Kroger closes 2 Southern California stores rather than give extra $4 'Hero Pay’
Retailer Kroger announced on Monday that it would permanently close two of its Southern California stores due to what it says is a direct result of a city mandate that requires an extra $4 of "hero pay" for essential workers.
Economist: Greater push for COVID vaccine rollout will make for stronger economy
Cornerstone Macro chief economist Nancy Lazar joins 'Mornings with Maria' and predicts less unemployment and more hiring in 2021 as the coronavirus vaccine becomes more accessible in the U.S.
Democrats unveil bill to remove taxes on some unemployment aid
Democrats unveiled a bill this week aimed at providing tax relief for the millions of Americans collecting unemployment benefits last year
GameStop's stock surge doesn't mask reality
Behind GameStop's stock surge is the grim reality of its prospects: The video game retailer is floundering even as the industry around it is booming.
Wu-Tang Clan T-shirts spark China-Canada quarrel
A ruckus brought by China over Canadian T-shirts bearing an altered logo of the New York hip-hop group Wu-Tang clan continued Wednesday, with China’s Foreign Ministry saying it didn’t buy Canada’s explanation that the shirts were not an insult linked to the coronavirus.
Tampa's famous strip clubs brace for pandemic Super Bowl
Elizabeth Reed dances at Scores Gentleman's Club, a strip club near the stadium hosting the Super Bowl, and says wearing masks while working is like “doing cardio” with her nose and mouth covered.
ADP report shows private companies added 174,000 jobs in January, beating expectations
U.S. private employers resumed hiring in January amid signs that new COVID-19 cases are falling.
Kraft Heinz close to selling Planters brand to Hormel
Kraft Heinz Co. KHC -0.27% is nearing a deal to sell its Planters snack business to Skippy peanut butter owner Hormel Foods Corp. HRL 3.90% , according to people familiar with the matter.
Biden's COVID relief plan could shrink economic growth over long-term, study shows
President Biden's relief proposal could provide an immediate burst to the U.S. economy but may drag on growth in years to come.
You could be owed more stimulus money this tax season – what to know
Eligible individuals can claim the cash when they file their 2020 returns.
Stock futures add to gains on relief bill optimism
Traders will get the ADP report on private sector hiring along with the ISM's report on the services sector
Manchin’s misgivings about $1.9T relief plan include $15 minimum wage, $350B state and local aid
The moderate Democrat said he refused to 'blow' a package down the party line.
Better Business Bureau urges people to avoid sharing COVID-19 vaccination card on social media
Rather than posting COVID-19 vaccination cards to social media, the BBB recommends sharing your vaccine sticker or using a frame around your profile picture. Individuals should also review their security settings on all social media platforms to ensure posts are being shared with their intended audience and be "wary of answering popular social media prompts."
Group teams up with online platform to help fitness trainers who are veterans monetize virtual coaching
An organization for veterans partnered with an online coaching platform that allows vets who are now fitness trainers to connect to clients virtually: to monetize their coaching platform during this unstable economic time.
Dow, S&P, Nasdaq rise over 1% each, GameStop falls 60%
U.S. equity markets rallied Tuesday morning as bipartisan COVID-19 relief talks appeared to be making headway on Capitol Hill.
Biden's COVID relief plan could send money to well-off Americans who won't spend it
President Biden has made a third stimulus check an integral part of his nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package.
Dems to push for partisan COVID-19 relief bill despite Biden-GOP meeting
President Biden and top congressional Democrats signaled they intend to pass a large coronavirus relief bill — whether or not Republican lawmakers support it
Stimulus benefits and your 2020 taxes: What to know
The federal government doled out billions of dollars’ worth of stimulus aid to American households to help offset the devastating financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Hospitals suffer new wave of hacking attempts
Persistent threats come from ransomware gangs, financial scammers and hackers backed by nation-states, current and former hospital security chiefs say.
Stimulus checks benefited lower-class, middle-class households, data shows
IRS data shows the largest number of checks went to low-earning households.


















