Starbucks pays $38M in largest worker protection settlement in NYC history

Starbucks will pay over $35 million to over 15,000 New York City employees to settle claims that the company denied them stable schedules.

FDNY commissioner explains why he’s leaving as Mamdani asks 170+ people to resign: report

Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani has requested resignations from 179 Adams staffers and raised more than $2 million from 25,000 donors to accelerate his transition ahead of Jan. 1.

Amazon Prime $2.5 billion settlement: Here's how to claim a refund

The tech company has started sending payments to eligible customers to receive a portion of the settlement. Here’s what you need to know.

Fire tears through Santiago’s Beer Garden in Harlem

The fire intensified rapidly, prompting a second alarm at 6:10 p.m., a third at 6:17 p.m., and a fourth at 6:52 p.m. officials said.

Disney unveils plans for new $5 million park coming to California next year

The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.

Target Q3 profits slide as holiday season approaches

Target’s third-quarter profits fell sharply as the Minnesota-based company is struggling to bring in shoppers ahead of the holiday season.

Erewhon dupe? Inside NYC’s new upscale grocery store, Meadow Lane

Meadow Lane in Tribeca is NYC’s newest luxury grocery, offering gourmet prepared foods, local produce, and $65 olive oil that has shoppers lining up for a taste of upscale everyday dining.

Wisconsin dad's TikTok antics go viral, racking up millions of views

A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.

Over 1K unionized Starbucks workers strike on 'Red Cup Day'

Over 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers will go on strike today to protest the lack of progress in contract talks.

On Red Cup Day, Starbucks workers vote to strike in 45 cities

Starbucks employees held walkouts at dozens of stores nationwide on Thursday to disrupt the company’s Red Cup Day.

Starbucks 'Bearista' frenzy: Some leave empty-handed, others declare ‘the war is over’

Starbucks fans are losing it over the sold-out Bearista cup and Hello Kitty plush, camping out, calling stores nonstop, and reselling the $44 cup for over $1,000 on eBay.

Chick-fil-A launches holiday collection of cozy gifts and décor

Chick-fil-A is expanding its holiday lineup beyond the menu this year, adding cozy clothing, home goods and family entertainment

Target requires workers to smile at customers in hopes of boosting sales: Report

Target is hoping a new policy, that requires workers to smile at customers who come within 10 feet of them, will help the company boost sales heading into the holidays.