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."

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.

Dime Store's Rochester Hills location closing on Mother's Day

The Dime Store restaurant in Rochester Hills will shutter this weekend, just under two years after the Detroit-founded eatery expanded into Oakland County.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Little Caesars opens first self-serve store in Dearborn Heights
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Little Caesars opened its first self-service, self-checkout store in Michigan on Saturday. Customers say it will make their busy lives a bit easier.

Spirit ceases, leaving passengers' plans up in the air
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No more Spirit in the sky as the airline suddenly ceases operations Saturday, leaving the plans of passengers and the futures of workers up in the air. FOX 2's Camille Amiri spoke with a travel expert to talk about what this means for the future. 

Sorry, Jeeves: Ask.com shuts down search after nearly 30 years

Ask.com posted a farewell message on its website, announcing that the search engine would shut down as of Friday, May 1.

Spirit Airlines shuts down immediately: What to Know
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Every kiosk in the Spirit Airlines area of the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne Airport was empty Saturday morning and  displayed the same message: all flights are cancelled. FOX 2 spoke with affected customers and a travel agent for their reaction to the shut down.

Spirit Airlines shuts down operations, all flights canceled
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Budget carrier Spirit Airlines has ceased operations immediately, canceling all flights and shutting down customer service. FOX 2 spoke with Pilot and Aviation Expert Evan Broad to discuss the impact of the closure. 

Record number of Americans dissatisfied with their pay, survey shows

Americans are pulling back on job searches even as dissatisfaction with pay and career prospects worsens, according to recent survey data.

Trump says he will lift some tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit

President Donald Trump announced the removal of specific tariffs on Scotch whisky; a move viewed as a diplomatic gesture after an official visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the U.S.

Meta CEO warns more layoffs possible, blames capital spending for AI

Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg blamed AI and capital spending for recent layoffs and said more could be coming.