California Big Lots managers claim they were fired for chasing down stolen merchandise
A manager at a Big Lots store in California claimed she and her colleague were fired after wrangling back a shopping cart from an alleged shoplifter who made off with a haul of laundry detergent.
A manager at a Big Lots store in California claimed she and her colleague were fired after wrangling back a shopping cart from an alleged shoplifter who made off with a haul of laundry detergent.
Job growth shows resilience in April but also signs of softening
The economy added 253,000 jobs in April, an increase from the previous month but slower than the average gain of 290,000 in the last six months, according to the latest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
The economy added 253,000 jobs in April, an increase from the previous month but slower than the average gain of 290,000 in the last six months, according to the latest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms hit lowest rate since mid-April | May 5, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 5, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for May 5, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Number of new American business applications hits an all-time high
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 5.4 million new business applications were filed in 2021, the highest of any year on record.
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 5.4 million new business applications were filed in 2021, the highest of any year on record.
Yeezy shoes still piled up in warehouses after split with Adidas
Losing the Yeezy brand is "of course hurting us," the CEO of Adidas said.
Losing the Yeezy brand is "of course hurting us," the CEO of Adidas said.
'Packaging inspectors' job scam, victim warns others: 'I am so screwed'
A Milwaukee woman fell victim to a "packaging inspectors" job scam, and she is not alone. The BBB said a company called Limco is to blame.
A Milwaukee woman fell victim to a "packaging inspectors" job scam, and she is not alone. The BBB said a company called Limco is to blame.
Intuit TurboTax settlement: $141M to be distributed to customers misled to paying for filing
More than 465,000 Texans will receive payment from the $141 million settlement that was reached with Intuit TurboTax in 2022 after customers were misled to pay the company to file their federal tax returns.
More than 465,000 Texans will receive payment from the $141 million settlement that was reached with Intuit TurboTax in 2022 after customers were misled to pay the company to file their federal tax returns.
Personal loan interest rates edge down for 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Fed doubles down on the fight against inflation, raises rates another 25 basis points
The Federal Reserve announced another 25 basis point interest rate increase bringing the federal funds rate to a targeted range of 5% to 5.25%, the highest level in 15 years.
The Federal Reserve announced another 25 basis point interest rate increase bringing the federal funds rate to a targeted range of 5% to 5.25%, the highest level in 15 years.
Shell reports $9.6 billion profit as energy prices slip
Shell is the second London-based company this week to post stronger-than-expected earnings, with rival BP reporting that it earned $5 billion in the first quarter.
Shell is the second London-based company this week to post stronger-than-expected earnings, with rival BP reporting that it earned $5 billion in the first quarter.
Water Street food truck ban, owners voice concerns at City Hall
A Water Street food truck ban is something the small business owners want gone, while Milwaukee leaders said they need to work out the logistics.
A Water Street food truck ban is something the small business owners want gone, while Milwaukee leaders said they need to work out the logistics.
Samra Origins: The Weeknd partners with Blue Bottle Coffee to honor Ethiopia
The “Starboy" singer, and multi-award-winning music mogul whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, said the coffee's product line, Samra Origins, is named after his mother “and created in her image."
The “Starboy" singer, and multi-award-winning music mogul whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, said the coffee's product line, Samra Origins, is named after his mother “and created in her image."
Here’s why consumers' credit scores got a boost in March: Report
Consumer credit scores increased from last year to an average of 701, and the percentage of consumers scored in the subprime credit
Consumer credit scores increased from last year to an average of 701, and the percentage of consumers scored in the subprime credit
Feds: Kids as young as 10 worked at McDonald's locations in Kentucky
A Labor Department investigation found one franchisee employed 24 kids under the age of 16 to work more hours than legally permitted and children sometimes worked as late as 2 a.m. but were not paid.
A Labor Department investigation found one franchisee employed 24 kids under the age of 16 to work more hours than legally permitted and children sometimes worked as late as 2 a.m. but were not paid.
Today's biggest mortgage rate decrease? 30-year terms plummet | May 3, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 3, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for May 3, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Saks OFF 5TH closing downtown San Francisco shops
Nordstrom announced Tuesday morning they are closing both the downtown San Francisco flagship store and the Market Street Rack after 35 years in business.
Nordstrom announced Tuesday morning they are closing both the downtown San Francisco flagship store and the Market Street Rack after 35 years in business.
Apple, Google team up to stop creepy tracking tactics
The two companies submitted a proposal to set standards for combatting secret surveillance on Apple’s AirTag trackers and similar devices.
The two companies submitted a proposal to set standards for combatting secret surveillance on Apple’s AirTag trackers and similar devices.
Some 14 million jobs won't exist globally in 5 years, report says
Here are the jobs that will be most impacted in the years ahead, according to the new report by the World Economic Forum.
Here are the jobs that will be most impacted in the years ahead, according to the new report by the World Economic Forum.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas set to finally open after years of setbacks
Company executives for Fontainebleau Las Vegas made the announcement Tuesday morning, more than a year after the company publicly set a goal to open before the end of 2023.
Company executives for Fontainebleau Las Vegas made the announcement Tuesday morning, more than a year after the company publicly set a goal to open before the end of 2023.
BP reports $5 billion quarterly profit on strong oil, gas trading
BP’s profits have rebounded from last year's losses, and this quarter's earnings have exceeded analysts' expectations. Oil companies have been reporting higher earnings after Russia invaded Ukraine.
BP’s profits have rebounded from last year's losses, and this quarter's earnings have exceeded analysts' expectations. Oil companies have been reporting higher earnings after Russia invaded Ukraine.