Alibaba agrees to pay $600 million to settle illegal drug lawsuit
Alibaba reached a massive financial settlement with the U.S. government to resolve accusations that the company allowed the sale and importation of illegal pharmaceuticals and medical equipment on its major platforms.
Alibaba reached a massive financial settlement with the U.S. government to resolve accusations that the company allowed the sale and importation of illegal pharmaceuticals and medical equipment on its major platforms.
Trump Accounts for kids launch July 4: How to get $1,000
Trump Accounts, a new initiative to boost babies' financial independence later in life, kicks off on Independence Day.
Trump Accounts, a new initiative to boost babies' financial independence later in life, kicks off on Independence Day.
Tampa baker turns culinary school dream into pink boutique bakery
A Tampa baker is turning a culinary school dream into a pink boutique bakery with a loyal following.
A Tampa baker is turning a culinary school dream into a pink boutique bakery with a loyal following.
Trump earned $1.2 billion from crypto business, filings show
A recent federal filing reveals that President Donald Trump generated about $1.2 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures in 2025, highlighting the substantial wealth amassed since his return to the White House.
A recent federal filing reveals that President Donald Trump generated about $1.2 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures in 2025, highlighting the substantial wealth amassed since his return to the White House.
Tampa Bay area restaurants struggle: More than 20 local spots close or rebrand
The dining landscape across Tampa and St. Petersburg is enduring a massive wave of disruptions as more than a dozen local eateries pull down their blinds or change strategies.
The dining landscape across Tampa and St. Petersburg is enduring a massive wave of disruptions as more than a dozen local eateries pull down their blinds or change strategies.
5 companies conspired to drive up egg prices, Justice Dept. says
Five companies are accused of conspiring to drive up the price of eggs, the Justice Department announced on Tuesday.
Five companies are accused of conspiring to drive up the price of eggs, the Justice Department announced on Tuesday.
Hyundai recalls 96K Tucson SUVs as dashboards may go blank
Hyundai recalled nearly 100,000 SUVs over concerns that the instrument panel could reboot while the vehicle was being driven.
Hyundai recalled nearly 100,000 SUVs over concerns that the instrument panel could reboot while the vehicle was being driven.
Saks Global comes out of bankruptcy with new name, fewer stores
The parent company for Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman stores emerged from bankruptcy this week with a lot less debt, a lot fewer stores, and a whole new name.
The parent company for Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman stores emerged from bankruptcy this week with a lot less debt, a lot fewer stores, and a whole new name.
Ex-Meta executive sues over attempt to silence her ‘Careless People’ memoir
A former Meta executive has released a tell-all memoir, "Careless People," detailing her time at the tech giant and filed a lawsuit accusing the company of attempting to silence her.
A former Meta executive has released a tell-all memoir, "Careless People," detailing her time at the tech giant and filed a lawsuit accusing the company of attempting to silence her.
Johns Hopkins University lays off 110 workers after losing some federal funding
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
Uber board sued over compliance failures that led to sexual abuse lawsuits
A new lawsuit targets Uber’s board of directors, alleging that executives and board members cut critical compliance corners, ultimately paving the way for a wave of sexual assault and harassment lawsuits against the company.
A new lawsuit targets Uber’s board of directors, alleging that executives and board members cut critical compliance corners, ultimately paving the way for a wave of sexual assault and harassment lawsuits against the company.
Largo to launch open-container entertainment district near new City Hall
The city of Largo is establishing a specialized entertainment district that allows visitors to carry alcoholic beverages outdoors by the end of the summer.
The city of Largo is establishing a specialized entertainment district that allows visitors to carry alcoholic beverages outdoors by the end of the summer.
Wendy’s stock surged so much that trading was halted multiple times
An explosive start to the trading day for Wendy’s meant that trading of the fast-food chain’s stock needed to be halted multiple times during the day.
An explosive start to the trading day for Wendy’s meant that trading of the fast-food chain’s stock needed to be halted multiple times during the day.
The best and worst tippers in America: Where each state ranks
Newly released data show the two states that tip the least sit alongside the Pacific Ocean. Meanwhile, the ones in the Ohio Valley have some of the best tippers, but not the best.
Newly released data show the two states that tip the least sit alongside the Pacific Ocean. Meanwhile, the ones in the Ohio Valley have some of the best tippers, but not the best.
M&M's set August launch for dye-free candies, with 2 colors absent
The legendary candy-maker faces a multimillion-dollar logistical nightmare trying to turn its iconic blue treats natural.
The legendary candy-maker faces a multimillion-dollar logistical nightmare trying to turn its iconic blue treats natural.
More young adults living with parents, even after finding a job, new report shows
A new report shows that nearly a third of young adults still live at home, despite the fact that many of them, especially those between 25 and 34, are employed.
A new report shows that nearly a third of young adults still live at home, despite the fact that many of them, especially those between 25 and 34, are employed.
Apple CEO says price hikes are ‘unavoidable’ as rising chip costs squeeze tech giant: report
Apple's next major product launch is expected in September when the company is likely to unveil its iPhone 18 lineup.
Apple's next major product launch is expected in September when the company is likely to unveil its iPhone 18 lineup.
Same rides, different prices: Uber and Lyft draw fire from Consumer Reports over fares
Popular ride-share services Uber and Lyft will charge different customers different rates for the exact same rides, even when they are ordered at the same time, a new Consumer Reports article claims.
Popular ride-share services Uber and Lyft will charge different customers different rates for the exact same rides, even when they are ordered at the same time, a new Consumer Reports article claims.
Trump administration warns governors to crack down on unemployment insurance
The U.S. government wants states to do more to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs and is threatening to withhold federal dollars until they do.
The U.S. government wants states to do more to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs and is threatening to withhold federal dollars until they do.
World Cup fever fuels crowds at St. Pete watch parties, businesses
Thousands of soccer fans packed local pubs and Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg on Friday night to cheer on the U.S. Men’s National Team as World Cup fever swept through the Bay Area.
Thousands of soccer fans packed local pubs and Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg on Friday night to cheer on the U.S. Men’s National Team as World Cup fever swept through the Bay Area.



















