SF's Phoenix Hotel hosts free celebration ahead of its Jan. 1 closure
A legendary San Francisco rock ’n’ roll hotel celebrated with its community Thursday night as it prepares to shut its doors for good. Many consider it an oasis in the Tenderloin.
On Red Cup Day, Starbucks workers vote to strike in 45 cities
Starbucks employees held walkouts at dozens of stores nationwide on Thursday to disrupt the company’s Red Cup Day.
Red Bay Coffee to close Fruitvale café
Red Bay Coffee announced Tuesday that it will close its café and headquarters in Oakland’s Fruitvale district at the end of November when its lease expires.
Is a new stimulus payment coming? November 2025 IRS direct deposit fact check
Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend is fueling a new stimulus buzz.
Starbucks 'Bearista' frenzy: Some leave empty-handed, others declare ‘the war is over’
Starbucks fans are losing it over the sold-out Bearista cup and Hello Kitty plush, camping out, calling stores nonstop, and reselling the $44 cup for over $1,000 on eBay.
Target requires workers to smile at customers in hopes of boosting sales: Report
Target is hoping a new policy, that requires workers to smile at customers who come within 10 feet of them, will help the company boost sales heading into the holidays.
Farmers' Almanac saying goodbye after more than 200 years in publication
Editor's note: When this story was originally published, an image of the "Old Farmer's Almanac" was used.
Flight cuts amid shutdown could threaten supply chain, holiday deliveries
As flights continue to be canceled amid the shutdown, that could affect air cargo – which could eventually ripple into the supply chain and holiday deliveries. Here’s what to know.
Hooters revamps menu, updates uniforms as original owners take over
Hooters' original owners acquired the chain from bankruptcy, and are taking the restaurant back to its roots.
MD-11 planes grounded by UPS, FedEx after Kentucky crash
MD-11 planes have been grounded by UPS and FedEx following the deadly crash in Kentucky this week. Here’s what to know about the planes.
IRS direct deposit relief payment in November? Here’s what we know
Rumors continue swirling online about IRS relief payments landing in bank accounts by November or year’s end — but are they true?
Tesla shareholders vote to give Elon Musk $1 trillion in stock
The Tesla CEO must hit certain lofty performance targets over the next decade in order to receive the payout.
Credit card delinquency rates are the highest in these states in 2025, data shows
Not paying your credit card bills on time can affect your finances and residents in some states are having to manage this expense more compared to others, a new report details.
Traveling soon? Here’s what to do if flight is delayed or canceled
Travel snags are more likely to ramp up ahead of the holiday season as the shutdown drags out. Here’s what to know if you face a delay or cancellation.
Mike Tyson hopes new business venture could help SNAP enrollees during government shutdown
Mike Tyson said his new business venture could support the 42 million Americans whose SNAP benefits will be reduced on Nov. 1.
Airlines step up as thousands of air traffic controllers go unpaid
Here is how some U.S. airlines are stepping up to support the air traffic controllers that are going without pay amid the government shutdown.
YouTube TV users lose access to Disney and ESPN after contract dispute. What we know
"YouTube TV and Disney couldn't agree to terms on a new contract resulting in Disney removing its channels from the streaming service."
Eli Lilly partners with Walmart to sell weight loss drug directly to patients nationwide
Access for Zepbound through the partnership begins in mid-November.
Credit limits have dropped the most in these states for 2025, data shows
Credit limits are shrinking nationwide. Here's where the steepest drops are, according to new data.
Paramount reportedly laying off 2,000 employees
Paramount will lay off about 10% of its workforce to align with “evolving priorities,” CEO David Ellison said in a reported internal memo to employees.