FedEx to furlough drivers just as Christmas season begins
The FedEx Freight furloughs will last around three months. During this time, workers will still receive health benefits and may file for unemployment.
Disney announces upcoming layoffs, hiring freeze in internal memo: reports
CEO Bob Chapek said the Walt Disney Co. would be forced to make "tough and uncomfortable decisions."
San Francisco kicks off holiday shopping season in Union Square
With the lighting of the tree in Union Square San Francisco has kicked off the start of the holiday shopping season. The holiday spirit is in full swing in San Francisco's Union Square.
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX CEO apologizes as SEC investigates company
The founder of a cryptocurrency exchange apologized after it became public that the Bay Area native's company was under investigation.
Personal loan interest rates plummet for 3- and 5-year fixed-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s private art collection sells for record $1.5 billion
All the proceeds from the auction will go to charitable causes.
Holiday tree lighting ceremony held in San Francisco Union Square
It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but in San Francisco there was a "three, two, one" countdown in Union Square to light the Macy's Holiday Tree.
Facebook parent company Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, 13% of workforce
The layoffs come as Meta contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
Inflation causes largest pay cut for Americans in 25 years, data shows
As Americans see their purchasing power get squeezed out by inflation, here's what you can do to stay on track.
AMC to create giant 'Zoom Rooms' in US movie theaters
Your company’s next “all-hands” meeting could be at an AMC movie theater.
Airbnb to display total prices up front, end 'unreasonable' checkout tasks
“I’ve heard you loud and clear—you feel like prices aren’t transparent and checkout tasks are a pain,” Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said in a statement.
Good news: Personal loan interest rates plunge for 5-year fixed-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Student loan refund checks on their way to millions: Here's what to do if you don't benefit
As Biden’s student loan forgiveness program faces legal battles, refund checks are being sent to borrowers who paid down their loans during the pandemic payment pause.
Twitter begins widespread layoffs; class action suit filed
Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform and some employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging not enough time was given to them before getting the boot.
Nostalgia for sale: San Jose Super Toy Show a fantasyland for kids, 'adult kids' alike
The largest vintage and modern toy and collectibles show in Northern California returns to the South Bay this weekend. 'Adult kids' welcome.
Good news: Private student loan interest rates plunge for 5- and 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Personal loan interest rates at near-record gap with credit cards, boosting savings opportunity
The interest rate on personal loans is much lower than the one on credit cards, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Here’s how you can use these lower interest rates to pay down debt.
Victoria's Secret to buy online lingerie startup Adore Me for $400M
Adore Me, a lingerie startup known for its wide array of sizes, offers “Home Try-On” and monthly subscription options.
Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan temporarily blocked by US appeals court
President Biden's student loan forgiveness has been placed on hold temporarily as Republicans argue against the debt cancellation in court.
Biden administration relaxes rules for student debt forgiveness
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called it a “monumental step" that will make it faster and simpler to get debt relief.