Nurses at New York hospitals strike over coronavirus protections, contract negotiations
The New York State Nurses Association is supporting strikes at two hospitals in New Rochelle and Albany where nurses say staff and patients are not being properly protected from coronavirus due to a lack of PPE and understaffing.
Trader Joe's workers in 'state of terror' over NY's coronavirus surge
Trader Joe's -- which was founded in California in 1967 -- has more than 500 locations spread over 42 states and the District of Columbia.
Former Walmart CEO says coronavirus will challenge department stores
Former Walmart CEO Bill Simon argues that the coronavirus pandemic will challenge department stores, but one-stop shopping outlets will perform well.
Bipartisan group of senators unveil $908B coronavirus relief proposal amid gridlock
A bipartisan group of senators on Tuesday unveiled a $908 billion coronavirus relief deal after months of congressional gridlock over another emergency aid package.
Is shopping in stores safe during the pandemic?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says holiday shopping in crowded stores is a “higher risk” activity.
Princeton grads create coronavirus bubble at Texas resort to give 150 students normal semester
As millions of college students have been forced to move back home and take online classes because of the coronavirus pandemic, a group of Princeton University grads are creating a university-like environment.
Mnuchin touts economic growth while warning of dangers of new coronavirus restrictions
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin touted continued economic growth as the country recovers from being shut down earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic while warning that new restrictive measures are impeding that progress.
The franchise relationship that powers small business is fraying
Franchisees are pushing back on store upgrades, promotional discounts and fees they say are excessive and undermine their profits.
A new setback for big cities as return to the office fades
The office return rate climbed steadily during the summer and early fall, but it has flattened out.
Ford reinvesting $50M ventilator production profit into charitable coronavirus-fighting efforts
Ford Chairman Bill Ford said the company will reinvest the profits it made from building ventilators for the federal government into mask production and other COVID-fighting efforts.
Georgia runoffs, coronavirus lockdowns put stock market's record run in peril
An uncertain 2020 election outcome and a resurgence in COVID-19 infections have the potential to derail the stock market’s record run, according to Morgan Stanley.
FDA announces advisory committee meeting to discuss Moderna vaccine candidate
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced it has scheduled a meeting this month to discuss the request for emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc.
McConnell cranks up heat on Pelosi, says 'no reason' coronavirus relief shouldn't pass by year's end
Lawmakers have just weeks to reach terms on an agreement before Congress adjourns for the year on Dec. 21.
Los Angeles councilman calls for $46M purchase of apartment complex using CARES Act funds
The councilman argued the expenditure would maintain ready-made affordable housing for residents affected by the pandemic.
PA allows nursing homes, hospitals and businesses to face COVID-19 claims
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf vetoed a Republican-backed bill Monday that would have made it harder to sue schools, nursing homes and businesses for coronavirus-related claims.
Zoom's pandemic-fueled boom continues
Zoom's quarterly results are solid but they've come with a price.
Calif. restaurant owner mocks Gov. Newsom with 'French Laundry' banner, calls restrictions 'sheer insanity'
Alex Jordan, the owner of Eat at Joe’s Restaurant in Redondo Beach, said restrictions have had a crushing impact on his business.
Black Friday gun background checks decline despite year marked by coronavirus, civil unrest
In June, the FBI disclosed that over 3.9 million background checks were conducted, the most since the system was created in November 1998.
New York pub in coronavirus hotspot, declares itself 'autonomous zone'
The owners of a New York pub located in a coronavirus hot spot declared its own “autonomous zone” and has defied restrictions as a last resort to save their business.
Ski industry is ready to open for the winter season with coronavirus plans in place
After the coronavirus outbreak forced the second half of the ski season into an abrupt standstill in March, the industry spent the summer preparing to open up amid the pandemic winter and bring visitors back.



















