Party City going out of business, starting process ‘immediately’: report
(NEXSTAR) – Party City, once among the top names in party-supply retailers, is going out of business, according to an announcement from CEO Barry Litwin that was viewed by CNN. Litwin, during a conference call with employees, broke the news Friday,
Hochul signs law to stop unauthorized restaurant reservations
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill on December 19 targeting the illegal resale of restaurant reservations in New York. The law will take effect 60 days after signing, around February 17. S9365A/A10215 aims to give restaurants relief
Big Lots to hold ‘going out of business’ sales at remaining stores
(NewsNation) — Big Lots is preparing to begin “going out of business (GOB)" sales at all of its remaining stores. The company announced Thursday it doesn't anticipate completing the asset purchase agreement previously announced with Nexus Capital Management. However, it will continue
Amazon drivers strike at multiple hubs over pay, conditions
SKOKIE, Ill. (NewsNation) — More Amazon warehouse workers are set to join the picket lines on Friday, as thousands of workers affiliated with the Teamsters union continue their strike, demanding higher wages and improved safety conditions just days before Christmas. Delivery
Starbucks employees plan strike in 3 cities ahead of Christmas
(NewsNation) — Starbucks union employees will strike at locations in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle Friday morning, which could impact holiday sales, in a pre-Christmas push for increased wages and better schedules. Workers United, which represents employees from more than 500
Saucy, a KFC spinoff restaurant, opening first location in Florida: What will it serve?
ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) – KFC is opening the first location of its brand new dining concept — Saucy — in Orlando, Florida. The restaurant, which is bathed in neon hues of pink and orange, opens to the public on Monday, Dec.
Canoo never built vehicles in Oklahoma, former high-level employee says
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A former high-level Canoo employee says he is not shocked the company, which received major financial support from the State of Oklahoma, furloughed all its employees and shuttered its Oklahoma production facilities on Wednesday. In fact, he
Pornhub to block access in Florida amid lawsuit over new age verification law
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Pornhub said it will block access to its website from Florida as an adult entertainment advocacy group sues over the state's new law requiring age verification. HB 3, an act relating to online protections for minors, will
Amazon drivers across US strike over pay and work conditions
(NewsNation) — Nearly 10,000 Amazon workers who are part of the Teamsters union are striking across the United States ahead of the Christmas holiday. Teamsters are demanding more money for workers and claim that Amazon officials have not done enough to
DOJ sues CVS, says its actions contributed to the opioid crisis
(NewsNation) — The Justice Department is suing CVS, the largest pharmacy chain in the U.S., alleging it sold unlawful prescriptions for controlled substances, according to the lawsuit filed last week in the Rhode Island District Court. CVS and its subsidiaries operate
As cookware comes into focus, here are top non-toxic options to consider
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. While you carefully choose your meal ingredients, don't overlook your cookware. Many nonstick pots and pans contain PFAs that can leach into food and affect your health. Thankfully, you still have
What is ‘coffee badging?’ New workplace trend seen as protest to return-to-office push
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- First, it was Amazon, dropping the boom on remote work and ordering workers back to the office five days a week, beginning next month. Other major employers have followed with AT&T announcing on Tuesday that it
Holiday scammers, armed with AI, are out in full force
(NewsNation) — It's the most wonderful time of year; particularly if you're a scammer trying to con people out of their hard-earned savings. Authorities warn the holiday season is one of the most fraught times for Americans, especially older individuals, to
Oscar Mayer accepting applications for the newest class of Wienermobile drivers
(KTLA) - Oscar Mayer is now accepting applications for its coveted “Hotdogger” position, offering recent college graduates the chance to drive the brand’s iconic 27-foot Wienermobile across the country. The Hotdogger program, which launched in 1988, selects 12 candidates annually to
Some Walmarts testing body cameras for employees
(NewsNation) — As part of a pilot program, some Walmart employees are now wearing body cameras in select stores. CNBC reports it's not clear how many Walmarts have implemented body cameras, but certain locations have signs warning shoppers that it has