US gains 223K jobs, rate falls to 18-year low of 3.8 pct.
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. employers extended a streak of solid hiring in May, adding 223,000 jobs and pushing the unemployment to an 18-year low of 3.8 percent.
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. employers extended a streak of solid hiring in May, adding 223,000 jobs and pushing the unemployment to an 18-year low of 3.8 percent.
Sears to close 72 stores, possibly more, after reporting $424 million first-quarter loss
Sears to close 72 stores, possibly more, after reporting $424 million first-quarter loss.
Sears to close 72 stores, possibly more, after reporting $424 million first-quarter loss.
University of Memphis says children, spouses of fallen service members will no longer pay tuition
The University of Memphis will offer free tuition to children and spouses of fallen service members, The Memphis Commercial Appeal reported. The new policy goes a step further than the Folds of Honor scholarship, which offers $5,000 to students under the age of 24, whose parent or spouse was severely injured or killed while on active duty.
The University of Memphis will offer free tuition to children and spouses of fallen service members, The Memphis Commercial Appeal reported. The new policy goes a step further than the Folds of Honor scholarship, which offers $5,000 to students under the age of 24, whose parent or spouse was severely injured or killed while on active duty.
California Chick-Fil-A will pay workers $17 to $18 an hour
The owner of a California Chick-Fil-A is increasing some employee’s hourly wages between $17 or $18 and is offering other benefits, according to KXTV.
The owner of a California Chick-Fil-A is increasing some employee’s hourly wages between $17 or $18 and is offering other benefits, according to KXTV.
Starbucks closes stores, asks workers to talk about race
NEW YORK (AP) - Starbucks closed thousands of stores Tuesday and asked employees to talk about when they noticed their racial identity, discuss what unconscious bias is and watch videos in which people of color describe feeling unwelcome in stores.
NEW YORK (AP) - Starbucks closed thousands of stores Tuesday and asked employees to talk about when they noticed their racial identity, discuss what unconscious bias is and watch videos in which people of color describe feeling unwelcome in stores.
Some Starbucks stores to close Tuesday for diversity training
Over 8,000 Starbucks company-owned stores across the country will close Tuesday afternoon for what the company is calling "a conversation and learning session on race, bias and the building of a diverse welcoming company".
Over 8,000 Starbucks company-owned stores across the country will close Tuesday afternoon for what the company is calling "a conversation and learning session on race, bias and the building of a diverse welcoming company".
Starbucks training a first step, experts say, in facing bias
Starbucks, trying to put to rest an outcry over the arrest of two black men at one of its stores, is closing more than 8,000 stores for an afternoon of anti-bias training, a strategy some believe can keep racism at bay. After the arrests in Philadelphia last month, the coffee chain's leaders apologized and met with the two men, but also reached out to activists and experts in bias training...
Starbucks, trying to put to rest an outcry over the arrest of two black men at one of its stores, is closing more than 8,000 stores for an afternoon of anti-bias training, a strategy some believe can keep racism at bay. After the arrests in Philadelphia last month, the coffee chain's leaders apologized and met with the two men, but also reached out to activists and experts in bias training...
Jury says Samsung must pay $539M for copying parts of iPhone
A jury has decided Samsung must pay Apple $539 million in damages for illegally copying some of the iPhone's features to lure people into buying its competing products.
A jury has decided Samsung must pay Apple $539 million in damages for illegally copying some of the iPhone's features to lure people into buying its competing products.
Fiat Chrysler warns 4.8M owners: Don't use the cruise
DETROIT (AP) - Fiat Chrysler is recalling 4.8 million vehicles in the U.S. because in rare but terrifying circumstances, drivers may not be able to turn off the cruise control. The company is warning owners not to use cruise control until the cars, SUVs and trucks can be fixed with a software update.
DETROIT (AP) - Fiat Chrysler is recalling 4.8 million vehicles in the U.S. because in rare but terrifying circumstances, drivers may not be able to turn off the cruise control. The company is warning owners not to use cruise control until the cars, SUVs and trucks can be fixed with a software update.
AAA: Texas, US retail gasoline prices continue upward trend
COPPELL, Texas (AP) - Retail gasoline prices in Texas and across the country continue to climb upward. AAA Texas on Thursday reported the average price at the pump statewide rose 6 cents to $2.76 per gallon. Drivers across the U.S. are paying an average $2.96 per gallon, also up 6 cents from a week ago. The association survey found that drivers in Wichita Falls are paying the least in Texas at...
COPPELL, Texas (AP) - Retail gasoline prices in Texas and across the country continue to climb upward. AAA Texas on Thursday reported the average price at the pump statewide rose 6 cents to $2.76 per gallon. Drivers across the U.S. are paying an average $2.96 per gallon, also up 6 cents from a week ago. The association survey found that drivers in Wichita Falls are paying the least in Texas at...
Driscoll's packages Justin Timberlake's 'braspberry' fruit
Justin Timberlake is adding another skill to his long résumé of talents: fruit creator. The pop superstar made a video in December 2017, which went viral on Instagram, showing himself shoving a blueberry into a raspberry – a snack Timberlake coined the “braspberry.”
Justin Timberlake is adding another skill to his long résumé of talents: fruit creator. The pop superstar made a video in December 2017, which went viral on Instagram, showing himself shoving a blueberry into a raspberry – a snack Timberlake coined the “braspberry.”
Southwest Airlines offers $49 flights in summer sale
Are you planning a summer vacation?
Are you planning a summer vacation?
Buc-ee's goes to trial over trademark infringement claim
HOUSTON (AP) - A popular Texas travel center will argue in federal court that a competitor's cartoon logo of an alligator licking its lips is too similar to the company's signature logo illustration of a beaver wearing a baseball cap. Buc-ee's trademark spat with San Antonio's Choke Canyon has been ongoing for months and testimony is scheduled to begin this week in Houston as to...
HOUSTON (AP) - A popular Texas travel center will argue in federal court that a competitor's cartoon logo of an alligator licking its lips is too similar to the company's signature logo illustration of a beaver wearing a baseball cap. Buc-ee's trademark spat with San Antonio's Choke Canyon has been ongoing for months and testimony is scheduled to begin this week in Houston as to...
Amazon to give Prime members extra discounts at Whole Foods
NEW YORK (AP) - It's Prime time at Whole Foods: Amazon said it will give its Prime members extra discounts at the grocery chain. The new benefits started Wednesday at Whole Foods stores in Florida and will expand nationwide this summer. Prime members get an additional 10 percent off sale items and exclusive deals on certain items. This week in Florida, for example, Prime members can get $2...
NEW YORK (AP) - It's Prime time at Whole Foods: Amazon said it will give its Prime members extra discounts at the grocery chain. The new benefits started Wednesday at Whole Foods stores in Florida and will expand nationwide this summer. Prime members get an additional 10 percent off sale items and exclusive deals on certain items. This week in Florida, for example, Prime members can get $2...
Amazon scales back in Seattle after city council passes new tax
As Dallas works to lure Amazon to North Texas for a second headquarters location, the company is unhappy with Seattle where its primary headquarters is located.
As Dallas works to lure Amazon to North Texas for a second headquarters location, the company is unhappy with Seattle where its primary headquarters is located.
American Airlines updates its emotional support animal policy
No more emotional support goats, hedgehogs or insects on American Airlines flights, the company recently announced.
No more emotional support goats, hedgehogs or insects on American Airlines flights, the company recently announced.
Arlington no longer in the running for Amazon HQ2
Amazon’s second headquarters will not be built in Arlington.
Amazon’s second headquarters will not be built in Arlington.
Lay your money down: Court says states can OK sports betting
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for states coast to coast to legalize betting on sports, breaking a longtime ban and creating a potential financial boon for states and the gambling industry. The first bets could be placed within weeks.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for states coast to coast to legalize betting on sports, breaking a longtime ban and creating a potential financial boon for states and the gambling industry. The first bets could be placed within weeks.
Chili's hit with credit data breach
A new data breach is affecting customers of a popular restaurant – Dallas-based Chili’s.
A new data breach is affecting customers of a popular restaurant – Dallas-based Chili’s.
4 suffer minor injuries on Dallas-bound Southwest flight
DALLAS (AP) - Some passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight from Denver suffered minor injuries when the plane appeared to suddenly lose cabin pressure as it neared Dallas. Flight 861 had 120 people on board Saturday night when oxygen masks deployed and the pilots declared an emergency as the plane approached Dallas Love Field. Southwest said in a statement Monday that the flight crew reduced...
DALLAS (AP) - Some passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight from Denver suffered minor injuries when the plane appeared to suddenly lose cabin pressure as it neared Dallas. Flight 861 had 120 people on board Saturday night when oxygen masks deployed and the pilots declared an emergency as the plane approached Dallas Love Field. Southwest said in a statement Monday that the flight crew reduced...