Top CEOs and their companies are pledging to donate millions of dollars to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee, as they seek to get on his good side and make inroads before…
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Consumer protection board sues Walmart and fintech firm over gig-worker driver pay access
by adminThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing Walmart and a financial technology firm, alleging they illegally forced drivers into using costly deposit accounts to receive their pay. The agency alleges…
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IRS plans to pay 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400. Here’s how to check if you’re eligible.
by adminThe IRS plans to issue automatic “special payments” of up to $1,400 to 1 million taxpayers starting later this month, the agency announced last week. The payments will go to individuals who…
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Netflix on Friday announced it has secured exclusive rights in the U.S. to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031. The announcement comes just days before Netflix will stream its first ever National…
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Party City on Friday announced it will close all of its stores and has initiated corporate layoffs effective immediately, according to a CNN report. CEO Barry Litwin told corporate employees in…
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing America’s three largest banks, accusing the institutions of failing to protect customers from fraud on Zelle, the payment platform they co-own. According to…
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How Trump could spare Biden’s renewable energy credits and still cripple his landmark climate bill
by adminThe fate of President Joe Biden’s landmark climate legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act, is in the hands of the incoming Republican-controlled White House, Senate and House of Representatives. At the White…
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Malls are using new restaurants to draw consumers as shopping centers reinvent themselves
by adminMalls used to be the destination for the buzziest stores. Now they’re home to the hottest restaurants. The slow death of department stores and rise of online shopping have hurt…
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Starbucks union votes to authorize strike ahead of last scheduled bargaining session in 2024
by adminStarbucks Workers United said Tuesday that 98% of union baristas have voted to authorize a strike as they seek a contract with the coffee giant. Bargaining delegates are set to return…
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Grubhub to pay $25M to settle charges that it misled diners and drivers about costs and pay
by adminGrubhub will pay $25 million to settle charges it misled customers about the cost of their delivery and drivers about how much they could earn on the food-delivery platform. The…