New 'coffee badging' job trend has some business leaders on high alert
As more companies want workers back in the office, some employees are pushing back by engaging in "coffee badging," the latest job trend. Here's what to know and what to do.
Pfizer shares sink after it resets 2024 COVID expectations
Pfizer, Inc. on Wednesday forecast 2024 sales that could be as much as $5 billion below Wall Street expectations, driving shares down 9% to a 10-year low.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Pfizer, alleges pharma giant lied about COVID vaccine efficacy
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Pfizer, alleging that the pharmaceutical giant lied about the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Government’s involvement in censorship a ‘grave threat to our republic,’ says Sen. Rand Paul
Sen. Rand Paul criticizes the government's interference in free speech as newly-obtained documents show the lengths in which the Biden administration went to curb alleged COVID misinformation
NYC's downtown recovery post-COVID ranked among worst in US: study
New York City's business districts, Midtown and Lower Manhattan, are still struggling to recover post-pandemic and the Big Apple's downtown recovery rate is among the worst in the U.S.
Downtown San Francisco McDonald's location closes after 30 years: 'Not recovered since the pandemic'
The downtown businesses, which now lack consistent foot traffic, will face even further strain when California's minimum-wage increase kicks in next year.
Blackstone CEO says remote workers don't work as hard
Billionaire Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman said this week employees slack off when working from home, arguing they "profit" from working remotely.
Carnival found negligent in case stemming from cruise that led to early COVID outbreak
The Australian federal court overseeing a class action case about a cruise by Carnival's Princess Cruises that experienced COVID-19 outbreak has released a judgment.
Employees consider wellness programs at work critical for job choice, report says: 'Rethink a future'
A report from Mindspace found that wellness-enhance offerings in the workplace aren't just good for employee health but can boost workers' motivation and sustain productivity.
Walgreens shares have best day since 2022
The new CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance will help steer a massive cost-cutting plan as the drug-store chain attempts to stop losing money and as demand from COVID related products wains.
Irish pub forced to shutter as California crime wave scares patrons away: owner
A pub in Oakland, California, announced it will permanently shutter its doors at the end of October due to rising crime and operating costs, the owner said.
Delta Air Lines to pay millions in settlement over COVID-19 cancellations: report
Delta Air Lines has settled a class-action lawsuit and will pay millions to passengers who filed valid claims about flight cancellations during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walgreens resolves COVID-19 vaccine supply after appointment challenges
Walgreens announced that its pharmacies across the country now have COVID-19 vaccine supplies and additional appointments available in response to ongoing disruptions.
China's youth unemployment crisis could dent world's second-biggest economy
China has explored a number of approaches to bridge the gap between more graduates and fewer jobs, but experts warn Beijing is ignoring the underlying issue.
Frontier Airlines CEO says workforce got ‘lazy’ during pandemic
Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle said during a recent conference that the COVID-19 pandemic made America's workforce "lazy." He received backlash for the remarks.
Luxury cruise ship freed in Greenland after 3 on board test positive for COVID-19
A luxury cruise ship that ran aground in Greenland on Monday has been freed with the assistance of a fishing vessel after three people aboard tested positive for COVID-19.
House committee moves to hold COVID 'fraudsters accountable'
The House Committee on Small Business will start marking up two bills on Thursday aimed at recovering pandemic funds that were stolen and holding fraudsters accountable.
Here's how much the new COVID vaccines will cost
Three vaccine manufacturers have announced the prices for their new and updated vaccines. The shots are available for anyone 6 months of age and older.
Meta’s Threads platform blocking 'potentially sensitive' keywords from searches
Threads, a social media platform from Meta, is blocking search terms related to COVID-19 and other "potentially sensitive content," the company said.
Tech CEO blames Biden COVID policies for business, family exodus from Nevada to Florida: 'It was catastrophic'
One fintech CEO is detailing why relocating her company's headquarters to Florida seemed like the "obvious choice" as businesses and families flee to red states.