Whole Foods to remove plastic straws from all stores by July 2019
Whole Foods announced the company will be saying farewell to plastic straws by July 2019.
Whole Foods announced the company will be saying farewell to plastic straws by July 2019.
American Airlines sues unions, accusing workers of slowdown
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - American Airlines is accusing its mechanics and their unions of conducting an illegal work slowdown to gain leverage in contract talks, and the airline is asking a federal judge to stop the activity. The airline says mechanics have caused about 900 cancellations or long delays since early February by taking an unusually long time to repair planes and by refusing to work...
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - American Airlines is accusing its mechanics and their unions of conducting an illegal work slowdown to gain leverage in contract talks, and the airline is asking a federal judge to stop the activity. The airline says mechanics have caused about 900 cancellations or long delays since early February by taking an unusually long time to repair planes and by refusing to work...
Pork prices surge globally as China struggles with deadly pig plague
Meat markets across the world have been feeling the effects of a deadly swine disease that is sweeping across China, leading to the death of entire herds of pigs in many parts of the country and spurring the Chinese to import a record amount of pork from other countries.
Meat markets across the world have been feeling the effects of a deadly swine disease that is sweeping across China, leading to the death of entire herds of pigs in many parts of the country and spurring the Chinese to import a record amount of pork from other countries.
Women's clothing chain Dressbarn to close all of its 650 stores
Dressbarn is closing.
Dressbarn is closing.
Walmart to raise prices in response to increased tariffs, CFO says
Prices are about to climb at America's biggest retailer in response to the recent increase in tariffs on Chinese goods put in place by the Trump administration.
Prices are about to climb at America's biggest retailer in response to the recent increase in tariffs on Chinese goods put in place by the Trump administration.
Ford job cuts beginning this week, leading to 7,000 cuts globally
Employees at Ford Motor Co. are bracing for hundreds of new job cuts starting this week.
Employees at Ford Motor Co. are bracing for hundreds of new job cuts starting this week.
Walgreens announces commitment to hire 5,000 veterans over 5 years
Walgreens announced its commitment to hire 5,000 veterans over five years in its more than 9,500 stores nationwide.
Walgreens announced its commitment to hire 5,000 veterans over five years in its more than 9,500 stores nationwide.
Uber now offers 'conversation-free' premium trips
Have you ever gotten into an uncomfortable conversation while using Uber? Or just maybe not in the mood to make small talk during your trip? Uber says they have you covered now.
Have you ever gotten into an uncomfortable conversation while using Uber? Or just maybe not in the mood to make small talk during your trip? Uber says they have you covered now.
TurboTax hid entirely free online tax filing service from search engines, report alleges
If you've used online software to file your tax returns, you might not have realized that companies that sell online tax filing services are required to offer lower-income Americans an entirely free option.
If you've used online software to file your tax returns, you might not have realized that companies that sell online tax filing services are required to offer lower-income Americans an entirely free option.
Steak 'n Shake CEO reportedly wants to get rid of cherries on top of milkshakes to save money
The CEO of Steak 'n Shake reportedly wants to do away with the bright red cherries on top of the restaurant's signature milkshakes in order to cut costs.
The CEO of Steak 'n Shake reportedly wants to do away with the bright red cherries on top of the restaurant's signature milkshakes in order to cut costs.
Uber could open new office in Deep Ellum
Uber is considering Dallas for its latest expansion plans.
Uber is considering Dallas for its latest expansion plans.
Texas fast food icon Whataburger may be up for sale
Texans’ favorite fast food place is reportedly for sale with an eye on expansion.
Texans’ favorite fast food place is reportedly for sale with an eye on expansion.
FAA chief defends handling of Boeing Max safety approval
WASHINGTON (AP) - The acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that Boeing should have done more to explain an automated flight-control system on its 737 Max aircraft before two deadly crashes, but he defended his agency's safety certification of the plane and its decision not to ground the jet until other regulators around the world had already done so.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that Boeing should have done more to explain an automated flight-control system on its 737 Max aircraft before two deadly crashes, but he defended his agency's safety certification of the plane and its decision not to ground the jet until other regulators around the world had already done so.
Reports: Chick-fil-A starting to 'imagine' vegan menu
Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A is reportedly working on adding vegan options and meat substitutes to the menu.
Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A is reportedly working on adding vegan options and meat substitutes to the menu.
Latte and Marshmallow Moon: Oreo debuting four new flavors in coming months
There will be no shortage of weird and hopefully wonderful Oreo cookie varieties to try this summer.
There will be no shortage of weird and hopefully wonderful Oreo cookie varieties to try this summer.
Disney strikes deal with Comcast, takes full control of Hulu
Disney has struck a deal with Comcast that gives it full control of streaming service Hulu.
Disney has struck a deal with Comcast that gives it full control of streaming service Hulu.
Walmart ups the delivery game with next-day shipping
Walmart is rolling out next-day delivery on its most popular items, increasing the stakes in the retail shipping wars.
Walmart is rolling out next-day delivery on its most popular items, increasing the stakes in the retail shipping wars.
Amazon offers to pay employees $10,000 to quit their jobs and deliver packages instead
Amazon, which is racing to deliver packages faster, is turning to its employees with a proposition: Quit your job and we'll help you start a business delivering Amazon packages.
Amazon, which is racing to deliver packages faster, is turning to its employees with a proposition: Quit your job and we'll help you start a business delivering Amazon packages.
Escalating US-China trade war sinks stocks
U.S. stocks moved sharply lower Monday on Wall Street and extended the market's slide into a second week as investors seek shelter from an escalating trade war between the U.S. and China.
U.S. stocks moved sharply lower Monday on Wall Street and extended the market's slide into a second week as investors seek shelter from an escalating trade war between the U.S. and China.
Report: Air quality harmed as Texas oil production booms
DALLAS (AP) - The production of oil and natural gas in West Texas is booming but it's coming at a cost to residents who are regularly exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to a report issued by an environmental group.
DALLAS (AP) - The production of oil and natural gas in West Texas is booming but it's coming at a cost to residents who are regularly exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to a report issued by an environmental group.