Child care costs are highest in these cities, data reveals

Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.

Oreo giving $100K in prizes to people who decorate early for the holidays

Oreo has announced that it's looking to dish out a total of $100,000 in prizes to people who decorate their homes for the holidays ahead of Thanksgiving. The giveaway begins Nov. 1.

Disney to buy the rest of Hulu for $8.6B

Disney had already owned two-thirds of the streaming service. Once the deal is finalized, Disney will own the whole thing.

How to get rehired by a former employer: 'More common than people realize'

Some employees realize — after leaving a job and an employer — that they'd like to return to their former workplace. Here's how to navigate this scenario and what to know.

A quarter of student loan borrowers said they'd boycott repayment

25% of Americans said they’ll boycott student loan payments after the pause. But defaulting on student loans can be severe even with Biden’s student loan safety net programs.

UAW strike update: All Big 3 automakers reach tentative deal with union after 6 weeks of striking

The end of the UAW's historic strike could be near now that all Big Three automakers have tentative deals with the union. General Motors reached a tentative agreement with the UAW on Monday, following Ford and Stellantis.

Southwest faces possible fine over holiday meltdown
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The Federal Government may be preparing to penalize Southwest Airlines for a holiday travel meltdown in December 2022 that affected more than two million travelers, with regulators saying the carrier failed to provide adequate customer service during the travel meltdown.

GM reaches tentative deal with auto workers union
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There are reports that General Motors has reached a deal with striking auto workers that could potentially end a strike that has been going on for six weeks.

Southwest failed at customer service amid winter meltdown, US finds

Federal regulators have told Southwest Airlines that the carrier failed to provide enough help to travelers who were stranded during massive cancellations last December, and the airline could be subject to a fine.

How Overstock’s CEO is planning to win consumers back

Bed Bath & Beyond.com CEO Jonathan Johnson said the company invested $150M to launch the brand, reignite the customer profile and ensure it maintained its core customers.

AP source: General Motors reaches tentative deal with UAW

General Motors and the UAW reached a tentative agreement Monday. GM was the last of the Big Three to reach a tentative deal with the union after weeks of negotiating and striking.

Abercrombie & Fitch hit with lawsuit alleging former CEO ran sex-trafficking organization

A former model for Abercrombie & Fitch has sued the fashion retailer, alleging it allowed its former CEO Mike Jeffries to run a sex-trafficking organization during his 22-year tenure.

Halloween spending will hit a new record but consumers weary of inflation's impact: report

Americans plan to spend a record $12.2 billion on Halloween this year, beating last year's blowout of $10.6 billion, according to a report by the National Retail Federation (NRF).

UAW strike: Why Ford employees are going back to work before agreement vote

UAW members are returning to Ford plants after a tentative agreement was reached with the union. However, this deal hasn't been approved by membership yet.

McDonald's ditching one of its most recognizable utensils

The switch at McDonald's is part of how the company is redesigning some of its most "iconic products" to cut back on unnecessary waste and transition to more sustainable materials.

UAW strike update: What's inside Ford's tentative deal with the union, what happens next

After about six weeks on strike, the UAW and Ford Motor Co. reached a tentative deal Wednesday night. It includes wage increases, pension improvements, increased top wages, and more.