7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores during 2026 fiscal year

The parent company of 7-Eleven intends to shut down hundreds of its North American locations over the coming months.

LA28 responds to backlash over $5,000 Olympic ticket prices

LA28 is responding to criticism over Olympic ticket affordability as high-demand events reach prices over $1,000, creating a barrier for average fans.

Southwest Airlines imposing new rules on portable chargers on flights

Southwest Airlines is cracking down on portable battery chargers with new rules limiting how many passengers can have and where they can store them.

Social Security Administration issues major scam warning for retirees. What to know

The Social Security Administration issued a critical warning for retirees amid a surge in financial scams. Officials are also urging older Americans to protect their benefits by taking these steps.

Red Lobster eyes revival of 'Endless Shrimp' after costly menu misstep

Red Lobster's all-you-can-eat deal – which previously contributed to millions in losses – could come back as a limited-time offer very soon.

Bed Bath & Beyond is attempting a comeback: What we know

Three years after filing for bankruptcy and closing all 360 stores, Bed, Bath & Beyond, one of the original big box retailers, is attempting a comeback.

US labor market rebounding as 178,000 jobs added in March, well above expectations

The U.S. labor market rebounded in March with employers adding 178,000 jobs, well above the 60,000 predicted by economists.  The unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.3%.

Massive eye drop recall: FDA warns of sterility issues in 3 million bottles

The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.

DOJ targets California’s ‘kingdom of fraud’ in massive $60M hospice takedown

Federal prosecutors have charged over a dozen people in Los Angeles allegedly linked to a $60 million Medicare fraud scheme involving sham hospices and illegal kickbacks under "Operation Never Say Die."

3 Southern California buffets named among best in US: report

California buffets Umi Hotspot, Paradise Buffet, and King Buffet rank among the best in the U.S. according to a new 2026 report.

Air Canada CEO to retire after condolence comments criticized

Air Canada’s CEO is retiring amid backlash for his video message, in which he shared condolences only in English last week after the deadly LaGuardia crash.

Student loan borrowers in SAVE plan told to prepare for repayment: What to know

Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.

Poll: Americans worry over gas and energy prices limited in early days of Iran war

A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.

Trio sentenced to 13 years for 33 robberies of LA 7-Eleven stores

Three suspects received 13-year prison sentences for a 2024 robbery spree involving 33 heists at Los Angeles 7-Eleven stores and $200,000 in stolen goods.