Your little do-it-yourselfer can have a birthday party at Lowe's

Lowe’s is now booking in-store birthday party packages for kids ages 5 and up at select locations across the U.S., complete with DIY projects and pizza.

Hip hop artist Flo Rida awarded $82.6M in lawsuit against Celsius energy drinks

Flo Rida, whose real name is Tramar Dillard, sued Celsius Holdings Inc. after claiming the company breached a contract with him and then tried to hide money.

Houston business owners asking for help to address crime concerns

"I have been burglarized 15 times in the last year," a Houston business owner said while addressing Houston City Council.

Gas prices rise in tandem with oil even as demand drops: AAA

The national average cost for a gallon of gas rose to $3.32, four cents more than last week and 17 cents more than a month ago.

Microsoft cuts 10,000 jobs, about 5% of global workforce

Microsoft is cutting 10,000 workers, almost 5% of its workforce, joining other tech companies that have scaled back their pandemic-era expansions.

Starbucks to offer nationwide DoorDash delivery by March

Starbucks said delivery represents a “significant growth opportunity” for the coffee giant as more people shift to remote work with less in-person ordering.

United Airlines opens expanded training facility at Bush IAH to handle expected growth

As busy airports and airlines try to accommodate the growing demand for air travel, United Airlines is betting heavily on Houston with a $32 million training center for flight attendants.

Many smaller businesses plan to ramp up hiring in 2023, survey finds

The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.

Here's what is open and closed on MLK Day 2023

The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday on Monday, Jan. 16. The federal holiday means government agencies and many banks will be closed.

Inflation drops in December – will the Fed slow interest rate hikes in 2023?

Inflation eased in December, but interest rates are likely to increase a few more times in 2023. However, the rate of increase could slow, one Fed official says. Here's what it means for you.

Biden proposes new student loan repayment plan: Here’s how much borrowers will save

The Department of Education's new student loan repayment plan would offer $0 monthly payments for any individual borrower who makes less than roughly $30,600 annually and any borrower in a family of four who makes less than about $62,400.

FTX Trading bankruptcy: Customer, creditor information will remain concealed

The judge presiding over the bankruptcy of cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading is allowing the company to maintain a veil of secrecy over the names of individual customers and creditors.