Verizon to sell nearly 300 stores, cut 500 jobs in restructuring

Verizon will sell nearly 300 retail stores and cut some 500 corporate jobs as part of a restructuring plan, but the closures will mean thousands more retail employees could be out of a job. 

7-Eleven parent details plan to close hundreds of US stores

Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, has provided new details about its plan to reshape its U.S. store network during fiscal year 2026.

Pizza chain to close up to 50 locations as sales slump

MTY Food Group CEO Eric Lefebvre various store locations at this pizza chain will close after nearly two years of turnaround efforts failed to deliver results.

Seattle's Pioneer Square businesses eye future after FIFA World Cup 2026

Will it last? Local business owners in downtown Seattle expressed optimism that this global exposure will drive lasting summer tourism to the historic neighborhood. We look at the numbers during the World Cup period.

Disneyland unveils lineup of new restaurants coming to Downtown Disney

Disneyland details the full culinary expansion of Downtown Disney's West End, featuring Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby, Happy Ice, and a permanent Earl of Sandwich.

Seattle payroll tax driving out businesses, office vacancies
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Seattle is leading the nation on a list that no one wants to top. Office vacancy is 36.5% in downtown Seattle, now the highest of any major U.S. city.

IRS COVID tax refund deadline is approaching: What to know

Millions of taxpayers who may be entitled to refunds or relief from IRS penalties and interest tied to the COVID-19 emergency have days to file claims.

These Social Security recipients will receive 2 payments in July

Millions of Social Security beneficiaries will receive two payments in July due to a minor scheduling anomaly. The Social Security Administration is adjusting its distribution dates to ensure recipients receive their money.

7-Eleven sues Nike over new Air Max 95s set for July 11 release

7-Eleven found something a little too familiar about the new orange, green, and red-striped Nike sneakers set to be released next week, and the convenience store chain is asking a federal court to do something about it. 

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many in Xbox division

Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division. Here's what to know.

Alibaba agrees to pay $600 million to settle illegal drug lawsuit

Alibaba reached a massive financial settlement with the U.S. government to resolve accusations that the company allowed the sale and importation of illegal pharmaceuticals and medical equipment on its major platforms.

Trump Accounts for kids launch July 4: How to get $1,000

Trump Accounts, a new initiative to boost babies' financial independence later in life, kicks off on Independence Day.

Kroger to buy Giant Eagle after failed Albertsons merger

Kroger plans to acquire Giant Eagle which has over 100 supermarkets and multiple pharmacies in several states.

Target and Ulta Beauty to end store partnership this August

A popular beauty brand’s five-year relationship with one of the nation’s largest chains is expected to end next month.

Trump earned $1.2 billion from crypto business, filings show

A recent federal filing reveals that President Donald Trump generated about $1.2 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures in 2025, highlighting the substantial wealth amassed since his return to the White House.