Florida lawmaker resigns after being accused of fraudulently obtaining COVID business loans
The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the "Parental Rights in Education" bill resigned on Thursday, one day after authorities announced his indictment on charges of defrauding a federal COVID-19 loan program for small businesses. Gov. Ron DeSantis will have to call a special election to replace him.
The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the "Parental Rights in Education" bill resigned on Thursday, one day after authorities announced his indictment on charges of defrauding a federal COVID-19 loan program for small businesses. Gov. Ron DeSantis will have to call a special election to replace him.
Spending on auto insurance is up: Here's how drivers are saving money
Americans spent an average of $1,705 on auto insurance in 2022, up 4% from 2021 and 17% from 2020, a recent Insurify study said.
Americans spent an average of $1,705 on auto insurance in 2022, up 4% from 2021 and 17% from 2020, a recent Insurify study said.
IRS outlines what you need to know to prepare for tax filing in 2023
The deadline to file your taxes is April 18, 2023, and the IRS is sharing updated information to help get you ready.
The deadline to file your taxes is April 18, 2023, and the IRS is sharing updated information to help get you ready.
Olive Garden manager fired after time-off rant: ‘If you’re sick ... prove it to us’
The Olive Garden manager wrote a memo to its workers, insinuating they would be fired for calling out.
The Olive Garden manager wrote a memo to its workers, insinuating they would be fired for calling out.
Women file lawsuit against Twitter, allege discrimination in Musk's mass layoffs
The discrimination lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges over Musk's decimation of Twitter's workforce through mass layoffs and firings.
The discrimination lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges over Musk's decimation of Twitter's workforce through mass layoffs and firings.
Federal Trade Commission sues to block Microsoft's $69B takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard
The FTC’s challenge, which is being filed in an administrative court, could be a test case for President Joe Biden’s mandate to scrutinize big tech mergers.
The FTC’s challenge, which is being filed in an administrative court, could be a test case for President Joe Biden’s mandate to scrutinize big tech mergers.
New York Times journalists, other employees go on 24-hour strike
The 24-hour walkout on Thursday is the first strike of its kind at the New York Times in more than 40 years.
The 24-hour walkout on Thursday is the first strike of its kind at the New York Times in more than 40 years.
Amazon sued for allegedly stealing more than $1M in tips from delivery workers
Amazon says tips were already paid to drivers as part of a settlement last year. Amazon was accused of stealing tips from delivery drivers to subsidize its own labor expenses between 2016 and 2019, according to a lawsuit.
Amazon says tips were already paid to drivers as part of a settlement last year. Amazon was accused of stealing tips from delivery drivers to subsidize its own labor expenses between 2016 and 2019, according to a lawsuit.
Made in Arizona: Mesa-based company makes healthy treats for birds
People like to keep birds as pets, but often, they don't realize what birds need to stay healthy. One Arizona woman started doing her own research making her own food for birds, and eventually she turned it into a business. In tonight's Made in Arizona, we're checking out Christine's Chop Shop.
People like to keep birds as pets, but often, they don't realize what birds need to stay healthy. One Arizona woman started doing her own research making her own food for birds, and eventually she turned it into a business. In tonight's Made in Arizona, we're checking out Christine's Chop Shop.
Millions of Americans mistakenly notified of student debt forgiveness approval due to ‘human error’
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
Private student loan interest rates rise for 5- and 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Juul settles over 5,000 vaping lawsuits, settlement not disclosed
While financial terms of the settlements were not disclosed, the company says it has received an investment to cover it.
While financial terms of the settlements were not disclosed, the company says it has received an investment to cover it.
These US states are raising minimum wage in 2023, with 4 above $15
More than 20 states are raising their minimum wage next year, some adjusting for inflation and others to build their way up to the called-for $15 an hour.
More than 20 states are raising their minimum wage next year, some adjusting for inflation and others to build their way up to the called-for $15 an hour.
Walmart may raise prices, close stores if rise in shoplifting continues, CEO says
“Theft is an issue. It is higher than what it has historically been,” Walmart's CEO said, warning that a lack of prosecution for shoplifting could ultimately mean higher prices for shoppers. “If that’s not corrected over time, prices will be higher, and/or stores will close.”
“Theft is an issue. It is higher than what it has historically been,” Walmart's CEO said, warning that a lack of prosecution for shoplifting could ultimately mean higher prices for shoppers. “If that’s not corrected over time, prices will be higher, and/or stores will close.”
What to know regarding new IRS rule on Venmo payments
If you use third-party payment platforms, such as Venmo or PayPal, you may soon be under added scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service.
If you use third-party payment platforms, such as Venmo or PayPal, you may soon be under added scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service.
San Francisco investigating Twitter for suspicious office makeover
Twitter may be giving new meaning to the increasingly popular term "work from home."
Twitter may be giving new meaning to the increasingly popular term "work from home."
Still missing your tax refund? The IRS will soon pay you 7% interest
Taxpayers still waiting to receive their 2021 tax refund will soon be paid 7% interest on the money by the IRS – but the money is taxable.
Taxpayers still waiting to receive their 2021 tax refund will soon be paid 7% interest on the money by the IRS – but the money is taxable.
Biden visits Arizona computer chip site, highlights jobs
President Joe Biden visited the site for a new computer chip plant in Arizona, using it as a chance to emphasize how his policies are fostering job growth in what could be a challenge to the incoming Republican House majority.
President Joe Biden visited the site for a new computer chip plant in Arizona, using it as a chance to emphasize how his policies are fostering job growth in what could be a challenge to the incoming Republican House majority.
Snow plow driver shortage to create headaches in Oregon, other Western states
This decline in workers is leading to a decline in snow-removal services that would normally be provided to quickly clear roadways.
This decline in workers is leading to a decline in snow-removal services that would normally be provided to quickly clear roadways.
Recession is expected in Q1 2023: Bank of America
Bank of America economists expect a recession to emerge in the beginning of 2023. Here’s how to keep your finances on track.
Bank of America economists expect a recession to emerge in the beginning of 2023. Here’s how to keep your finances on track.