U.S. Postal Service buys 9,250 electric vans, 14,000 charge stations

US Postal Service will purchase charging stations from Blink Charging Co., Siemens Industry Inc., and Rexel USA Energy Solutions in contracts totaling $260 million.

Auto and home insurance shopping increases after 2022 drop

Auto and home insurance shopping increased in the fourth quarter of 2022 after seeing declines throughout the year, a TransUnion report found.

Student loan forgiveness: Supreme Court hears cases on Biden’s debt relief plan

The Supreme Court will hear two cases against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about the lawsuits.

Elizabeth Holmes gives birth to second child

The convicted Theranos fraudster is asking a judge to let her remain out of prison pending appeal.

Red Lobster launches line of frozen seafood products

The restaurant chain’s first-ever line of frozen entrees includes Cheddar Bay Biscuit Shrimp and Coconut Shrimp Bites.

Netflix lowering prices in 30 countries

The price cuts will be in countries in the Middle East, sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Latin America and Asia.

Target aiming to boost next-day delivery with $100M investment

Target plans to open more than six new "sortation" centers. These centers are facilities where online orders packed by workers in-store are shipped for sorting and delivery.

Companies can’t silence laid-off employees in exchange for severance, Labor Board rules

The National Labor Relations Board issued the ruling this week, which said employees cannot be prevented from making disparaging remarks about their former employer in exchange for severance.

Credit card delinquency rates for new users were higher than for those with established credit

Credit card delinquency rates have been trending higher for new credit users, according to a TransUnion report. High inflation and a volatile interest rate environment may cause delinquency rates to increase in the U.S. in 2023. Here’s how to pay down high-interest debt quickly.

4-day workweek boosts employee happiness while preserving productivity, major trial finds

The six-month trial, billed as the world’s largest of its kind, included 61 U.K. companies that committed to a 20% reduction in working hours for all staff — with no drop in wages.

Home Depot says it will raise pay for workers in US and Canada

The home improvement chain said every hourly employee will get a raise starting this month. The move follows pay raises by other big retailers like Walmart and Target.