Bank of America settles 7-Eleven ATM fee lawsuit

Bank of America has settled a class action lawsuit over ATM fees that were charged at certain machines inside a popular convenience store. Here's who qualifies for payment.

AAPI spotlight: Chef Reina’s vegan Filipino revolution
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For AAPI Heritage Month, we spotlight Chef Reina Montenegro, a Dumaguete City native whose journey from the Philippines to the Bay Area transformed into a powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and culinary activism. Today, she’s celebrated for pioneering Filipino vegan cuisine across the Peninsula and San Francisco.

Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 robotaxis for glitch that may allow vehicles to drive into standing water

Waymo issued a recall for certain its fifth and sixth generation automated driving systems over a software issue that may cause the vehicle to lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Walmart to cut or relocate 1,000 jobs in efforts to compete with Amazon

Walmart is restructuring its staff to focus on expansion of AI and tech initiatives. The move marks a significant strategy to compete with Amazon and other retailers.

Paypal agrees to $30 million settlement with Justice Department over 'illegal DEI'

The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."

San Francisco considers ban on smoking at outdoor bar patios and parklets

San Francisco officials are considering a new ordinance that would prohibit smoking in outdoor bar patios and parklets, a move that is drawing significant push back from local business owners.

Shell reports nearly $7 billion profits amid war with Iran

Shell posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profits as the surge in earnings was fueled by rising global fuel prices stemming from the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

Hire Oakland job fair
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Hire Oakland Job Fair will be taking place outside at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday, May 13. The citywide hiring event will feature recruiters from EBMUD, Samuel Merritt University, the City of Oakland, BART, PG&E, and more. Visraant Iyer, gives insight.

Grocery Outlet pushes to move into old Oakland Walgreens: report

The discount supermarket chain Grocery Outlet is planning to expand its presence in Oakland by moving into two vacant storefronts formerly occupied by Walgreens.

‘Let’s buy Spirit’ TikTok campaign unexpectedly goes viral

A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.

DOJ confirms antitrust probe of major meatpackers over beef price inflation

The Justice Department confirmed its active investigation of potential antitrust violations in U.S. cattle and beef markets, reviewing more than 3 million documents and interviewing industry participants as federal officials scrutinize whether highly concentrated meatpacking power has contributed to high beef prices.

US restaurant sales fall as Iran war drives up gas prices

With pain at the gas pump reaching new highs due to U.S.-Iran tensions, many consumers are pulling back on dining out. Major restaurant brands report falling revenue as households pivot to cost-saving measures to offset rising daily expenses.

GameStop makes $56 billion bid to buy eBay

GameStop launched a bid to purchase eBay in a proposed merger CEO Ryan Cohen believes can transform the companies into a major competitor for Amazon.

McDonald’s is quietly ditching a popular in-store feature nationwide

McDonald's is ending an era when it comes to soft drinks, and changes will roll out gradually as restaurants are remodeled or updated.

Clinique and M.A.C.-owner Estée Lauder to cut 3,000 more jobs, mainly at its stores

Estée Lauder revealed this week thousands of more job cuts are in the works as the company continues its restructuring effort. The announcement came Friday as the company also increased its annual profit forecast, sending shares higher in pre-market trading. 

Sorry, Jeeves: Ask.com shuts down search after nearly 30 years

Ask.com posted a farewell message on its website, announcing that the search engine would shut down as of Friday, May 1.