Waffle House CEO slams coronavirus lockdowns for pulverizing restaurant industry
Coronavirus lockdowns are “devastating” to those in the restaurant industry, Waffle House CEO Walt Ehmer argued on Monday.
Fed extends emergency lending programs past Dec. 31
The move was lauded by the Federal Reserve Board, which urged the renewal of the programs to provide a strong safety net during the pandemic.
Labor Department published 'flawed estimates' of weekly jobless claims, watchdog says
The nation's system for providing unemployment benefits to jobless workers has consistently produced inaccurate data and lower-than-appropriate payouts to some workers amid the Covid-19 pandemic, a government watchdog said Monday.
US air travel spikes to highest level since March
The increase in passenger volume, although a noteworthy development for the devastated airline industry, is worrisome to health officials who have begged Americans to limit their holiday gatherings.
New coronavirus surge will cause many deaths: Chief scientist behind Operation Warp Speed
The "current surge in coronavirus cases" is "very concerning" to the chief scientist behind Operation Warp Speed.
Two coronavirus vaccines available in US in coming weeks: health secretary
The first two vaccines against the novel coronavirus could be available to Americans before Christmas, Health Secretary Alex Azar said on Monday, after Moderna Inc became the second vaccine maker likely to receive U.S. emergency authorization.
Officials issue Christmas tree fire warning as demand surges
Although it's early in the season, the warning comes as wholesale tree farmers and small "cut-your-own" lots are already reporting strong demand.
Moderna to request emergency authorization of coronavirus vaccine
Moderna is asking the Food and Drug Administration for emergency approval of its coronavirus vaccine, the Cambridge, Mass.-based biotech firm announced Monday.
Universal’s ‘The Croods: A New Age’ dominates Thanksgiving box office amid pandemic
“The Croods” are king for Thanksgiving weekend.
Trump admin touts Pfizer, Moderna coronavirus vaccines as 'safe'
Health officials face an uphill battle to convince and educate Americans on the safety of the coronavirus vaccines.
UK secures 2M more doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna's experimental vaccine is 94.5% effective in preventing COVID-19
Black Friday hits record $9B in US consumer spending
Black Friday shoppers in the U.S. spent a record $9 billion in consumer spending this year.
Pausing loan payments during coronavirus is producing uneven results
Federal debt relief has been of greater benefit to homeowners and college graduates. Lower-income workers saw less benefit
COVID-19 pushes rural hospitals to their limits
Hospitalizations nationally have nearly doubled in November, setting a record Nov. 10, and every day since.
Nail salons fear for survival during COVID-19's latest spike
Hard-working owners are forced to rely on a limited amount of customers to not even make a profit but simply pay their bills.
Coronavirus driving outdoor holiday decoration craze
Christmas couldn’t come sooner in a year encumbered by the coronavirus outbreak, a turbulent election and economic devastation. Yet, the pandemic has driven more people to deck the halls earlier this year, even though the holiday spirit might look reimagined.
Target offers full week of cyber sales to shoppers shunning in-store purchases during coronavirus
Even though the pandemic has upended the retail sector, forcing many retail behemoths into bankruptcy, Target continued to report thriving sales, which will bode well for it ahead of the holiday season.
Amazon workers across the world protest on Black Friday
Amazon workers across the globe have banded together in a series of coordinated Black Friday protests over workers' rights and environmental justice.
Fight to halt LA dine-in ban isn't over, restaurateurs vow
The California Restaurant Association says its fight against Los Angeles County's dine-in ban isn't over even after an initial request to block the measure was denied by a judge.
J. Crew replaces CEO after less than a year in role
Jan Singer was pulled in to oversee J.Crew brands in January.



















