PBS cuts nearly 100 employees after loss of federal funding
PBS layoffs follow congressional vote this summer to eliminate $1.1 billion in funding for public broadcasting.
Spirit Airlines to end service in 12 cities as rivals swoop in
Spirit has flown in and out of bankruptcy as the discount carrier struggles with rising costs and heavy debts.
The government's next jobs report lands Friday. Here's what to look for.
After President Trump expressed "shock" over the pace of hiring in July, much is riding on the employment data for August.
Americans plan to spend less this holiday season, survey shows
A new survey predicts Americans will spend $1,552 per person on average, 5% less than they did in 2024.
Disney to pay $10 million to settle FTC suit over collecting kids' data
Disney violated a federal privacy law when it failed to properly label YouTube videos, federal regulators allege.
Starbucks to add protein lattes and protein cold foams to its menu
Starbucks is joining the protein craze with a variety of new protein cold foams and protein lattes.
McDonald's revives Extra Value Meals to woo budget-conscious diners
McDonald's is expanding its value menu as low-income customers dial back their spending on fast food. Here's when the new prices kick in.
Vogue picks Chloe Malle as Anna Wintour's successor at its U.S. magazine
Vogue has tapped 39-year-old Chloe Malle, the daughter of actor Candice Bergen, to take the baton from Anna Wintour.
See what's open and closed on Labor Day 2025
Most retail stores, grocery chains and fast-food chains will be open on Labor Day. Here's what to know.
Biggest takeaways from the government's latest inflation data
Persistent inflation remains a pain point for consumers — and for the Federal Reserve as it weighs whether to lower interest rates.
Burned out at work? An expert offers advice on how to reduce stress.
Organizing your day and "micro routines" can help stressed out employees deal with the pressures of the day, according to lifestyle expert Maisha Wynn.
Job hoppers are pumping the brakes as the U.S. labor market downshifts
Workers are seeing far smaller pay increases from switching employers than during the pandemic, Bank of America Institute data shows.
Microsoft fires 4 employees after sit-in at company headquarters
Microsoft said two of the workers, who were protesting the company's links to the Israeli military, broke into the office of a top company executive.
Lego builds record earnings from botanical-themed bricks and brand deals
A growing portfolio of Lego brick sets, led by the Lego Botanicals collection, fueled record profits for the toy company so far in 2025.
Trump's move to fire Lisa Cook could give him leverage over Fed board
Removing a top Fed official threatens to shake investor confidence in the central bank's long-standing independence, according to Wall Street observers.