Carnival CEO predicts 'most, if not all' of cruise fleet will return to seas this year
The future of cruise lines remains murky as the coronavirus pandemic has forced ships to cancel voyages, but the CEO of Carnival Corporation said this week that he’s expecting smooth sailing ahead.
Biden's COVID-19 relief proposal includes $130B for schools even as billions in aid go unspent
President Biden's coronavirus aid proposal would allocate nearly $130 billion toward reopening the nation's schools.
Kevin Sorbo speaks out after Facebook deleted his page: ‘Freedom of speech has gone out the window’
Kevin Sorbo is speaking out after the actor claimed Facebook removed his page without any explanation.
Biden privately told officials to prepare for COVID relief bill without $15 minimum wage hike: source
President Biden told a group of political leaders that he does not see the proposed minimum wage hike passing as he prepares to use reconciliation to pass his coronavirus relief bill, a source present during the discussion confirmed to FOX Business.
Kroger to shutter more locations over Seattle's hazard pay mandate
Kroger will shutter two "underperforming" Quality Food Centers in Seattle in response to a new mandate by the city council requiring an extra $4 per hour in hazard pay for frontline grocery workers.
US existing home sales unexpectedly rise in January
U.S. home sales unexpectedly rose in January despite tight inventories boosting house prices.
Calif. woman blames COVID infection on husband's employer after couple tests positive: lawsuit
A California woman has sued her husband’s employer because she believes he caught the novel coronavirus at work and brought it home with him – ultimately infecting her, too.
Republicans press IRS on backlog of over 11M unprocessed 2019 tax returns
Republicans members of the House Ways and Means Committee wrote a letter to the IRS this week regarding millions of tax returns that have yet to be processed from last year, even though the current tax season is underway.
Stock futures trade higher to end the week
Traders will be watching for the latest existing home sales figures
Facebook to expand effort to combat climate misinformation, label posts
Facebook announced on Thursday that it would ramp up its efforts to counter misinformation about climate change.
These are the safest states during the COVID-19 pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage across the country, states are struggling to mitigate the spread of the deadly virus whilst safely reopening their economies.
Will more stimulus follow Democrats' $1.9 trillion relief bill?
While Democrats work on a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill to get to President Biden by next month, there are rumblings that another multitrillion-dollar package could follow.
Study finds 1 in 10 U.S. workers may have to switch jobs by 2030 due to the impact of COVID-19
McKinsey's research finds that U.S. workers without a college degree, minorities, women and young people will be the most likely to be the hardest hit.
Stocks fall but trim losses as White House floats more stimulus
U.S. equity markets pared their losses Thursday after the Biden administration declined to shoot down a report indicating an additional stimulus package could follow the president's $1.9 trillion proposal.
Cuomo COVID nursing home cover-up ‘only the beginning’: Ex-NY lieutenant governor
Former New York Lieutenant Gov. Betsy McCaughey believes more information about corruption in the Cuomo administration will start coming out now that Democrat colleagues are starting to “break.”
Florida on ‘fire’ amid NYC exodus, COVID pandemic: Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone
Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone said Gov. DeSantis’ ability to bring in new people and industries fleeing high-tax, COVID restrictive states like New York and California is keeping businesses alive.
Bus drivers face violence when serving as 'mask police,' union head says, calling for more cops on buses
A transit union is calling for more police officers on buses, pointing to a rise in violence against drivers trying to enforce mask requirements.
Another 861,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week
The Labor Department released data showing how many Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week.
Waitress says she was fired from NYC eatery for not getting COVID vaccine
Restaurant staffers in New York joined the list of people eligible for the shot earlier this month.
Stock futures trade lower as jobless claims rise, Walmart disappoints
Traders are digesting Walmart earnings and a basket of economic data.


















