Fed cuts rates a 3rd time this year but signals likely pause
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the third time this year to try to sustain the economic expansion in the face of global threats. But it hinted that it won't likely cut again this year.
Amazon drops monthly fee to boost grocery delivery sales
Amazon has a new plan to try and jumpstart its grocery delivery business: cut some fees for its Prime members.
Millennials will need to save at least 40 percent of their paychecks for retirement, financial expert says
Millennials who want to live off even half of their final salaries in retirement will need to save 40 percent of their paychecks over the next 30 years, according to an economics expert.
Many working Americans get less than 7 hours of sleep, especially for public safety and health workers: study
The number of working Americans who get less than seven hours of sleep a night are on the rise, and public safety and healthcare support professionals are among those impacted most, according to a recent study.
Popeyes to hire hundreds of extra employees to handle possible November return of wildly popular chicken sandwich
The coveted Popeyes Chicken Sandwich may be returning soon and the fried chicken chain will reportedly hire 400 additional employees to handle the demand.
‘No problem, I can adapt’: Realtor gets clever after ‘for sale’ sign is vandalized
A Canadian realtor got creative with his marketing after one of his signs was vandalized. Alan Stilwell, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, shared a photo of himself standing next to the vandalized sign. On his visage depicted on the sign, vandals apparently drew squiggly eyebrows, sunglasses, a squiggly mustache and a goatee, all etched in what looks like black marker.
Customers sue Wegmans for selling vanilla ice cream made with no vanilla
Two customers filed a lawsuit against East Coast grocery chain Wegmans, claiming the company’s brand of vanilla ice cream does not actually contain any vanilla.
WeWork removes over 2K phone booths from US, Canada locations, citing ‘elevated levels of formaldehyde'
More than 2,000 phone booths were taken out of service in WeWork locations across the U.S. and Canada over formaldehyde concerns.
More single women are working than ever before — here’s what that means for the economy
The U.S. workforce is comprised of increasingly more single women, and a projection from Morgan Stanley Research predicts that, by 2030, single women will make up an estimated 45 percent of all prime working age women (aged 25 to 44) — the largest portion in history — which will have a far-reaching positive effect on the U.S. economy.
Bed Bath & Beyond increases projected store closures to 60
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. said it is increasing its projected store closures to 60 in the fiscal year, according to reports on Wednesday.
TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to attractions that breed or import whales or dolphins
Travel website TripAdvisor announced it will no longer sell tickets or generate revenue from any attractions that are involved with the captivity of ocean mammals.
Smarties candy turns 70 with all-female leadership
This month marks a big milestone for a local company. Smarties candy is celebrating 70 years.
IKEA apologizes for jerk chicken dish after cultural appropriation backlash
IKEA’s new jerk chicken with rice and peas has been slammed after the warehouse chain made the traditional Caribbean dish using the wrong ingredients.
‘Angel dressed as a plumber’: Man fixes cancer patient’s boiler for free, helps thousands of others
A British plumber is being praised for his act of kindness toward a 91-year-old woman battling leukemia.
United Auto Workers members to strike Sunday night as GM deal deadline passes
United Auto Workers members will begin a strike Sunday night after the union and General Motorsfailed to reach a new labor agreement ahead of Sunday’s midnight deadline, UAW vice president Terry Dittes said.
Apple video service comes Nov. 1 for $5 a month
Apple will charge $5 per month for a highly anticipated video streaming service, the latest challenge to Netflix. The company will roll it out in Nov. 1.
Record-high number of American workers have multiple jobs
The U.S. economy added fewer than expected jobs in August – at a time when many Americans are eager to add more positions to their resumes.
US adds just 130K jobs, boosted by Census hiring
U.S. employers added a modest 130,000 jobs in August, a sign that global economic weakness and President Donald Trump's trade war with China may have begun to slow hiring.
Mississippi wedding venue claims ‘Christian belief’ as reason for rejecting interracial couple
A Mississippi wedding venue that refused to host an interracial couple on their big day — reportedly citing "Christian belief" — has seemingly backtracked after the owner reread the Bible and spoke with her pastor.
DC among nation’s top 5 cities for job growth
The U.S. labor market continues to remain a bright spot in the economy – and the nation’s capital is among the five cities leading the charge.