Expect more restaurant bankruptcies in 2025, expert says
A growing number of restaurant chains have fallen on hard times. A bankruptcy attorney expects this trend to continue, saying companies are saddled with debt.
A growing number of restaurant chains have fallen on hard times. A bankruptcy attorney expects this trend to continue, saying companies are saddled with debt.
Costco announces 9 new stores opening in 2025, starting with 6 in March
Costco is opening nine new warehouse stores this year around the world, with six beginning operations in cities across the U.S. in the coming weeks.
Costco is opening nine new warehouse stores this year around the world, with six beginning operations in cities across the U.S. in the coming weeks.
Minimum wage earners must work impossible number of hours to afford rent: report
Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
Layoffs hit Forever 21 ahead of reported bankruptcy filing
The layoffs come as the retailer prepares for a reported bankruptcy filing.
The layoffs come as the retailer prepares for a reported bankruptcy filing.
Denny's temporarily adds egg surcharge as bird flu drives up prices
Denny’s joins several restaurants that are charging extra for eggs on the menu as the nation manages an egg shortage and bird flu crises.
Denny’s joins several restaurants that are charging extra for eggs on the menu as the nation manages an egg shortage and bird flu crises.
Trump supports Musk amid federal workforce turmoil
President Donald Trump has backed Elon Musk’s demand that federal employees explain their recent accomplishments or risk termination, even as government agency officials were told that compliance with Musk’s edict was voluntary.
President Donald Trump has backed Elon Musk’s demand that federal employees explain their recent accomplishments or risk termination, even as government agency officials were told that compliance with Musk’s edict was voluntary.
Joann fabric and craft stores to shut down as company goes out of business
Joann Inc., a fabric and crafts retailer, is going out of business and shuttering all its stores.
Joann Inc., a fabric and crafts retailer, is going out of business and shuttering all its stores.
Elon Musk email to federal employees targeted in lawsuit
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Elon Musk email to federal employees targeted in lawsuit
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Starbucks laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
Chaos and confusion on Capitol Hill as federal workers face deadline
Monday marks the deadline for federal workers to comply with an ultimatum from Elon Musk: either explain what they accomplished in a week or face termination.
Monday marks the deadline for federal workers to comply with an ultimatum from Elon Musk: either explain what they accomplished in a week or face termination.
Social Security risk: Signs someone might be stealing it
Here are some signs that your Social Security number may have been compromised, along with tips to keep it secure.
Here are some signs that your Social Security number may have been compromised, along with tips to keep it secure.
Hooters to file for bankruptcy soon: Report
After shuttering dozens of restaurants last year, Hooters will soon file for bankruptcy, according to a new report.
After shuttering dozens of restaurants last year, Hooters will soon file for bankruptcy, according to a new report.
Pepsi drops DEI chief, representation goals – but not everyone is convinced
The soda-maker is the latest company to announce it is rolling back DEI.
The soda-maker is the latest company to announce it is rolling back DEI.
Watch: Flying car moves closer to takeoff
Jetsons-like flying cars may come sooner than you think.
Jetsons-like flying cars may come sooner than you think.
Unemployment insurance claims rise across DMV as federal layoffs continue
Unemployment insurance claims have risen in the D.C. region as the White House and Department of Government Efficiency continue to lay off federal workers. Area officials are bracing for the impact, but the extent remains unclear.
Unemployment insurance claims have risen in the D.C. region as the White House and Department of Government Efficiency continue to lay off federal workers. Area officials are bracing for the impact, but the extent remains unclear.
JPMorgan's new NYC headquarters to offer jaw-dropping employee perks
Wall Street titan's new headquarters will be located at 270 Park Ave.
Wall Street titan's new headquarters will be located at 270 Park Ave.
Kentucky Fried Chicken will no longer be based in Kentucky; here's where the chain is moving
The KFC corporate office is relocating to a new location with about 100 KFC employees moving in the next several months. Here’s what we know.
The KFC corporate office is relocating to a new location with about 100 KFC employees moving in the next several months. Here’s what we know.
Southwest Airlines to cut 15% of its workforce in its first-ever mass layoffs
The Dallas-based airline says its “workforce reductions" of 1,750 jobs will focus mainly on corporate overhead and leadership positions, including senior leadership and directors.
The Dallas-based airline says its “workforce reductions" of 1,750 jobs will focus mainly on corporate overhead and leadership positions, including senior leadership and directors.
Michigan judge sentences Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in retailer's parking lot
The unusual form of community service was endorsed by the retailer, who will provide water and supplies.
The unusual form of community service was endorsed by the retailer, who will provide water and supplies.