“Lazy girl jobs” — a viral term that refers to well-paying, flexible jobs that allow for leisure time — are anything but lazy. Just ask the employees who occupy these…
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Mortgage rates rose for the third straight week last week, matching a 22-year high. As a result, mortgage demand dropped as well. Total mortgage application volume was 29% lower than…
Orlando debuts self-driving shuttle that will whisk passengers around downtown
There is going to be a new way to get around downtown Orlando, Florida, and it’s not going to require any human drivers. Starting later this month, an electric, self-driving…
Fed officials see ‘upside risks’ to inflation, possibly leading to more rate hikes, minutes show
Federal Reserve officials expressed concern at their most recent meeting about the pace of inflation and said more rate hikes could be necessary in the future unless conditions change, minutes…
As pet insurance becomes more popular, owners complain about rising prices and denied claims
When Jeff Foose welcomed Lucy, a Boston terrier, into his family in 2014, protecting her health was a big concern. His veterinarian recommended pet health insurance from a company called…
As tourists seek refunds for upcoming Maui trips, Airbnb offers muddled response
For an economy heavily dependent on tourism, Maui has come to rely on platforms like Airbnb to generate revenue. But as the island looks to recover from the deadliest wildfire…
Target sales ebb after Pride month shopper backlash; company cuts profit outlook for 2023
Target’s second quarter sales were hit by inflation and a negative reaction by some customers, widely publicized on social media, to its Pride merchandise. The Minneapolis retailer expects high interest rates, which makes…
Disney accused of withholding hundreds of millions of dollars from ‘Avatar’ sequel financier
Hollywood financer TSG Entertainment is suing Disney for breach of contract. The suit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court alleges that Disney and its studio 20th Century Fox committed a number of…
Kraft Heinz’s North American president will become CEO of the food giant next year, the company announced Monday. Carlos Abrams-Rivera will take the reins Jan. 1 from Miguel Patricio, who…
Banking issues and scams are on the rise, leaving customers facing an uphill battle for help
About a week ago, an unknown number of Wells Fargo customers were suddenly unable to withdraw money from their bank accounts. Even as it sought to address the issue, which…