ABC, Trump settle defamation lawsuit

ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a defamation lawsuit.

Albertsons gives up on Kroger merger, files lawsuit against grocery chain

This comes a day after the proposed merger between the supermarket giants floundered after judges overseeing two separate cases both halted the deal.

Proposed merger of Kroger, Albertsons is halted by federal, WA judges

The proposed $24.6 billion merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons floundered on Tuesday after judges overseeing two separate cases both halted the merger.

New California laws going into effect in 2025

New California laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, including one on overdraft fees and several to combat retail theft.

China announces ban on rare minerals to US: What that means for you

The Chinese Commerce Ministry made the move after the U.S. expanded a list of Chinese companies subject to export controls like computer chip-making equipment and software.

Trump vows to block Nippon Steel’s $14B takeover of US Steel

President-elect Donald Trump pledges to stop Nippon Steel’s $14 billion purchase of U.S. Steel, emphasizing national security and domestic ownership concerns.

Amazon workers to strike between Black Friday, Cyber Monday in US, other countries

Amazon workers in more than 20 countries plan to strike during the post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping period as they push for better pay and working conditions.

When do major stores open on Black Friday?

Walmart, Best Buy and others are due to kickstart holiday shopping with Black Friday deals.

Trump's proposed tariffs could drive up food prices, experts say

A critical concern among economists is that President-elect Donald Trump's proposed blanket tariffs on imports would drive up food prices. 

Walmart to roll back its DEI policies

Walmart has become the latest – and the largest company – to announce it will be rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

Walmart warns of higher prices if Trump implements proposed tariffs

Potential tariffs could cost American consumers between $46B and $78B in annual spending power, the National Retail Federation says.

Walmart warns of higher prices if Trump implements proposed tariffs

The National Retail Federation projected that potential tariffs could cost American consumers between $46 billion and $78 billion in annual spending power.

Trump Stimulus Checks: Will they be issued, and could you receive one?

Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online. 

Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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The filing comes after two failed mergers in less than two years ? one recently with Frontier and another earlier in 2024 with JetBlue ? which left the ultra-low-cost carrier in a bind after repetitive quarterly losses.