GameStop makes $56 billion bid to buy eBay
GameStop launched a bid to purchase eBay in a proposed merger CEO Ryan Cohen believes can transform the companies into a major competitor for Amazon.
GameStop launched a bid to purchase eBay in a proposed merger CEO Ryan Cohen believes can transform the companies into a major competitor for Amazon.
Sony PlayStation lawsuit: Gamers may qualify for $7.85M settlement — What to know
Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to a proposed $7.85 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging it inflated prices for digital games.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to a proposed $7.85 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging it inflated prices for digital games.
Clinique and M.A.C.-owner Estée Lauder to cut 3,000 more jobs, mainly at its stores
Estée Lauder revealed this week thousands of more job cuts are in the works as the company continues its restructuring effort. The announcement came Friday as the company also increased its annual profit forecast, sending shares higher in pre-market trading.
Estée Lauder revealed this week thousands of more job cuts are in the works as the company continues its restructuring effort. The announcement came Friday as the company also increased its annual profit forecast, sending shares higher in pre-market trading.
Federal minimum wage could reach $25: What to know
A coalition of more than 100 labor, civil rights, and advocacy groups is backing new federal legislation to raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour.
A coalition of more than 100 labor, civil rights, and advocacy groups is backing new federal legislation to raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour.
National Nurses Week 2026: Deals and discounts
Some restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate National Nurses Week, which runs May 6-12.
Some restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate National Nurses Week, which runs May 6-12.
Tens of millions of taxpayers may be owed IRS refunds from COVID-era
Tens of millions of American taxpayers may be entitled to refunds or reduced penalties and interest due to delayed filing deadlines during the COVID-19 emergency declaration.
Tens of millions of American taxpayers may be entitled to refunds or reduced penalties and interest due to delayed filing deadlines during the COVID-19 emergency declaration.
National Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and discounts
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
US national debt surpasses size of the economy for first time since World War II
The U.S. national debt has now surpassed the size of the U.S. economy, a historic threshold that hasn't been crossed since the conclusion of World War II.
The U.S. national debt has now surpassed the size of the U.S. economy, a historic threshold that hasn't been crossed since the conclusion of World War II.
Record number of Americans dissatisfied with their pay, survey shows
Americans are pulling back on job searches even as dissatisfaction with pay and career prospects worsens, according to recent survey data.
Americans are pulling back on job searches even as dissatisfaction with pay and career prospects worsens, according to recent survey data.
Spirit Airlines moves toward shutdown after rescue deal collapses: report
Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after failing to secure a $500 million government lifeline.
Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after failing to secure a $500 million government lifeline.
Trump tariff refunds: When will the first payments go out?
The U.S. government is preparing to begin issuing refunds to importers after the Supreme Court ruled that sweeping tariffs imposed under the Trump administration were illegal.
The U.S. government is preparing to begin issuing refunds to importers after the Supreme Court ruled that sweeping tariffs imposed under the Trump administration were illegal.
No workplace retirement plan? Trump's new site aims to change that
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
Leaving California makes homeownership 48% more likely, study finds
A new study reveals that residents relocating from California save 30% on housing and find a faster path to homeownership in states like Nevada and Idaho.
A new study reveals that residents relocating from California save 30% on housing and find a faster path to homeownership in states like Nevada and Idaho.
California high-speed rail costs soar to $231 billion
Calls are growing to scrap the high-speed rail project as costs balloon by 700% and federal funding is withdrawn under the Trump administration.
Calls are growing to scrap the high-speed rail project as costs balloon by 700% and federal funding is withdrawn under the Trump administration.
Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending a record shutdown
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
Wireless prices fall despite inflation, report finds
U.S. wireless prices are declining even as inflation drives up costs across the broader economy, according to CTIA’s 2026 Wireless Affordability Tracker.
U.S. wireless prices are declining even as inflation drives up costs across the broader economy, according to CTIA’s 2026 Wireless Affordability Tracker.
More parents having fewer kids due to rising costs, survey reveals
Parents say raising kids is getting more expensive, forcing many into debt and even changing how many children they plan to have, according to a survey.
Parents say raising kids is getting more expensive, forcing many into debt and even changing how many children they plan to have, according to a survey.
Federal government made $186B in improper payments last fiscal year
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
Blue Cross Blue Shield to begin $2.67 billion settlement payments
Blue Cross Blue Shield will begin to start sending out payments from a $2.67 billion class action lawsuit for eligible former customers.
Blue Cross Blue Shield will begin to start sending out payments from a $2.67 billion class action lawsuit for eligible former customers.
Nearly half of Gen X workers are delaying retirement as rising costs, stagnant wages drain savings
For Gen X, a generation that should be in its "peak savings years," the prospect of retiring on time has shifted.
For Gen X, a generation that should be in its "peak savings years," the prospect of retiring on time has shifted.