Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Costco files federal lawsuit challenging Trump's emergency tariff orders on imported goods
Costco is suing the federal government over President Trump's tariffs in hopes of recovering funds the retailer says it was improperly required to pay on imported goods.
Campbell’s fires executive allegedly caught calling company’s food 's--- for poor people' in recording
Campbell's executive Martin Bally allegedly made the offensive remarks during a meeting in November 2024.
Oakland McDonald's workers decry 10-day notice as downtown location closes
Employees of Downtown Oakland's only McDonald's restaurant went on strike after the franchise owner announced it would close the location at the end of the month.
New ‘cash law’ could force Walmart, Costco to take your money the old-fashioned way
The legislation would require businesses to provide at least one point-of-sale location that accepts cash.
Amazon issues scam warning to millions of customers. What we know
The retail giant is advising consumers of what to be aware of while shopping during the holiday weekend.
Palo Alto-based HP to slash up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 in AI transformation
HP is looking to cut $1 billion in costs over the next three years.
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close some Foot Locker stores
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores after its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Could Costco be opening in Oakland? Here's what we know
The city of Oakland is considering a plan that could lead to a new Costco being built in West Oakland.
'Heartbroken': Richard Branson announces death of wife, Joan Templeman, at 80
Sir Richard Branson announced Tuesday that his wife of 50 years, Joan Templeman, has died at age 80, saying he was “heartbroken" to lose his “best friend" and “guiding light."
Panera reveals turnaround strategy to reverse stagnant sales
Panera Bread is launching a multimillion-dollar initiative to overhaul its operations to boost traffic and reverse years of stagnant sales growth.
McDonald's Grinch Happy Meal: When, where to get it
McDonald’s is getting into the holiday spirit with a meal inspired by the mean one, himself: The Grinch.
Target Q3 profits slide as holiday season approaches
Target’s third-quarter profits fell sharply as the Minnesota-based company is struggling to bring in shoppers ahead of the holiday season.
Roblox announces new age-related safety measures
Roblox on Thursday announced new safety measures that will require users to verify their age before accessing text or voice chat on the platform, a move the company says is aimed at better protecting its youngest players.
Oakland's Jack London Square poised for change with new law
More than half the storefronts in Jack London Square sit vacant, but a new law aims to change that by allowing the Port of Oakland to lease space to a broader range of businesses.
Walgreens eliminates 6 paid holidays for hourly store employees
Walgreens will no longer offer many of its hourly store workers paid vacation time for major holidays amid ongoing changes with its business.
Google and Disney reach deal, giving YouTube TV subscribers access to ABC, ESPN, FX
YouTube TV said subscribers would see channels return "over the course of the day."
Saks Off 5th closing stores across multiple states
Saks Off 5th, the discount sister brand of luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue, is planning to close stores across the U.S. beginning early next year.
More Americans living paycheck to paycheck, data shows
Bank of America data shows more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Here's where it is the worst.