The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released an updated notice regarding a nationwide recall of shredded cheese products distributed to several major retail chains, including Aldi, Target, and Walmart. According to the agency, more than 260,000 cases of shredded cheese may contain metal fragments, prompting officials to elevate their advisory and urge consumers to take immediate precautions. The update follows recent concerns in the dairy sector, including a separate recall involving Pr

A new visa policy introduced under the Trump administration has sent shockwaves through the United States job market, particularly affecting international professionals and technology firms. The government now mandates that employers pay a $100,000 fee for each new H-1B visa application, a move officials claim will curb abuse of the visa system and encourage hiring of American citizens. However, the measure has been met with widespread criticism from business leaders and immigration advocates

Walmart Inc. has temporarily halted its job offers to candidates requiring H-1B work visas, according to people familiar with the company’s internal hiring policy. The decision follows the Trump administration’s recent move to impose a $100,000 application fee on new H-1B petitions — a significant shift in immigration policy that has prompted widespread reassessment among U.S. corporations employing international talent. The temporary hiring freeze primarily affects Walmart’

Emotional support animals have become increasingly common across the United States, with dogs, cats, and even birds often accompanying their owners in public spaces. But in Pennsylvania, one man’s unusual choice of companion has caught the attention of both shoppers and corporate officials. Wesley Silva, a resident of West Brownsville, has raised eyebrows and sparked debate by bringing his registered emotional support alligator, Jinseioshi, to various public locations, including restaur

Walmart has confirmed that its Neighborhood Market at 3112 Santa Rita Road will close on October 2. The store’s pharmacy will also shut down on the same date. Walmart spokesperson Anne Hatfield did not give a specific reason for the closure, but noted there are three Walmart locations within eight miles of the Pleasanton market including a full-service Walmart in Livermore and a newly remodeled Neighborhood Marke

Authorities in Tyler, Texas, arrested two parents after discovering four young children left inside a hot parked car while the couple went shopping. The incident took place at a parking lot on South Broadway Avenue, where the children, ranging in age from just five weeks old to ten years old, were found distressed inside the vehicle. Although the car had initially been left running, one of the children reportedly turned off the engine, causing panic and leading the child to seek help. The sit

Walmart has officially revealed its ambitious vision for the future of shopping—one where traditional search bars are no longer a necessary part of the customer experience. On July 24, the company introduced a comprehensive artificial intelligence roadmap, unveiling a suite of agent-based tools aimed at transforming how people shop, how employees work, how suppliers interact, and how systems are developed. Central to this new initiative is Sparky, an AI-powered customer shop

A Frisco resident is celebrating a $2 million Powerball win from the July 9, 2025, drawing. The lucky winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, purchased the second-tier winning ticket at Walmart Supercenter #5866, located at 8555 Preston Road in Frisco. The winning ticket matched all five white ball numbers (5-9-25-28-69), but did not match the red Powerball number (5). However, the prize was multiplied to $2 milli

Target will soon end its long-standing price matching policy that included matching prices from Amazon and Walmart. Effective July 28, the company will limit its Price Match Guarantee to only include its own online platform, Target.com, and promotional pricing available through Target Circle. This shift marks a significant change in how the retailer is approaching competitive pricing and customer loyalty in 2025. Under the new policy, shoppers who buy items in a physical Target st

Amazon is set to extend its annual Prime Day event to four full days in 2025, marking the first time the company has taken this step since the shopping holiday was introduced in 2015. What began as a 24-hour promotional campaign to celebrate Amazon's anniversary has since grown into one of the most anticipated e-commerce events globally. This year, Amazon is not only spreading its deals across a longer period but is also tailoring special perks to attract younger shoppers, particularly those

Walmart is rolling out a major expansion of its drone delivery program, now reaching customers in Houston, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta, and Charlotte. This new phase brings the service to 100 additional stores, allowing customers to receive essential items like medication, snacks, and baby products by drone in 30 minutes or less. Operated by Wing, a drone company owned by Google’s parent Alphabet, this expansion aims to compete directly with Amazon Prime Air

Walmart’s recent move to cut approximately 1,500 jobs has stirred widespread outrage online, particularly among conservative groups who have quickly and loudly blamed the layoffs on the hiring of foreign workers through H-1B visas. The most vocal critics have even tried to tie the decision to a high-ranking Indian-origin executive at the company, despite there being no direct evidence to support such claims. The job cuts span several departments, including the company’

Amazon has officially surpassed Walmart in quarterly revenue for the first time, marking a historic shift in the retail landscape. For over a decade, Walmart has consistently led the industry in revenue generation, but Amazon’s rapid expansion in eCommerce, cloud computing, and advertising has propelled it to the top. During the fourth quarter, Amazon reported a staggering $187.8 billion in revenue, surpassing Walmart’s $180.5 billion. While Wal