, as well as modify frequent flyer programs. They are introducing revenue-based earning for elite status and changing SkyMiles earning and redemption options. At the same time, Delta is eliminating guest visitor access to its Sky Club lounges due to coronavirus-related regulations, and passengers in some cabin classes may no longer be able to access […]Read More

by 2021 McDonald’s announced in August 2020 that it plans to phase out self-service soda stations at all of its company-operated restaurants in the US by the end of 2021. Its decision is part of a larger restaurant-wide initiative to provide customers with a simplified and modernized experience. It also seeks to ensure the safety […]Read More

Disney has dropped all but the free speech claim in its political retaliation suit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The company was suing DeSantis for his alleged retribution against Disney World of its decision to require guests to wear face masks. Disney argued that the Governor had retaliated by imposing restrictions on state grant funding […]Read More

Small-business owners can face serious financial devastation when a power outage strikes, as has happened recently. When a business loses power, it may take hours, days or even weeks to restore and generate profitable revenues again. The total cost of the disruption can include lost business, the cost of repairs, and the cost of equipment, […]Read More

Mortgage demand in the US has fallen to its lowest level in 27 years, despite interest rates falling to near all-time lows across the country. Data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) showed that new mortgage applications fell more than 9% compared to last year for the week ending August 6th. This marks the lowest […]Read More

The U.S. economy added 187,000 jobs in August, better than the anticipated 162,000 jobs expected. It marks a rebound from the previous month’s modest gain of 159,000.Health care and professional and business services, which include accounting, engineering and computer programming jobs, saw the biggest growth in the month. The manufacturing, construction and retail industries saw […]Read More

On Wednesday, a delivery driver in Texas became the latest victim of the growing crisis surrounding heat safety in the state. The driver, who worked for Amazon, collapsed after becoming overheated while on the job, and later died at a nearby hospital. The driver’s death highlights the dramatic lack of protections and regulation for workers […]Read More

Due to the increasing popularity of pumpkin-flavored items by consumers, Starbucks and other companies can start offering pumpkin menu items as early as August. Starbucks typically introduces their pumpkin drink menu releases in the early days of fall, but this year, the chain began offering its fall menu items as early as August 25, 2020. […]Read More