McDonald's plans to phase out plastic toys in Happy Meals

McDonald’s plans to “drastically” reduce the plastic in its Happy Meal toys worldwide by 2025.

Trucker shortage worries industry experts about future of transport

Tractor-trailers haul everything from food to feed families to cars soon-to-be on the road, but there’s a chronic shortage of truck drivers which is slowing deliveries of goods needed by Americans across the country. 

Rise in labor trafficking abuse found across many US industries,  study says

Labor trafficking is the “recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage or slavery, ” according to the study.

Kettle Heroes | Made in Arizona
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FOX 10's Cory McCloskey checks out Kettle Heroes, an Arizona company owned by veterans that makes kettle corn in traditional and exotic flavors.

Sockabu: Valley mom's new design has flip function for toes
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A Valley mother behind the company Sockabu has come up with an unusual design on fun socks for toddlers that is now available for purchase at Target. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has the story.

Senate confirms James Kvaal as under secretary of education: How your student loans may be impacted

James Kvaal was confirmed as the new under secretary of education on Tuesday, after months of serving the Department of Education as deputy under secretary. Here's what it might mean for your student loan debt.

Vietnam War veteran needs help starting barber shop back up

It was at the age of 13, Robert Guidry fell in love with cutting hair, first his brother and then others. It wasn’t until he served in the Marines during the Vietnam War did he realize even more the importance of a good cut.

Volunteers sign up to mow lawns for disabled, underprivileged neighbors across the country

The pandemic led to massive job losses across the country and a man who was laid off decided to start a nonprofit to help others and their unruly yards who are disabled or come from underprivileged communities.

United briefly experiences system outage impacting operations, website

United Airlines on Friday reported a system outage that briefly impacted its website and mobile app, as well as operations at some airports.

What to know about personal loans for college students

It’s possible to take out a personal loan for school expenses. But it’s almost never a better option than a student loan.

US unemployment claims rise as delta variant weighs on economy

U.S. unemployment claims rose last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.

How many credit cards should you have?

How many credit cards you should have depends on your unique situation.

Now hiring: Peoria Unified School District
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The Peoria Unified School District is looking to fill several positions at a job fair on Sept. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.

Sky Harbor protest: HMS Host employees protesting understaffing issues
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Employees for HMS Host, a company that runs several concession stands inside Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, have walked off the job and are holding a protest over understaffing issues. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details.