U.S. Postal Service buys 9,250 electric vans, 14,000 charge stations
US Postal Service will purchase charging stations from Blink Charging Co., Siemens Industry Inc., and Rexel USA Energy Solutions in contracts totaling $260 million.
This week's 10-year fixed private student loan interest rates dip below 8 percent
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Instacart delivers after twin daughters almost make an $800 purchase
The 6-year-old twins added a number of food and drink items to their cart including 35 boxes of Capri Sun, Smartfood popcorn, and 28 bags of chips.
Elon Musk back in No. 1 spot on Bloomberg's billionaires list
Bloomberg estimated his fortune was now worth $187.1 billion
Elizabeth Holmes gives birth to second child
The convicted Theranos fraudster is asking a judge to let her remain out of prison pending appeal.
Red Lobster launches line of frozen seafood products
The restaurant chain’s first-ever line of frozen entrees includes Cheddar Bay Biscuit Shrimp and Coconut Shrimp Bites.
Netflix lowering prices in 30 countries
The price cuts will be in countries in the Middle East, sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Latin America and Asia.
Mortgage rates keep rising but buyers can still find value in shopping: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.50% for the week ending Feb. 23, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Companies can’t silence laid-off employees in exchange for severance, Labor Board rules
The National Labor Relations Board issued the ruling this week, which said employees cannot be prevented from making disparaging remarks about their former employer in exchange for severance.
Private student loan interest rates tumble for 10-year fixed-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's 15-year mortgage rates dip below 6 percent | Feb. 22, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 22, 2023, which are largely up from yesterday.
IHOP to bring back free short stacks for National Pancake Day
Pancake lovers will have a chance to fill up on the buttermilk breakfast item next Tuesday.
Today’s 20-, 30-year mortgage rates hold steady | Feb. 21, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 21, 2023, which are mixed from last Friday.
4-day workweek trial: Shorter hours, happier employees
Work less, get more.
Home Depot says it will raise pay for workers in US and Canada
The home improvement chain said every hourly employee will get a raise starting this month. The move follows pay raises by other big retailers like Walmart and Target.
No Bay Area firm makes top 10 in Forbes' best U.S. large employer list, Google comes in 11th
With a workforce of more than 156,000 people, Mountain View-based Google ranked 11th best large employer in America, according to a new Forbes survey. No Bay Area company made the top ten.
Meta Verified: Facebook, Instagram testing paid service for verified accounts
Previously, Meta’s blue badges were free and reserved for notable public figures or businesses.
Disney workers rebel against return to office mandate
Over 2,000 Disney employees have signed a petition addressed to CEO Bob Iger pushing him to walk back plans for a return to in-person work.
Over 100 children worked hazardous jobs for meatpacking contractor, investigators say
At least 102 children as young as 13 worked overnight shifts at meatpacking plants across the U.S.
Paramount+ to raise subscription prices
Paramount Global executives indicated the price changes will come later in 2023, when the company merges Paramount+ and Showtime, impacting both current and future subscribers.