Babies R Us was gone for good. Now it's back with a new US flagship store
First came Toys R Us' roller coaster revival, and now Babies R Us is experiencing its own rebirth, too.
2023-07-19 03:26
CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Here's what you need to see and know today
Whether you live in Europe or are just visiting as a tourist, authorities have a recommendation: Stay inside
2023-07-19 03:17
Americans aren't rebuilding their savings fast enough
A recession could be miles away — or it could be just around the corner. It's the storm that just keeps getting delayed further, but someday in the near future a mild recession will hit, economists predict.
2023-07-19 02:59
Target workers can now wear shorts
Target has changed its dress code to allow more of its approximately 440,000 US-based workers to wear shorts as extreme heat makes retail and other jobs harder.
2023-07-19 01:25
BlackRock made a climate pledge. Then it appointed a Saudi oil executive to its board
BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, said Monday it has appointed Amin Nasser, chief executive of oil giant Saudi Aramco, to its board of directors — despite the New York-based firm's pledge to accelerate investment in climate-friendly companies.
2023-07-19 01:24
Taco Bell and Taco John's drop their 'Taco Tuesday' fight
Taco John's, the regional chain that has "Taco Tuesday" trademarked, announced Tuesday that it's ending its fight in defending the phrase and will "abandon" it because it doesn't want to pay the legal fees that come with a fight against Taco Bell.
2023-07-19 00:24
In-N-Out bans mask wearing for employees in some states
In-N-Out employees in five US states will no longer be allowed to wear masks as part of new company guidelines that "emphasize the importance of customer service," notably showing their smiles, according to a new policy issued by the fast food chain.
2023-07-18 23:17
AI is a concern for writers. But actors say they have even more to fear
How many actors does it take to make the movies and shows produced by studios and streaming services? SAG-AFTRA, the actors union that has had 160,000 members on strike since last week, is afraid that artificial intelligence will lead to far fewer employed actors in the future.
2023-07-18 20:49
Peacock is getting its first-ever price hike
Peacock, the NBCUniversal-owned streaming service, is getting its first-ever price hike.
2023-07-18 20:29
US startups are having a bad year. Relief isn't coming
US stocks are climbing and second quarter corporate earnings are coming in strong (so far, at least). Investors on Wall Street are optimistic.
2023-07-18 19:54
Bankruptcy slams the brakes on Dutch e-bike manufacturer VanMoof
The Dutch bicycle maker VanMoof, which won design awards for its stylish electric bikes, has been declared bankrupt
2023-07-18 19:52
Tesla directors will return $735 million to company to settle shareholder suit
Tesla directors will return $735 million to the company to settle claims they grossly overpaid themselves in one of the largest shareholder settlements of its kind, according to a Monday filing in a Delaware court.
2023-07-18 19:15