Hollywood has been going through some tough times lately, with big strikes by writers and actors in 2023. But now, there’s some good news that might help things get back to normal. The union that represents most behind-the-scenes workers in movies and TV shows has made a deal with studios…. Read More

The cost of getting a home loan has gone down a bit this week. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage is now 6.87%, which is the lowest it’s been since early April. This information comes from Freddie Mac, an agency that buys mortgages. This is the third week in… Read More

Amazon is making a big change in how it packages items in North America. Instead of using plastic air pillows, they’re switching to recycled paper. The company says this is better for the environment and actually works better for protecting items. By the end of this year, Amazon plans to… Read More

Grand Rapids, Minnesota, the birthplace of actress Judy Garland, is trying to raise money to buy back a pair of ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz.” These famous shoes were stolen from a local museum and later given to an auction company. The town is collecting donations during its… Read More

Apple is shutting down its buy now, pay later service, Apple Pay Later, just a little over a year after it was first introduced in the United States. Instead, Apple will partner with companies like Affirm and Klarna, which are already well-established in the buy now, pay later industry. This… Read More

Ryan Cohen, the CEO of Gamestop, said in a yearly meeting with shareholders on Monday that the video game store chain will focus on reducing expenses and aiming for long-term profits. Gamestop has been struggling in recent years. Cohen mentioned that this plan would include having a “smaller network of… Read More