDash warns not tipping on orders might make it take longer to deliver
Nowadays, customers ordering from DoorDash may have to make a choice: tip your driver or potentially wait longer for your meal.