Amazon to mandate masks for all its workers in warehouses
The move follows steps by a slew of other retailers, including Walmart and Target, to mandate masks for their workers.
Obamacare architect Ezekiel Emanuel shortlisted for FDA chief: report
Former health advisor to Barrack Obama and architect of the Affordable Care Act, Ezekiel Emanuel, has been pitched for the role of commissioner for the Food and Drug Administration, reports said Friday.
Student loan repayment pause extended until 2022, Biden admin announces
The Department of Education under Joe Biden extended the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections until January 2022.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes gives birth ahead of criminal fraud trial: report
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has reportedly given birth to her first child.
Kenneth Cole defends Andrew Cuomo's 'exemplary public service'
Fashion designer Kenneth Cole is defending his brother-in-law Gov. Andrew Cuomo following a New York attorney general investigation that found Cuomo had sexually harassed multiple women.
Biden touts bipartisan infrastructure deal and job growth, but keeps focus on need for COVID vaccinations
President Biden touted the bipartisan infrastructure deal and job growth in a speech Friday, while renewing a push for vaccinations against COVID-19 after a robust July jobs report.
July jobs report: Which industries hired the most, least workers last month?
Job creation roared back to life in July as the U.S. economy added the most number of new workers in close to a year, driven largely by bars, restaurants and hotels hiring tens of thousands of employees.
How to show proof of your COVID vaccine on your phone
Your vaccine card could soon be required at many of the best restaurants, clubs and shows; store a scan of your card on your phone, and check if your state has a verified digital record system
United Airlines requiring all employees to get vaccinated
United employees, in a first for an airline, will be required to upload a vaccine card proving that they have had the appropriate number of doses.
In NYC, impending vaccination rules prompt concern
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday that later this month the city will begin requiring anyone dining indoors at a restaurant, working out a gym or grabbing cocktails at a bar to show proof they’ve been inoculated.
July jobs report expected to show 'strong' payroll gains despite labor shortage
The U.S. economy likely saw another month of strong job gains in July as the labor market gradually heals from the coronavirus pandemic — even as businesses struggle to fill open positions and the rapid spread of the highly contagious delta variant threatens to slow the recovery.
Yelp letting businesses mark whether they’re requiring vaccines
Business owners on Yelp are now able to help their customers know how they’re handling the coronavirus pandemic amid the spread of the delta variant.
Utah meatstakes: JBS Foods giving out 5 pounds of beef, raffling off year of free meat for vaccine recipients
Washington is offering free weed, New Jersey is offering free beer, and now Utah is offering free ground beef for residents who get a COVID-19 vaccine.
US trade deficit widened to record in June, showing strong pre-delta demand
The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record in June as the resurgent American economy drove strong demand for foreign-made goods ahead of the Covid-19 Delta-variant surge.
Here's why seafood prices are soaring this summer
After experiencing broad declines last year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the fishing and seafood sectors are still floundering due to the effects of supply chain issues, worker shortages and renewed consumer demand.
Amazon postpones return to office date to 2022
Originally, the company anticipated that employees would be back in the office regularly right after Labor Day.
Delta variant accelerating move from cities to suburbs, real estate expert says
Real estate expert Mitch Roschelle weighed in on how the delta variant is impacting housing trends.
S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record ahead of jobs report
U.S. stock indexes rose Thursday as investors balanced the latest jobs data and mixed corporate earnings.
Moderna CEO on when to expect COVID booster shot to be available
Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel revealed during an interview with “Mornings with Maria” on Thursday when his company’s COVID-19 booster vaccine could be available to the public.
More small businesses weighing vaccine mandates for employees as delta variant spreads
Half of America's small businesses are planning to require their employees to be vaccinated in order to keep their jobs or return to the workplace, according to a new Morning Consult poll.



















