Last summer, Jennifer Abel left Jonesworks, a company she helped start. She says she was bullied by the founder, Stephanie Jones. But Jones says Abel was fired for trying to poach clients. This isn't just a case of someone quitting their job – it’s a messy dispute with lawsuits and text messages bei
In Pittsburgh, a unique kind of holiday cheer filled the air. Instead of carols, there were picket signs. Instead of holiday shoppers, there were striking Starbucks workers. About 200 workers from 10 coffee shops across the city walked off the job, demanding a union contract. They sang a twist on "W
Hatboro, PA, has a legend named Fred Powell who's about to hit the big 103! At a recent borough council meeting, Mayor Tim Schultz presented him with a special proclamation. The mayor thanked Fred for his decades of work at Powell’s Electric, a business his father and great-uncle started in 1922. F
Big names in the car industry, like Honda and Nissan, might be considering a merger to split costs and stay competitive. But mergers aren't always a smooth ride. They're tough to pull off, especially when two huge companies with different ways of doing things come together. Imagine trying to blend
Early on Tuesday morning, American Airlines hit a snag that grounded all their flights in the US. The problem? A tech issue with one of their vendors. But don't worry, they were back in the air by 8 am ET. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted their groundstop order, and flights resumed,
President Joe Biden now holds the cards in the sale of United States Steel Corp. to Japan's Nippon Steel Corp. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States couldn't agree on the deal, pushing the final call to Biden. This happened on Monday, the deadline for the panel's review. Both side
The U. S. consumer finance watchdog, also known as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has filed a lawsuit against Walmart and Branch Messenger. Why, you ask? Well, they claim that over a million delivery drivers were forced to use accounts that charged them way too many fees. We're tal
Imagine this: your small business, which you've poured your heart into, now has to share personal info like your home address and ID with the government. Seems invasive, right? Well, that's what the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is all about. This law, aimed at stopping money laundering, was rece
It’s been over two years since Bed, Bath & Beyond decided to close its doors in Joliet as part of a large-scale reduction. Now, the city is seeing a silver lining in this change. The once-empty Bed, Bath & Beyond store at 2850 Plainfield Road is currently being revamped. Guess who’s moving in? Burli
Ever wondered where to relax when flying with LOT Polish Airlines? Their first business lounge just opened at Chicago O'Hare! It's not just for LOT passengers; anyone flying with Star Alliance can chill there too. Located in Terminal 5, the lounge has a sleek, minimalist design with amber colors and
