FTC warns of job scams amid recent layoffs in tech and other industries
Scammers may publish listings for nonexistent roles, create sham websites, or hold fake "online job interviews" for job hunters, according to the FTC.
Scammers may publish listings for nonexistent roles, create sham websites, or hold fake "online job interviews" for job hunters, according to the FTC.
Mini is big: General Mills offers new breakfast bundle after success of mini cereals release
Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Trix and Reese's Puffs are among the popular cereals in new offering.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Trix and Reese's Puffs are among the popular cereals in new offering.
Lyft is now charging riders for making drivers wait
If you keep your Lyft driver waiting, you'll now be charged for it.
If you keep your Lyft driver waiting, you'll now be charged for it.
Microsoft outage hits Teams, Outlook and other services, company says
Thousands of users reported problems with Teams, Outlook, the Azure cloud computing service, and Xbox Live online gaming service early Wednesday.
Thousands of users reported problems with Teams, Outlook, the Azure cloud computing service, and Xbox Live online gaming service early Wednesday.
3M cutting thousands of jobs, profits tumble
3M, the maker of Scotch Tape and Post It Notes, said it will cut 2,500 jobs globally after fourth-quarter profits plummeted amid a slowing economy.
3M, the maker of Scotch Tape and Post It Notes, said it will cut 2,500 jobs globally after fourth-quarter profits plummeted amid a slowing economy.
Social Security benefits could not keep up with inflation in 2022: The Senior Citizens League
Social Security benefits could not keep up with inflation in 2022, according to a report by The Senior Citizens League.
Social Security benefits could not keep up with inflation in 2022, according to a report by The Senior Citizens League.
Consumers are piling on credit card debt, flashing signs of potential crisis
As Americans rack up record-high credit card debt after a year of soaring inflation and interest rate hikes, charge-offs are beginning to roll in at the start of a looming default crisis.
As Americans rack up record-high credit card debt after a year of soaring inflation and interest rate hikes, charge-offs are beginning to roll in at the start of a looming default crisis.
Best place to retire? This state just beat Florida, according to a new study
WalletHub compared the 50 states across 47 key indicators of retirement-friendliness including affordability, health-related factors and overall quality of life.
WalletHub compared the 50 states across 47 key indicators of retirement-friendliness including affordability, health-related factors and overall quality of life.
Microsoft invests billions in artificial intelligence startup OpenAI
The tech giant described its new agreement as the third stage of a growing partnership with San Francisco-based OpenAI that began with a $1 billion investment in 2019.
The tech giant described its new agreement as the third stage of a growing partnership with San Francisco-based OpenAI that began with a $1 billion investment in 2019.
Spotify axes jobs in latest round of tech industry layoffs
CEO Daniel Ek announced the restructuring in a message to employees that was also posted online.
CEO Daniel Ek announced the restructuring in a message to employees that was also posted online.
Jeff Bezos might sell Washington Post to buy the Washington Commanders: report
Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and owner of the Washington Post, could sell the newspaper and buy the Washington Commanders, according to a report in the New York Post.
Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and owner of the Washington Post, could sell the newspaper and buy the Washington Commanders, according to a report in the New York Post.
Is tipping getting out of control? Most consumers say yes
As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.
As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.
Major Social Security trust funds could be tapped out by 2033: CBO
Social Security spending is trending upward as the proportion of Americans at or above retirement age has increased relative to the active workforce.
Social Security spending is trending upward as the proportion of Americans at or above retirement age has increased relative to the active workforce.
Gold and silver boom predicted as US hits debt ceiling, dollar devalues
Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.
Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.
Tax filing season starts Monday: What you need to know
The IRS says taxpayers should expect a smoother filing season this year.
The IRS says taxpayers should expect a smoother filing season this year.
McDonald's customer mistakenly given bag containing thousands of dollars in cash instead of food
The customer's bag contained thousands of dollars in cash instead of the sausage McMuffin he ordered.
The customer's bag contained thousands of dollars in cash instead of the sausage McMuffin he ordered.
Handwrytten: Tempe business uses robots to handwrite letters and notes
175 robots are busy at work in Tempe handwriting cards with a pen at Handwrytten.
175 robots are busy at work in Tempe handwriting cards with a pen at Handwrytten.
Regal Cinemas closing 39 US movie theaters following parent company Cineworld's bankruptcy filing
Cineworld says closing theaters will save $22 million annually.
Cineworld says closing theaters will save $22 million annually.
Justice Department investigating Abbott baby formula plant
Abbott's Michigan plant's closure in February 2022 was a key cause of a nationwide baby formula shortage that forced parents to seek formula from food banks, friends and doctor’s offices.
Abbott's Michigan plant's closure in February 2022 was a key cause of a nationwide baby formula shortage that forced parents to seek formula from food banks, friends and doctor’s offices.
Rat poison sickens Taco Bell customer, but 'no evidence' that it was employees, authorities say
Investigators in Colorado say the man was hospitalized after eating rat poison but “can not account for how it got in the food.”
Investigators in Colorado say the man was hospitalized after eating rat poison but “can not account for how it got in the food.”