Oak Park's Star Bakery closing after more than 100 years

Oak Park's Star Bakery plans to close July 2. The owners of the bakery, which was founded in 1915, made the decision to close because of a combination of labor and ingredient costs, along with lingering impacts from the Covid pandemic.

Bud Light no longer America's top-selling beer as backlash continues

It's a milestone in Bud Light's months-long sales decline since early April, when critics who were angered by the brewer sending a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney vowed to boycott the brand.

Student loan payments will resume in October, Education Department confirms

Federal student loan payments are set to resume in October, while interest on loan debt will begin once again in September, the Education Department clarified.

New coffee shop, Coffee & Bark, bringing treats for humans and dogs to Berkley

Berkley's Coffee & Bark's menu will include coffee, lattes, pastries, and more, as well as a dog-friendly menu featuring pet pastries, birthday cakes, and cupcakes.

Detroit City Council bans cashless businesses

Businesses would be prohibited from not accepting cash as a payment, or risk being fined $500.

Know any airplane mechanics? Wave of retirements leave some US industries desperate

A surge of retirements, along with a slowdown in immigration that began during the pandemic, are the primary factors behind the labor shortages that continue to bedevil many employers.

Texas prison housing Elizabeth Holmes, 'Housewives' star Jen Shah offers business classes

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will spend the next 11 years at Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Bryan in Bryan, Texas, where 'Housewives' star Jen Shah is also serving time.

Detroit City Council approves $51.8M tax break for District Detroit development

The Detroit City Council has approved a tax break of close to $52 million for the next decade to make way for four residential and commercial buildings in downtown as part of the Ilitch organization and Stephen Ross' District Detroit development plan.

Kinder Chocolate, a cream-filled hit in Europe, is coming to the US

The candy bars, the most popular Kinder product in Europe, are different from the Kinder Bueno bars that have been sold stateside since 2019.

Restaurants opt out of using QR-code menus post-pandemic

Three years ago, shared menus were replaced with pointing your phone camera at a QR code. Now, many restaurants are going back to using physical menus.