Woman sues San Francisco McDonald’s over 'severe burns' from hot coffee spill

An elderly woman is suing a San Francisco McDonald’s over a hot coffee spill that’s reminiscent of the 1992 incident that made national headlines.

Bank of America will increase its minimum wage to $23 an hour

Bank of America’s minimum hourly pay will become $23 once the North Carolina-based company’s planned increase happens. 

Fed pauses interest rate hikes in September but could raise rates again this year

The Federal Reserve paused interest rates in its September meeting. But inflation remains high as Americans deal with record credit card debt. Here’s what to do.

Student loan repayment may force some to take on more debt: survey

Many student loan borrowers are anxious that they won't be able to meet their payment obligations once repayments resume in October, according to a recent survey by Achieve.

Social Security payments could rise 3.2 percent in 2024

The Social Security cost of living adjustment could increase to 3.2% in response to high inflation. But it’s far from the 2023 record raise and many Americans still struggle to generate retirement income.

UAW strike will drive up car prices, but not right away. Unless consumers panic

If the United Auto Workers strike isn't settled soon, consumers will see higher prices for new cars — and not just the ones from Detroit. Here's what to expect.

In Arizona first, marijuana dispensary workers go on strike

In the first labor action of its kind in Arizona, workers with one marijuana dispensary in the Phoenix area went on strike over demands for better pay and working conditions.

Brewers jersey patch; Northwestern Mutual becomes 1st partner

The Milwaukee Brewers and Northwestern Mutual have partnered for the team's first-ever jersey patch, they announced Friday, Sept. 15.

Ford temporarily lays off 600 workers due to Michigan Assembly strike

"This is not a lockout. This layoff is a consequence of the strike at Michigan Assembly Plant’s final assembly and paint departments," said the company in a statement.

Gmail could add emoji reactions to emails: report

Google hasn’t publicly confirmed the feature, but a code reportedly was found during recent Gmail updates mentioning emojis.

Lyft adds new safety feature for women and nonbinary drivers, riders

The goal of the new service is twofold, Lyft says: It’s meant to both increase safety and encourage more women and nonbinary people to drive for Lyft.

Johnson & Johnson ditching script logo after 130 years

The health care and pharmaceutical giant will gradually phase out the cursive script logo on its branding and products.

'Extremely disappointed': Big 3 automakers respond as strike begins at Ford, GM, Stellantis plants

Big Three automakers expressed disappointment as UAW workers walked out of its plants to strike Friday. The union called on members at three plants, Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, the Stellantis Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio, and the GM Wentzville Assembly Plant in Missouri, to strike.