CVS, Walmart cut pharmacy hours as pharmacist shortage persists
Walgreens recently added a net total of 600 pharmacists to its workforce.
Amazon Prime ends free grocery delivery on orders under $150
Currently, the company offers members free grocery deliveries on orders above $35, with the exception of New York, where it’s $50.
Bed Bath & Beyond can't pay creditors, bankruptcy looms
Bed Bath & Beyond said it can't pay debt that suddenly came due when credit administrator JPMorgan slapped the company with a notice of default and acceleration of payment.
Boeing pleads not guilty to criminal charge related to deadly 737 Max jet crashes
Boeing has pleaded not guilty to a criminal charge in a case revolving around two crashes of Boeing 737 Max planes.
Still time to save: Today’s mortgage rates hold steady | Jan. 26, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 26, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Tax refund would help many Americans pay for holiday spending: survey
Many Americans said an advance on their tax refund would help with holiday debt, according to a recent Jackson Hewitt Tax Service survey.
Lyft is now charging riders for making drivers wait
If you keep your Lyft driver waiting, you'll now be charged for it.
3M cutting thousands of jobs, profits tumble
3M, the maker of Scotch Tape and Post It Notes, said it will cut 2,500 jobs globally after fourth-quarter profits plummeted amid a slowing economy.
Senators grill Ticketmaster following Taylor Swift debacle
Senators grilled Ticketmaster Tuesday, questioning whether the company’s dominance in the ticketing industry led to its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets.
Spotify axes jobs in latest round of tech industry layoffs
CEO Daniel Ek announced the restructuring in a message to employees that was also posted online.
Today’s mortgage rates: Look to 15-year rates for maximum savings | Jan. 23, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 23, 2023, which are up from last Friday.
Jeff Bezos might sell Washington Post to buy the Washington Commanders: report
Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and owner of the Washington Post, could sell the newspaper and buy the Washington Commanders, according to a report in the New York Post.
Is tipping getting out of control? Most consumers say yes
As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.
Gold and silver boom predicted as US hits debt ceiling, dollar devalues
Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.
McDonald's customer mistakenly given bag containing thousands of dollars in cash instead of food
The customer's bag contained thousands of dollars in cash instead of the sausage McMuffin he ordered.
Regal Cinemas closing 39 US movie theaters following parent company Cineworld's bankruptcy filing
Cineworld says closing theaters will save $22 million annually.
SF Chinatown prepares to celebrate the year of the rabbit — a time for hope
The sound of firecrackers will be heard in Chinatowns on both sides of the bay this weekend. Chinese New Year falls on Sunday. And the preparations for celebrations are in full swing. This important cultural holiday is focused on family , food and good fortune.
Moving Nightmare: Berkeley family's belongings stuck in pod at damaged warehouse
Moving can be stressful, but one Berkeley family’s experience is just plain awful.
Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen
Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.
Amazon shutting down AmazonSmile charity program amid wider cost-cutting moves
The program will end on February 20, and it allowed Amazon to donate a small percentage of eligible purchases to a charity selected by customers.