Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $5.5 billion in talc powder settlement

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to a multi-billion-dollar deal to resolve thousands of remaining lawsuits linking its talcum powder products to ovarian cancer.

Mercedes-Benz faces potential US ban under new Senate bill

A new bill targeting Chinese automakers could result in Mercedes-Benz being barred from selling vehicles in the U.S.

Cracker Barrel replaces CEO less than a year after failed remodel, new logo

The chief executive officer who was in charge at Cracker Barrel during its disastrous remodeling plan that included an attempt to update the logo and was quickly reversed in the wake of public backlash has been replaced.

Chipotle opens first restaurant in Mexico as global expansion accelerates

Chipotle opened its first restaurant in Mexico this month and plans additional locations in Nuevo León before expanding into Mexico City in 2027.

Smart back to school shopping habits
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It can be hard to manage finances while back to school shopping. Celine Pastore with SimplePath Retirement shares some practical strategies to keep your spending in check.

Making the most of the sales tax holiday
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As the back-to-school sales tax holiday continues, many parents are deciding how to use their finances for their child's education materials. Celine Pastore with SimplePath Retirement breaks down how parents can stretch their budget.

Here's how much retiring in 2026 could cost you in health care expenses

A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.

Novo Nordisk sues rival drugmaker Eli Lilly over GLP-1 ads

Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy. 

Tampa film lab sees Gen Z fueling film photography comeback

In a world where most pictures live on phones, Coastal Film Lab is helping keep traditional photography alive.

St. Pete Beach parking: Business owners say higher rates drive customers away

Higher parking rates at St. Pete Beach are drawing criticism from local business owners who say the increased costs are keeping visitors away. One owner has launched an online petition urging city leaders to revisit the parking policy before more businesses are affected.

Polk County shoe repair expert becomes social media sensation as ‘America’s Cobbler’

Inside a small shoe repair shop in Polk County, Jim McFarland is keeping a fading American trade alive while introducing the art of cobbling to an entirely new generation.

FDA to continue cyclosporiasis investigation as restaurant traffic declines

Federal officials continue to probe a cyclospora outbreak as several national restaurant chains are impacted financially with some reporting noticeable drops in customer foot traffic.

Iconic candymaker to lay off hundreds, move US headquarters out of New Jersey

Mars Wrigley signaled it will lay off hundreds of workers as it relocates its headquarters from Newark, New Jersey, to an expanded facility in Chicago.

Verizon to sell nearly 300 stores, cut 500 jobs in restructuring

Verizon will sell nearly 300 retail stores and cut some 500 corporate jobs as part of a restructuring plan, but the closures will mean thousands more retail employees could be out of a job.