IRS says many 2022 special state payments are not subject to federal tax
The Internal Revenue Service has good news for millions of taxpayers in 17 states who received a one-time special state payment last year to offset inflation and other negative economic impacts: Those payments won't be subject to federal income tax.
Twitter is stumbling. Some ex-employees are launching rivals
After Sarah Oh lost her job as a human rights advisor at Twitter late last year in the first round of layoffs following Elon Musk's chaotic acquisition of the company, she decided to join a friend in building a rival …
Disney cutting 7,000 jobs
Disney became the latest company to report deep job cuts, as it said it would cut 7,000 jobs from its global workforce.
Bed Bath & Beyond was a retail pioneer. Here's what went wrong
Bed Bath & Beyond, America's quintessential home furnishings' chain, is fighting to stay in business.
Bed Bath and Beyond is closing 87 more stores. See the list
Bed Bath and Beyond is closing another 87 stores as the struggling retailer barrels toward bankruptcy.
Meta wowed Wall Street, but investors remain skeptical about tech
Thursday afternoon will round out what has so far been a sobering earnings season for the Big Tech giants.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $47 Million to Develop Affordable Clean Hydrogen Technologies
Funding Will Reduce Costs and Improve the Performance of Critical Hydrogen Infrastructure and Fuel Cell Technologies, Support DOE’s Hydrogen Shot
Southwest makes frequent flyer miles offer while lots of luggage remains in limbo
Southwest Airlines is offering a new appeasement to some customers after last week's glut of cancellations while the misplaced baggage fiasco could grind on for another week or longer.
METRO Aims to Connect Communities with Transit Oriented Development
METRO's Board of Directors has unanimously approved an updated policy that guides how it advances Joint Development and Transit Oriented Development (TOD) initiatives.
Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity and Wells Fargo Announce First Round of Open for Business Grant Recipients
The Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity in partnership with Wells Fargo announced today the first round of Open for Business Grant recipients - 219 diverse Houston-area small businesses and non-profits will receive a combined $5 million ranging …
National Urban League Partnership With Wells Fargo Aims to Diversity Home Appraisal Industry
Today the National Urban League and Wells Fargo announced a $5 million grant to create the Diverse Appraiser Initiative, a new program that aims to increase diversity and reduce barriers to entry in the home appraisal industry.
Courvoisier® Celebrates Black and Minority-Owned Flower Shops with Limited Edition Holidays in Blossom Program
Maison Courvoisier today announced Holidays in Blossom, a program spotlighting and supporting Black and other minority-owned flower shops for the holiday season. Courvoisier, the Most Awarded Cognac House*, worked with the National Urban League to identify florists in 13 markets …
Is your small business missing out on big opportunity?
This may surprise you, but in the past fiscal year, more than $587 million, or 36.2 percent, of the $1.6 billion awarded by the City of Houston to companies for goal-oriented construction, professional services, and goods & services contracts, was …
Everyone from the vet to the barber is hiking prices. And there's no relief in sight
When Teri Byrd opened her 4 Paws Veterinary Clinic in Vashon, Washington, four years ago, her sights were set on growing the business.
Elon Musk's $50 billion trial comes to an end today
The trial for the Tesla shareholder lawsuit examining CEO Elon Musk's unprecedented compensation package will wrap up this afternoon. While it is possible that the judge could issue a ruling from the bench, it may be weeks or months before …
