Starbucks strike shuts down hundreds of locations
More than 5,000 workers were expected to take part in walkout that ends later on Christmas Eve, their union says.
Walmart accused of illegally opening costly accounts for drivers
Walmart and Branch Messenger, a payments platform, accused of deceiving workers about pay from retailer for two years.
Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Legislation now headed to President Biden's desk comes with the Social Security Administration staffed at a 50-year low.
Feds sue Zelle, alleging nation's biggest banks failed to stop fraud
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Liquid-burning firepits behind 2 deaths, dozens of injuries, fed agency warn
Products sold as tabletop firepits, firepots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use are "extremely dangerous," consumer agency warns.
Social Security Fairness Act passes key hurdles in the U.S. Senate
Senators advance House-passed bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans with public pensions.
Sen. Warren pushes bill to make it easier to declare bankruptcy
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.
Walmart says it's testing body cameras on some store employees
Walmart says retailing giant is testing pilot in one market, and no longer-term decisions have been made.
Express failed to disclose $1 million in perks to ex-CEO, SEC says
Investors were kept in the dark about expenses including chief executive's personal use of chartered aircraft, regulator alleges.
Trump could target Affordable Care Act, Medicaid for cuts, experts say
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Amazon ignored warnings about worker injuries, Senate probe finds
E-commerce giant executives allegedly rejected safety recommendations urging production quotas be curtailed.
Social Security Fairness Act takes big step towards passage
Lawmakers are moving ahead with a bipartisan bill that would provide enhanced Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, but hurdles remain.
MadeGood granola bars recalled because they could contain metal
Recalled MadeGood granola bars were sold across the U.S. and internationally, according to food maker.
Kroger $24.6 billion purchase of Albertsons halted by federal judge
Merger would curtail competition for grocery shoppers, Oregon court finds in a decision that could derail the deal.
Another infant dies in outbreak tied to ready-to-eat meat products
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.