General Mills price cuts, Starbucks lawsuit and Amazon pay raises | Consumer news
General Mills is dropping prices on some of their most popular products, Starbucks workers are suing over a dress code, Amazon pledges $1B to boost worker pay and cut health care costs. Plus, Ben & Jerry co-founder stepping down and more.
Jerry quits Ben & Jerry's after 47 years, says parent company 'silencing' him
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield is stepping down from the iconic ice cream brand after 47 years, claiming his progressive political views have been "silenced."
New poll shows most sports fans frustrated by high costs and juggling subscriptions
A new AP-NORC poll shows that sports fans are paying for multiple subscriptions, juggling cable and streaming services, and often sharing passwords to keep up with their favorite teams — but most are unhappy with the cost.
Amazon and Google face FTC investigation over ad pricing practices
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Amazon and Google misled advertisers about pricing and terms for online ads, a source familiar with the matter said.
Office Depot fires employee who refused to print Charlie Kirk posters for customer
Video of the Michigan store incident generated more than 4 million views on X.
Facebook settlement payouts begin — attorney explains how much you could get | ChicagoLIVE
Facebook is sending out payments as part of a $725M settlement — attorney Daliah Saper explains the case that led to it all and how much you could actually receive.
Potbelly acquired by gas station and convenience chain RaceTrac for $566M
Sandwich maker Potbelly is being acquired by the gas station and convenience store chain RaceTrac for $566 million.
Salesforce CEO cuts 4,000 jobs, says AI agents now handle half the customer work
CEO Marc Benioff says AI now handles 50% of customer interactions at $248B software company.
CVS Caremark faces class-action lawsuit over Zepbound, Wegovy coverage
A class-action lawsuit accuses CVS Caremark of denying medically necessary treatments by stopping coverage of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight-loss drug.
American Eagle shares jump 25% after retailer touts 'success' of Sydney Sweeney's denim campaign
American Eagle CEO Jay Schottenstein said Sydney Sweeney's campaign affirmed the company as "the American jeans brand."
Labubu lovers, this Chicago claw machine arcade is for you
Just four months in and the lines for Labubus are strong at Claw It Chicago in Chinatown.
Chicago fall housing market: Why this season could be the best time to buy or sell | ChicagoNOW
When you think about fall, you might picture dropping temperatures — but what about dropping home prices? The real estate market this season may not be what you expect.
Kawhi Leonard scandal: What we know about the alleged $28M ‘no-show job’
A new report alleges Kawhi Leonard made $28 million in a "no-show" job for a fraudulent tree-planting company partially funded by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. The Clippers have denied the allegations.
Kraft Heinz to split into two companies, ending a decade-long merger
Kraft Heinz announced it will split into two separate companies by 2026, marking the end of a decade-long merger that created one of the world’s largest food manufacturers.