Travelers increasingly turn to taking Amtrak trains over flights

Amtrak trains travel through Washington, DC, on September 15, 2022.Stefani Reynolds | AFP | Getty ImagesAs domestic travel rebounds from pandemic lows and prices soar, some travelers opting for trains over planes.For many, the tradeoffs are simple: Trains are often cheaper, provide more leg room and are better for...

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UPS announces 12,000 job cuts; reports drop in package volume

A United Parcel Service truck searches for a house driving along the coast of Cape Cod on July 24, 2023 in Orleans, Massachusetts. Robert Nickelsberg | Getty ImagesUPS fell short of Wall Street revenue estimates Tuesday, reporting drops in shipping volume, both internationally and domestically, in its fourth-quarter earnings report....

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Starbucks Oleato olive oil drinks launch across the U.S.

Starbucks is launching its beverages called Oleato in all U.S. stores.Courtesy: StarbucksStarbucks is launching its olive oil-infused drinks in all U.S. stores beginning Tuesday, the company said.The beverages, named Oleato, debuted in Italy in February 2023 after former CEO Howard Schultz visited the country and noticed locals drinking olive...

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