IRS tax refund schedule 2025: what you need to know
Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.
Convenience chain Kum & Go rebranding dozens of locations in several states
Kum & Go stores across the U.S. are continuing to be rebranded after the recent Maverik purchase.
Meta slashes 3,600 jobs worldwide, including in the Bay Area
Tech and social media giant Meta is laying off thousands of workers in an effort to push productivity upward.
Fewer Americans quitting their jobs—here’s why
U.S. workers are quitting their jobs at the lowest rate in years as job openings decline and hiring slows, signaling the end of the Great Resignation.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for Trump tax cuts to be made permanent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday signaled that the White House wants Trump's tax cut package from 2017 to be extended permanently before their expiration this year, rather than a temporary extension.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in 2025?
Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.
Estee Lauder to cut up to 7,000 jobs
Estee Lauder announced on Tuesday that it plans to slash up to 7,000 positions from its workforce.
Pleasanton-based Workday announces it will cut 1,750 jobs
Workday, the payroll and HR company based in Pleasanton, announced on Wednesday that it is cutting 8.5 percent of its workforce as it invests more in AI.
Walmart to cut jobs, relocate some employees to main hubs
Walmart is trying to move most of its employees from smaller offices to its main hubs in Bentonville, Arkansas, as well as its office in Sunnyvale, California.
Waffle House adds surcharge to eggs as prices continue soaring
The restaurant chain implemented the surcharge as egg prices nationwide jumped to over $4 in December.
Car insurance prices jumped most for these states in 2024
Car insurance rates increased by an average of 15% last year. Here’s which states saw the biggest jump, and why.
Trump signs tariff order; Mexico and Canada retaliate
Hours after President Trump signed the order Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered retaliatory tariffs. Here's what to know.
Costco strike: ‘Tentative agreement’ reached with Teamsters to likely avert work stoppage
Costco and the Teamsters union have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, avoiding a strike. Here's what to know.
Kohl's cuts 10% of corporate workforce to improve profitability
Kohl’s said that it is cutting 10% of its corporate workforce as the struggling company works to improve profitability. It previously announced it would close 27 stores.
Legoland Florida to lay off nearly 250 employees, mainly performers
The entertainment company that runs Legoland Florida announced it will be laying off hundreds of employees at the popular theme park.
Study finds 96% of restaurants tested are lying about the source of their shrimp
A study released this week found shrimp lovers in Tampa Bay may not be getting what they're paying for, with dozens of restaurants claiming to offer Gulf shrimp actually selling shrimp imported from overseas.
Manatee County family hoping to save Cortez Village bait shop from demolition after hurricane damage
A Manatee County family hopes to save a long-standing Cortez Village bait shop from demolition after it received extensive damage from the hurricanes.
Nearly 2 in 3 Americans say money in their bank accounts not up with inflation, survey says
A new WalletHub survey reveals how Americans feel about their banks in 2025, from inflation concerns to what matters most when choosing an account.
Pass-a-Grille beaches Paradise Grille reopens months after storms
Monday was a moment 122 days in the making for Paradise Grille in Pass-a-Grille Beach.
Over 80,000 Kia electric, hybrid vehicles recalled over issues with airbags: NHTSA
Kia is recalling over 80,000 of its electric and hybrid vehicles over concerns about airbags.