Starbucks workers launch strike, demanding labor contract
Starbucks Workers United is calling the strike the "red cup rebellion," since it coincides with the coffee chain's annual Red Cup Day promotion.
Amazon sued over allegedly punitive workplace absence practices
A class action lawsuit filed in a New York federal court on Wednesday claims Amazon uses a "punitive absence control system" against its employees.
SNAP benefits to resume quickly after shutdown ends, experts say
A government funding package signed by President Trump on Wednesday will reopen federal agencies, opening the door for food-stamp recipients to collect their full benefits.
A 107% U.S. import tax on Italian pasta could make your spaghetti pricier
The Trump administration is considering a new import duty on 13 of Italy's largest pasta exporters, including Barilla and La Molisana.
See what's opened and closed on Veterans Day 2025
Most stores will remain open on Veterans Day, but services like the USPS and many banks will close.
What Trump's 50-year mortgage plan could mean for homebuyers
Details are still sparse, but a 50-year loan could meaningfully reshape a housing market where 30 years is the norm.
Warren Buffett says he's "going quiet" in CEO letter to investors
In an eight-page letter published Monday, Warren Buffett said he'll donate 2.7 million of his shares to four family foundations.
Government shutdown costing the economy billions of dollars each week
Estimates of the economic hit from the U.S. government shutdown put the losses at up to $16 billion every week the impasse continues.
Transportation secretary announces 10% reduction in U.S. air traffic
The FAA will reduce U.S. air traffic by 10% at 40 U.S. locations starting on Friday due to the government shutdown.
You're living in a "K-shaped" economy. Here's how that affects you.
The shape of economic growth this year highlights the widening gap between wealthy Americans and everyone else, economists say.
Starbucks unionized workers say they are ready to strike on Nov. 13
Union members say they are ready to strike on the chain's Red Cup Day if Starbucks doesn't finalize a contract with their union by then.
Tesla investors set to vote on Musk's proposed $1 trillion pay package
Shareholders to decide this week whether to grant Musk, the world's richest person, one of the richest compensation packages in corporate history.
SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food stamp fight
The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.
6 deaths, 27 illnesses tied to outbreak from prepared pasta meals
The CDC reported two additional deaths and seven new illnesses tied to a listeria outbreak from meals sold at major grocery chains.
Low-income families face financial cliff as shutdown threatens aid
"I'm wondering how I'm going to be able to afford everything" if federal food aid is halted, one single mom said.