IMF official tells China to drop 'zero-COVID' strategy to save its economy
China needs to "recalibrate" its zero-COVID approach if it wants to keep the world's second largest economy on track as the Yuan plummets and a recession looms warned an IMF official.
Ice Cube confirms $9M movie deal taken from him after refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Rapper and actor Ice Cube confirmed he lost a $9 million movie deal with Sony Productions because he refused producers' requests to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
China anti-virus curbs spur fears of global economic impact
China is the world’s biggest trader and the top market for its Asian neighbors. Restrictions that hamper activity at Chinese ports can disrupt global trade.
Zoom shares down 90% from peak as pandemic boom fades
The company, which became a household name during lockdowns due to the popularity of its video-conferencing tools, is trying to reinvent itself by focusing on businesses.
China's strict zero-COVID policy spurs huge spike of people seeking to leave communist nation
Interest in escaping from the pressures of living in China have been going on for a while, but the re-election of Xi Jinping and new COVID outbreaks has led to a massive spike in people wanting out.
Religious employees allegedly fired for not getting COVID-19 vaccine sue Massachusetts pharmaceutical company
Several religious employees of a Massachusetts pharmaceutical company, who claim they were fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine have filed a lawsuit, led by Alex Jones' attorney.
COVID-19 scammers who fled to Montenegro while awaiting sentencing extradited back to US: Report
Two people convicted of stealing $18 million from COVID-19 relief funds were reportedly extradited back to the U.S. from Montenegro on Thursday.
Thanksgiving travel: United Airlines expects busiest day since start of pandemic
United Airlines predicted that the Sunday after Thanksgiving will be its busiest travel day since before the COVID pandemic, with an estimate of over 460,000 passengers.
Tyson Foods ends COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all employees
The largest meat producer in the U.S., Tyson Foods, ended its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all employees on Oct. 31, the company said on Monday.
Chinese authorities call on retired soldiers to help Foxconn iPhone plant
The plant, the world's largest iPhone manufacturing facility, has been hit by discontent over government-mandated measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.
US hotels reel from China COVID curbs amid travel boom
Xi Jinping's strict policy in China, using lockdowns to get to Zero-Covid, is causing major harm to US hotel chains who are losing revenue in the travel market.
Biden meeting China's Xi over climate change rather than Russia or COVID is 'wrong priority': Gen. Kellogg
Gen. Keith Kellogg previewed Biden's meeting with China's Xi Jinping arguing the president should focus on Taiwan, Russia and COVID rather than climate change.
No easy fix for China as economy slows more than expected
Signs the Chinese economy is weakening this month include falling exports, slowing inflation, COVID-19 and more. China is on track to miss its annual growth target of around 5.5%.
New York City small business owner, a lifelong Democrat, is voting red: 'Major shift'
Greenwich Village in New York City, a bastion of left-wing activism, is experiencing "a major shift to the right" under recent Democrat policy failures. Gallery owner Eli Klein shared thoughts.
Student loan refund checks on their way to millions: Here's what to do if you don't benefit
As Biden’s student loan forgiveness program faces legal battles, refund checks are being sent to borrowers who paid down their loans during the pandemic payment pause.
China's COVID-19 restrictions slowing iPhone 14 production, Apple says
Production of Apple's iPhone 14 Pro could slow due to COVID-19 restrictions and its main manufacturing plant in Zhengzhou, China, the tech giant warned Sunday.
Restaurant industry's labor struggles should 'rapidly decline' after midterms, Andy Puzder says
Former CKE Restaurants CEO Andy Puzder provides perspective on the restaurant industry's post-pandemic staffing challenges as well as employment trends.
NYC fugitive arrested after being spotted by federal officer visiting Walt Disney World: report
Quashon Burton, a New York City fugitive who evaded federal investigators for nearly a year, has been taken into custody after being spotted at Walt Disney World.
Moderna stock tumbles after quarterly earnings show revenue declines
COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna's shares fell on Thursday following the release of the company's third-quarter earnings, which showed a decline in revenue.
Shanghai Disneyland visitors reportedly locked in park for hours over a single COVID case
The Shanghai Disney Resort temporarily shut down due to a single COVID case on Oct. 31. Meanwhile, Foxconn reveled a big increase in bonuses if they continue to work through November.



















