eBay to cut about 1,000 jobs in second round of layoffs this year
eBay is cutting approximately 1,000 jobs, or about 9% of its workforce, marking the online marketplace's second round of layoffs this year as it looks to streamline operations and focus on key areas of growth.
eBay is cutting approximately 1,000 jobs, or about 9% of its workforce, marking the online marketplace's second round of layoffs this year as it looks to streamline operations and focus on key areas of growth.
World Series: Milwaukee small businesses celebrate Brewers' run
The Brewers are the talk of town as fans get ready to cheer on the Crew in the World Series. To keep up with the excitement, two small businesses said they are adding their own special touch to make this postseason run one to remember.
The Brewers are the talk of town as fans get ready to cheer on the Crew in the World Series. To keep up with the excitement, two small businesses said they are adding their own special touch to make this postseason run one to remember.
World Series watch parties boost local businesses, rental companies
Bars are setting up for large crowds and watch parties ahead of the World Series. After the Brewers swept the Dodgers, it gave people more time to get ready for the World Series.
Bars are setting up for large crowds and watch parties ahead of the World Series. After the Brewers swept the Dodgers, it gave people more time to get ready for the World Series.
How much more expensive is buying a home now vs. 5 years ago in Wisconsin?
A new study compared how much more it costs to buy a home in 2026 than it did five years ago in 2021.
A new study compared how much more it costs to buy a home in 2026 than it did five years ago in 2021.
Tipping went from ‘un-American’ to unavoidable, economist says; why that could be a good thing
Tipping has grown into such a regular practice when eating out in the United States that many customers take for granted that they will leave one. In fact, an American overseas may have to fight the urge to do so in countries where it is much less common. But that was not always the case. In fact, as a Texas A&M University professor pointed out, the roles used to be reversed.
Tipping has grown into such a regular practice when eating out in the United States that many customers take for granted that they will leave one. In fact, an American overseas may have to fight the urge to do so in countries where it is much less common. But that was not always the case. In fact, as a Texas A&M University professor pointed out, the roles used to be reversed.
Airbnb tells hosts to stop asking guests to do time-consuming checkout chores
Airbnb is changing its guidelines to reduce guests’ checkout chores and require hosts to clearly disclose fees and house rules before booking.
Airbnb is changing its guidelines to reduce guests’ checkout chores and require hosts to clearly disclose fees and house rules before booking.
Trader Joe's plans to open 30 new stores nationwide: See the list
Trader Joe’s announced plans open new stores across various states, with some locations opening this week and others coming soon.
Trader Joe’s announced plans open new stores across various states, with some locations opening this week and others coming soon.
Amazon to hire more than 300,000 US workers for holiday shopping rush
The jobs include seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across Amazon’s US operations network.
The jobs include seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across Amazon’s US operations network.
Elon Musk pledges to give every American child a share of SpaceX
Elon Musk said Monday he plans to give every child in America one share of SpaceX next year, a sweeping pledge that echoes his recent push for tech companies to distribute equity directly to the public.
Elon Musk said Monday he plans to give every child in America one share of SpaceX next year, a sweeping pledge that echoes his recent push for tech companies to distribute equity directly to the public.
Waukesha financial literacy program teaches SMART money goals
A group of people in Waukesha are continuing their financial education through a unique graduate program.
A group of people in Waukesha are continuing their financial education through a unique graduate program.
Will Midwest residents spend more to heat their homes this winter?
There's a chance that some Midwesterners will be paying more for heat than last year.
There's a chance that some Midwesterners will be paying more for heat than last year.
How far does a paycheck go in Milwaukee?
How much money does living wages take out of your total earnings in the Midwest's largest cities?
How much money does living wages take out of your total earnings in the Midwest's largest cities?
Walmart to offer employees hundreds of free medications, including GLP-1s
Walmart is expanding its healthcare perks for its workers to cover more than 250 prescription medications for free. That includes GLP-1 drugs, offering savings.
Walmart is expanding its healthcare perks for its workers to cover more than 250 prescription medications for free. That includes GLP-1 drugs, offering savings.
Social Security chief Bisignano says program will 'be around for another 90 years'
Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano's reassurance comes as trustees project the main trust fund will be depleted in 2032.
Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano's reassurance comes as trustees project the main trust fund will be depleted in 2032.
Bank of America fined $1.2B for allegedly violating money laundering, sanction laws, Treasury says
The U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday that it’s imposing $1.2 billion in fines on Bank of America for allegedly violating anti-money laundering and sanctions laws.
The U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday that it’s imposing $1.2 billion in fines on Bank of America for allegedly violating anti-money laundering and sanctions laws.
Pickleball facility franchisor files for bankruptcy: What to know
Pickleball facility franchisor The Picklr has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the company seeks to reorganize after what its founder acknowledged was a costly business mistake tied to early lease guarantees.
Pickleball facility franchisor The Picklr has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the company seeks to reorganize after what its founder acknowledged was a costly business mistake tied to early lease guarantees.
Audit flags $13.7M in unauthorized spending on Hawaii homeless housing
A detailed state audit shows Hawaii’s housing agency steered almost $14 million in improper and questionable expenses to a preferred contractor.
A detailed state audit shows Hawaii’s housing agency steered almost $14 million in improper and questionable expenses to a preferred contractor.
PepsiCo raising prices on Doritos, Ruffles, SunChips and some sodas after recent cuts
PepsiCo is raising prices on some of its popular chips and sodas, including Doritos, Ruffles and SunChips, just months after cutting prices in an effort to win back inflation-weary shoppers.
PepsiCo is raising prices on some of its popular chips and sodas, including Doritos, Ruffles and SunChips, just months after cutting prices in an effort to win back inflation-weary shoppers.
Guinness brewery that welcomed 2 million visitors closing its doors for good
The Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe, Maryland, just outside Baltimore, will soon close, leaving the iconic Irish beer brand's Chicago brewery as its only U.S. location.
The Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe, Maryland, just outside Baltimore, will soon close, leaving the iconic Irish beer brand's Chicago brewery as its only U.S. location.
Brewers in NLCS: Milwaukee businesses get ready for another round
Everyone is feeling that Brewers buzz after Wednesday's big win over the Padres that catapulted Milwaukee back to the National League Championship Series. Fans are buying new merchandise, and businesses are getting ready for another round.
Everyone is feeling that Brewers buzz after Wednesday's big win over the Padres that catapulted Milwaukee back to the National League Championship Series. Fans are buying new merchandise, and businesses are getting ready for another round.