Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Oakland’s New Parkway Theater celebrates 13 years with $1 movie night
Live music and a line of eager moviegoers stretched outside the New Parkway Theater on Monday evening as the Oakland staple celebrated 13 years of business.
Instacart ending price test program after backlash
Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.
Taco Bell fans declare 'Christmas miracle' as beloved menu item returns nationwide
Taco Bell announced a cult favorite has returned to menus nationwide, with fans calling it "a Christmas miracle."
Olive Garden plans nationwide rollout of lighter portions menu following successful testing
Olive Garden is rolling out a new lighter portion entrée menu.
FTC accuses Instacart of hidden fees; company to pay $60M in refunds
Instacart will pay $60 million in consumer refunds after the FTC accused the company of misleading shoppers and driving up grocery costs for Americans.
Warner Bros. urges shareholders to reject hostile Paramount offer
Warner Bros. Discovery is urging shareholders to reject a hostile buyout bid from Paramount Skydance and stick with the $72 billion Netflix offer Warner agreed to earlier this month.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy
The Massachusetts-based organization is making the move as part of a restructuring plan.
Lululemon CEO to step down as brand struggles
Over the last 12 months alone, Lululemon’s stock has fallen nearly 50%.
Disney reaches deal to bring its characters to OpenAI's Sora video tool
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Hidden 'Treasure Island:' Wisconsin demolition exposes shuttered store
Brown Deer is growing. The village has multiple major developments underway. But one of those projects has revealed a "hidden treasure."
AutoZone opens 53 new stores while navigating inflation, tariff cost increases: Here's where
Auto parts retailer AutoZone now operates 7,710 stores worldwide as it pursues growth initiatives.
In-N-Out Burger removes number '67' from system in response to viral '6-7' trend
In-N-Out Burger removed No. 67 from its ordering system after the viral "6-7" meme reportedly caused chaotic disruptions by teenagers at restaurant locations.
H&M to vacate San Francisco Centre mall in January
San Francisco Centre, the downtown mall on Market Street that was once known as the Westfield Centre, is losing another store. This time, H&M confirms they are vacating the massively empty and floundering retail space.
DOT waives part of massive fine against Southwest Airlines
Part of a hefty fine imposed on Southwest in 2022 for canceling flights has been waived, with credit going to the airline for improving its on-time performance.
Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. studio in $72 billion deal. What it means for viewers
The new deal will bring two of the entertainment industry’s biggest companies in film and television under one roof.
List: New California laws taking effect in 2026
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
Cautious Christmas shoppers out shopping with 20 days left
It looks like "tis the season to be shopping cautiously" thanks to worries about the economy, jobs, and inflation. Every night, until January 4th, San Rafael's free Holiday Light Spectacular picks up spirits at a time spirit picking up is needed,
Costco files federal lawsuit challenging Trump's emergency tariff orders on imported goods
Costco is suing the federal government over President Trump's tariffs in hopes of recovering funds the retailer says it was improperly required to pay on imported goods.
Campbell’s fires executive allegedly caught calling company’s food 's--- for poor people' in recording
Campbell's executive Martin Bally allegedly made the offensive remarks during a meeting in November 2024.