Verizon outage update: Service 'fully restored' after network disruptions
A widespread Verizon outage that began Monday morning seemed to be clearing up by late afternoon, not long after Verizon said there was "progress" toward restoring calls and texts.
Private student loan interest rates rise for 5-year terms and dip for 10-year terms
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Port strike looming: What to know and expect
Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.
Salt Life brand closing all stores in US after bankruptcy sale
All Salt Life stores in the U.S. are closing after the company was recently purchased in a bankruptcy sale.
John Deere recalls 147,900 tractors over risk of brake loss
A recall of another 16,800 of the compact utility tractor models is also underway in Canada
Wendy's targets McDonald’s broken McFlurry machines with $1 Frostys
Wendy’s is going after McDonald’s and its broken McFlurry machines by offering $1 Frostys.
UPS hiring 125K seasonal workers: Here's who else is hiring for the holidays
Seasonal hiring is expected to be lighter this year than in 2023. Here's a look at who's hiring for the holidays.
Disney+ password-sharing crackdown is now in the US: What to know
Disney has unveiled details of its password-sharing crackdown in the U.S., charging an additional fee for account holders who want to add someone outside their household.
Boar’s Head deli meat recall: 10th death reported in listeria outbreak
A 10th person has died after being infected with listeria linked to recalled Boar’s Head deli meat, the CDC said this week.
McDonald's Playground characters sprouting up in collector's backyards
McDonaldland is a fantasy world inhabited by Ronald McDonald and his friends used to market the fast food giant to kids in the 70s and 80s. In the Twin Cities, two collectors have created their own personal McDonaldlands.
Meta introduces next-gen smart glasses with AI and wrist-based control
Meta’s latest update features new AI-powered Ray Ban smart glasses and an affordable VR headset. CEO Mark Zuckerberg also teased a future prototype, Orion, with mind-controlled features.
US ready to crack down on cheap shopping site beloved by American bargain hunters
The House Intelligence Committee is requesting a briefing from the FBI and Securities Exchange Commission on Chinese Communist Party-linked e-commerce company Temu and its parent company Pinduoduo (PDD) amid concerns of exploitation of U.S. data.
US grocery stores could face fruit shortages as 45,000 dockworkers threaten strike
The International Longshoremen's Association, or ILA, is negotiating on behalf of the 45,000 dockworkers at three dozen U.S. ports that collectively handle about half of the nation's seaborne imports.
Last full-size Kmart in US to close
The last full-size Kmart store in the continental U.S. is closing, marking the end of an era that had already ended years ago.
These US airports rank highest for customer satisfaction
The airport experience can vary from one location to the next. These are the airports that J.D. Power found scored the highest for overall customer satisfaction.
Spectrum announces changes to response to outages
Spectrum says it's changing the way it responds to outages and also offering up other changes.
Red Lobster is officially out of bankruptcy process: Here's what's next
Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy protection in May and it led to the closing of dozens of restaurants in the U.S.
Federal Reserve slashes key rate by half-point, signals end of inflation battle
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates helped tame inflation but that also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers.
Tupperware files for bankruptcy: Here’s what to know
Tupperware Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid growing struggles to revitalize its business.
Volkswagen recalls vehicles for doors opening unexpectedly while driving
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 99,000 electric crossover SUVs because the doors could open unexpectedly.