Toys R Us to close several stores in North Texas
Toys R Us plans to close as many as 182 stores nationwide as part of its bankruptcy reorganization.
Toys R Us plans to close as many as 182 stores nationwide as part of its bankruptcy reorganization.
CEO says company working to stop 'Tide pod challenge'
NEW YORK (AP) - Procter & Gamble says it's working to stop the "Tide Pod challenge," a social media-fueled trend in which teenagers eat single-load laundry detergent packets. The American Association of Poison Control Centers warned last week that it had seen a spike in teenagers eating the detergent pods, which it says can cause seizures, respiratory arrest and even death.
NEW YORK (AP) - Procter & Gamble says it's working to stop the "Tide Pod challenge," a social media-fueled trend in which teenagers eat single-load laundry detergent packets. The American Association of Poison Control Centers warned last week that it had seen a spike in teenagers eating the detergent pods, which it says can cause seizures, respiratory arrest and even death.
In-N-Out Burger reveals managers make $160k on average
In-N-Out revealed the salary of its managers in a recent interview with the California Sun.
In-N-Out revealed the salary of its managers in a recent interview with the California Sun.
Disney offering staff $1,000 bonuses, new education funding
The Walt Disney Co. will give more than 125,000 eligible employees a one-time $1,000 cash bonus and invest $50 million in an education funding program.
The Walt Disney Co. will give more than 125,000 eligible employees a one-time $1,000 cash bonus and invest $50 million in an education funding program.
The Latest: Sen. Paul calls shutdown blame game 'ridiculous'
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the government shutdown (all times local): 9:50 a.m. Republican Sen. Rand Paul is calling the shutdown blame game "ridiculous on both sides." The senator from Kentucky said Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union": "It's gamesmanship and it's partisanship." Paul was among a handful of Republicans who voted with most Democrats...
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the government shutdown (all times local): 9:50 a.m. Republican Sen. Rand Paul is calling the shutdown blame game "ridiculous on both sides." The senator from Kentucky said Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union": "It's gamesmanship and it's partisanship." Paul was among a handful of Republicans who voted with most Democrats...
Delta changing requirements for service, support animals on flights
Delta Airlines is changing the requirements for passengers traveling with service or support animals on planes.
Delta Airlines is changing the requirements for passengers traveling with service or support animals on planes.
Dallas gaming goes mainstream with eSports
You might not have heard of eSports, but a lot of people have, including big names in traditional sports.
You might not have heard of eSports, but a lot of people have, including big names in traditional sports.
Dallas among the finalists for Amazon's HQ2
Amazon announced Dallas is a finalist for its second headquarters dubbed the ‘HQ2.’ But local business and city leaders say there’s still a lot of work ahead if it happens.
Amazon announced Dallas is a finalist for its second headquarters dubbed the ‘HQ2.’ But local business and city leaders say there’s still a lot of work ahead if it happens.
Amazon narrows list to 20 locations, including Dallas, for its second headquarters
NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon has narrowed its hunt for a second headquarters to 20 locations, concentrated among cities in the U.S. East and Midwest. Toronto made the list as well, keeping the company's international options open. The online retailer said Thursday that after sorting through 238 proposals, the potential locations still include tech-strong places like Boston and New York. Other...
NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon has narrowed its hunt for a second headquarters to 20 locations, concentrated among cities in the U.S. East and Midwest. Toronto made the list as well, keeping the company's international options open. The online retailer said Thursday that after sorting through 238 proposals, the potential locations still include tech-strong places like Boston and New York. Other...
Buc-ee's named #1 gas station brand in U.S.
Known for their clean restrooms and beaver nuggets, Texans have always said Buc-ee's is the best. Now it's official, according to a new study.
Known for their clean restrooms and beaver nuggets, Texans have always said Buc-ee's is the best. Now it's official, according to a new study.
Holiday shoppers spent record $108 billion online
Shoppers spent a record amount online during the holiday season.
Shoppers spent a record amount online during the holiday season.
Young man buys first home with cryptocurrency
Cary Kuo, who lives in Washington, used a few thousand dollars to buy digital money in high school a few years ago. Just a few short years later, Kuo's investment has led him to buy his first home at the age of 23. Kuo did it all through cryptocurrency. Like any typical new homeowner, Kuo has ideas for his new place.
Cary Kuo, who lives in Washington, used a few thousand dollars to buy digital money in high school a few years ago. Just a few short years later, Kuo's investment has led him to buy his first home at the age of 23. Kuo did it all through cryptocurrency. Like any typical new homeowner, Kuo has ideas for his new place.
Circuit City plots comeback with website relaunch, smaller stores
Electronics retailer Circuit City is plotting a comeback, one decade after it declared bankruptcy and ceased operations.
Electronics retailer Circuit City is plotting a comeback, one decade after it declared bankruptcy and ceased operations.
Walmart raises starting wages, handing out $1K bonuses
Walmart is boosting its starting salary for U.S. workers to $11 an hour, giving a one-time $1,000 cash bonus to eligible employees and expanding its maternity and parental leave benefits.
Walmart is boosting its starting salary for U.S. workers to $11 an hour, giving a one-time $1,000 cash bonus to eligible employees and expanding its maternity and parental leave benefits.
Immigration agents descend on 7-Eleven stores in 17 states
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Seven immigration agents filed into a 7-Eleven store before dawn Wednesday, waited for people to go through the checkout line and told arriving customers and a driver delivering beer to wait outside. A federal inspection was underway, they said. Within 20 minutes, they verified that the cashier had a valid green card and served notice on the owner to produce hiring records in...
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Seven immigration agents filed into a 7-Eleven store before dawn Wednesday, waited for people to go through the checkout line and told arriving customers and a driver delivering beer to wait outside. A federal inspection was underway, they said. Within 20 minutes, they verified that the cashier had a valid green card and served notice on the owner to produce hiring records in...
Toyota, Honda add 1M vehicles to Takata air bag recalls
Toyota and Honda are recalling more than 1 million additional vehicles in the U.S. to replace defective and potentially deadly Takata air bag inflators.
Toyota and Honda are recalling more than 1 million additional vehicles in the U.S. to replace defective and potentially deadly Takata air bag inflators.
Jack in the Box CEO: Kiosks 'makes sense' due to rising minimum wage
The CEO of fast-food restaurant Jack in the Box said “it just makes sense” to replace cashiers with robots due to the minimum wage increase in California.
The CEO of fast-food restaurant Jack in the Box said “it just makes sense” to replace cashiers with robots due to the minimum wage increase in California.
U.S. hits record-level $306 billion for weather disasters
With three strong hurricanes, wildfires, hail, flooding, tornadoes and drought, the United States tallied a record high bill last year for weather disasters: $306 billion.
With three strong hurricanes, wildfires, hail, flooding, tornadoes and drought, the United States tallied a record high bill last year for weather disasters: $306 billion.
Life Time Fitness bans cable news from its TVs
New year, new you! It’s how the saying goes. At Life Time Fitness, it’s a whole new policy. The company has decided to turn off cable news. No more CNN, Fox News, MSNBC or CNBC.
New year, new you! It’s how the saying goes. At Life Time Fitness, it’s a whole new policy. The company has decided to turn off cable news. No more CNN, Fox News, MSNBC or CNBC.
Amazon Prime shipped 5 billion products in 2017, company reports
Online retail giant Amazon expanded its dominance of the e-commerce sector in 2017, shipping more than five billion items through its paid subscription “Prime” delivery service, according to company statistics released Tuesday.
Online retail giant Amazon expanded its dominance of the e-commerce sector in 2017, shipping more than five billion items through its paid subscription “Prime” delivery service, according to company statistics released Tuesday.