Could America adopt a 4-day workweek? 38 US, Canadian companies join pilot program
Some 38 companies across North America are taking part in a four-day workweek trial, with nearly 2,000 employees getting a paid day off weekly for six months.
Some 38 companies across North America are taking part in a four-day workweek trial, with nearly 2,000 employees getting a paid day off weekly for six months.
Cash App data breach could have impacted more than 8 million users
The breach is said to have only impacted Cash App Investing users.
The breach is said to have only impacted Cash App Investing users.
Tesla's Gigafactory grand opening brings in 15,000 people, plus more hoping to get in
Thousands of people are in Del Valle for Tesla's Gigafactory grand opening party. Some are even waiting around for a chance to get in without a ticket.
Thousands of people are in Del Valle for Tesla's Gigafactory grand opening party. Some are even waiting around for a chance to get in without a ticket.
Biden announces student loan payment pause extension: What borrowers can do now
The White House is extending the student loan freeze until Aug. 31, President Biden announced Wednesday. Federal student loan payments were originally set to restart in May.
The White House is extending the student loan freeze until Aug. 31, President Biden announced Wednesday. Federal student loan payments were originally set to restart in May.
Dave & Buster’s buys Main Event for $835 million
Dave & Buster’s, based in Coppell, is buying Dallas-based Main Event in an $835 million deal.
Dave & Buster’s, based in Coppell, is buying Dallas-based Main Event in an $835 million deal.
Car insurance costs are rising in 2022, and this state could see a 20% jump: report
Car insurance prices are rising, and could continue to rise in the year ahead. In Texas, in fact, some providers are planning hikes of about 20%.
Car insurance prices are rising, and could continue to rise in the year ahead. In Texas, in fact, some providers are planning hikes of about 20%.
Chicken breast, ground beef, pork prices set to surge higher
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
Netflix to launch test that requires subscribers to pay for users outside household
Netflix says it is testing a new feature for its members in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru, requiring users to add “sub accounts” for up to two people they don’t live with — and it will come at a cost.
Netflix says it is testing a new feature for its members in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru, requiring users to add “sub accounts” for up to two people they don’t live with — and it will come at a cost.
Southwest Airlines cutting spring flight schedule
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is taking nearly 10% of its April and May flights off the schedule.
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is taking nearly 10% of its April and May flights off the schedule.
Starbucks to phase out single-use cups in favor of reusable mugs
The Seattle-based coffee chain wants to provide reusable cups by 2025.
The Seattle-based coffee chain wants to provide reusable cups by 2025.
List of Russian goods that are banned, boycotted in US
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted sanctions, boycotts and limited access to social media platforms by the U.S.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted sanctions, boycotts and limited access to social media platforms by the U.S.
McDonald's, PepsiCo urged to cease Russia operations by NY pension fund
Estee Lauder, Mondelez International, Kimberly-Clark Corp., & Coty Inc. have also received letters
Estee Lauder, Mondelez International, Kimberly-Clark Corp., & Coty Inc. have also received letters
The Great Return: More companies calling employees back to the office
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said teleworking due to the COVID-19 pandemic dropped in February as more companies reopen their offices.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said teleworking due to the COVID-19 pandemic dropped in February as more companies reopen their offices.
Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
February jobs report: US added 678,000 jobs in sign of economic health
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
Groundbreaking held for new H-E-B in McKinney
A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site of the new H-E-B, which will be at the northeast corner of Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway near Stonebridge Ranch.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site of the new H-E-B, which will be at the northeast corner of Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway near Stonebridge Ranch.
Google employees to return to offices in April
It’s back to the office for Google employees for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s back to the office for Google employees for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FedEx, UPS halting shipments to Russia and Ukraine amid conflict
FedEx and UPS have both temporarily stopped all shipments to and from Ukraine, as well as deliveries to destinations in Russia.
FedEx and UPS have both temporarily stopped all shipments to and from Ukraine, as well as deliveries to destinations in Russia.
Target wage hike: Workers' pay could reach $24 an hour this year
Workers at Target stores and distribution centers in places like New York, where competition for finding and hiring staff is tough, could see starting wages as high as $24 an hour this year.
Workers at Target stores and distribution centers in places like New York, where competition for finding and hiring staff is tough, could see starting wages as high as $24 an hour this year.
Gov. Abbott calls on Texas retailers to remove Russian products from shelves
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called on Texas retailers to remove all Russian products from their shelves.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called on Texas retailers to remove all Russian products from their shelves.