Philanthropist Bill Pulte sues former company exec alleging online bot harassment
"We have forensic evidence," he said. "I've got to be careful because it’s ongoing litigation, that ties certain things to his email, that ties certain things to other profiles that he’s done. We sent a notice to the board - and believe it or not, the bots started deleting things."
Starbucks workers plan 3-day walkout at 100 US stores as union effort continues
More than 1,000 baristas at 100 stores are planning to walk out on a three-day strike starting Friday as part of their effort to unionize the coffee chain’s stores.
How Federal Reserve’s series of rate hikes could affect your finances
As interest rates increase, many economists say they fear a recession could happen — and with it, job losses that may cause hardship for households already badly impacted by inflation.
Elon Musk no longer world's richest person
Have you heard of the person who's now the richest in the world?
How much should tipped workers make? Michigan court mulls minimum wage ruling
How much the minimum wage increases next year in Michigan hinges on a Court of Appeals decision. Depending on what the court rules, a big wage hike could be coming for tipped workers.
Nearly half of Americans expect to go into debt buying holiday gifts
Nearly half of Americans expect to go into debt during the holidays this year. Here’s how to pay down your holiday debt quickly.
Olive Garden manager fired after time-off rant: ‘If you’re sick ... prove it to us’
The Olive Garden manager wrote a memo to its workers, insinuating they would be fired for calling out.
New York Times journalists, other employees go on 24-hour strike
The 24-hour walkout on Thursday is the first strike of its kind at the New York Times in more than 40 years.
Millions of Americans mistakenly notified of student debt forgiveness approval due to ‘human error’
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
Pfizer announces $750M expansion of western Michigan plant
Pfizer will expand capacity at the western Michigan pharmaceutical plant where the company first mass-produced its COVID-19 vaccine.
Hertz agrees to pay $168 million to settle false theft claims
Hertz is settling lawsuits with customers who were accused of stealing cars they rented.
Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster over concert ticket fiasco
The Swift fans' lawsuit alleges Ticketmaster engaged in antitrust violations, deceptive practices, fraud, and price-fixing during the ticket sale fiasco.
Starbucks fans furious over new 'awkward' tipping system
Starbucks' new tipping system requires customers to select the amount they would like to tip the cashier.
McDonald's unveils a Texas test restaurant with drive-thru food conveyor belt
McDonald's first announced plans for such a restaurant concept in November 2020 when it rolled out its new growth strategy.
Supreme court to hear arguments on Biden's student loan forgiveness plan next year
The Supreme Court will rule over the legality of Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, but private loan borrowers won't qualify if it gets approved. Here's what to do if you can't get student loan relief.
Moelker Orchards closing after 115 years in Grand Rapids
Moelker Orchards in Grand Rapids business is closing as the owners retire.
Tapped Coffee + Eats closing Royal Oak location
Tapped Coffee + Eats in Royal Oak is closing.
Chipotle selling 'mystery boxes' with fan merchandise, hidden $500 gift cards
Chipotle said it hid $500 gift cards in some of the “mystery boxes,” and fans who order within the first 48 hours have a chance to score one.
DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden administration extends student loan payment pause into 2023
The Biden administration’s federal student loan payment pause has been extended through June 30, 2023. Here’s what to do if you don’t qualify for relief.