Amazon is forgoing millions in tariff refunds to 'curry favor' with Trump, lawsuit claims
Amazon customers argue they should be refunded for the higher prices they paid while the tariffs struck down by the government were still in effect, but the online retailer isn't even asking for reimbursement, a lawsuit argues.
Amazon customers argue they should be refunded for the higher prices they paid while the tariffs struck down by the government were still in effect, but the online retailer isn't even asking for reimbursement, a lawsuit argues.
Dukes on Water, downtown Milwaukee bar scene institution, closes
Dukes on Water, an institution of downtown Milwaukee's bar scene for more than two decades, shut down on Friday night, May 15.
Dukes on Water, an institution of downtown Milwaukee's bar scene for more than two decades, shut down on Friday night, May 15.
Abandoned Walmart in Milwaukee eyed for potential data center
Data center proposals have popped up across Wisconsin. Now, a small portion of an abandoned Walmart in Milwaukee is being eyed for a new potential data center.
Data center proposals have popped up across Wisconsin. Now, a small portion of an abandoned Walmart in Milwaukee is being eyed for a new potential data center.
Proposed data center at Milwaukee's Midtown Center
A data center is planned for Milwaukee. One community group calls it an emergency, others say it is just a small part of a plan to transform an old Walmart.
A data center is planned for Milwaukee. One community group calls it an emergency, others say it is just a small part of a plan to transform an old Walmart.
Cisco to cut thousands of jobs as CEO signals ‘hard decisions’ in AI race
Cisco Systems is planning to cut nearly 4,000 employees as part of a broader strategic shift toward artificial intelligence.
Cisco Systems is planning to cut nearly 4,000 employees as part of a broader strategic shift toward artificial intelligence.
Walmart to cut or relocate 1,000 jobs in efforts to compete with Amazon
Walmart is restructuring its staff to focus on expansion of AI and tech initiatives. The move marks a significant strategy to compete with Amazon and other retailers.
Walmart is restructuring its staff to focus on expansion of AI and tech initiatives. The move marks a significant strategy to compete with Amazon and other retailers.
Paypal agrees to $30 million settlement with Justice Department over 'illegal DEI'
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."
Oscar's Frozen Custard in Waukesha reopens after fire destroyed shop
Oscar's Frozen Custard officially reopened in Waukesha on Tuesday, 18 months after fire destroyed the business on Moreland Boulevard.
Oscar's Frozen Custard officially reopened in Waukesha on Tuesday, 18 months after fire destroyed the business on Moreland Boulevard.
Saudi Aramco CEO warns oil markets may not recover until 2027 due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser says the global energy market has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil supply amid the Iran war's disruption to Strait of Hormuz shipping.
Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser says the global energy market has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil supply amid the Iran war's disruption to Strait of Hormuz shipping.
Marquette student starts business, navigates challenges
A Marquette University started a business, and navigated plenty of challenges, before graduating. He said he hopes to bring the community together.
A Marquette University started a business, and navigated plenty of challenges, before graduating. He said he hopes to bring the community together.
Milwaukee food truck hours; lawsuit filed to block new curfew
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed a lawsuit on behalf of Milwaukee food truck owner Abdallah Ismail. The lawsuit seeks to block Milwaukee's new food truck curfew.
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed a lawsuit on behalf of Milwaukee food truck owner Abdallah Ismail. The lawsuit seeks to block Milwaukee's new food truck curfew.
Milwaukee food truck hours; lawsuit filed to block curfew
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed on Thursday, May 7, a lawsuit on behalf of Milwaukee food truck owner Abdallah Ismail. The lawsuit seeks to block Milwaukee's new food truck curfew.
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed on Thursday, May 7, a lawsuit on behalf of Milwaukee food truck owner Abdallah Ismail. The lawsuit seeks to block Milwaukee's new food truck curfew.
Shell reports nearly $7 billion profits amid war with Iran
Shell posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profits as the surge in earnings was fueled by rising global fuel prices stemming from the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
Shell posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profits as the surge in earnings was fueled by rising global fuel prices stemming from the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
‘Let’s buy Spirit’ TikTok campaign unexpectedly goes viral
A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.
A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.
Costco in Milwaukee County; Franklin groundbreaking planned
Costco is set to break ground on its first Milwaukee County location this week.
Costco is set to break ground on its first Milwaukee County location this week.
DOJ confirms antitrust probe of major meatpackers over beef price inflation
The Justice Department confirmed its active investigation of potential antitrust violations in U.S. cattle and beef markets, reviewing more than 3 million documents and interviewing industry participants as federal officials scrutinize whether highly concentrated meatpacking power has contributed to high beef prices.
The Justice Department confirmed its active investigation of potential antitrust violations in U.S. cattle and beef markets, reviewing more than 3 million documents and interviewing industry participants as federal officials scrutinize whether highly concentrated meatpacking power has contributed to high beef prices.
US restaurant sales fall as Iran war drives up gas prices
With pain at the gas pump reaching new highs due to U.S.-Iran tensions, many consumers are pulling back on dining out. Major restaurant brands report falling revenue as households pivot to cost-saving measures to offset rising daily expenses.
With pain at the gas pump reaching new highs due to U.S.-Iran tensions, many consumers are pulling back on dining out. Major restaurant brands report falling revenue as households pivot to cost-saving measures to offset rising daily expenses.
GameStop makes $56 billion bid to buy eBay
GameStop launched a bid to purchase eBay in a proposed merger CEO Ryan Cohen believes can transform the companies into a major competitor for Amazon.
GameStop launched a bid to purchase eBay in a proposed merger CEO Ryan Cohen believes can transform the companies into a major competitor for Amazon.
McDonald’s is quietly ditching a popular in-store feature nationwide
McDonald's is ending an era when it comes to soft drinks, and changes will roll out gradually as restaurants are remodeled or updated.
McDonald's is ending an era when it comes to soft drinks, and changes will roll out gradually as restaurants are remodeled or updated.
Clinique and M.A.C.-owner Estée Lauder to cut 3,000 more jobs, mainly at its stores
Estée Lauder revealed this week thousands of more job cuts are in the works as the company continues its restructuring effort. The announcement came Friday as the company also increased its annual profit forecast, sending shares higher in pre-market trading.
Estée Lauder revealed this week thousands of more job cuts are in the works as the company continues its restructuring effort. The announcement came Friday as the company also increased its annual profit forecast, sending shares higher in pre-market trading.