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Costco to Raise Hourly Pay for Most U.S. Store Workers to Over $30
The wage bump comes just ahead of a Jan. 31 strike deadline that the wholesaler club’s 18,000 unionized employees approved earlier in January.Inc. - 9h -
DeepSeek blocked by some app stores in Italy to protect users' personal data
Italy’s data protection authority has blocked use of Chinese tech startup DeepSeek’s AI application to protect Italians’ data and announced an investigation into the companies behind the chatbotABC News - 1d -
How to safely store important documents
We asked experts how to keep things like birth certificates, social security cards and more safe in case your home is subjected to a fire, flood or theft.NBC News - 1d -
Postal Worker Stole Sports Memorabilia Worth $100,000, U.S. Says
A former sorting clerk at a post office in New Jersey later sold the items, including valuable Michael Jordan and Mickey Mantle trading cards, prosecutors said.The New York Times - 2d -
WH Smith High Street sales fall amid talks to sell stores
High street sales dropped 6% in the 21 weeks to January 25, the retailer said.BBC News - 2d -
Lidl plans first in-store pub after winning court battle
A High Court rejects a legal challenge to the plans, which would see a tap room installed in Lidl's Dundonald store.BBC News - 2d -
What has DEI actually done for U.S. workers and employers?
President Trump has painted a bullseye on diversity, equity and inclusion. But what exactly is DEI, and what has it achieved?CBS News - 3d -
2 killed, 2 police officers wounded in shooting at Indiana grocery store
There was no immediate word on what prompted the gunfire, but investigators said there was no threat to the public.CBS News - 3d -
Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia vote to form Amazon-owned grocery store's first union
The vote marks the first successful organizing effort at Whole Foods since Amazon acquired the grocer for $13.7 billion in 2017.CNBC - 3d -
3 dead, 2 police officers injured in grocery store shooting in Indiana
Two people were shot and killed inside a grocery store in Indiana on Monday, officials told ABC News.ABC News - 3d -
Trump deportation plan creates uncertainty for undocumented U.S. farm workers
Bird flu, climate change and rising costs are just a few of the issues threatening the U.S. farming industry. Now, President Trump's mass deportation plan could add to the challenges. Nancy Chen ...CBS News - 6d -
WH Smith in talks to sell high street stores
The business says it is exploring a possible sale as its travel retail business arm accounts for most of its profits.BBC News - 6d -
Trump’s Rapid Changes in U.S. Government Stuns, Stirs Anxiety Among Federal Workers
The flurry of executive actions has upended nearly every aspect of working for the federal government, and the security of public sector work has nearly vanished.Inc. - Jan. 24 -
Third-Party Games Have Arrived On Epic Games Store Mobile
For years, Epic Games has fought with Apple and Google in court for the right to expand the Epic Games Store on mobile. While some of those legal battles remain ongoing, Epic is taking a big ...GameSpot - Jan. 24 -
What is in store for new Secretary of State Rubio in Panama?
The U.S. views the Panama Canal as a strategically critical access point into the Pacific and new Secretary of State Marco Rubio's task next week will be to navigate these waters. NBC News' Matt ...NBC News - Jan. 24 -
Epic Games Store will finally launch third-party mobile games
It’s been a long time coming, with a couple of big giant companies standing in the way. But Epic Games announced it will finally be able to release third-party mobile games on the Epic Games Store. ...VentureBeat - Jan. 23 -
'The Sound of Music' turns 60 this year. Salzburg has plenty in store for fans
Salzburg, Austria, is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the release of "The Sound of Music" film with special exhibitions, tours and performances in 2025.CNBC - Jan. 20 -
Apple, Google remove TikTok from stores as app halts service in U.S.
Apple and Google have removed TikTok from their respective app stores as U.S. operations shut down.CNBC - Jan. 19 -
TikTok unavailable in app stores, goes dark for some users ahead of ban
"TikTok and ByteDance Ltd. apps are no longer available in the United States, and visitors to the United States might have limited access to features," Apple said.ABC News - Jan. 19 -
TikTok Is Unavailable in the US—and Gone From the App Stores
After President Biden declined to reassure Apple, Google, and Oracle that they wouldn’t be fined for giving Americans access to TikTok, the app’s hopes now hang on president-elect Trump.Wired - Jan. 19 -
What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?
With President-elect Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and AppleABC News - Jan. 17 -
App Stores May Continue to Offer TikTok, Lawyer Says
TikTok will shut down in the U.S. on Sunday.Inc. - Jan. 17 -
The world’s greatest record stores
FT writers and editors share their go-to venues for their vinyl fixFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Amazon lays off about 200 employees in its stores unit
The cuts are focused in Amazon's core retail unit, which spans a wide range of businesses, including fashion and fitness, Prime and private label brands.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Can the Only Grocery Store in a Rural Michigan Town Stay Independent?
The owners of Honor Family Market are ready to retire. A buyer would face the tight margins of a small business and competition against the giant chains and discount stores.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Apple Faces $1.8 Billion Lawsuit in U.K. Court Over App Store
Lawyers representing the class action said that Apple excluded potential rivals from competing for customers on devices running its iOS operating system by forcing developers to sell their apps ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 13 -
Apple to face court over claims it overcharged UK users on App Store
Class action alleges company is abusing its dominant position in the app market and 30% fee breaches laws. Business live – latest updates Apple will appear in court on Monday accused of ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Iran Races to Sell Oil Stored in China
Tehran has shipped out nearly 3 million barrels to raise money that could be used to shore up its allied militias in the Middle East.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11 -
How to turn store-cupboard staples into brilliant breakfast bars | Waste not
Nutritious and easy to eat on the go, these bars are not only great for kicking off a healthy new year, but will also help use up leftovers. Today’s recipe is based on the pumpkin, mulberry and ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Macy's will close 66 stores this year. Here is where they are.
Macy's has released a list of the more than 60 underperforming stores it is closing in 2025.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Macy's, Kohl's announce nationwide store closures: Here's where
Combined, the companies are closing roughly 90 stores nationwide.The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Italy’s luxury wineries rely on illegal migrant workers
Barolo, Barbaresco and other high-end wines made in Langhe region grapple with dependence on undocumented labourersFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Macy’s to Close 66 Store Locations
Macy’s real estate assets, including the Herald Square location, are worth about $5 to $9 billion.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Is a Macy’s near you closing? Beleaguered department store is closing 66 locations.
Macy’s Inc. unveils a list of more than 60 stores slated to close this year as the retailer struggles to right itself amid diminishing foot traffic at remaining stores and breathe new life into its ...MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
The Store Fueling Dominican Baseball Fever in a Manhattan Neighborhood
A store in Washington Heights has become a critical source of apparel for local fans.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
These 4 Factors Are Driving Up Worker Productivity
U.S. businesses are benefitting from hybrid work, fewer meetings, better AI use, and more startups, increasing total output and offsetting post-pandemic wage increases.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Dinosaur Footprints Found in England by Quarry Workers
The prints were made by both long-necked sauropods and a predator, megalosaurus, and were found in one of the largest discoveries in decades.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Ailing Ex-Deputy Admitted to Killing Florida Store Clerk in 1979
Less than a year before his death, a former deputy with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office in Florida told detectives that he had fatally shot the clerk, a 25-year-old woman.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
U.S. Postal Service worker fatally stabbed inside NYC deli, reportedly over food dispute
A New York City woman was arrested in connection to the alleged fatal stabbing of a U.S.NBC News - Jan. 3