McDonald's plans to open an unprecedented 10,000 new stores by 2027McDonald's is planning a rapid growth in its number of stores, with goals of nearly 10,000 new restaurants by 2027.
Pilots settle pregnancy, breastfeeding lawsuit with Frontier AirlinesThrough the agreement, Frontier will allow pilots to pump breast milk during "noncritical phases" of flights.
23andMe to begin notifying users whose information was compromisedIn a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company confirmed that the security breach took place Oct. 1.
Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines in $1.9 billion dealThe merger will allow Alaska Airlines to expand its West Coast network and acquire more pilots and planes.
Mysterious new McDonald's concept set to open in IllinoisThe new restaurant appears to be nearing completion outside of a major city, but McDonald's has not said much about the new concept.
Kroger approaching finish line on acquisition of Albertsons groceryKroger and Albertsons told the Federal Trade Commission on Nov. 15 that their merger substantially complies with antitrust rules.
WeightWatchers embracing drugs like Ozempic and WegovyMembers can now meet virtually with a clinician to find out if they would benefit from weight loss medications.
Lawsuit accuses Taco Bell of hosting alcohol-fueled sex partyA former employee claims she walked into a holiday party at the L.A. restaurant to find her co-worker "having sex with his wife in front of everyone."
Dollar General to pay over $800,000 for allegedly overcharging patronsDollar General has agreed to pay more than $800,000 for alleged violations of overcharging customers, but the money won't go to the patrons.
Federal court orders 2 nutrition companies to stop selling supplementsTwo companies can no longer make or sell their supplements after a federal court alleged they made false claims and didn't follow required practices.
IBM pulls advertisements from X over antisemitic postsA report claimed IBM — along with several other major brands — had its ads appearing next to content that touted Adolf Hitler and Nazis.
You'll soon be able to buy a car on AmazonAmazon has a new partnership with Hyundai, which will also bring built-in Amazon Alexas to the vehicles.
Red Cup Rebellion: Starbucks workers stage walkout at over 200 storesThe workers strike coincides with the company's Red Cup Day promotion, which is often its highest sales day of the year.
Southwest raises drink prices ahead of busy holiday travel seasonAll in-flight liquor has increased from $7 to $9. Meanwhile, beer options have risen from $6 to $7 per can, and wine now costs $8 instead of $6.
Starbucks announces Red Cup Day is this weekIt is one of Starbucks' busiest days, but members of the coffee chain's employees union say they are going on strike as part of a "rebellion."
Toys R Us plans new comeback effort, expanding to Mall of AmericaThe 11,000-square-foot Mall of America location opening will be the second flagship store for the company in the United States.
Video chat service Omegle shuts down after years of user abuse claimsOmegle has faced significant scrutiny for becoming what some say is a breeding ground for child pornography.
Strike averted: Vegas workers reach tentative deal with Wynn ResortsThe five-year agreement follows other deals struck with MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment.
Walmart stores to look different during sensory-friendly hoursWalmart stores will take on a different look for two hours each day after a successful pilot program.
Leading mall operator, retailers opt to remain closed on ThanksgivingFor the fourth straight year, the largest operator of malls in the U.S. says nearly all of its properties will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Starbucks is raising barista wages by at least 3% starting next yearStarbucks is making some improvements in employee benefits and wages, but union workers might not see all the perks.
Uber, Lyft to pay $328M settlement to drivers for 'taking earnings'Uber and Lyft settled investigations into whether they took pay from drivers for a price tag of $328 million.
Okta says breach caused by employee's stolen passwordOkta believes that 134 customers were affected by a recent breach caused by someone taking an employee's Google password and username.
Bank of America informs customers some deposits may be delayedThe delay comes at an inconvenient time for a lot of people, as Friday is when millions get their paychecks via direct deposit.
Nike designs shoe to support toddlers' first stepsThe shoe can bend in all directions and mimics the feeling of cruising on the floor barefoot.
Delta lays off corporate employees to cut costsThe Atlanta-based airline said it would cut the corporate roles to save money as the travel industry deals with higher costs.
Drugmaker pays 23andMe $20 million for access to user DNA informationGSK Plc and 23andMe are expanding their partnership to give the drugmaking company access to the genetic company's database.
Six Flags and Cedar Fair to merge into an $8 billion theme park giantCedar Fair owns Cedar Point, Knott's Berry Farm, Schlitterbahn, and Canada's Wonderland, while Six Flags operates 27 parks in North America.
23andMe pressed on whether data breach targeted Jewish, Chinese usersA state attorney general is questioning what really happened when a leading genetic testing company had a data breach last month.
No tip, no rush: DoorDash warns no tip will result in slower deliveryThe food delivery service rolled out a new pop-up disclaimer in its ordering app prompted by customers editing the suggested tip to zero.
Meta is launching paid versions of Facebook, InstagramMeta announced users in some regions will be able to pay for ad-free versions of Instagram and Facebook next month.
Walmart to reopen over 100 modernized redesigned locationsWalmart is in the process of redesigning 1,400 of its over 4,000 U.S. locations, giving them a fresh look.
CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid pharmacy workers walking off jobThe expected walkout comes at an especially busy time for stores as cold and flu season drives demand for medication and vaccinations.
Elderly woman burned by Dunkin' coffee awarded $3 million settlementAn elderly woman reached a settlement with Dunkin' after claiming its coffee gave her severe burns that have altered her life.
