Peloton to offer rear safety guard for recalled Tread+ treadmill

Peloton to offer rear safety guard for recalled Tread+ treadmill

Owners of Peloton’s Tread+ were told to stop using the product after a 2021 recall linked to a child’s death and other injuries.

Owners of Peloton’s Tread+ were told to stop using the product after a 2021 recall linked to a child’s death and other injuries.

Wendy's to test underground robot delivery for mobile orders

Wendy's to test underground robot delivery for mobile orders

Instead of requiring employees to bring out mobile food orders, the robotic system is designed to transport the orders underground "in seconds," the fast food chain said.

Instead of requiring employees to bring out mobile food orders, the robotic system is designed to transport the orders underground "in seconds," the fast food chain said.

Many Americans eye buy now, pay later to gain more financial flexibility: Survey

Many Americans eye buy now, pay later to gain more financial flexibility: Survey

Nearly half of Americans (46%) said they would also consider BNPL an alternative financing method to credit cards or cash, according to a recent survey.

Nearly half of Americans (46%) said they would also consider BNPL an alternative financing method to credit cards or cash, according to a recent survey.

Target CEO: Retail theft may cost company over $1.2B this year

Target CEO: Retail theft may cost company over $1.2B this year

Target said it’s seeing an increasing number of violent incidents at stores, but doesn’t want to close stores because that hurts workers and the community.

Target said it’s seeing an increasing number of violent incidents at stores, but doesn’t want to close stores because that hurts workers and the community.

3M fires executive over inappropriate conduct weeks after promotion

3M fires executive over inappropriate conduct weeks after promotion

3M has fired prominent company executive Michael Vale due to “inappropriate personal conduct and violation of company policy,” the maker of Post-it notes, industrial coatings and ceramics announced on Monday.

3M has fired prominent company executive Michael Vale due to “inappropriate personal conduct and violation of company policy,” the maker of Post-it notes, industrial coatings and ceramics announced on Monday.

Amazon to increase delivery speed while cutting costs

Amazon to increase delivery speed while cutting costs

Amazon.com has overhauled its logistics network in an attempt to reduce how far packages have to travel in an attempt to speed deliveries.

Amazon.com has overhauled its logistics network in an attempt to reduce how far packages have to travel in an attempt to speed deliveries.

Biden administration approves $42B in student loan forgiveness under updated PSLF program

Biden administration approves $42B in student loan forgiveness under updated PSLF program

The Department of Education has approved $42 billion in student loan forgiveness through recent changes to the PSLF program, designed to provide debt relief to borrowers in the non-profit, public service and governmental fields.

The Department of Education has approved $42 billion in student loan forgiveness through recent changes to the PSLF program, designed to provide debt relief to borrowers in the non-profit, public service and governmental fields.

Mortgage rates dip on positive inflation data: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates dip on positive inflation data: Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.35% for the week ending May 11, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.35% for the week ending May 11, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Gas prices decrease amid market uncertainty: AAA

Gas prices decrease amid market uncertainty: AAA

Average gas prices dipped to $3.53 per gallon for the week ending May 11, 2023, AAA reported. The low cost of oil has kept gas prices on the decline despite a rise in gas demand, AAA said.

Average gas prices dipped to $3.53 per gallon for the week ending May 11, 2023, AAA reported. The low cost of oil has kept gas prices on the decline despite a rise in gas demand, AAA said.

McDonald's found liable for hot chicken nugget that burned child's leg

McDonald's found liable for hot chicken nugget that burned child's leg

The jury heard two days of testimony and arguments about the 2019 episode that left the 4-year-old girl with a burned upper thigh.

The jury heard two days of testimony and arguments about the 2019 episode that left the 4-year-old girl with a burned upper thigh.

Inflation ticks up again in April, puts interest rate hikes back on the table

Inflation ticks up again in April, puts interest rate hikes back on the table

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure of inflation, rose 4.9% year-over-year in April, a slowdown from the 5% increase in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure of inflation, rose 4.9% year-over-year in April, a slowdown from the 5% increase in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

MTV News forced to close down after 36 years amid Paramount layoffs

MTV News forced to close down after 36 years amid Paramount layoffs

The news division of MTV launched in 1987, filling a void for Gen X-ers and older millennials seeking a cable television alternative to traditional news networks.

The news division of MTV launched in 1987, filling a void for Gen X-ers and older millennials seeking a cable television alternative to traditional news networks.

Tempur Sealy to shell out $4B to buy Mattress Firm

Tempur Sealy to shell out $4B to buy Mattress Firm

Bedding provider Tempur Sealy has agreed to acquire Mattress Firm in a cash-and stock-transaction valued at about $4 billion, the companies said Tuesday.

Bedding provider Tempur Sealy has agreed to acquire Mattress Firm in a cash-and stock-transaction valued at about $4 billion, the companies said Tuesday.