Ford CEO Jim Farley grapples with problems from the auto maker’s past
Jim Farley hopes to return Ford to its roots, by streamlining production and offering fewer options. Says more job cuts necessary after recently cutting 6,800 jobs.
Maine lawmakers aim to strip Whole Foods of state tax breaks over lobster ban
Maine lawmakers are looking to pull tax breaks away from Whole Foods after the company stopped selling Maine lobster following pressure from an environmental group.
Chick-fil-A opens break room for NYC food delivery workers
Chick-fil-A opened a break room for food delivery workers in New York City so they can rest in between deliveries, especially in the cold winter temperatures.
This major US airport set a passenger record in 2022
Virginia's Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport set a passenger record in 2022, with numbers edging above 2019 levels. It saw nearly 24 million passengers last year.
Tesla was the USA's best selling luxury car brand in 2022, beating BMW and Mercedes-Benz
Tesla outsold BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus to become the best-selling luxury car brand in the United States in 2022 with its four-model lineup.
KFC drops 5 popular menu items to simplify menu
KFC on Thursday announced a new simplified menu experience that will drop several fan-favorite food items in favor of new options to be announced later this year.
Last Blockbuster left standing released ad during Super Bowl, boosting sales 200%, says manager
The last Blockbuster standing — located in Oregon — released a Super Bowl-like ad on social media to promote the store. Here's how sales have skyrocketed in days.
BP to buy TravelCenters of America for $1.3B
TravelCenters owns a network of about 281 highway sites across 44 states and offers services including diesel and gasoline fuel, truck maintenance and repair, restaurants and more.
New sewing technology projects custom patterns onto material: 'Game changer' for making clothes at home
The innovation called Ditto allows anyone to seamlessly create custom looks, whether it’s at home or in a studio, with the power of projection -- and it's the first technology of its kind in 160 years,
First patterning technology in 160 years hits the sewing industry
Watch as Ditto projects sewing patterns in seconds. Ditto lead educator Amy McMullen, content creator Tabitha Sewer and fashion designer Anastasia Chatzka share details at New York Fashion Week.
Will ChatGPT repeat the dot-com and crypto crashes?
ChatGPT will not follow the boom and bust cycle of the 2000 dot-coms and current crypto bankruptcies say a venture capitalist and CEO who explain that investors are more sophisticates and wary.
Shoplifters realize there's no consequence: Duane Kinsley
Duane Kinsley, owner of Sport Systems, discusses the crime uptick around the country as his store has been a target for theft.
Ford confirms battery fire caused F-150 Lightning production stoppage
Production of the Ford F-150 Lightning has been suspended for several weeks due to a fire that occurred in one of the electric trucks before it was shipped to a dealer.
McDonald's' new plant-based menu item: non-chicken McNuggets
McDonald's is adding McPlant Nuggets to its offerings of plant-based items on their fast food menu.
Professional burnout reported by about 4 in 10 US desk workers, survey finds
Many desk workers in the U.S. — approximately four in ten — are experiencing professional burnout, a Future Forum survey that was recently released found.
Lufthansa IT outage leaves thousands stranded, hundreds of flights canceled
A Lufthansa IT outage caused by a severed cable left thousands of passengers stranded Wednesday, with more than 200 flights canceled and another 100 delayed.
LeBron James' agent Rich Paul launches New Balance brand
Klutch Sports Group founder and LeBron James' agent Rich Paul revealed Wednesday he has a sportswear brand with New Balance coming out in spring 2023.
Airbnb puts worries to bed for now
Airbnb is forecasting that daily rates will ‘face increasing downward pressure’ this year. Airbnb is not kept up at night by high inflation and potential recession.
FAA leader says system updates still a year away; no plan to limit access to contractors despite mistake
Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen tempered expectations for a fast turnaround time on fixing the administration's NOTAM system, which suffered an outage.
Chipotle to launch new spin-off restaurant Farmesa
Chipotle is attempting another spin-off restaurant. It's called Farmesa Fresh Eatery. The company is partnering with a ghost kitchen to test the idea in California.



















