States square off over taxing remote workers’ income
More than a dozen states submitted legal briefs this week to weigh in on a petition that New Hampshire filed with the court in October to stop Massachusetts from taxing residents working remotely.
US buys 100M more COVID vaccine doses from Pfizer
The U.S. purchased 100 million more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced on Wednesday, enough to vaccinate around 50 million people.
Unemployment benefit claims dip to 803,000 even as coronavirus lockdowns widen
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits remained elevated last week amid a surge in COVID-19 infections.
Coronavirus relief bill 'better than ... imagined,' Trump should sign it: Norquist
Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist on Wednesday said President Trump should sign the COVID-19 relief bill that Congress approved Monday.
House Dems will try to pass $2,000 stimulus checks this week after Trump signals support
House Democrats are planning to force a vote this week on increasing the size of the stimulus checks included in the $900 billion coronavirus relief package.
Stock futures rebound from earlier losses after Trump criticized economic aid bill
Investors will get several economic reports including jobless claims, income & spending and new home sales
US close on deal with Pfizer for millions more vaccine doses
Another deal with Pfizer would move the nation closer to the goal of vaccinating all Americans
IMAX CEO: Movie industry experiencing major rebound in post-pandemic China
The coronavirus pandemic clobbered the film industry, restricting people from congregating in theaters, but IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond told FOX Business in an exclusive interview Tuesday that business has practically returned to normal in Asia.
CityMD launches 'virtual line' system to curb hours-long lines for patients seeking COVID-19 tests
After providing front desk CityMD staff with their name and phone number, patients will be given an estimated wait time and receive a welcome text where they can view how many people are in line ahead of them for COVID-19 testing.
How much will Social Security retirees get in the second stimulus check?
Retirees who file taxes as single with incomes up to $75,000 will get the full payment and those who file married joint returns with an income up to $150,000 will get the full amount.
American, United to bring back 32,000 furloughed employees if COVID package is signed, sealed, delivered
As part of the new package, the airline industry will receive $15 billion for passenger air carriers and $1 billion for contractors to be exclusively used for employee wages, salaries, and benefits. In order to be eligible, airlines must agree to avoid furloughs or pay and benefit reductions until March 31. Airlines are also required to recall employees involuntarily furloughed between Oct. 1 and the date the airlines agree to the bill's rules.
Nasdaq hits record high as $900B coronavirus aid package clears Congress
The Nasdaq Composite rallied to an all-time high Tuesday after Congress passed a $900 billion COVID-19 aid package.
Massachusetts governor awards $49M in grants to small businesses
Massachusetts Republican Gov. Charlie Baker announced Monday that more than 1,150 of his state's small businesses had been approved to receive nearly $49 million in financial grants.
Pennsylvania restaurant owners defy indoor restrictions
Some Pennsylvania restaurant owners are defying the state's coronavirus restrictions temporarily banning indoor dining.
Biden says last-minute coronavirus relief bill leaves work for next Congress
Congress finally passed a $900 billion coronavirus relief package on Monday night after almost a half-year of stalled negotiations, but President-elect Joe Biden is already pushing for more economic aid, likely setting up an early battle with Republicans next year.
Millions face lapse in unemployment benefits despite new coronavirus relief deal
Although Congress passed a long-awaited coronavirus relief bill on Monday night that will extend unemployment benefits to millions of laid-off Americans, some could still lose their income the day after Christmas.
During crucial holiday season, US consumer confidence slumps
A closely-watched gauge of U.S. consumer confidence tumbled in December as rising coronavirus cases dragged American optimism to its lowest level since the summer.
NYC restaurateur: Coronavirus stimulus bill a 'one-size-fits-all Band-Aid'
New York restaurateur Tyler Hollinger argues the latest stimulus relief bill isn’t enough for the restaurant industry.
US home sales declined in November after five monthly gains
Sales of previously owned homes slipped in November from a month earlier, as the supply of homes for sale fell to a new low.
Are you eligible for a second stimulus check? These are the income limits
After months of stalled negotiations, Congress on Monday night overwhelmingly passed a $900 billion coronavirus relief package, sending much-awaited aid to millions of Americans still reeling from the pandemic.


















