6,500 new restaurants opened in September, despite coronavirus pandemic difficulties: report
Restaurants are opening “at a higher rate than one might expect” during the coronavirus pandemic, according to new data from Yelp.
HHS Secretary Azar: Why Operation Warp Speed is a Made-in-America story
When we launched Operation Warp Speed (OWS) skeptics questioned the viability of such an undertaking.
Newest Vegas casino set to open, pandemic or not
Even during the coronavirus pandemic, the co-owner predicted eye-popping sights for ticket-buyers making the trip downtown and the minute-plus ride up an escalator he calls the longest in Las Vegas.
Job market shows 'very strong trends', US labor secretary says
The job market shows “very strong trends” after a nationwide reopening from an economic shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said on Thursday.
Ex-Disney CFO claims couple is squatting in his $2.2M Connecticut mansion
A former Disney CFO says a couple used a legal loophole to squat in his $2.2 million Connecticut mansion — but the couple claims the castle was far from the fairytale promised.
Macy's Santa Claus won't be home for holidays
Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.
Commodities bull market is coming: Goldman Sachs
Commodities are on the cusp of entering a structural bull market, says Goldman Sachs. Here's why.
Target letting shoppers reserve spots in line as part of new COVID-19 safety measures
The added precautions come in addition to the dozens of measures Target began rolling out in March when the pandemic started.
Kudlow says 'significant policy differences' remain in coronavirus relief talks as election looms
President Trump's senior economic adviser Larry Kudlow said Thursday that "significant policy differences" remain in coronavirus relief negotiations as White House officials and Democratic leaders struggle to strike a deal before the November election.
Pelosi says 'we're just about there' on coronavirus relief deal, but key hang-ups remain
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that Democrats and White House officials are drawing closer to striking a coronavirus relief deal, but negotiators have still not solved two of the most contentious issues: state and local funding and liability protections for businesses.
Southwest Airlines to stop blocking middle seats in December
Southwest is latest airline to announce rebooking of middle seats on flight during COVID-19.
Congress may not pass coronavirus relief deal until after Election Day, top negotiators say
White House officials and Democratic leaders suggested this week that Congress may not pass a coronavirus relief deal until after the November election.
American Airlines, Southwest post deep losses and renew calls for aid
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines each reported deep losses in the third quarter on Thursday, but said they would burn less cash in the months to come as leisure bookings show signs of recovery from this year's coronavirus-driven collapse.
Number of Americans filing for jobless aid falls to 787,000, lowest since March
The number of Americans applying for state unemployment benefits remained historically high last week, a sign that layoffs are still hampering the U.S. economy's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Whirlpool strains to meet appliance demand
The Benton Harbor, Mich.-based company said Wednesday that revenue in North America fell 1.6% due to coronavirus-related supply constraints in its third quarter. Backlogs for its products remain higher than usual, the company said.
State tax revenues drop $31B as additional relief lingers in limbo
Researchers predict steeper losses in the coming months.
California amusement parks bracing for even longer shutdown due to coronavirus pandemic rule by state
State announced Tuesday smaller theme parks could reopen on limited basis when county report moderate COVID levels
Quibi to 'wind down operations' after less than a year in operation
A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.
Trump knocks Pelosi, Schumer for 'blue-state bailout' amid coronavirus relief standstill
Senate Democrats blocked an attempt by Republicans to push through a $500 billion relief provision.
How mobile app 'Design Home' is selling furniture through a video game
Shopping for home decor just got an upgrade with a mobile video game that lets players buy furniture and decor within its e-commerce store.



















