Are vaccinated Americans powering the economy? Not yet, data show
Those who are vaccinated still remain hesitant to go out and spend, while those who are unvaccinated, surprisingly, are much more risk tolerant and are out spending, driving the U.S. economy.
United offers vaccinated travelers big perks
The move from United is in support of President Biden's nationwide effort to encourage more people to get inoculated, according to a major U.S. carrier.
Amazon officially drops mask mandates for warehouse workers
Unless required by state or local laws, any Amazon employee who is two weeks past their final required dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is allowed to stop covering up.
Royal Caribbean expects all passengers to be vaccinated, submits test cruise plan to CDC
One of the world’s most prominent cruise companies said vaccinations will be a must for passengers
Croatia ready to welcome foreign tourists, hoping they come
Sun loungers are out, beach bars are open and rave music is pumping. Hotels and restaurants are greeting visitors hoping to get a head start on summer after more than a year of coronavirus lockdowns and travel restrictions.
Intelligence on sick staff at Wuhan lab fuels debate on COVID-19 origin
WASHINGTON—Three researchers from China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology became sick enough in November 2019 that they sought hospital care, according to a previously undisclosed U.S. intelligence report that could add weight to growing calls for a fuller probe of whether the Covid-19 virus may have escaped from the laboratory.
COVID testing’s value shrinks as vaccines beat back virus
Federal health officials’ new, more relaxed recommendations on masks have all but eclipsed another major change in guidance from the government: Fully vaccinated Americans can largely skip getting tested for the coronavirus.
Costco earnings, Bitcoin and Biden’s budget top week ahead
Wall Street's week ahead includes Costco earnings, more Bitcoin volatility and a fresh read on US GDP.
New face-mask rules put grocery workers back at center of debate
Some workers say the end of mask mandates has put them in a new position of having to explain their employers' mask policies, manage anxious shoppers and assess whether unmasked customers are indeed vaccinated, all while potentially risking their own health.
Biden announces vaccine, semiconductor production partnerships with South Korea
President Biden and South Korean President Moon Jae-in unveiled a COVID-19 vaccine partnership and pledged for the two nations to work closely to develop emerging technologies during a summit meeting at the White House on Friday.
As pandemic spread pain and panic, Dem congressman chased profit
Since early 2020, New Jersey Rep. Tom Malinowski has bought or sold as much as $1 million of stock in medical and tech companies that had a stake in the virus response, records show.
JetBlue founder’s newest airline, Breeze Airways, is taking off
JetBlue founder David Neeleman’s newest venture, Breeze Airways, is ready for takeoff, the fifth airline startup of his career.
Stock futures poised to add to rally
U.S. equity futures were trading higher ahead of the final Wall Street trading session of the week.
White House, dating apps team up to add VAX sticker on profiles
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
Legislation raises hopes for Alaskan cruises this summer
Congress has voted to let large cruise ships sail directly from Washington state to Alaska without stopping in Canada, a step that could clear the way for cruises later this year.
Grocery, retail union blasts CEOs for lifting mask policies saying workers still facing 'daily COVID risks'
The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) represents 1.3 million food and retail employees including those working at Kroger, CVS, Albertsons and Macys.
Vaccinated Americans can now travel to parts of Europe — what to know and how to pay for it
Most of Europe will allow vaccinated Americans to travel without restrictions, paving the way for international travel this summer.
Stock futures trade lower ahead of jobless claims
U.S. equity futures were trading lower ahead of the opening bell.
University of Pennsylvania Health System requires employees to get COVID vaccine or they're fired
The University of Pennsylvania Health System has given its employees an ultimatum: get the COVID vaccine before Sept. 1 or get fired.
Criminal probe of Andrew Cuomo administration broadens to COVID-19 testing issues
Federal investigators are examining whether New York state officials gave priority access to COVID-19 testing to some of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s close associates and his brother during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, according to people familiar with the matter.



















