Pandemic unemployment benefits end for 7M Americans on Labor Day
More than 7 million out-of-work Americans are poised to lose all of their unemployment benefits this week as three federal programs put in place in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic expired on Monday.
US ports see shipping logjams likely extending far into 2022
Leaders of some of the busiest U.S. ports expect congestion snarling maritime gateways to continue deep into next year, as the crush of goods from manufacturers and retailers looking to replenish depleted inventories pushes past shipping’s usual seasonal lulls.
NYC pizza shop gains fame through bartering slices with fellow businesses
An Italian pizza chef began to barter his pizza creations in exchange for other international food delicacies during the coronavirus pandemic-fueled lockdown in 2020.
Wildfires, drought can't stop California wine country’s hot real estate market
When Jenny Hess visited her sister in Healdsburg, Calif., in May of 2020 to get out of New York City during Covid, she was entranced by the area’s temperate weather, natural beauty and sophisticated food and wine culture.
Disappointing August jobs report could throw wrench in Fed's taper plans
The abrupt slowdown in job growth last month could derail the Federal Reserve's plan to start unwinding its easy-monetary policies at its September policy meeting amid signs the highly contagious delta variant is weighing on the labor market's recovery from the pandemic.
August jobs report: Which industries hired the most, least workers last month?
Job creation stumbled in August as the U.S. economy added the fewest number of new workers in seven months, an abrupt slowdown driven largely by a standstill in hiring at bars, restaurants and hotels.
August jobs report disappoints with just 235,000 positions added: What happened?
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a disappointing gain after two months of solid payroll growth – and economists say the spread of the highly contagious delta variant is to blame for the abrupt drop-off.
Pfizer's booster on track to meet deadline, Moderna is not: White House
Federal health officials are asking the White House to pushback a timeline for the rollout of the Moderna booster campaign, after the Biden administration set a Sept. 20 timeline for the shot.
Biden blames delta variant for disappointing August jobs, concedes White House wanted a 'larger number'
President Biden on Friday will address the lackluster August jobs report after surging COVID-19 cases threatened to derail the labor market's recovery.
Florida will issue $5K fines each time school or business asks for proof of COVID vaccine
Florida is set to start fining businesses, government entities and schools $5,000 for asking customers or visitors to show proof they have been vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Steve Moore on August jobs report: We’re ‘encouraging’ people to stay on sidelines 'with all these benefits’
Former Trump economic adviser Steve Moore weighs in on the latest jobs report.
Fatburger, Johnny Rockets parent: Labor 'crisis' a ‘total nightmare’
FAT Brands Inc. CEO Andrew Wiederhorn explained how the labor “crisis” has affected his businesses, calling the situation a “total nightmare.”
Workers moonlighting with two jobs in WFH twist
In a surprising twist, some remote workers still at home full time are taking on another challenge: a second job.
August hiring may have slowed due to delta variant
The run of strong hiring may have slowed in August -- with the delta variant's spread having an impact.
IU Health in Indiana begins suspending unvaccinated employees: report
Indiana University Health has begun suspending employees who have not been vaccinated against COVID.
Alaska Airlines to require vaccines for new hires, take quarantine pay away from unvaccinated employees
“We believe having as many people as possible vaccinated is the best path for protection against COVID-19 and we will continue to strongly encourage our employees to be vaccinated,” an Alaska airlines spokesperson told FOX Business in a statement.
FDA resignations over White House booster shot guidance a 'mess for administration'
Reports that Food and Drug Administration officials plan to step down over the White House’s COVID-19 booster shot guidance have created a “mess” for the Biden administration, according to Dr. Mark Siegel.
Illinois woman busted on Hawaii trip for fake COVID-19 card
An Illinois woman was busted Saturday for allegedly using a phony COVID-19 vaccine card with a glaring typo to travel to Hawaii, a report said.
Sweetgreen CEO scrubs LinkedIn post linking COVID-19 to obesity after backlash
Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman has deleted a controversial LinkedIn post where he referred to obesity as the "root cause" for COVID-19.
California delivering second stimulus check payments starting this week
California sent out the first batch of Golden State Stimulus payments this week, delivering payments to more than 600,000 residents.



















