Walmart mandates masks for all workers in some areas
Walmart is also doubling the incentive for workers in stores, clubs, transportation, distribution center and fulfillment centers to get the vaccine for $150. Those who already received the $75 incentive will receive another $75 in their paycheck dated Aug 19.
IRS issues another round of unemployment tax refunds to 1.5M Americans
The IRS is delivering another batch of federal refunds to Americans who collected unemployment benefits last year and paid taxes on that money
Rise in car crash deaths prompts new seat-belt push
More drivers have engaged in risky behaviors, like speeding and driving under the influence, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Compounding the problem, safety officials say, these drivers often leave their seat belts unbuckled, raising the potential for deadly consequences.
Coronavirus relief programs begin expiring for millions of Americans
The massive – but temporary – social safety net that Congress put in place to financially support millions of Americans reeling from the coronavirus pandemic is unraveling.
Uber delays office return, makes vaccination mandatory for US employees
Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) is pushing back its back-to-office date to late October globally, and all employees in the United States will have to be fully vaccinated before returning to office, a spokesperson said on Thursday.
Ohio does not have to reinstate $300 federal jobless benefit, judge says
A judge on Thursday ruled in favor of the Ohio state government after residents filed a lawsuit over a decision to end participation in a pandemic-related federal unemployment assistance program.
Steve Scalise: Pelosi's masking rule makes 'absolutely no sense'
Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., joined “Kudlow” to discuss Speaker Nancy Pelosi's latest masking requirements and progress on a bipartisan infrastructure deal.
Millions of eligible children may miss out on expanded Child Tax Credit, study finds
The IRS is missing the required information for millions of American households that could potentially qualify to receive the expanded Child Tax Credit, a new report shows.
Biden administration expands paid leave tax credit to encourage more vaccinations
The Biden administration on Thursday expanded a tax credit that would give more U.S. workers time off to help friends and family members get vaccinated for COVID-19.
Social Security Administration backlog has delayed eligibility and card processing, study shows
Coronavirus pandemic has caused a backlog at Social Security processing centers – meaning some claimants and beneficiaries have yet to receive key documentation from the program, a new report shows.
Rising coronavirus cases halts Hollywood movie production again
Production of movies and TV shows is getting disrupted again because of Covid-19 and uncertainty over vaccination protocols, a setback as networks and streaming services remain hungry for fresh content.
Small businesses can apply for PPP loan forgiveness directly through new portal
Millions of small businesses that received money from the Paycheck Protection Program in order to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic will soon be able to use an online portal to apply directly for loan forgiveness.
Twitter closing San Francisco, New York offices again, puts pause on future reopenings
Twitter on Wednesday changed course and closed its recently opened San Francisco and New York offices due to growing concerns regarding the highly transmissible delta variant of the coronavirus.
Varney: Biden, Democratic governors 'willing to clamp down on your freedoms'
FOX Business "Varney & Co." host Stuart Varney on Democratic states recommending masking indoors despite vaccination status.
Employees eye return to work; health, career promotions among top concerns
Despite growing concerns about the delta variant of the coronavirus, 96% of employees are making plans to return to the office in some capacity, according to a new report by Glassdoor.
McConnell says 'it never occurred' to him that convincing Americans to get vaccinated would be difficult
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he wasn’t aware it would be difficult to convince Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
US GDP falls short as supply-chain disruptions, labor shortages stunt comeback
The U.S. economy grew less than expected in the three months through June as supply-chain disruptions and labor shortages slowed the pace of economic activity.
COVID-19 keeps resurging, but western economies are adapting
Western economies are learning to live with Covid-19. As each successive wave of the coronavirus has washed over the West, the virus has wreaked less economic damage than the last time around.
Emergent to resume J&J COVID-19 vaccine production at Baltimore plant
Emergent Biosolutions said on Wednesday it would resume production of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine at its troubled Baltimore facility, where operations were stopped in April after millions of doses were found to be contaminated.
Walt Disney World requiring masks indoors again
Disney World announced Wednesday that guests at the park will be required to wear masks indoors again, following a brief hiatus.



















