Stock futures trade higher ahead of final trading day of year
It will be a full trading day on Wall Street. Markets in Germany and Japan were closed
NYC restaurants can sell food, takeout on sidewalks through 2021
On Tuesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that restaurants will be added to the city’s Open Storefronts program, which allows businesses to use part of their sidewalk to display and sell merchandise.
California's coronavirus surge to keep 'most' Hollywood productions on hiatus
SAG-AFTRA said in a letter Tuesday that it will "reduce" the number of union members working on sets as it closely monitors "the recent surge in COVID-19 infections along with the reported lack of intensive care unit (ICU) beds throughout the state of California and particularly in Los Angeles County."
Ex-Toys 'R' Us CEO: Most of the 'huge increases' in online shopping will 'stick' post-pandemic
Former Toys 'R' Us CEO Gerald Storch said that he believes the “huge increases” in online shopping will “stick” following the coronavirus pandemic.
Stimulus checks round 1 went to dead people: Is the IRS better prepared for round 2?
The IRS began sending out paper checks on Wednesday.
Dow hits another record ahead of final trading day of 2020
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to record highs Wednesday after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said direct payments to Americans would begin immediately and as U.K. regulators approved a second COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use.
Struggling NC restaurants fight for congressional help after court victory
North Carolina's small businesses and restaurants ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic's economic devastation are standing up to Congress.
Apple removes Vybe Together app promoting pandemic parties
The exclusive private party iOS app that promised "no randoms" would attend a jam session or beer pong tournament for "you and your crew" has been removed from Apple's App Store and banned from TikTok .
LA dining ban can remain in effect until at least February, appeals court rules
Los Angeles County's ban on outdoor dining can remain in place until early February, the California 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled.
Selena Gomez accuses Facebook of spreading 'scientific disinformation' about coronavirus
Selena Gomez believes Facebook could be responsible for "thousands of deaths" for purportedly spreading disinformation about the novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus infects nearly 150 Costco employees at Washington state store, location to remain open
All of the individuals that tested positive are currently quarantining, the health department announced on Tuesday.
Stock futures rise as AstraZenenca vaccine gets approval in Britain
Traders will also get the latest report on pending home sales
Britain first to approve AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine
AstraZeneca said the authorization was for a two dose regime
Sean 'Diddy' Combs hands out $50 bills, more in Miami neighborhood as coronavirus relief
Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs haded out $50 bills in Miami to provide coronavirus relief.
United States Fitness Coalition files lawsuit to lift coronavirus restrictions in New York
U.S. Fitness Coalition president and CEO Charles Cassara talks on how he's challenging Gov. Cuomo to free up New York gyms
Here’s when your second stimulus check will arrive
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin details when checks will be sent.
Stimulus checks Round 2: What to expect
Congress will vote on raising payment amounts this week.
Stocks slide off record highs as larger stimulus hopes fade
A full stimulus pkg. may not come together.
Small business PPP loan 2.0 recipients may benefit from this key tax change
This round of lending is targeted toward businesses that have been hit hardest by the pandemic.
Last-minute stimulus checks set to juice US economy: Goldman Sachs
The new COVID-19 aid will provide a bigger boost to the U.S. economy than initially expected, according to Goldman Sachs.
















