California Shoppers Cry Foul Over Costco’s $4.99 Chicken
A San Diego federal complaint says Costco advertised its $4.99 rotisserie chicken as preservative-free while ingredient lists include additives plaintiffs call preservatives. The company says it has removed the claims and the case is pending.
Arizona Job Slump Smacks Phoenix As Health Care Keeps The Economy On Life Support
Arizona added just 24,600 jobs in 2025 — the weakest annual gain in more than 15 years, with health care doing the majority of new hiring. The slowdown highlights a shift in which sectors are creating work in the state.
Amazon Slashes 16,000 Jobs in Latest Workforce Reduction Amidst Broader Tech Sector Layoff Trend
Amazon has cut about 16,000 corporate jobs, marking its second layoff round in three months, aiming to simplify operations and focus on strategic areas, with impacted US workers given time to find new roles within the company or receive severance.
Amazon Axes 16,000 Office Jobs, Bay Area Squads Brace for Impact
Amazon will eliminate about 16,000 corporate roles and give most U.S. staff 90 days to seek internal positions. The cuts follow October layoffs and could touch Bay Area teams.












