Business

Macy’s is facing off with an activist investor group that thinks the real estate it sits on is more valuable than the company itself.

Macy’s activist investor may be ‘most truthful’ about retailer’s future

The EPA has banned the use of two solvents often found in everyday products because of their cancer risk.

EPA bans 2 solvents used in everyday products and dry cleaning

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters set a deadline for Amazon to agree to dates for a union contract negotiation for its workers.

Teamsters set deadline for labor talks with Amazon

Another department store chain is set to make an internet comeback. Lord & Taylor is set to relaunch in 2025 as a discount luxury e-commerce platform offering designer goods and Lord & Taylor-branded products, according to its new owner.

Lord & Taylor to relaunch as online discount luxury retailer

The man accused of gunning down the CEO of UnitedHealthcare on a New York City sidewalk has been charged with murder.

Suspect charged with murder in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

The NYPD confirmed officials arrested a “strong person of interest” in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

‘Strong person of interest’ in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO arrested

President-elect Donald Trump put to bed the notion he’d try to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term expires in 2026.

‘You’re not fired.’ Trump says he won’t try to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell

TikTok asked a federal appeals court to stop the Biden administration from enforcing a law that could lead to a ban in the coming weeks.

TikTok seeks temporary pause of US ban pending Supreme Court review

Beijing launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia just a week after U.S. increased restrictions on chip exports to China.

Nvidia dragged into US-China tit-for-tat over chip restrictions

Holiday shopping is expected to reach record highs this season, but a growing number of those purchases will be sent back.

Major surge in returns expected to increase during holiday season

Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour" ended, leaving a billion-dollar impact on the global economy and fans wondering what's next for the pop star.

Final curtain falls on Taylor Swift’s billion-dollar ‘Eras Tour.’ What’s next?

Wildlife resort lets tourists sleep with wolves, experts say it can turn dangerous

Canadian wildlife resort offers a night with wolves, experts warn against trend

HelloFresh is under investigation for allegedly employing migrant children to cook and work at its packaging facility in Illinois.

HelloFresh under investigation for alleged migrant child labor: Report

The "Harry Potter" franchise is back with a TV series. Discover the casting updates and controversy surrounding it.

New ‘Harry Potter’ series receives greenlight for production in 2025

The number of Americans reporting they want a new job is at a 10-year high, but many feel they have nowhere to go.

There’s a new term to describe this job market’s vibes

Social media platform Bluesky reached 25 million users, continuing its growth after the election as some people looking for alternatives to X.

Bluesky grows to 25 million users, CEO considers ads on platform

Temu unavailable in Vietnam after failure to register with trade ministry

Temu and Shein suspended in Vietnam for lack of registration

The NBA is ready to return to China for the first time in more than five years, marking a big turnaround after the league and Beijing had a falling out over an executive’s tweet.

NBA to return to China after yearslong rift

A new poll shows work-life balance still isn't a thing for many women.

Work-life balance out of reach for many American women

The pet business is projected to reach over $150 billion in sales this year and one big player in the industry is Lamb Chop.

How Lamb Chop became your dog’s favorite toy

The U.S. jobs market beat expectations in November, adding 227,000 jobs after a bleak October report driven by hurricanes and strikes.

Why November’s 227,000 jobs added is not as impressive as it seems

A federal judge in Texas has scuttled a deal between the Justice Department and aircraft maker Boeing, related to two plane crashes.

Federal judge rejects Boeing deal with DOJ due to concerns about diversity

The Biden administration is making a final push to establish major consumer protections for airline passengers.

The Biden administration makes final push for airline-customer protections

Texas is taking steps toward banning THC, with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, R, stating the Senate will push for a ban on all consumable products.

Texas lawmakers move to ban sale of all THC products in 2025