Never-ending 'pandemic' perks fueling labor shortage
Government handouts sold as pandemic relief since COVID-19 hit the U.S. in early 2020 continue to fuel shortages in the tight labor market, experts say.
Secret Service returns $286M in fraudulently-obtained COVID relief loans to SBA
The Secret Service returned $286 million in fraudulently-obtained COVID relief funds to the SBA that fell under the Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
Nearly all COVID stimulus education money approved early in 2021 remains unspent
As students enter their second full school year after the passage of the American Rescue Plan, just over 12% of its education funding has been spent.
Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech over COVID vaccine, alleges patent infringement
Moderna is suing Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging the companies copied its technology used to create their COVID-19 vaccine. The lawsuits were filed in Massachusetts and Germany.
Met Opera drops vaccine requirement, still mandates masks
Vaccinations will no longer be required for audiences attending the Metropolitan Opera during its next season. The Met initially made masks optional for attendees back in July.
Pfizer and BioNTech COVID vaccine 73.2% effective in children under 5, according to new data
Pfizer Inc and BioNTech's COVID vaccine was approved for use in children under 5 years old in June, and new studies have shown the vaccine to be 73.2% effective within that age group.
Working from home improves office diversity, JPMorgan CEO Dimon is wrong
Working from home has significant benefits for corporate diversity efforts. JPMorgan CEO Dimon’s return to office plan is based on incorrect information.
Instacart revenue growth accelerates ahead of planned IPO
Instacart eyes IPO as revenues grow in Q1 and Q2 increasing its valuation. Competitor Doordash's revenue increased less. Pandemic helped both companies.
Pfizer looks for US approval on updated COVID booster that targets omicron variant
Pfizer Inc and BioNTech announced on Monday that they are looking for the U.S. to approve their retooled COVID booster, which targets the omicron variant.
Novavax's COVID vaccine recommended by CDC for children aged 12 through 17
Novavax's protein-based Coronavirus vaccine has been recommended by the US CDC for adolescents aged 12-17 years old after receiving emergency use authorization for adults in June.
Adidas announces CEO Kasper Rorsted stepping down in 2023
Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted will be stepping down from his position next year. The German-based company has already begun looking for its next chief executive.
Biden administration plans for end of COVID-19 shot, treatment coverage — WSJ
Americans may have to pay the bill for COVID-19 treatments and shots as the Biden administration plans a government pullback.
Former acting CDC director: America needs a public health agency that they can trust and respect
Former acting CDC director Dr. Richard Besser provides insight on the CDC's response to COVID-19, and failure to keep the public informed.
Shanghai Ikea customers flee as officials attempt to lock down store
Viral video purportedly shows panicked shoppers scrambling to escape a Shanghai Ikea over the weekend as authorities shut down the store over COVID-19.
Bill Gates calls on South Korea to help prevent infectious diseases
Bill Gates called for South Korea to step up its efforts to prevent infectious diseases like COVID-19 and stressed the need for the world to be better prepared for the next pandemic.
Health care workers fired over vaccine mandate awarded $10 million in settlement
Illinois health care workers who filed a lawsuit against their employers' vaccine mandate were awarded a $10 million settlement after arguing the rule violated Title VII.
Stuart Varney: Blue states followed the CDC and paid the price
FOX Business' Stuart Varney discusses the CDC's new approach to COVID as public hysteria subsides and the difficulty of restoring trust in public health policy
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla says he tested positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla said he was isolating and taking a course of Paxlovid after testing positive for COVID-19 and experiencing mild symptoms.
Carnival Cruises drops exemption request for unvaccinated guests, eases testing requirements
Carnival Cruise Line is simplifying its testing and vaccination protocol for its guests on its fleet of ships on all cruises under 16 nights. Vaccinated passengers won't test.
Novavax tumbles 31% as waning COVID-19 vaccine demand hits revenue forecast
Novavax fell 31% Tuesday amid falling demand for the COVID-19 shot from low and middle-income nations, which caused the company to cut its annual expectations in half.