McDonald's customer dies in drive-thru after 'freak accident'
A bizarre accident occurred at a McDonald’s in Vancouver that resulted in the death of a customer.
A bizarre accident occurred at a McDonald’s in Vancouver that resulted in the death of a customer.
UPS aims to hire 100K ahead of 'record peak holiday season'
UPS is planning to hire 100,000 seasonal workers ahead of an anticipated crush of holiday orders to begin as early as October.
UPS is planning to hire 100,000 seasonal workers ahead of an anticipated crush of holiday orders to begin as early as October.
Amazon to pay 100% of college tuition for its US hourly employees
Amazon will pay 100% college tuition, including books and other fees, for its 750,000 hourly employees in the United States.
Amazon will pay 100% college tuition, including books and other fees, for its 750,000 hourly employees in the United States.
COVID-19 surge: Rising cases hurting airline ticket sales
The leading U.S. airlines say that the rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales and pushing back the recovery of the travel industry.
The leading U.S. airlines say that the rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales and pushing back the recovery of the travel industry.
Experts forecasting economic recovery, strong job growth in Texas
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas' employment forecast predicts strong growth in Texas with all the jobs lost during the pandemic back by the spring of next year.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas' employment forecast predicts strong growth in Texas with all the jobs lost during the pandemic back by the spring of next year.
Lawsuit filed against Austin Energy, ERCOT over February winter storms
Colinda Meza of Austin is suing for more than $1 million in damages due to the “wrongful death” of her mother, Connie Mae Richey.
Colinda Meza of Austin is suing for more than $1 million in damages due to the “wrongful death” of her mother, Connie Mae Richey.
Union workers feeling more confident amid COVID-19 labor shortage
The pandemic spawned a worker shortage that’s left some of America’s long-beleaguered union members feeling more confident this Labor Day than they have in years.
The pandemic spawned a worker shortage that’s left some of America’s long-beleaguered union members feeling more confident this Labor Day than they have in years.
Dollar store chains are leading retail store openings in US: report
Three of the country’s leading dollar store retail chains – Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar – are opening up more stores than most big-box retailers in 2021, according to data from Coresight Research.
Three of the country’s leading dollar store retail chains – Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar – are opening up more stores than most big-box retailers in 2021, according to data from Coresight Research.
‘No question’ delta variant is why August job growth wasn’t stronger, Biden says
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.
FBI warns of ransomware uptick ahead of Labor Day holiday
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have alerted consumers and business owners of an increase in deleterious ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have alerted consumers and business owners of an increase in deleterious ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends.
Amazon says it’s looking to hire 55,000 people
Amazon said it plans to hire 55,000 people around the world, with about 40,000 of those roles in the U.S.
Amazon said it plans to hire 55,000 people around the world, with about 40,000 of those roles in the U.S.
'Do not work': Nike gives HQ office workers a full week off to 'destress'
Nike gave employees at its corporate office a full week off to “destress” in an effort to support its workers’ mental health.
Nike gave employees at its corporate office a full week off to “destress” in an effort to support its workers’ mental health.
Biden administration cancels another $5.8B in student loan debt: Here's who qualifies
More than 323,000 federal student loan borrowers with a total and permanent disability (TPD) will have their college debt automatically discharged by the end of the year. Read on to see who qualifies, and what you should do with your debt if you're not eligible for a TPD discharge.
More than 323,000 federal student loan borrowers with a total and permanent disability (TPD) will have their college debt automatically discharged by the end of the year. Read on to see who qualifies, and what you should do with your debt if you're not eligible for a TPD discharge.
Southwest pilot union threatens pickets over scheduling issues, lack of hotels, COVID-protocol clarity
Southwest Airlines pilots may go on strike over what they call unfair working conditions this summer. The pilots' association says members have been forced to work extra days, sometimes without hotels and transpiration.
Southwest Airlines pilots may go on strike over what they call unfair working conditions this summer. The pilots' association says members have been forced to work extra days, sometimes without hotels and transpiration.
Macy’s, Toys'R'Us partner to bring the toy store back into physical locations
Toys"R"Us shops will be opened in 400+ Macy’s stores.
Toys"R"Us shops will be opened in 400+ Macy’s stores.
Infrastructure consulting firm AECOM moving headquarters to Dallas
AECOM, a company that has worked on projects including high-speed rail and the proposed hyperloop in Texas, is moving its global headquarters from California to Texas.
AECOM, a company that has worked on projects including high-speed rail and the proposed hyperloop in Texas, is moving its global headquarters from California to Texas.
T-Mobile data breach: More than 40 million customers exposed
Names, Social Security numbers and information from driver's licenses or other identification were exposed in a recent data breach, the company said Wednesday.
Names, Social Security numbers and information from driver's licenses or other identification were exposed in a recent data breach, the company said Wednesday.
Airbnb enforcing anti-party restrictions for Halloween 2021
Airbnb will restrict one and two-night reservations during popular holidays to reduce the number of parties held at rental locations, the company confirmed.
Airbnb will restrict one and two-night reservations during popular holidays to reduce the number of parties held at rental locations, the company confirmed.
Small businesses struggling with lack of qualified workers, supplies during pandemic
COVID-19 has created two major issues for small business owners. One reason is the disruptions to the supply chain. But the biggest reason is they can't find qualified workers.
COVID-19 has created two major issues for small business owners. One reason is the disruptions to the supply chain. But the biggest reason is they can't find qualified workers.
IHOP testing alcoholic drinks at select locations
The restaurant's drink menu will include beer and wine options.
The restaurant's drink menu will include beer and wine options.