Sofía Jirau becomes 1st Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome
“I can finally tell you my big secret... I am the first Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome!” the 24-year-old Puerto Rican model announced on Valentine’s Day.
Sure, Brut-branded deodorant, antiperspirant sprays recalled due to benzene
Most of the products were distributed across the United States.
Wawa could be coming to Manassas
Business owners off Sudley Road are remaining optimistic, despite concerns about the Wawa taking its customers away.
5 ways to use your tax refund strategically
Taxpayers received an average tax refund of nearly $3,000 in 2021, according to the IRS, and it's possible to use this cash windfall to improve your financial situation.
Average consumer will spend $175 on Valentine's Day gifts, data shows
A new survey exploring Valentine's Day shopping trends and statistics found a historic level of consumer spending in 2022.
Chipotle plans to add more locations in small towns
The fast-casual chain says some small-town locations are doing better than traditional Chipotle restaurants in larger cities.
Number of small businesses raising prices due to inflation hits 48-year high, NFIB says
The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.
Peloton CEO steps down, company to cut 2,800 jobs globally
Peloton co-founder and CEO John Foley is stepping down and the company is cutting 2,800 jobs worldwide, including 20% of its corporate workforce.
Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines to merge, creating nation's 5th largest carrier
Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines announced a merger to create the fifth-largest U.S. airline. The news made Spirit Airlines stock soar on Wall Street.
Most Americans want student loan payment pause extended until 2023, poll shows
A January poll from Data for Progress found that 59% of Americans support extending the federal student loan payment suspension through the end of the year.
Resuming student loan payments without debt forgiveness would be 'disastrous,' Democrats warn
Prominent Democratic lawmakers are calling on the president to cancel student debt before federal student loan payments resume in May.
Starbucks to raise menu prices to offset inflation
The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.
40% of millennials say credit card debt is their biggest financial setback, survey finds
A new survey found that millennials are more financially confident and optimistic than any other generation, but they're held back by high-interest credit card debt.
You could see a lower tax refund this year, and this is why
With tax season quickly approaching, some families should prepare for lower-than-normal tax returns due to changes from the American Rescue Act.
Peloton stock tanks on bike production halt report, company says claims are false
Peloton shares got pummeled Thursday on reports it is pausing bike production, leading the company to issue an evening statement denying the claims.
Starbucks ending employee vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling
Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing a policy it announced earlier this month.
Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $68.7B, company behind Call of Duty, Candy Crush
Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion mega-deal, allowing the company to accelerate mobile gaming and provide building blocks for the metaverse.
COVID vaccine mandate: Supreme Court weighs rules for businesses, health care
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
December 2021 jobs report: US employers add 199K jobs, unemployment falls to 3.9%
The December 2021 jobs report showed U.S. employers added a modest 199,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate fell sharply.
More Macy’s stores will permanently close this year
Closures are part of ongoing plans to shutter 125 locations