Developer hopes to build new mall in Frisco

A Chinese developer wants to build a new mall, hotel and office complex in Frisco.

Toys R Us closing stores for good by June 29

A world without Toys R Us is just days away. The toy and game retailer Toys R Us is closing all of its stores as well as Babies R Us by Friday.

Delta bans pit bulls as service dogs due to safety concerns

Delta Air Lines says it's no longer allowing passengers to fly with "pit bull type" dogs as service or support animals.

Pabst Blue Ribbon shortage may be looming

You may want to grab drink before tuning into this news, beer lovers: a Pabst Blue Ribbon shortage may be on the horizon.

Starbucks to accelerate store closings next year

NEW YORK (AP) - Starbucks says it will accelerate its store closings in the U.S. next year as it tries to boost sluggish sales. The Seattle-based company announced Tuesday that it will close 150 underperforming stores in heavily penetrated markets, up from the usual rate of 50 closings a year.

AT&T, Time Warner close $81B merger 2 days after judge OKs

WASHINGTON (AP) - AT&T has completed its $81 billion takeover of Time Warner, one of the biggest media deals ever. A federal judge approved the combination just two days earlier over objections by the Trump Justice Department that it would hurt consumers. The merger could shape the way consumers stream TV and movies and how much they pay, and stands to usher in a new era of accelerating...

SeaWorld bans plastic bags, straws, lids in parks

The hot item at SeaWorld’s souvenir stands this summer is shaping up to be cloth bags.

Federal judge approves AT&T merger with Time Warner

WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge approved the $85 billion mega-merger of AT&T and Time Warner on Tuesday, potentially ushering in a wave of media consolidation while shaping how much consumers pay for streaming TV and movies.

Your internet use could change as 'net neutrality' ends

NEW YORK (AP) - Your ability to watch and use your favorite apps and services could start to change - though not right away - following the official demise Monday of Obama-era internet protections. Any changes are likely to happen slowly, as companies assess how much consumers will tolerate.

Whataburger: "We'd never change our name to Whatapancake"

IHOP did a flip, by announcing a new name, IHOb on Monday. The legendary creator of Houston's most beloved pancakes had a lot of Texas viewers scratching their heads.  Why would they change their name and switch up their favorite product line--pancakes? Whataburger decided to poke some fun Monday morning when the restaurant chain announced that it was changing its...

IHOP, or 'IHOb,' debuting new burger menu following much-publicized name change

It's "burgers," everybody. In what must come as disappointing news for anyone hoping IHOP would start offering breakfast burritos or break-dancing classes, the restaurant chain announced Monday on Fox News that its much publicized name change to "IHOb" reflects the debut of its brand-new Ultimate Steakburgers. 

JetBlue restricting support animals

NEW YORK (AP) — JetBlue is joining the pack of airlines that are making it harder for passengers to bring emotional-support animals on board.

IHOP announces it's changing its iconic name

Restaurant chain IHOP, officially known as the International House of Pancakes, announced it is changing its name, but has not yet said what the new name will be.

Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz stepping down

NEW YORK (AP) - Starbucks Corp. says Howard Schultz is stepping down as executive chairman this month of the coffee chain he joined more than 30 years ago. Schultz, who oversaw the transformation of Starbucks into a global chain with more than 28,000 locations, had left the CEO job at the company last year to focus on innovation and social impact projects.