ArcLight Cinemas, Pacific Theatres to close permanently
Arclight Cinemas and Pacific Theatres are closing down permanently, its parent company said in a statement on Monday.
Salesforce to begin reopening some US offices in May to vaccinated employees
Salesforce will allow groups of 100 or fewer vaccinated employees, dubbed Volunteer Vaccine Cohorts, to work on designated floors with safety protocols and health mandates in place, such as onsite COVID testing twice per week and health officers to assist employees and ensure safety measures are being followed.
Application period opens for FEMA’s COVID-19 funeral assistance program
As part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the agency is able to provide assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20.
Airbnb unveils new rules to restrict summer parties
AirBnB announced new rules to prohibit partying this summer.
English shops, pub gardens reopen in 'major step' to freedom
England’s shops, hairdressers, gyms and pub gardens will reopen on Monday in what Prime Minister Boris Johnson said was a “major step” towards freedom from the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Online grocery Weee's Larry Liu on delivering in a pandemic
Virtual grocery shopping became more popular during the pandemic lockdowns, and Weee, a startup focused on Asian grocery delivery, was no exception.
Fed's Powell: Economy at an 'inflection point'
The U.S. economy is at an "inflection point" with expectations that growth and hiring will pick up speed in the months ahead, but some risks remain, particularly any resurgence in the coronavirus pandemic, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
YouTube pulls Florida Gov. DeSantis coronavirus roundtable video
YouTube has removed a video of a public health roundtable discussion with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that included comments advising against mask-wearing in opposition to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 guidelines.
Judge hands Amazon a setback in New York lawsuit over COVID-19 shortfalls
A federal judge on Friday ruled against Amazon.com Inc as the company defends against New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit claiming it prioritized profit over worker safety during the COVID-19 pandemic at two New York City warehouses.
COVID-19 vaccine start-up files for IPO
The biotech startup behind the COVID-fox19 vaccine jointly developed by AstraZeneca PLC and the University of Oxford filed Friday with U.S. regulators for a public share offering. Vaccitech PLC said in a securities filing it plans to use the technology underpinning the vaccine to develop treatments targeting prostate cancer, hepatitis B and human papillomavirus.
As COVID-19 restrictions loosen, restaurant owners face workers shortage
As more people get vaccinated and cities slowly open back up, hundreds of jobs have returned to restaurants. But many restaurant owners say fewer people are applying for those positions.
GE developing COVID-19 sensors to allow mobile phones to detect virus particles
General Electric announced on Friday that its team of researchers is working on a technology that could detect COVID-19 virus particles on surfaces like mobile phones.
Southwest Airlines recalling 2.7K flight attendants for summer travel
Southwest Airlines is bringing back all flight attendants who participated in the airline’s voluntary Extended Time-Off Program.
Several clinics pause J&J vaccines after 'adverse' reactions; CDC finds no safety issues
Federal health officials have been evaluating incidents in Georgia, Iowa, Colorado and North Carolina but have not "found any reason for concern."
Pfizer requests emergency use authorization to administer COVID-19 vaccine to kids ages 12-15
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced on Friday that it submitted a request for emergency use authorization to begin administering its COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents between the ages of 12 and 15 in the U.S.
IRS says veterans waiting for third stimulus check will receive money by April 14
Some veterans who have been waiting weeks for their third stimulus check could see the money arrive by April 14, the IRS said.
COVID hurled 'jet fuel’ on big city exodus, and it won’t stop: Real estate developer
Real estate developer Ari Rastegar discusses the big wave of interstate movers settling in Texas.
Top travel destinations as COVID restrictions wind down
Virtuoso managing director Misty Belles breaks down the top states for domestic travel as coronavirus lockdowns lift and vaccines roll out.
Where can you find a new job? Try these US cities.
During the pandemic, many fled major cities including New York City and San Francisco, but Salt Lake City saw the opposite, expanding its labor force more than any other metro area.
Stock futures trade cautiously ahead of inflation data
The S&P 500 starts the day after hitting a new high on Thursday



















