iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — U.S. employers added 280,000 jobs to their payrolls in May, the Labor Department reported Friday morning. Last month’s figures beat expert expectations of just 227,000 jobs. The unemployment rate was “essentially Read More
iStock Editorial/Thinkstock(CHICAGO) — Taco Bell’s long been a fast-food destination after a night of partying, so maybe it’s only fitting they’re now serving alcohol. At least, if you’re in the Chicago area. The eatery announced Read More
Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Four former CVS workers are suing the pharmacy chain and some of its managers in a potential class action lawsuit, claiming that staff in multiple New York City stores racially profile African-American and Hispanic Read More
tarabird/iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The markets closed lower on Thursday, as investors remained on edge over the outcome of Greece’s talks with creditors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 17,905.58 on Thursday, down 170.69 from its open. The Read More
Carnival Corp.(NEW YORK) — Carnival Corp. unveiled plans Thursday for a new brand: fathom. Aimed primarily at cruisers who want to add an element of so-called voluntourism to their trips, the first sailing will take place in April 2016. The company calls the fathom Read More
Bernard Weil/Toronto Star via Getty Images(SAN FRANCISCO) — It’s been five years this week since Uber launched its first service in San Francisco, but many of Uber’s customers in 58 countries still may not realize they are being judged by their friendly Read More
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Jobless claims dropped lower last week, decreasing by 8,000, according to the latest figures released Thursday by the Labor Department. For the week ending May 30, the number of people filing for benefits dropped to 276,000. The Read More
Courtesy Bedrock City(WILLIAM, Ariz.) — Yabba dabba doo. You could raise your modern stone age family in your very own Flintstones world, which is priced at $2 million, volcano included. Bedrock City, a theme park and campground in Williams, Arizona, is located 30 Read More
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Of all the made-up national food holidays out here, National Doughnut Day may be the best. That’s because there’s actual payoff for the consumer in the form of free fried dough, as opposed to just an excuse for companies to Read More
Monster Energy(NEW YORK) — It’s believed to be one of the biggest single-horse sponsorship deals in history: Monster Energy drink company will be blanketing American Pharoah ahead of his big race on Saturday at the Belmont Stakes. Financial terms were not Read More
