23andMe announces workforce cut of 40% before the holidays

DNA site 23andMe is now announcing a big cut just before the holidays – the latest setback for the struggling South San Francisco startup.

American Freight closing all stores amid parent company's bankruptcy filing

The furniture and appliance retailer is shuttering all of its locations and kicking off store closing sales as part of Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings by its parent company.

Nissan to cut 9K jobs, reduce CEO's monthly pay by 50% as company faces 'severe situation'

Nissan President and CEO Makoto Uchida volunteered to immediately begin forfeiting half of his monthly compensation, and other executive committee members also volunteered to take pay cuts.

Bernard Marcus, billionaire cofounder of The Home Depot, dies at 95

Bernard Marcus, who turned a single Atlanta home improvement store he co-founded into a global company, has died at the age of 95.

Wendy's closing 140 more restaurants, but will open other locations

The Ohio-based burger chain plans to open more than 200 restaurants this year to offset the closings of the other locations.

Inflation gauge falls to lowest level in 3 1/2 years

Inflation has improved over the past two years after supply chains recovered from disruptions from the pandemic and the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate.

Best (and worst) states for jobs in 2024, according to WalletHub

When it comes to finding a job, New Hampshire ranks No. 1 in the country, according to a new report from WalletHub. Here's how your state ranks.

Would a 4-day work week work in the US? CEOs are split

A new study highlighting the broad adoption of a shorter work week in Iceland is touting the program as a success. Experts weigh in on how a 4-day work week could impact the U.S.

Girl Scouts will raise yearly dues to $65 by 2027

The Girl Scouts of the USA voted to gradually increase membership dues from $25 to $45 in 2026, then again to $65 in 2027.

Marriott Union Square becomes 4th hotel hit by workers' strike

The San Francisco Marriott Union Square became the city's fourth major hotel contending with a strike, union officials said Friday.