Omicron poses a conundrum: Stay home or work sick?
Millions of American workers must decide between their health and a paycheck because they don't get paid sick days.
Arizona CEO's answer to 'Great Resignation' is offering $5K bonuses for new hires to quit
An Arizona CEO is offering a $5,000 bonus for new hires to quit after just two weeks into their new jobs as part of a unique approach to staff retention as a "great resignation" sweeps the American workforce.
Israel McDonald's kiosk denies service to people without valid Green Pass
The Green Pass is a health certificate used to identify people who have a COVID-19 vaccine or have recovered from a previous infection.
CES gadget show turnout falls more than 70% thanks to COVID
Attendance at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas fell more than 70% compared to its previous in-person event two years ago, its organizer said Saturday.
Quebec to require vaccination to buy alcohol, cannabis from some stores: unvaccinated should 'stay home'
The restriction will not go into effect until all residents have had a chance to receive a booster shot, with eligibility to the general public expected as of Jan. 17.
Chicago Public Schools closed despite receiving nearly $2.8B in federal COVID funding
The Chicago Public Schools system is projected to receive nearly $2.8 billion in federal coronavirus aid intended to help schools reopen, but they are closed to start off the new year.
Colorado fire victims face high building costs exceeding insurance coverage
Insurance may not cover all of a rebuild, and labor shortages may make it difficult for fire victims in Colorado to quickly rebuild.
Microschools gain popularity as omicron keep schools closed
Micro schools are the latest schooling alternative to take off as more teachers and parents are becoming fed up with schools keeping their classrooms closed and students falling behind.
Omicron surge prompts Alaska Airlines to trim January flight schedule
The industry has been struggling in recent weeks due to a high number of employees calling off sick with COVID-19 or being forced to isolate after getting in close contact with someone with the virus.
Biden ignores disappointing December jobs figure, focusing instead on unemployment decline
President Biden on Friday glossed over weak job growth in December that marked the worst month for hiring in a year, instead focusing on a surprise decline in the nation's unemployment rate.
Californians fleeing for Texas so fast U-Haul runs out of trucks for them: report
Texas took top spot on the list after briefly falling to second to Florida in 2019 and Tennessee in 2020.
Omicron cases surge in New York, hitting tourism: report
As omicron continues to surge in New York, the state's tourism is reportedly taking a hit.
Where are all of the jobs? These industries hired the most workers in December
Although U.S. job growth slowed markedly in December, most industries still added to their payrolls last month, with restaurants and bars leading the way in hiring before the threat of the new omicron variant.
Unvaccinated Citi employees to be fired as Jan. 14 deadline hits
Citigroup announced the requirement back in October but did not initially announce a deadline.
FDA cuts gap for Moderna COVID-19 booster dose as cases surge
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday shortened the interval between the primary series of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose to five months, as it looks to bolster protection against the fast-spreading omicron variant.
US hiring cools in December as economy adds just 199,000 new jobs
U.S. job growth accelerated in December, before the rapid spread of the new omicron coronavirus variant cast a fresh threat over the economy and its recovery from the pandemic.
$80 oil fueled by Fed, OPEC’s puny production boost
The bull case for rising crude prices makes sense, says one oil watcher.
Supreme Court should stop Biden's vaccine mandate and stand up for small businesses
If allowed to take effect, the Biden vaccine mandate will exacerbate one of the worst labor shortages in American history.
December jobs report expected to show hiring accelerated before omicron surge
The December jobs report is projected to show that hiring bounced back last month before the rapid spread of the new omicron coronavirus variant cast a fresh threat over the economy and its recovery from the pandemic.
Moderna CEO says fourth COVID-19 shot could be necessary
The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots.



















