Delta, WestJet scrap planned joint venture after US demands
The airlines said in a joint statement they remain committed to developing a joint venture "but in the meantime will explore deepening the alliance."
Trump, Xi to meet at virtual Asia Pacific forum as trade spat endures
Asia Pacific leaders have called for more open and multilateral trade to support the economic recovery
Mnuchin pulls plug on some pandemic lending programs that Fed considers essential
Key pandemic lending programs at the Federal Reserve would expire on Dec. 31
Pfizer to seek FDA sign-off today for emergency COVID-19 vaccine usage
Pfizer and BioNTech said Friday that they intend to file a request for emergency use authorization in the U.S.
New York county sheriff calls Cuomo’s holiday gathering limit ‘unconstitutional’
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has set a limit of 10 people at holiday celebrations amid a recent spike in coronavirus cases.
Dish CEO Charlie Ergen in hot water, could face billions in clawback to FCC
Dish CEO Ergen slapped by FCC, AT&T-DirecTV execs now on edge.
Dunkin, Supercuts franchisee groups sue over California's AB5 law
Groups including the International Franchise Association, Dunkin Donuts Independent Franchise Owners Association and Supercuts Franchisee Association filed suit Tuesday night against the state of California over Assembly Bill 5, a recent state law restricting gig work like rideshare driving and freelance writing.
US SEC chief Jay Clayton to step down at the end of 2020
Under Clayton, the SEC has pursued changes to regulations that critics saw as burdensome or hindering corporate growth, often in the face of opposition from Democrats and investor advocates.
Coronavirus lockdowns not necessary, health secretary Alex Azar says
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on Friday rejected the notion of another shutdown in the U.S. to curb a spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across the country.
US government appeals order blocking TikTok ban from taking effect
The Commerce Department's August order would have barred transactions with TikTok
'Live PD'-linked lawsuit against Texas sheriff likely bound for dismissal: official
Texas county commissioners have unanimously agreed to drop their lawsuit against a local sheriff over his alleged refusal to discontinue a partnership with hit A&E crime show “Live PD."
North Dakota allows infected nurses to keep working
The North Dakota Nurses Association says it doesn’t support a move to allow health care workers who have tested positive for the coronavirus but don’t have symptoms to remain on the job.
CFOs watch for a possible minimum wage hike under Biden
President-elect Joe Biden has proposed increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2026, up from the current $7.25. Raising the pay floor would help low-wage workers, Mr. Biden said before the Nov. 3 elections.
Kodak says ex-executives sold stock options they didn’t own
Kodak Finance Chief David Bullwinkle said on an earnings call Tuesday that the company had discovered deficiencies in its controls that had failed to prevent the “unauthorized issuance” of the company’s stock.
Boeing loses more 737 MAX orders, eyes jet's US return but Europe tariffs loom
The European Union's decision to impose tariffs of 15% on Boeing planes this week could hobble its jet deliveries in Europe
China's ByteDance challenges Trump's TikTok divestiture order
The Trump administration contends TikTok poses national security concerns as the personal data of U.S. users could be obtained by China's government
Nikola discloses grand jury subpoenas from DOJ
Nikola Corp and its founder Trevor Milton received grand jury subpoenas from the U.S. Department of Justice in September in connection to allegations of fraud by short-seller Hindenburg, the electric-truck maker said in a regulatory filing late on Monday.
Boeing faces possible new FAA enforcement action over alleged regulatory lapses
The Federal Aviation Administration’s move to lift the MAX fleet’s grounding, expected to be promptly followed by regulators in Canada, Brazil, Europe and elsewhere, follows extensive delays and public debate that roiled the industry and plunged Boeing into its biggest financial crisis prior to the pandemic.
Grocery store purchase limits are back
Major grocery store chains are imposing another round of purchasing restrictions on essential grocery store items as a COVID-19 cases continue to reach new records.
A 35-year low for this Social Security stat is reason to celebrate
A new report put out by the Social Security Administration shows that people are being patient and waiting longer before taking their Social Security benefit.



















