Amazon cracks down on Prime free shipping sharing
Amazon is eliminating a program that allows members of its Prime subscription program to share free shipping benefits with people outside their household. The company began notifying users in recent days that it plans to end the Prime Invitee Program on
Rhode Island’s ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ on vacation homes of the wealthy is spreading to other states
A new push by states to tax the real estate of the wealthy has sparked a backlash among brokers and potential buyers, who say the taxes punish the most important local spenders. From tax hikes on pricey second homes in Rhode
Retail panic: What the end of the ‘de minimis’ exemption means for brands across the globe
The de minimis exemption, an obscure trade law provision that has simultaneously fueled and eroded businesses across the globe, officially came to an end on Friday following an executive order by President Donald Trump. For nearly a decade, shipments valued
Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in a year
Spirit Airlines on Friday filed for bankruptcy protection, just months after the budget carrier failed to secure better financial footing when it came out of Chapter 11 protection in March. The Dania Beach, Florida-based airline said under this bankruptcy, it will
Lego hits record revenue in first half of 2025, boosted by brick flowers and cars
Flowers, succulents and Formula One race cars helped fuel a 12% revenue bump for Lego during the first half of the year. The company reported a record 34.6 billion Danish kroner, or $5.4 billion, in revenue as part of its biannual
AI detects sound of frog species threatened in Southern California
THE SANTA ROSA PLATEAU ECOLOGICAL RESERVE, Calif. — The scientist traipses to a pond wearing rubber boots but he doesn’t enter the water. Instead, Brad Hollingsworth squats next to its swampy edge and retrieves a recording device the size of
Trump accused Fed Governor Lisa Cook of mortgage fraud. That can be hard to prove, experts say
The Trump administration’s latest allegations of mortgage fraud have raised questions about a long-standing housing issue known as owner-occupancy mortgage fraud. But that type of fraud can be difficult to prove, experts say. President Donald Trump announced in a Truth
Trump accused Fed governor Lisa Cook of mortgage fraud. That can be hard to prove, experts say.
The Trump administration’s latest allegations of mortgage fraud have raised questions about a long-standing housing issue known as owner-occupancy mortgage fraud. But that type of fraud can be difficult to prove, experts say. President Donald Trump announced in a Truth
Cracker Barrel rebrand: Why companies retreat when faced with consumer criticism
It’s been a busy week for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store’s marketing team. The restaurant chain announced a rebrand and new logo last week, faced widespread criticism from social media users, including President Donald Trump, and proceeded to walk back its
Trump accused Fed Governor Lisa Cook of mortgage fraud. That can be hard to prove, experts say
The Trump administration’s latest allegations of mortgage fraud have raised questions about a long-standing housing issue known as owner-occupancy mortgage fraud. But that type of fraud can be difficult to prove, experts say. President Donald Trump announced in a Truth
Keurig Dr Pepper to buy Peet’s Coffee owner in $18 billion deal
Keurig Dr Pepper said Monday it will buy Peet’s Coffee owner JDE Peet’s in a deal worth about $18 billion (15.7 billion euro). When the acquisition is complete, the company plans to split into two separate companies, one focused on coffee
U.S. could take stakes in more firms, White House adviser says
The U.S. government could take equity stakes in more companies, potentially through an American sovereign wealth fund, according to one of President Donald Trump’s top economic advisers. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett made the comments Monday, days after the United
Frontier Airlines goes after struggling rival Spirit’s customers with 20 new routes
Frontier Airlines is going after customers of Spirit Airlines, whose financial footing has gotten so shaky in recent weeks that it warned earlier this month it might not be able to survive another year without more cash. Frontier on Tuesday announced
Cracker Barrel assures customers its values remain the same amid logo uproar
Cracker Barrel tried to reassure customers Monday that its values have remained the same after it received criticism following a new logo reveal and general brand refresh. The company promised customers in a statement that while its logo may be
What a stake in Intel could mean for U.S. taxpayers now and in the future
U.S. taxpayers are now the largest shareholders in Intel. What comes next isn’t so clear. The Trump administration announced Friday that the government had taken a 10% stake in the California-based computer chipmaker, which has fallen behind rivals Nvidia and AMD
Cracker Barrel shares plummet after pushback on new logo, brand refresh
Shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store plummeted roughly 10% on Thursday after the restaurant unveiled its new logo earlier this week as part of a larger brand refresh. The new logo removes the image of a man leaning against a
Crop tour projects record 2025 U.S. corn harvest, but disease could hit yields
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Aug 22 (Reuters) – U.S. farmers will harvest a record corn crop in 2025 after ideal weather across much of the Midwest this summer, but the bounty will fall short of the U.S. government’s lofty outlook as pockets
Trump flexes power over big business as U.S. takes 10% stake in Intel
The Trump administration said Friday that it had taken a 10% stake in Intel, the president’s latest extraordinary move to exert federal government control over private business. The United States will not seek direct representation on Intel’s board and pledged