More single women are working than ever before — here’s what that means for the economy
The U.S. workforce is comprised of increasingly more single women, and a projection from Morgan Stanley Research predicts that, by 2030, single women will make up an estimated 45 percent of all prime working age women (aged 25 to 44) — the largest portion in history — which will have a far-reaching positive effect on the U.S. economy.
The U.S. workforce is comprised of increasingly more single women, and a projection from Morgan Stanley Research predicts that, by 2030, single women will make up an estimated 45 percent of all prime working age women (aged 25 to 44) — the largest portion in history — which will have a far-reaching positive effect on the U.S. economy.
GE freezes pension plans for 20,000 workers as it attempts to cut debt
Pension obligations represent about $21 billion of the company's overall debt.
Pension obligations represent about $21 billion of the company's overall debt.
Forget Tide Pods, Glenlivet creates creates whiskey pods
Want to have some whiskey without dirtying a glass? Now there's whiskey pods.
Want to have some whiskey without dirtying a glass? Now there's whiskey pods.
United Airlines to hire 10,000 pilots over next decade to offset retiring captains
Calling all pilots – United Airlines hopes to hire 10,000 aviators by 2029, as nearly half of the airline's 12,500 pilots are estimated to retire within that period.
Calling all pilots – United Airlines hopes to hire 10,000 aviators by 2029, as nearly half of the airline's 12,500 pilots are estimated to retire within that period.
US hiring slows but unemployment rate hits fresh 50-year low
The U.S. economy added a modest 136,000 jobs in September, a gain that managed to lower the unemployment rate to a new five-decade low of 3.5% but also suggested rising caution among employers.
The U.S. economy added a modest 136,000 jobs in September, a gain that managed to lower the unemployment rate to a new five-decade low of 3.5% but also suggested rising caution among employers.
Sports Illustrated, under new management, cuts staff jobs
Sports Illustrated’s new manager said Thursday that the 65-year-old sports magazine is cutting more than 40 jobs out of a staff of 150.
Sports Illustrated’s new manager said Thursday that the 65-year-old sports magazine is cutting more than 40 jobs out of a staff of 150.
Bed Bath & Beyond increases projected store closures to 60
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. said it is increasing its projected store closures to 60 in the fiscal year, according to reports on Wednesday.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. said it is increasing its projected store closures to 60 in the fiscal year, according to reports on Wednesday.
TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to attractions that breed or import whales or dolphins
Travel website TripAdvisor announced it will no longer sell tickets or generate revenue from any attractions that are involved with the captivity of ocean mammals.
Travel website TripAdvisor announced it will no longer sell tickets or generate revenue from any attractions that are involved with the captivity of ocean mammals.
Stocks drop again to worst loss in weeks on economy worries
Stocks tumbled again on Wednesday as worries about a weakening global economy boomeranged around the world.
Stocks tumbled again on Wednesday as worries about a weakening global economy boomeranged around the world.
Smarties candy turns 70 with all-female leadership
This month marks a big milestone for a local company. Smarties candy is celebrating 70 years.
This month marks a big milestone for a local company. Smarties candy is celebrating 70 years.
Chick-fil-A named cleanest fast-food restaurant, but has slowest drive-thru, new studies say
The chicken-centric chain was recently crowned as having America’s cleanest fast-food restaurants in a new survey, but at the same time, the Atlanta-based eatery was denounced for operating the slowest drive-thru in the industry, according to a separate poll.
The chicken-centric chain was recently crowned as having America’s cleanest fast-food restaurants in a new survey, but at the same time, the Atlanta-based eatery was denounced for operating the slowest drive-thru in the industry, according to a separate poll.
Yuengling, Hershey's join forces to create limited-edition chocolate porter beer
Two Pennsylvania staples have joined forces to unite beer-lovers and chocolate connoisseurs.
Two Pennsylvania staples have joined forces to unite beer-lovers and chocolate connoisseurs.
Lowe's hiring thousands of full-time and part-time employees during nationwide walk-in job fair
Employees of Lowe’s receive a 10 percent store discount, the company said.
Employees of Lowe’s receive a 10 percent store discount, the company said.
McDonald’s, DoorDash giving away Big Macs for a penny until Oct. 4
To celebrate the nationwide launch of McDelivery, McDonald’s is selling Big Macs for only a penny.
To celebrate the nationwide launch of McDelivery, McDonald’s is selling Big Macs for only a penny.
Forever 21 files for bankruptcy
Low-price fashion chain Forever 21, a once-hot destination for teen shoppers that fell victim to its own rapid expansion and changing consumer tastes, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Low-price fashion chain Forever 21, a once-hot destination for teen shoppers that fell victim to its own rapid expansion and changing consumer tastes, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Herbalife agrees to pay $20 million for allegedly misleading investors, SEC says
The SEC ordered Herbalife to cease and desist from further violations and pay a $20 million penalty.
The SEC ordered Herbalife to cease and desist from further violations and pay a $20 million penalty.
General Motors reinstating health care for striking workers
General Motors announced Thursday, on day 11 of the UAW strike, that it's reinstating healthcare for its striking workers.
General Motors announced Thursday, on day 11 of the UAW strike, that it's reinstating healthcare for its striking workers.
Not loafing around: Domino’s hiring ‘Chief Garlic Bread Taste Tester’
Vampires need not inquire within — Domino’s is currently looking to hire a Chief Garlic Bread Taste Tester.
Vampires need not inquire within — Domino’s is currently looking to hire a Chief Garlic Bread Taste Tester.
CEO surprises employees with pay increase to $70,000
A credit card payment processing company cut the ribbon on its new office space in Idaho with a surprise raise announcement for its employees.
A credit card payment processing company cut the ribbon on its new office space in Idaho with a surprise raise announcement for its employees.
CEO surprises employees with pay increase to $70,000
A credit card payment processing company cut the ribbon on its new office space in Idaho with a surprise raise for its employees.
A credit card payment processing company cut the ribbon on its new office space in Idaho with a surprise raise for its employees.