DOT waives part of massive fine against Southwest Airlines
Part of a hefty fine imposed on Southwest in 2022 for canceling flights has been waived, with credit going to the airline for improving its on-time performance.
Crayola kits recalled nationwide over risk of 'serious injury or death'
A popular Crayola-branded magnetic building kit has been recalled nationwide over a risk of "serious injury or death" tied to the possible ingestion of loose magnets.
Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. studio in $72 billion deal. What it means for viewers
The new deal will bring two of the entertainment industry’s biggest companies in film and television under one roof.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Sticker shock pushes shoppers out of new-car market as affordability crisis deepens
Auto industry experts say consumers turning to used cars find little relief as prices remain elevated.
Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
Port Canaveral becomes world’s busiest cruise port, beating out PortMiami
Port Canaveral welcomed more than 8.6 million passengers this year, according to officials.
Lake County wants $1.3M back after Kroger Delivery closes Orlando operations
Lake County officials want to recover as much of the $1.3 million in incentives given to Kroger after the grocery retailer announced it would close its massive Groveland warehouse and effectively end its Kroger Delivery service in the Orlando area.
Costco files federal lawsuit challenging Trump's emergency tariff orders on imported goods
Costco is suing the federal government over President Trump's tariffs in hopes of recovering funds the retailer says it was improperly required to pay on imported goods.
Airbus orders software fix after JetBlue altitude drop: Check flight delays at MCO
Two major aviation authorities say a widely used Airbus aircraft requires a rapid software fix after a JetBlue plane experienced a sharp altitude drop linked to corrupted flight-control data.
Campbell’s fires executive allegedly caught calling company’s food 's--- for poor people' in recording
Campbell's executive Martin Bally allegedly made the offensive remarks during a meeting in November 2024.
New ‘cash law’ could force Walmart, Costco to take your money the old-fashioned way
The legislation would require businesses to provide at least one point-of-sale location that accepts cash.
Johnny Cash estate sues Coca-Cola, accuses company of ‘pirating’ singer’s voice
The estate of Johnny Cash has filed a lawsuit against The Coca-Cola Company, accusing it of using an unauthorized imitation of the late singer’s iconic voice in a nationwide advertising campaign.
Day after Thanksgiving is ‘Brown Friday’ for plumbers, their busiest day of the year
The day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday for shoppers looking for deals, but for plumbers it’s Brown Friday and their busiest day of the year.
HP to slash up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 in massive AI transformation push
Tech giant HP is looking to cut $1B in costs in next three years, and is cutting thousands of jobs in the meantime.
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close some Foot Locker stores
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores after its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Lake County seeks repayment after Kroger announces early Florida exit
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
'Heartbroken': Richard Branson announces death of wife, Joan Templeman, at 80
Sir Richard Branson announced Tuesday that his wife of 50 years, Joan Templeman, has died at age 80, saying he was “heartbroken" to lose his “best friend" and “guiding light."
Over 18,000 fuel bottles recalled due to flash fire hazard
The recalled ethanol fuel bottles are used for tabletop fire pits, fireplaces, stoves, and burners.