Airlines strengthening security on flights to Washington DC in wake of Capitol chaos
In the wake of Wednesday's chaos at the Capitol, U.S. airlines are responding by strengthening security measures.
'Price Is Right' and 'Let's Make A Deal' extend their breaks amid coronavirus spike
“The Price Is Right” and “Let’s Make A Deal” are extending their respective production breaks in light of the coronavirus spike in Los Angeles.
Unemployment claims unexpectedly fall but layoffs remain elevated
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits ticked lower last week as a rise in COVID-19 infections and new restrictions to help curb the spread of the virus weighed on the economy.
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy on CNN snub: Why wouldn't they mention effort to help small business?
Barstool founder Dave Portnoy on Wednesday questioned why CNN “would not mention” his fundraising effort to help struggling small business owners, saying "everyone should care about this."
Washington restaurant that flouted coronavirus rules is fined, slapped with restraining order
On Dec. 5, the restaurant announced on Facebook that it would be welcoming back customers for indoor dining even though there was a state order prohibiting it.
Michelin scrapping 2,300 jobs over next three years
French tire maker Michelin said on Wednesday it would cut up to 2,300 jobs over three years as part of a new simplification and competitiveness plan in France, adding this would involve neither layoffs nor plant closures.
US companies slash jobs for the first time since April, ADP report shows
The ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday shed light on the labor market and how it's recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.
Late sales rebound helps US automakers avoid 2020 disaster
Automakers on Tuesday reported selling 14.57 million new vehicles for the year, a far cry from the five previous years with sales over 17 million
Rep. Dan Crenshaw says Houston businesses 'should not comply' with coronavirus restrictions
A recent executive order by Governor Greg Abbott states that if any trauma service center has seven consecutive days in which the COVID-19 hospitalizations exceeds 15 percent, bars must close, hospitals must postpone elective surgeries, and restaurants and other business establishments must reduce operating capacity from 75 percent to 50 percent.
Stimulus check snafu keeps payments out of some H&R Block, TurboTax customer accounts
Some payments were sent to incorrect bank accounts, customers say.
Southwest, JetBlue launch low-fare sales as COVID-19 continues to stifle air travel
The sales come on the heels of a travel surge during the holiday season.
Georgia Senate runoff to determine outlook for Biden business agenda
Republicans David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, both incumbents, have presented themselves as a firewall against socialism.
Macy's closing 45 more stores
Macy's has notified employees at roughly 45 of its stores that the locations will soon shut down.
COVID's economic fallout could elevate US mortality rate for years, study shows
The lingering economic pain from the coronavirus pandemic could elevate the mortality rate in the U.S. for more than a decade, with close to 900,000 excess deaths projected over the next 15 years.
Washington state Costco no longer poses a risk of COVID-19 transmission
The health department said the "sharp increase in cases mimics the type of activity that happens after some sort of superspreader event." However, officials were unable to pinpoint any specific event that may have caused the outbreak.
Pennsylvania restaurant owner celebrates COVID restriction end with big donation to servers
The owner of Luciano's Restaurant in White Oak, Pennsylvania is dedicating the grand reopening to his staff by donating all dine-in sales to his servers.
Jimmy Kimmel, James Corden return to filming from home amid coronavirus spike in California
Late-night hosts in California have been forced back to broadcasting from their homes as a result of new restrictions on filming in Los Angeles due to spikes in cases of the coronavirus.
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri helps Barstool change lives for small business owners
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri on Tuesday called The Barstool Fund to help struggling small businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic a “genius idea”
Coronavirus prompted Americans to flee big cities: Here's where they went
Do-it-yourself moves kicked off in April, during the height of lockdown orders. However rentals for one-way U-Haul trucks began to rise with each passing month.
Second stimulus likely to boost retail spending, accelerate economic recovery, NRF says
Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that would deliver an additional $600 payment for individuals earning up to $75,000, or $150,000 for married couples.



















