Free COVID tests: How to order
The Biden administration announced the third distribution of free at-home COVID tests for U.S. residents this week. The government website is accepting orders.
NYC-based investment adviser to plead guilty in $5B fraud case, authorities say
A New York City-based investment adviser plead guilty in a fraud case after bus drivers, subway conductors and charitable groups lost $5 billion from private investment funds.
Baby formula maker fills supply gap
While the U.S. is likely months away from seeing more baby formula back on the shelves, one company is looking to help fill the gap.
FDA authorizes Pfizer booster shots for kids ages 5-11
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended the emergency use authorization for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The agency is allowing the use of a single booster dose in kids ages 5 to 11.
US port director on how China's COVID lockdowns impact cargo shipments
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka revealed how China’s COVID lockdowns have impacted cargo shipments at his port.
China's economy improves as COVID-19 restrictions ease, Beijing says
China's stagnant economy is recovering as the country eases its COVID-19 restrictions and as businesses in Shanghai are permitted to resume operations.
Detroit Three automakers reinstate mask mandate at some Michigan facilities
General Motors Co, Ford Motor Co and Chrysler parent Stellantis NV said on Sunday they are reinstating a requirement that employees wear masks in southeastern Michigan where there are high levels of COVID-19.
Vegas strip resort pays employees $5000 bonus each for work during pandemic
Employees learned of the bonus during a midweek appreciation and awards buffet.
Southwest, Delta, United ranked among best US airlines
It has been a tumultuous year for the airline industry as carriers continually faced weather disruptions, COVID-related staffing woes and a shortage of aircraft.
Chip shortage a ‘very real, critical’ health care challenge: Hologic CEO
Hologic CEO Stephen MacMillan warns the microchips shortage has created "unintended consequences" for the health care industry and its patients.
Bill Gates says he has COVID-19, is experiencing mild symptoms
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced on Tuesday afternoon that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is "experiencing mild symptoms."
Pfizer to buy rest of Biohaven for $11.6B
Pfizer Inc. agreed to buy the rest of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Co. for about $11.6 billion, deploying its pile of cash earned from Covid-19 sales to acquire a new migraine drug.
Roughly 100 Orthodox Jews say they were booted from German flight after dispute
About 100 Orthodox Jews from New York said they were banned from a flight in Germany because just a few were not wearing masks.
COVID-19 relief fraud led to billions in taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program loans lost
Officials say upwards of $100 billion was stolen in fraud schemes via pandemic relief packages, pushing the government to make major changes to security of the PPP loan program.
US economy likely added jobs at healthy clip in April despite worsening labor shortage
U.S. job growth likely continued at a brisk clip in April, suggesting the labor market is still strong despite headwinds from the highest inflation in four decades, global supply chain constraints and a worsening labor shortage.
FDA puts new limits on Johnson & Johnson vaccine due to rare blood clotting condition
The FDA revised its emergency authorization to sharply limit the use of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but potentially fatal blood clotting condition called thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS).
Carnival Cruise Ship passengers say COVID overwhelmed ship
Passengers on a Carnival Cruise Ship that docked Tuesday in Seattle say more than 100 people aboard the ship tested positive for COVID-19 and the ship was overwhelmed.
Moderna's first-quarter profit triples on vaccine sales
Moderna said Wednesday that revenue from its COVID-19 vaccine sales helped the company to triple its net income in a better-than-expected first quarter.
US companies added 247,000 jobs in April, sharply missing expectations: ADP
U.S. companies added far fewer jobs than expected in April, suggesting the tightest labor market in decades has made it difficult for businesses to fill a near-record number of open positions, according to the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday morning.
Amazon drops COVID-19 paid sick leave
Amazon informed employees that the company would be shifting back to pre-covid policies thanks to the "sustained easing of the pandemic, ongoing availability of COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, and updated guidance from public health authorities."


















