Starbucks closing stores and laying off hundreds of workers
The coffee chain is making staffing cuts and plans to close an unknown number of store locations in the coming days.
The coffee chain is making staffing cuts and plans to close an unknown number of store locations in the coming days.
Disney raising subscription prices again — here’s when it takes effect
Disney+ and Hulu customers are about to pay more, as the company prepares another round of streaming price hikes.
Disney+ and Hulu customers are about to pay more, as the company prepares another round of streaming price hikes.
Spirit Airlines furloughing 1,800 flight attendants just before Christmas travel season
Spirit Airlines flight attendants face job losses before the Christmas travel season as the budget airline continues restructuring.
Spirit Airlines flight attendants face job losses before the Christmas travel season as the budget airline continues restructuring.
Salad chain to close 41 stores
Fast-casual restaurant Salad and Go announced it will close dozens of locations to concentrate efforts on operations in the Dallas metro area and Oklahoma.
Fast-casual restaurant Salad and Go announced it will close dozens of locations to concentrate efforts on operations in the Dallas metro area and Oklahoma.
Trump reveals which US billionaires and execs could take part in TikTok deal
Congress has passed legislation for a TikTok ban, but President Donald Trump has signed orders allowing the social media platform to operate while negotiations continue.
Congress has passed legislation for a TikTok ban, but President Donald Trump has signed orders allowing the social media platform to operate while negotiations continue.
Olive Garden tests smaller portion menu with 'encouraging' results
The Italian chain is testing lighter entrées across 40% of its location.
The Italian chain is testing lighter entrées across 40% of its location.
FTC sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation over ticket resales, alleges 'deceptive' pricing
The Federal Trade Commission and seven states sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation, accusing them of deceptive pricing and allowing brokers to resell tickets at inflated prices.
The Federal Trade Commission and seven states sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation, accusing them of deceptive pricing and allowing brokers to resell tickets at inflated prices.
Social Security retirement age could jump as White House considers options
The Social Security Administration commissioner said “everything is being considered" when asked during an interview about raising the retirement age.
The Social Security Administration commissioner said “everything is being considered" when asked during an interview about raising the retirement age.
Dutch Bros Coffee opening 1st location in Los Angeles
The first Dutch Bros Coffee in LA will be located on Figueroa Street near the USC campus.
The first Dutch Bros Coffee in LA will be located on Figueroa Street near the USC campus.
Spirit Airlines slashes flights, warns of more job cuts amid second bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines CEO Dave Davis warned staff that the airline is cutting a quarter of its flight schedule in November as it restructures its business in its second bankruptcy in less than a year.
Spirit Airlines CEO Dave Davis warned staff that the airline is cutting a quarter of its flight schedule in November as it restructures its business in its second bankruptcy in less than a year.
Starbucks says baristas should honor requests to use Charlie Kirk’s name on cups after petition
Starbucks says customers may use Charlie Kirk’s name when ordering drinks after a petition called for his favorite tea to be added to menus. The company stressed political slogans remain barred.
Starbucks says customers may use Charlie Kirk’s name when ordering drinks after a petition called for his favorite tea to be added to menus. The company stressed political slogans remain barred.
Cracker Barrel CEO admits major misstep on logo change as sales and traffic plummet
The restaurant chain reported an 8% decline in traffic since its controversial logo rollout in August.
The restaurant chain reported an 8% decline in traffic since its controversial logo rollout in August.
A $1 million mistake: Did Lowe's overcharge you?
The retailer was accused of overcharging customers by failing to honor the lowest advertised prices for products.
The retailer was accused of overcharging customers by failing to honor the lowest advertised prices for products.
CA leaders push to pass bill protecting street vendors
Officials and advocates called on Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign legislation protecting street vendors.
Officials and advocates called on Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign legislation protecting street vendors.
Disneyland lost and found sale 2025: What to know about this weekend's event
You can buy Disney items for as much as 90% off retail prices as part of the annual Disneyland lost and found sale in Santa Ana this weekend.
You can buy Disney items for as much as 90% off retail prices as part of the annual Disneyland lost and found sale in Santa Ana this weekend.
Community leaders urge Newsom to sign Street Vendor Business Protection Act into law
Organizers say this legislation will protect immigrant entrepreneurs and small business owners across California.
Organizers say this legislation will protect immigrant entrepreneurs and small business owners across California.
Jerry quits Ben & Jerry's after 47 years, says parent company 'silencing' him
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield is stepping down from the iconic ice cream brand after 47 years, claiming his progressive political views have been "silenced."
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield is stepping down from the iconic ice cream brand after 47 years, claiming his progressive political views have been "silenced."
West Hollywood officially bans all retail sales of live animals
The new law, which takes effect in 2026, will prohibit the sale of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, hermit crabs, and arachnids in all pet shops within the city.
The new law, which takes effect in 2026, will prohibit the sale of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, hermit crabs, and arachnids in all pet shops within the city.
New poll shows most sports fans frustrated by high costs and juggling subscriptions
A new AP-NORC poll shows that sports fans are paying for multiple subscriptions, juggling cable and streaming services, and often sharing passwords to keep up with their favorite teams — but most are unhappy with the cost.
A new AP-NORC poll shows that sports fans are paying for multiple subscriptions, juggling cable and streaming services, and often sharing passwords to keep up with their favorite teams — but most are unhappy with the cost.
Costco recalls sparkling wine over risk of shattering bottles
The recalled wine products were sold at Costco stores in multiple states.
The recalled wine products were sold at Costco stores in multiple states.