Delta variant causes California business owners in liberal cities to fear new COVID restrictions
The Biden administration announced a goal of July 4th as "a return to normal," but small business owners in liberal cities now fear a return to 2020.
US coronavirus recession lasted just 2 months, shortest downturn in history
The U.S. officially climbed out of the coronavirus-induced recession just two months after the economy cratered, making it the shortest downturn, but also one of the deepest, on record.
NY business owner says worker shortage an 'emergency' since COVID pandemic hit
The owner of a New York solar construction business argued on Tuesday that the worker shortage in his industry has become an “emergency” since the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Indiana University can require Covid-19 vaccines, federal judge says
A federal judge has ruled that Indiana University may require its students to submit proof of Covid-19 vaccination before returning to campus this fall, dealing a setback to a brewing legal effort against vaccination requirements in higher education.
Biden seeks to clarify comments on Facebook, vaccine misinformation
President says company isn’t to blame for deaths, but adds it needs to do more to stop social-media users from spreading falsities.
Wall Street eyes COVID-19 Delta variant as return to office looms
The rise of the COVID Delta variant is forcing major Wall Street banks to assess return to the office plans.
Biden’s Facebook attack followed months of frustration inside White House
President Biden’s attack on Facebook Inc. on Friday followed months of mounting private frustration inside his administration over the social-media giant’s handling of vaccine misinformation, according to U.S. officials, bringing into public view tensions that could complicate efforts to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Dow posts biggest single-day drop this year as COVID-19 worries resurface
U.S. stock markets suffered their steepest single-day declines of the year on Monday as the recent rise in COVID-19 infections stoked fears of an economic slowdown.
Biden walks back Facebook 'killing people' comment, says he was talking about users spreading misinformation
President Biden said Monday that Facebook “isn’t killing people,” after accusing the social media giant last week of allowing misinformation related to coronavirus vaccines appear on the platform.
US appeals court blocks ruling that would have suspended CDC cruise ship rules
A U.S. appeals court late Saturday in a 2-1 ruling put on hold a lower-court decision that said the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) could not enforce its coronavirus cruise ship rules in the state.
First-time boaters lead boat sales boom
More boaters than ever are hitting the water this summer, and the demand is being propelled by first-time boat owners.
Barstool Sports helps keep NYC food joints cooking with bailouts after pandemic pain
The birth of his daughter should have been a joyous time for Brooklyn bar owner Jonathan Ehrlich — instead, it was nearly the beginning of the end for his beloved watering hole.
Miami housing market tightens further
Miami’s real estate market remained red-hot during the three months through June as the work-from-home lifestyle fueled by the pandemic left buyers having to pay record prices as they sifted through a short supply of homes.
FDA targets January for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine full approval decision
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will weigh full approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in people aged 16 and older by January, the companies announced Friday.
Yellen says we could see lockdowns return in areas with low COVID-19 vaccination rates
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday said the U.S. could see lockdowns return in parts of the country with low COVID-19 vaccination rates.
Mark Meadows says infrastructure deal will ‘fall apart’
Mark Meadows discusses ongoing infrastructure negotiations and how he expects the plan to play out.
Stock futures moving higher to end the week
U.S. equity futures are pointing to a higher open when trading begins on Wall Street.
US wheat shortage could cost pizza lovers more dough
FOX Business' Grady Trimble joined "Varney & Co." Thursday from famous Chicago pizza chain Lou Malnati's to hear from employees on how withering wheat crops could affect their classic deep-dish style pies.
California paying past-due rent for lower-income residents who fell behind during COVID-19 pandemic
That state of California is paying the full amount of past-due rent for lower-income renters who fell behind during the coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago reinstates COVID-19 travel advisory for two states
Prior to the news, it had been "several weeks" since any state had been on the Chicago's travel advisory list, according to health officials.



















