The union representing Starbucks baristas launched an open-ended strike at stores in more than 40 cities on Thursday, coinciding with Red Cup Day, one of the coffee giant's most lucrative sales days of the year.

The union, Starbucks Workers United, said the strike involved more than 1,000 baristas in some 65 stores as of Thursday morning, but ...Read more

Much fanfare accompanied Scout Motors’ announcement Wednesday that it plans to make Charlotte, North Carolina, its new, $207 million global corporate headquarters.

The governor was there. So was the mayor, alongside other local bigwigs. And why not. It was one of the biggest job creation announcements in Charlotte over the past decade. Plus, ...Read more

Illinois squeaked in a record share of electric vehicle sales last quarter, on par with a national trend tied to the Trump administration’s decision to end lucrative federal tax credits.

Still, the state remains far short of Gov. JB Pritzker’s ongoing push to get 1 million electric vehicles on Illinois roads by 2030.

“Sales definitely ...Read more

Homeowners across California will soon see a new charge on their monthly insurance bills to help pay claims arising from this year’s devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

Most of the temporary fees imposed by the state’s largest insurance companies will be relatively small, a few dollars per month, averaging around $50 to $60 in total over two...Read more

Los Angeles County announced Thursday it is opening an investigation into how State Farm General has treated January wildfire victims after complaints that their claims have been delayed, denied and underpaid.

The state’s largest home insurer was notified of the probe in a letter that included demands for a wide range of data and documents to...Read more

Unionized Starbucks baristas announced a strike on Thursday amid stalled negotiations between the workers’ union and the company.

The union, Starbucks Workers United, announced the strike Thursday morning, saying it would span at least 65 stores across more than 40 cities, including Philadelphia. The strike begins on Starbucks’ Red Cup Day,...Read more

Q: We enjoy feeding the ducks behind our house. Our community association is telling us that we can no longer feed them because it’s causing problems in our community. Can they stop us from doing it? — Graham

A: Feeding ducks and other wildlife can be a relaxing and enjoyable activity that brings you closer to nature. However, it is common...Read more

DraftKings and FanDuel, the nation’s two largest sportsbook vendors, won’t operate in Nevada anytime soon after state gaming regulators on Wednesday accepted the surrender of FanDuel’s parent company’s licensing plans.

A withdrawal on all pending requests for DraftKings is planned as well.

Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mike ...Read more

Mortgage rates in the U.S. increased for a second week, adding to costs for homebuyers already facing a precarious economy.

The average for 30-year, fixed loans rose slightly to 6.24%, up from 6.22% last week, Freddie Mac said in a statement Thursday.

Homebuyers have been reluctant to jump into the market, even with rates now well below year-...Read more

Demand for Walt Disney Co.'s cruise line and its streaming services boosted the company's fiscal fourth-quarter earnings, despite a dent from lukewarm theatrical box office results that could not compare to blockbuster hits during the previous year.

The Burbank media and entertainment company reported $10.2 billion in revenue for its ...Read more

The hedge fund investor at the heart of a scandal that damaged B. Riley Financial has been charged with criminal fraud as the West L.A. company continues efforts to dig out from under the debacle.

Brian Kahn, 52, who led a disastrous management buyout of a retail holding company partly financed with $600 million in B. Riley debt, has been ...Read more

As the ABC and ESPN blackout on YouTube TV threatens to stretch into a third week, Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger defended his company’s stance in the contentious negotiations.

YouTube TV’s 10 million customers have lacked access to Disney-owned channels and ABC stations for 14 days. The two companies have been locked in a fight ...Read more

Zillow has been slammed with yet another lawsuit — this time for allegedly incentivizing its affiliated agents to pressure homebuyers into using Zillow’s mortgage business.

The Seattle-based real estate giant is most known for its real estate listing website, but it is also a brokerage and lending agency.

In a lawsuit filed last week with ...Read more

With the average mortgage rate near 6%, U.S. homebuyers are looking at the most affordable monthly payments in a year. But San Antonio real estate agent Tavyn Weyman knows how to get them lower — much lower.

The trick is simple: buy new.

In markets across the U.S., homebuilders sitting on unsold inventory are subsidizing mortgage rates so ...Read more

Shoppers in Los Angeles are turning to more affordable brands, seeking deals and making their own presents to save money this holiday season, as many tighten their purse strings in anticipation of a weak economy.

The average projected holiday spend by Los Angeles shoppers was $1,627, according to Deloitte's 2025 holiday retail survey. That's ...Read more

If you’re a first-time homebuyer with a tight budget, should you consider a fixer-upper? It depends whether you’re willing to be uncomfortable — possibly for a long time.

For some, buying a fixer-upper is a great way to build equity and customize their home. For others, it’s a source of inescapable stress.

“Maybe they’ve never even...Read more

Volkswagen AG and Rivian Automotive Inc. have ambitions of selling the electric vehicle technology they’re developing together to other carmakers in the future.

The two companies’ joint venture, known as RV Tech, said it has made solid progress on delivering the EV electrical and software platform that Volkswagen needs to compete with Tesla...Read more

Detroit-based Crain Communications Inc. cut staff across much of its group of industry and city-focused publications late last week, including a half dozen from its Automotive News editorial team.

Publications hit by the cuts included those that cover business issues in cities, such as Crain's Detroit Business and Crain's New York Business, as ...Read more

Boeing must pay $35.8 million to the family of Shikha Garg, one of the 157 people killed when a 737 MAX crashed in Ethiopia more than six years ago, a Chicago jury ruled Wednesday

The jury verdict is the first reached in a slew of lawsuits filed against Boeing after two deadly MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019. Those who lost loved ones accused ...Read more