Chipotle raises average wage to $15 per hour, provides path to six-figure salaried positions

Chiptole is raising the average wage to $15 an hour in an effort to hire more workers as the restaurant industry struggles to find its footing amid a labor shortage induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

McDonald's coffee cups to promote COVID-19 vaccine in partnership with White House

McDonald’s will debut its new McCafe cups in July, which feature the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 vaccine slogan "We Can Do This."

Kidde recalls smoke alarms, combination carbon monoxide detectors over risk of alert failure

Smoke alarm manufacturer Kidde has recalled as many as 226,000 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said they could possibly fail at alerting consumers of threats.

Kidde smoke alarm recall; can fail to alert of fire

This recall involves Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms.

‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag

While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.

Peloton recalls treadmills after child’s death, dozens of reported injuries

In a major reversal, Peloton on Wednesday announced voluntary recalls of its Tread+ and Tread treadmill machines after dozens of reports of injuries and one child’s death.

Vanessa Bryant launching new 'Mambacita' clothing line to celebrate Gianna’s posthumous birthday

On Friday, Vanessa Bryant announced a new clothing line that will celebrate the life and legacy of Gianna Bryant. The athleisure line is set to launch over the weekend on what would have been Gianna’s 15th birthday. 

Gerber searching for 2021 ‘spokesbaby’ with new Chief Growing Officer title

The chosen Gerber "spokesbaby" will get to hold the honorary role on its executive committee and be the face of the company — with “surprise perks included.”

Microsoft wants your help choosing its next default font

Microsoft has commissioned five new fonts, one of which will replace Calibri as the default typeface across its apps.

Still waiting for your stimulus check? Here's what the IRS says you need to do

The IRS has delivered about 161 million stimulus checks as part of President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, but some Americans are still waiting for their payment to arrive – and the deadline is fast approaching to claim the money. 

Apple's latest iPhone update gives users more control over targeted ads

Nearly half of all Americans own an iPhone and starting next week they’re going to notice a big change when it comes to privacy settings and digital advertising.

Venmo to allow users to buy crypto including Bitcoin, others

Venmo will allow users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies on its app, the company said Tuesday, the latest mainstream financial platform to wade into alternative currency like Bitcoin.

Coinbase stock jumps in Nasdaq debut

Shares of the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange, which trade under the ticker COIN, opened for trading at $381 apiece, giving the company a valuation of about $99.5 billion. 

White Claw to launch hard seltzer with higher alcohol content

White Claw announced it will be launching White Claw Surge — which contains 8% alcohol as opposed to the traditional 5% — this summer.

Verizon recalls 2.5 million mobile hotspots sold to schools, in stores

Verizon is recalling 2.5 million mobile hotspots used by schools and sold by stores after some reports of overheating and two reports of minor burns.

United training 5,000 pilots by 2030, half being women, people of color

At least half of the applicants accepted to United's new flight school will be women or people of color, and no prior flight experience is needed.