Best back-to-school deals for 2025: Apple, Allbirds, Staples and more

Apple, Walmart, Staples, Nordstrom and more are offering big back-to-school savings this summer. Here are the best deals to shop before class starts.

McDonald's testing CosMc's-inspired drinks at restaurants

The drinks are concepts from CosMc’s, the chain’s all-beverage store concept which launched in 2023 and closed earlier this summer.

Yaupon tea, cultivated in Florida, could be poised for growth amid Trump tariffs

Rising tariffs on tea and coffee imports have created a unique opportunity for domestic yaupon producers. Yaupon, North America's only native caffeinated plant, is gaining attention as a potential major crop in Florida.

Rite Aid closing 114 more stores across multiple states

Rite Aid is planning to shutter locations nationwide, including in states like Pennsylvania, California and New York.

Subway hires former Burger King exec Jonathan Fitzpatrick as new CEO

Subway has named Jonathan Fitzpatrick, a former Burger King executive and head of Driven Brands, as its new CEO following its 2024 acquisition by private equity firm Roark Capital.

Trump administration aims to roll back more than 60 workplace safety rules

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed eliminating dozens of labor protections, including minimum wage rules for home health workers and safety standards in construction, agriculture, and mining.

Paying off credit card debt in these states will take the longest, study finds

Credit card debt can feel overwhelming to tackle but residents in these states are finding it more challenging to pay it off quicker than others.

Chicken sausage recalled by Massachusetts company over plastic contamination

A company is recalling more than 24,000 pounds of chicken sausage after customers reported finding pieces of plastic inside some of the meat.

Here's when Pumpkin Spice Latte is returning to Starbucks

Starbucks is gearing up for the return of its iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte, the brand’s most popular seasonal beverage.

CEO of Astronomer resigns after viral Coldplay concert scandal

Andy Byron has resigned as CEO of Astronomer after a viral Coldplay concert clip showed him with the company’s HR chief, sparking affair rumors.