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.
Warner Bros. urges shareholders to reject hostile Paramount offer
Warner Bros. Discovery is urging shareholders to reject a hostile buyout bid from Paramount Skydance and stick with the $72 billion Netflix offer Warner agreed to earlier this month.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy
The Massachusetts-based organization is making the move as part of a restructuring plan.
Lululemon CEO to step down as brand struggles
Over the last 12 months alone, Lululemon’s stock has fallen nearly 50%.
Disney reaches deal to bring its characters to OpenAI's Sora video tool
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Hidden 'Treasure Island:' Wisconsin demolition exposes shuttered store
Brown Deer is growing. The village has multiple major developments underway. But one of those projects has revealed a "hidden treasure."
AutoZone opens 53 new stores while navigating inflation, tariff cost increases: Here's where
Auto parts retailer AutoZone now operates 7,710 stores worldwide as it pursues growth initiatives.
In-N-Out Burger removes number '67' from system in response to viral '6-7' trend
In-N-Out Burger removed No. 67 from its ordering system after the viral "6-7" meme reportedly caused chaotic disruptions by teenagers at restaurant locations.
2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston: Matches, transit, and must-see spots
Houston, one of the busiest US host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is preparing to welcome fans with seven matches, two major airports, and a vital METRORail system connecting the city's diverse culture and dining scene to the climate-controlled stadium.
DOT waives part of massive fine against Southwest Airlines
Part of a hefty fine imposed on Southwest in 2022 for canceling flights has been waived, with credit going to the airline for improving its on-time performance.
Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. studio in $72 billion deal. What it means for viewers
The new deal will bring two of the entertainment industry’s biggest companies in film and television under one roof.
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.
Texas Association of Business CEO sued amid allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power
The CEO of the Texas Association of Business (TAB), Glenn Hamer, has been placed on administrative leave following a lawsuit filed by a woman alleging he sexually assaulted, harassed, and retaliated against her, with the suit seeking over $10 million in damages.
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.
HP to slash up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 in massive AI transformation push
Tech giant HP is looking to cut $1B in costs in next three years, and is cutting thousands of jobs in the meantime.
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.
Ex-TV anchor sentenced to 10 years for $63M PPP Fraud
A co-founder of the lender service Blueacorn was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and ordered to pay $63 million in restitution for orchestrating a scheme that fraudulently secured over $63 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
'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."
This Texas mall ranks among longest mall walks in America
Houston's Galleria mall was ranked the third most walkable mall in the U.S. with 4.24 miles of walking distance, turning holiday shopping into a significant workout.