Outspoken California restaurant owner blames Newsom for creating 'humanitarian crisis,' joins recall effort
An outspoken California restaurant owner has joined the effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom over his coronavirus closures that have created what she called a "humanitarian crisis" for restaurants and small businesses across the state.
California businesses fleeing to Oklahoma amid COVID for economic incentives, governor says
Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Okla, on what is attracting "hundreds of companies" and people to his state.
Moderna to reap $18.4B off COVID-19 vaccines in 2021
Massachusetts-based biotech company Moderna on Thursday announced it expects $18.4 billion in product sales in 2021 for its COVID-19 vaccine.
California special election to recall Newsom to be held this fall, movement leader says
Recall Gavin Newsom leader Randy Economy said the movement superseded the required 1.5 million signatures to initiate a recall.
Unemployment claims drop as labor market continues to recover from pandemic
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits remained elevated last week, Labor Department figures show.
Tax groups urge IRS to consider penalty relief, deadline extension
The truncated 2021 tax season is expected to be another challenging year for payers and preparers, and various groups are already lobbying the IRS to provide avenues for relief.
Progressives threaten support for COVID-19 relief package if Dems drop $15 minimum wage hike
Progressives are threatening to withhold support for the COVID relief package if the measure doesn't include a long-sought minimum wage increase.
Fry's Electronics, offbeat retail chain, closing
Fry’s Electronics, well known for outlandish themes at some of its stores, from Aztec to “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” is closing.
Restaurants seek haven in Palm Beach amid NYC exodus
In the latest episode of the Big Apple exodus, the city’s once-buzzy dining scene is now following its well-heeled patrons to the Sunshine State.
COVID bill would pay federal employees to stay home with kids
Federal workers with children enrolled in a school that has not resumed full-time, in-classroom instruction would be eligible for enhanced paid time off under the U.S. House version of a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package being pushed through Congress.
Half of Americans say a beloved restaurant closed because of pandemic, survey finds
LendingTree released the results of a survey about the state of the restaurant industry in the U.S. on Wednesday.
COVID-19 creates scented mask businesses
After COVID-19 created a new demand for face masks in America, entrepreneurs wanted to help people breathe a little easier with scented masks.
States pass their own virus aid, not waiting on Washington
Not waiting for more federal help, states have been approving their own coronavirus aid packages, spending hundreds of millions of dollars to help residents and business owners devastated by the pandemic’s economic fallout.
LIVE: Fed Chair Powell highlights, stocks rally
Full recap of Fed Chair Powell's second day of testimony on the U.S. economy.
GameStop soars 104%, as Dow flirts with 32,000 for the first time
U.S. stocks staged midday comeback.
Margaritaville CEO says NYC resort will bring new 'lifestyle' to Times Square
Struggles in the hospitality sector caused by the coronavirus pandemic aren’t stopping Margaritaville from opening a new location in New York City
Clash over hazard pay for grocery workers in COVID-19 pandemic
Some chains including Kroger Co. say they will close some stores in areas with new wage mandates, while others say they are boosting food prices or may cut back on services like checkouts.
Biden COVID relief package not a 'free lunch,' Harvard economist says
Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff says Biden's stimulus relief package has "a lot of spending in it."
Biden, Pelosi, Schumer push $1.9T stimulus as debt, deficit balloon to eye-popping amounts
The U.S. national debt will swell to nearly $30 trillion if Democrats are able to ram through their COVID-19 relief package via budget reconciliation.
Dems' $2T coronavirus relief bill includes $500M for museums, libraries
House Democrats are barreling forward with passing a nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill that includes a grab bag of provisions seemingly unrelated to the tandem health and economic crises.


















