McDonald’s raising US workers’ pay in 650 company-owned stores
McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.
McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.
FAA approves Boeing fix for jets grounded by electrical flaw
Federal regulators have approved a Boeing procedure to fix about 100 jets that have been idled for the past month because of improper electrical grounding of some components.
Federal regulators have approved a Boeing procedure to fix about 100 jets that have been idled for the past month because of improper electrical grounding of some components.
Amazon seeks to hire 75,000 workers; offers $100 to vaccinated hires
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.
Post-it note co-inventor dies at 80 in St. Paul, Minnesota home
The man credited with inventing the adhesive that spawned the Post-it Note died at the age of 80 in St. Paul, Minn.
The man credited with inventing the adhesive that spawned the Post-it Note died at the age of 80 in St. Paul, Minn.
Texas leads the nation in this year's pandemic employment recovery
The Texas economy is coming back but there are still lingering trouble spots.
The Texas economy is coming back but there are still lingering trouble spots.
Amazon blocked more than 10 billion listings in counterfeit crackdown, company says
Amazon has been under pressure to crack down on counterfeits on its site. The company said it blocked more than 10 billion suspected phony listings last year.
Amazon has been under pressure to crack down on counterfeits on its site. The company said it blocked more than 10 billion suspected phony listings last year.
Gov. Abbott attends groundbreaking ceremony for new Omni PGA resort in Frisco
The PGA is moving its headquarters to Frisco from Florida.
The PGA is moving its headquarters to Frisco from Florida.
North Texas employers faced with a shortage of workers this summer
Faced with a shortage of workers, many North Texas employers are working to get the word out that they are hiring.
Faced with a shortage of workers, many North Texas employers are working to get the word out that they are hiring.
EPA proposes phaseout of greenhouse gas coolants used in refrigerators, air conditioners
In the first Biden administration rule aimed at combating climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to phase down production and use of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigerators and air conditioners.
In the first Biden administration rule aimed at combating climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to phase down production and use of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigerators and air conditioners.
Apple’s app store goes on trial Monday in legal battle with Epic Games, creator of Fortnite
Epic Games is hoping to break through the app store’s “wall” and offer an alternative, which would allow them to break free of Apple’s commissions. It’s one of the most serious legal threats Apple’s faced in years.
Epic Games is hoping to break through the app store’s “wall” and offer an alternative, which would allow them to break free of Apple’s commissions. It’s one of the most serious legal threats Apple’s faced in years.
Alamo Drafthouse to reopen North Texas theaters this summer
Alamo Drafthouse hopes to reopen all six of its dine-in theaters in North Texas between June and July.
Alamo Drafthouse hopes to reopen all six of its dine-in theaters in North Texas between June and July.
Amazon to raise pay by up to $3 an hour for more than 500,000 workers
Amazon said Wednesday that it plans to give more than 500,000 of its workers a raise as it seeks to attract new workers.
Amazon said Wednesday that it plans to give more than 500,000 of its workers a raise as it seeks to attract new workers.
New STEAM elementary school to honor Dallas business icon
Dallas ISD plans to use two elementary schools to create a new state-of-the-art STEAM school.
Dallas ISD plans to use two elementary schools to create a new state-of-the-art STEAM school.
Oncor requests nearly $100 million in rate hikes
Oncor says the proposed rate increase is strictly for expenses the company invested into its infrastructure in 2020 and is not related to February’s historic snowstorm.
Oncor says the proposed rate increase is strictly for expenses the company invested into its infrastructure in 2020 and is not related to February’s historic snowstorm.
American Airlines recalling all pilots, plans to ramp up hiring efforts by fall
There is another sign the travel industry is rebounding. American Airlines is searching for pilots to bring on board.
There is another sign the travel industry is rebounding. American Airlines is searching for pilots to bring on board.
Nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless, survey says
A survey conducted by Monster found that nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A survey conducted by Monster found that nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison at 82
Bernie Madoff, the financier who pleaded guilty to orchestrating the largest Ponzi scheme in history, has died in prison at the age of 82.
Bernie Madoff, the financier who pleaded guilty to orchestrating the largest Ponzi scheme in history, has died in prison at the age of 82.
Struggling food truck owner finds ally in hungry Plano pizza shop owner
A suburban mom who was really struggling with her new food truck business found an ally that has helped turned things around. It’s a heartwarming story that started with a craving for Jamaican food.
A suburban mom who was really struggling with her new food truck business found an ally that has helped turned things around. It’s a heartwarming story that started with a craving for Jamaican food.
Best Buy launches new membership program, keeping up with Amazon Prime, Walmart+
Best Buy is testing out a new membership program, called Best Buy Beta, to provide customers with exclusive pricing, free standard shipping and delivery and other benefits.
Best Buy is testing out a new membership program, called Best Buy Beta, to provide customers with exclusive pricing, free standard shipping and delivery and other benefits.
Airlines pull Boeing Max jets to inspect electrical systems
Airlines pulled dozens of Boeing Max 737s out of service for inspections after the aircraft maker told them about a possible electrical problem, the latest setback for plane.
Airlines pulled dozens of Boeing Max 737s out of service for inspections after the aircraft maker told them about a possible electrical problem, the latest setback for plane.