Mother’s Day spending 2020: Here’s how people plan to celebrate
People plan to spend $8 more than usual on Mother's Day this year, bringing average spending up to $205 for gifts and other celebrations.
Plunging oil prices, coronavirus fuel budget crisis in petroleum-rich Alaska
The oil and gas industry is responsible for about 16 percent of state revenue and tied to 77,000 jobs with $4.8 billion in wages a year.
No 'V-shape' return from devastating U.S. job loss, Fed policymakers say
Federal Reserve officials say Americans should not expect a quick return to economic growth
Small business accelerators helping companies navigate coronavirus pandemic
Unlike incubators, which help aspiring entrepreneurs hone their idea, an accelerator helps small businesses find a road to profitability and access to investors.
Harvesters struggle to recruit foreign crews during pandemic
Harvester crews typically traverse the nation with their combines and grain trucks taking on work where the crops are ripening.
Salons with alternative business models could be new norm in a post-pandemic world
As the coronavirus pandemic keeps salons closed, companies with suite-based business models are seeing an uptick in demand for both stylists and services, providing a glimpse into what the beauty care industry could look like in the new normal.
Siegfried & Roy: What to know about the iconic Las Vegas act
Here’s what you need to know about Siegfried & Roy, from when they performed to how much they made.
Coronavirus, low gas prices may create new US vacation hotspots
Local landmarks may be getting a lot more attention this summer as Americans seek getaways closer to home.
UFC 249 to feature coronavirus safety plan: Here's what to know
UFC 249 is the first of three events the mixed martial arts organization has scheduled over an eight-day period.
Stuck on cruise ships during pandemic, crews beg to go home
Tens of thousands of crew members, including U.S. citizens, remain confined to cabins aboard cruise ships.
Relocated UFC 249 could 'bring sense of normalcy to people'
The UFC is returning after an involuntary eight-week break that upended White’s desire to keep fighting amid the COVID-19 health crisis.
Roy Horn, of Siegfried and Roy duo, dead from coronavirus complications
Roy Horn, part of the iconic Las Vegas entertainment duo, has died at 75.
Stage Stores preps for bankruptcy: report
Another retail giant prepares to file for bankruptcy against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.
Union opposes re-opening U.S. meat plants due to safety concerns
The largest union representing U.S. meatpacking workers said on Friday it opposed the reopening of plants as the Trump administration had failed to guarantee workers' safety.
Google adds company holiday for coronavirus work-from-home burnout
The majority of Google employees are expected to work from home through the end of 2020.
Nail salon was coronavirus community spread source in California, Gov. Newsom says
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that the first case of community spread of the coronavirus happened in a nail salon.
Coronavirus forces Nordstrom to permanently close 16 stores: Here's the list
The move comes as Neiman Marcus filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and J.C. Penney is reportedly preparing to file.
Trump says truckers are ‘price gouged’ as shipping rates plunge
The president promised to take care of drivers.
What is a nonessential business?
The coronavirus pandemic caused widespread chaos and fear. From late March and into April, states across the US saw orders to close "nonessential" businesses in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. But was is considered a non-essential business?
Costco pizza slices return to food court after coronavirus menu limits
On Thursday, an Instagram user posted a picture of a Costco pizza slice, saying the food item was back on menus.