Longtime spokesperson Tom Bodett sues Motel 6
Tom Bodett, the longtime voice of Motel 6’s iconic ads, is suing the chain and its parent company after claiming they used his name and voice without permission following a contract dispute.
Tom Bodett, the longtime voice of Motel 6’s iconic ads, is suing the chain and its parent company after claiming they used his name and voice without permission following a contract dispute.
Costco to offer new additional perk just for highest tier membership
Costco executive members can gain early morning access to stores while others wish for the return of the combo pizza instead.
Costco executive members can gain early morning access to stores while others wish for the return of the combo pizza instead.
United partners with Spotify to stream music, podcasts, and audiobooks on flights
Spotify is now available on more than 130,000 United Airlines seatback screens, offering playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks for free — a first for any airline.
Spotify is now available on more than 130,000 United Airlines seatback screens, offering playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks for free — a first for any airline.
Paramount slashes jobs as streaming wars intensify
Paramount said it is focused on "reducing our headcount in finance, legal, technology and other support functions."
Paramount said it is focused on "reducing our headcount in finance, legal, technology and other support functions."
Google offering buyouts to employees across the company
The tech giant is offering the buyouts in several key divisions of the company as part of a cost savings effort.
The tech giant is offering the buyouts in several key divisions of the company as part of a cost savings effort.
Starbucks will pay up to $136,000 to travel the world and post about coffee on TikTok
Starbucks is hiring two Global Coffee Creators to travel internationally and document coffee culture online. The full-time job pays up to $136,000 and requires no degree or experience.
Starbucks is hiring two Global Coffee Creators to travel internationally and document coffee culture online. The full-time job pays up to $136,000 and requires no degree or experience.
Whole Foods' working to restock shelves as distributor faces cyberattack: Reports
United Natural Foods, a major distributor to Whole Foods, has paused deliveries after a cyberattack shut down its ordering systems, raising fears of empty shelves and supply delays.
United Natural Foods, a major distributor to Whole Foods, has paused deliveries after a cyberattack shut down its ordering systems, raising fears of empty shelves and supply delays.
Hulu now fully owned by Disney after $439 million deal with NBCUniversal
Disney will pay Comcast nearly $439 million to take full control of Hulu after a lengthy appraisal process, setting the stage for a unified streaming strategy with Disney+ and ESPN.
Disney will pay Comcast nearly $439 million to take full control of Hulu after a lengthy appraisal process, setting the stage for a unified streaming strategy with Disney+ and ESPN.
Joann, Macy's, other store closures part of a 274% spike in retail layoffs in 2025
DOGE efforts are the leading reason for job cut announcements in 2025.
DOGE efforts are the leading reason for job cut announcements in 2025.
Walmart expands drone delivery service to 3 more states in race against Amazon
Walmart has completed over 150,000 drone deliveries since 2021 with partners Wing and Zipline.
Walmart has completed over 150,000 drone deliveries since 2021 with partners Wing and Zipline.
Costco opening 27 locations this year, closing in on 1,000 sites
Costco plans to open more than a dozen new locations in fiscal 2025.
Costco plans to open more than a dozen new locations in fiscal 2025.
Labor Department reports 139,000 jobs added in May
In May, job growth in the U.S. economy slowed compared to the previous two months. This slowdown reflects employer concerns coming from uncertainty surrounding future trade, tax, and monetary policies. LiveNOW’s Andrew Craft is speaking to Brit Morse from Fortune Magazine as the unemployment rate of 4.2% remained unchanged from the past two months.
In May, job growth in the U.S. economy slowed compared to the previous two months. This slowdown reflects employer concerns coming from uncertainty surrounding future trade, tax, and monetary policies. LiveNOW’s Andrew Craft is speaking to Brit Morse from Fortune Magazine as the unemployment rate of 4.2% remained unchanged from the past two months.
US layoffs spike nearly 50% as DOGE-driven cuts take center stage
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
How the Trump-Musk fallout is crushing Tesla stock
Tesla shares suffered their worst two-day plunge since 2021 amid President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's very-public feud.
Tesla shares suffered their worst two-day plunge since 2021 amid President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's very-public feud.
Buy now, pay later under scrutiny as Klarna reports rising defaults
Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.
Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.
Airline, aerospace industries warn Trump tariffs could risk air safety, supply chains
Airline and aerospace groups warned that President Donald Trump’s tariffs on planes, engines and parts could increase ticket prices, harm the supply chain and threaten aviation safety.
Airline and aerospace groups warned that President Donald Trump’s tariffs on planes, engines and parts could increase ticket prices, harm the supply chain and threaten aviation safety.
Costco confirms testing of 'scan-and-go' checkout technology to speed up long lines
The technology testing aims to improve shopping experience as competitors Sam's Club and BJ's already offer similar features.
The technology testing aims to improve shopping experience as competitors Sam's Club and BJ's already offer similar features.
Procter & Gamble cutting up to 7,000 jobs amid tariffs, consumer uncertainty
Procter & Gamble, the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, says it will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years.
Procter & Gamble, the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, says it will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years.
Retirement account balances dip in 1st quarter, but savers keep contributing
Fidelity analysis shows combined employee, employer savings rate at 14.3%, near suggested target.
Fidelity analysis shows combined employee, employer savings rate at 14.3%, near suggested target.
Subway owner buys chicken chain
A popular new chicken chain says it has been acquired by a private equity firm that also owns Subway.
A popular new chicken chain says it has been acquired by a private equity firm that also owns Subway.