Juul CEO steps down, company suspends advertising amid vaping-related illnesses and deaths

Juul Labs CEO Kevin Burns announced Wednesday that he is stepping down, while the e-cigarette company also announced that it will stop all print, digital and broadcast advertising in the U.S., effective immediately.

Bumpy start for 6-month pilot program to bring e-scooters to Downtown Phoenix

A new six-month pilot program for scooters in Downtown Phoenix has an interesting catch: if it's not parked in designated areas, the users will be charged for it.

Condor Airlines still operating as normal following collapse of Thomas Cook

Officials with Condor Airlines, an airline company that operates flights out of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, say the airline company is still operating all its flights as scheduled following the collapse of Thomas Cook.

Walmart to stop selling e-cigarettes amid vaping-related illnesses and deaths

Walmart will stop selling e-cigarettes at its U.S. locations amid growing “regulatory complexity” and “uncertainty” regarding the products that have recently come under scrutiny, according to a company memo.

IKEA apologizes for jerk chicken dish after cultural appropriation backlash

IKEA’s new jerk chicken with rice and peas has been slammed after the warehouse chain made the traditional Caribbean dish using the wrong ingredients.

Here's how much your Social Security check is likely to increase in 2020

As lawmakers are looking for ways to expand and preserve Social Security, Americans might be in for a smaller cost of living adjustment (COLA) next year.

‘Try our new BYOB’: Popeyes tells customers they can bring their own bun to make chicken sandwiches

While the Popeyes chicken sandwiches remain on people’s minds, the fried chicken chain offered a solution for those who couldn’t get their hands on the item – bring your own buns.

Target rolling out new loyalty reward program in October

Target is launching a new loyalty program called 'Target Circle' that will give 1% back on purchases, early access to sales and loads of other perks starting in October.

Mississippi wedding venue claims ‘Christian belief’ as reason for rejecting interracial couple

A Mississippi wedding venue that refused to host an interracial couple on their big day — reportedly citing "Christian belief" — has seemingly backtracked after the owner reread the Bible and spoke with her pastor.

YouTube to pay $170M fine after violating kids' privacy law

Google's video site YouTube has been fined $170 million to settle allegations it collected children's personal data without their parents' consent.

PayPal suspends donation account linked to Ku Klux Klan

A PayPal account linked to the Ku Klux Klan was suspended by the fundraising company after a screenshot of the page gained traction on Twitter.

Twitter account of Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey hacked

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s Twitter account was hacked on Friday, the company confirmed after the profile posted offensive tweets.

Forever 21 reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy

Popular clothing retailer Forever 21 Inc. is considering filing for bankruptcy, according to a report from Bloomberg Business.

Oakland company behind first marijuana breathalyzer raises $30M in funding

An Oakland company that's developing what's being called the first dual marijuana and alcohol breathalyzer test has raised another $30 million dollars in funding.