Retail giant allocates $100 billion for data centers and automation as CEO Andy Jassy warns that many office positions may vanish, though new tech‑focused jobs could emerge. Amazon, already employing more than 1.5 million people worldwide, is preparing a sweeping corporate restructuring. Chief Executive Andy Jassy confirmed this week that the company will lean on artificial intelligence to … Read more
Millions nearing retirement must now adjust plans as the Full Retirement Age rises to 67 for everyone born in 1960 or later, ending a four‑decade phase‑in. Americans who expected to tap Social Security at 66 have one more year to wait. Beginning in 2026, every worker born in 1960 or later must reach age 67 to … Read more
Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) will see fresh payments next month, and the delivery date depends on when they first claimed benefits and even their birthday. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is sending an average $1,581 check—but some workers could pocket as much as $4,018. Will you see money … Read more
Retailer issues WARN notice confirming 381 job cuts at older Sunnyvale offices while newer Crossman Avenue site stays untouched. Walmart will lay off 381 corporate employees in Sunnyvale on Aug. 22, only a few months after the company celebrated the opening of a state‑of‑the‑art campus three miles away. The cuts are detailed in a June 18 Worker Adjustment … Read more
Mazda orders global recall over stability software flaw in 12,000 MX‑5 MiatasMazda hits the brakes on more than 12,000 2024‑25 MX‑5 Miatas after a stability‑control bug left drivers without warning lights, triggering a worldwide safety campaign. Mazda has issued an urgent recall for 12,244 MX‑5 Miatas built between December 19, 2023 and February 28, 2025, warning that a defective … Read more
The LIAM F1 turns quiet, low‑level breezes into electricity, offering homeowners a sharp alternative—or companion—to solar panels. A new chapter in the Netherlands’ long romance with wind power is unfolding over city roofs. The LIAM F1, a 1.5‑meter‑wide helical turbine weighing under 100 kg, captures 5 m/s winds and converts up to 88 percent into … Read more
Owners urged to park outside until dealers install free brake‑switch fix. General Motors is pulling 62,468 heavy‑duty Chevrolet Silverado chassis‑cab trucks off the road after discovering a brake pressure defect that can spark an electrical short — and, in the worst case, a fire. The action affects 2019‑2024 Silverado 4500 HD, 5500 HD and 6500 HD models built … Read more
From the swan song of a downtown stalwart to the next chapter for a brunch favorite, here’s what’s changing and why it matters. Portland’s food scene has changed, with four beloved businesses making changes that will shake up residents and revamp weekend plans. Closures, comebacks, and community gatherings were announced on the calendar from June … Read more
Thousands of checking and savings clients say they never saw a warning before their profiles vanished. Wells Fargo has quietly started shutting down accounts that show no customer‑initiated activity for at least 16 consecutive months. The move, which began in April, is meant to satisfy state unclaimed‑property laws and cut the risk of fraud. Yet many of … Read more
The warehouse club, praised by loyalists as “better than Costco,” will return to its Massachusetts roots this winter—sparking hundreds of jobs and signaling a coast‑to‑coast building spree. BJ’s Wholesale Club will anchor the new Springfield Crossing shopping center on Boston Road, reviving the long‑shuttered Eastfield Mall site and hiring 100‑150 employees. The winter‑2025 debut marks the Marlborough‑based chain’s … Read more
A broken adjuster mount could gouge the rear tire and cause sudden pressure loss, federal safety officials warn, prompting one of the company’s largest recalls in years. Harley‑Davidson riders who own a 2018‑2024 Softail may want to schedule a service visit—fast. The Milwaukee icon is pulling back 82,117 bikes after the National Highway Traffic Safety … Read more
A 60‑day suspension of the Treasury Offset Program stalls debt collections, easing fears for millions of Social Security recipients facing possible cuts. Retirees who rely on monthly benefits just caught a break. Federal officials have delayed re‑starting the Treasury Offset Program, which withholds up to 15 percent of a beneficiary’s check to repay federal student loans … Read more
Could the coin rattling in your cup holder pay for a beachfront condo? This story explains why one wartime error cent has collectors—and ordinary folks—checking every handful of change. For decades the United States Mint struck more than 25 billion Lincoln Wheat Pennies. Almost all still buy only a stick of gum, yet several dates, mintmarks … Read more
An everyday till count ended in a life‑changing windfall after Steve Whitmore spotted a gleaming rarity hiding among the quarters. Steve Whitmore thought he was just setting up for another morning shift in South Conway, Arkansas. Instead, a single half‑dollar tucked in his register turned an ordinary Tuesday into a headline‑making payday worth $3.21 million. How a routine cash‑drawer … Read more
Confirmed by the government | IRS begins seizing bank accounts and property from delinquent taxpayersShort on time? Here’s the gist: the tax agency has activated its most aggressive tools against Americans who ignored repeated warnings—meaning frozen funds and seized cars could be next. Americans who skipped their tax bills during the 2025 filing season face … Read more
Trustees warn that more than 60 million retirees and families could see smaller checks if lawmakers fail to shore up the program’s main trust fund. The clock is ticking for America’s biggest safety‑net program. A fresh report from Social Security’s trustees says the retirement trust fund will be empty by 2033, slicing monthly payments by 23 percent … Read more
Armadillo Willy’s trims four‑decade footprint to a single San Mateo location, stunning longtime brisket lovers across Silicon Valley. Barbecue fans who grew up on Armadillo Willy’s mesquite‑kissed ribs woke up to a shock this week: the homegrown chain has quietly closed its Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and Blossom Hill smokehouses, keeping only the San Mateo store running. After 40 years of wood‑fired pride, … Read more
A bishop’s lost jewel, clad in 18‑karat gold and guarded by twin lions, reappears after seven centuries to illuminate medieval trade and faith. The rediscovery of a reddish‑purple sapphire ring at Zvolen Castle, central Slovakia, is rewriting what we thought we knew about medieval luxury. Found by a treasure hunter in 2001 but studied only … Read more
House measure would scrap the special FERS supplement, trimming thousands of dollars from longtime employees’ expected income. For Michele Santa Maria, who spent 35 years guiding Social Security claimants through red tape, the promise of a full pension plus a bridge payment from 57 to 62 made the long days worthwhile. Now that bridge is cracking. A … Read more
The beloved sports bar for bikers closed its doors for good on June 21, leaving its fans fighting for one last round. After a quarter of a century of cold beers, live riffs, and nights of chrome motorcycles, the Sidecar Cafe in Memphis served its last pint on Saturday, June 21. The iconic Whitten Road … Read more