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Business Highlights: Bankman-Fried trial opens; Progress in UAW strike talks 10/04/2023 05:14pm • ___ Prosecutor opens trial for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried saying he stole at least $10 billion NEW YORK (AP) — A prosecutor accused FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried of stealing at least $10 billion from his customers as opening statements began in a federal court trial in New York City. Prosecutor 'Harbor Halloween' brings spooky movies, pumpkin carving, pet costume contests to National Harbor 10/04/2023 01:22pm • October is a busy time for parents marking their calendars to plan fun outings for the family. Look no further than the annual "Harbor Halloween" at National Harbor on Sunday, Oct. 22. "We had a great turnout last year," director of marketing Deborah Topcik told WTOP. "Last year, we had ab Got returns? Call Uber. The ride-hailing service is now offering to return parcels for a fee 10/04/2023 11:06am • Uber is adding a new task to its list of services: mailing consumers' return packages. The ride-hailing and delivery company said Wednesday that its drivers will collect up to five prepaid and sealed packages and drop them off at a local post office or at UPS or FedEx stores. Uber will charge a flat TikTok ends retail business in Indonesia after ban on social media shopping 10/04/2023 04:45am • JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — TikTok said it will halt its online retail operation in Indonesia on Wednesday to comply with the country’s decision to ban e-commerce transactions on social media platforms — a big blow to the video platform's fastest-growing market. The Indonesian government announc Macy's to greatly expand number of smaller stores, about a fifth the size of their mall counterparts 10/03/2023 08:10am • NEW YORK (AP) — Macy’s is accelerating the expansion of its small-format stores as it looks to cater to shoppers seeking more convenient locations. The department store said Tuesday that it aims to add up to 30 new small format locations through the fall of 2025, bringing the total number of su Holiday Loans: What You Should Know 10/02/2023 08:00pm • You might think a holiday loan can take away the stress of expenses at the most wonderful time of the year, but a loan can backfire. If you're not careful, you can overstretch your budget and end up even more stressed about how you will pay the bill. Americans spent $833 per person on gifts and othe Liz Weston: 5 surprising facts about assisted living 10/02/2023 09:10am • If you or a loved one can no longer live safely at home, assisted living may be the answer. Residents typically live in their own rooms or apartments and get housekeeping services, meals and help with personal care. But facilities can vary enormously, and people’s expectations about assisted li Inspired by llamas, the desert and Mother Earth, these craftswomen weave sacred textiles 09/28/2023 08:18am • COLCHANE, Chile (AP) — In northern Chile, Teófila Challapa learned to weave surrounded by the hills and sandy roads of the Atacama Desert. “Spin the threads, girl,” her grandmother told her a half a century ago. Aymara women like Challapa, now 59, become acquainted with wool threads under blu TikTok says it regrets Indonesia's decision to ban e-commerce sales on social media platforms 09/28/2023 04:25am • JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Chinese-owned app TikTok on Thursday said it regretted the Indonesian government's decision to ban e-commerce transactions on social media platforms and particularly the impact it would have on the millions of sellers who use TikTok Shop. But TikTok Indonesia said in a st Where to Order Cheap or Free Checks 09/27/2023 08:00pm • With the rise of peer-to-peer payment systems such as PayPal, Venmo, Zelle and several others, there's rarely a need to write a check these days. Even so, checks aren't completely extinct yet. According to the Federal Reserve, about 11 billion checks were written in the U.S. in 2021. Maybe your land What autoworkers' strike could mean for car repairs in the DC area 09/27/2023 05:44pm • Not long after the union United Auto Workers went on strike against three big carmakers earlier this month, Precise Auto Service in Kensington, Maryland, sent an email blast to about 1,000 customers.  Many customers have been reluctant to go through with all of the shop’s recommended repairs o Target to close 9 stores, including 3 in the San Francisco Bay Area, citing safety concerns 09/26/2023 08:06pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Target said Tuesday that it will close nine stores in four states, including one in New York City's East Harlem neighborhood, and three in the San Francisco Bay Area, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers. The closin 8 Things to Know Before You Invest in Gold 09/26/2023 08:00pm • Gold has been used as money for thousands of years. Over the centuries, as the metal took its place as one of the underpinnings of the global financial system, it evolved from simple coins to complex financial instruments traded around the world. Now, even though nations no longer tie their currenci How to Get a Mortgage 09/26/2023 08:00pm • The mortgage process can seem opaque, especially if it's your first time buying a home. But the loan officer you work with will guide you through the steps, and lenders usually let you track your progress online so you always know where you stand. "It's almost a completely electronic process, and it Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers 09/26/2023 07:04pm • U.S. regulators and 17 states are suing Amazon over allegations the e-commerce behemoth abuses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on and off its platform, overcharge sellers and stifle competition. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in federal court in Amazon's home state of Washington, is th