Apple prototypes foldable iPhone screens: report
Apple Inc. is reportedly considering making an iPhone with a foldable screen.
Restaurants, bars scramble for propane amid pandemic winter
It's one of many new headaches — but a crucial one — that go with setting up tables and tents on sidewalks, streets and patios to comply with public health restrictions.
New York COVID testing sites may soon expand into empty commercial real estate
New York's commercial real estate sector has taken a massive hit during the coronavirus pandemic, but the Real Estate Board of New York is planning to put some of that empty space to good use by placing rapid testing sites in vacant buildings.
Minnesota hospital flags potentially defective N95 respirator masks: Report
A hospital center in Minnesota has encountered potential problems with some N95 respirator masks needed to protect both workers and patients
Stocks drop as banks, energy names cap a losing week
U.S. stocks capped a losing week after President-elect Joe Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package underwhelmed investors.
Popularity of plastic surgery surges during pandemic, giving rise to the 'Zoom boom'
The plastic surgery industry is booming during the coronavirus pandemic, largely due to the increase in the number of virtual meetings offered through Zoom and other video web services.
Barstool's Portnoy throws historic NYC bar a lifeline as it struggles during COVID
Dave Portnoy told the owner of one of New York City's oldest bars that it was an "easy story to get behind."
Trader Joe's, Instacart to offer employees incentives to get COVID-19 vaccines
Trader Joe's and Instacart joined Dollar General this week in offering financial incentives to their workers -- deemed essential during the coronavirus pandemic -- to encourage them to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Ford, Toyota, Subaru curb production amid computer-chip shortage
A shortage of computer chips is curbing production for automakers around the world.
Biden sparks backlash among some progressives over $1,400 stimulus checks in coronavirus relief proposal
President-elect Joe Biden is already facing backlash over the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief proposal designed to combat the economic downturn and deadly pandemic that he outlined on Thursday night.
NJ gym vows to fight coronavirus lockdown revolt until the 'very end'
Defiant Atilis Gym co-owner Ian Smith gives an update on his business’ ongoing legal battle with the state of New Jersey over coronavirus restrictions.
Jamie Dimon sees COVID-19 relief, vaccine fueling American rebound this summer
The CEO's hypothesis, if borne out, would mean welcome relief from a grim downturn accompanying a pandemic that has killed more than 388,000 Americans, shuttered hundreds of thousands of small businesses and sent unemployment skyrocketing.
US retail sales fell in December for 3rd straight month
Retail sales fell for a third straight month as a surge in virus cases kept people away from stores during the holiday shopping season.
PPP round 2 underway: What to know
All financial institutions with $1 billion or less in assets are able to reopen their PPP lending programs on Friday.
Disney's Bob Iger, wife Willow Bay donate $5M to Los Angeles small businesses struggling in pandemic
Disney executive chairman Bob Iger and his wife, Willow Bay, the dean of USC’s Annenberg School, have donated $5 million to help small businesses struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.
Disneyland ending annual pass program because of coronavirus pandemic: report
Disneyland is ending its annual pass program 10 months after the theme park shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, the theme park said Thursday.
U.S. airlines back Biden plan to mandate passenger face masks but there's a catch
A group representing major U.S. airlines threw their support behind President-elect Joe Biden and his 100 days of mask wearing to combat the coronavirus pandemic, but asked that he grant flexibility for airline enforcement.
Blue state exodus could flip the political map upside down, turning red states purple
The country’s blue exodus is shaking up demographics in states that are serving as landing spots.
Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot says restaurants and bars need to be allowed to reopen 'as quickly as possible'
“If we have people and give them an outlet for entertainment in the restaurant space, in the bar space, we have much more of an opportunity in my view to be able to regulate and control that environment,” Lightfoot said. “Let’s bring it out of the shadows. Let’s allow them to have some recreation in restaurants, in bars, where we can actually work with responsible owners and managers to regulate and protect people from COVID-19."
Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce join effort to develop COVID-19 vaccination digital passport
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.



















