Expect more restaurant bankruptcies in 2025, expert says

A growing number of restaurant chains have fallen on hard times. A bankruptcy attorney expects this trend to continue, saying companies are saddled with debt.

Bitcoin price slides after North Korea steals $1.5B
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David Siemer, CEO of Wave Digital Assets, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall for more insight after the FBI confirmed Wednesday that North Korea was responsible for a $1.5 billion theft of virtual assets from cryptocurrency exchange ByBit.

Costco announces 9 new stores opening in 2025, starting with 6 in March

Costco is opening nine new warehouse stores this year around the world, with six beginning operations in cities across the U.S. in the coming weeks.

Minimum wage earners must work impossible number of hours to afford rent: report

Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.

Denny's temporarily adds egg surcharge as bird flu drives up prices

Denny’s joins several restaurants that are charging extra for eggs on the menu as the nation manages an egg shortage and bird flu crises.

Elon Musk email to federal employees targeted in lawsuit

Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.

Starbucks laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees

The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.

President Trump: Apple to invest billions in U.S
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According to President Trump via Truth Social, Apple is committing $500 billion to the U.S. economy in a historic initiative. Apple's 11-figure commitment will roll out over the next five years. It will involve building an advanced AI server manufacturing factory near Houston, as well as doubling the company's Advanced Manufacturing Fund from $5 billion to $10 billion.

Hooters to file for bankruptcy soon: Report

After shuttering dozens of restaurants last year, Hooters will soon file for bankruptcy, according to a new report.

Real estate vs. stock market: Where Americans prefer to invest

A new survey reveals whether Americans prefer the stock market or real estate for long-term investments, and why younger investors remain hesitant about cryptocurrency.

Here's what moms are spending on their babies' first year

The eyepopping costs of a baby's first year are leading to more parents having fewer children - or putting off having kids at all.

ALDI plans to opens hundreds of US stores amid recession fears

ALDI announced that it is continuing its five-year expansion plan by adding 225 new locations across the U.S., mainly in this region.