Economic recovery could be much stronger—with women
The latest report from the Labor Department is good news for Americans. The U.S. economy brought back more than 430,000 jobs in March and the unemployment rate ticked down.
Jobless claims tumble to 166,000, lowest level since 1968
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week tumbled to the lowest level in more than half a century, the latest evidence of an increasingly tight labor market.
House set to approve more COVID relief for restaurants, including businesses tied to Disney
The House of Representatives is slated to vote Thursday on another round of coronavirus relief aid for restaurants that proponents say is still needed to keep small businesses afloat two years into the pandemic, but critics have panned as an unnecessary government handout.
Biden extends student loan repayment pause until Aug. 31, saying US 'still recovering' from COVID-19
President Biden announced the expansion of student debt payment freezes, citing the continued economic hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ukraine-Russia War to drag on Asian economies, World Bank says
A report from the World Bank on Monday warned that the war in Ukraine threatens to slow economies in Asia in the months ahead.
Carnival posts best-ever booking week as CDC drops COVID cruise ship warning
Carnival Cruise Line said Monday that it had posted its best-ever booking week in the company's history. In a statement, the cruise industry giant reported that its busiest booking week was from March 28 to April 3.
NASA finds short-term drop in carbon dioxide emissions from human activity during COVID-19 lockdowns
NASA researchers have spotted regional fluctuations in atmospheric carbon dioxide across the world due to emissions generated from human activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, the space agency said last week.
Applebee's franchisee worker fired over leaked email
Applebee's confirmed that a worker was fired over an email speculating that high gas prices and the end of pandemic stimulus money would force employees to work longer hours for less pay.
Facebook parent company backtracks on requiring COVID booster for workers coming to office
Facebook's parent company Meta Platforms (META) will stop requiring booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines for employees going into their U.S. offices. In January, Meta Platforms delayed its employees' return to the office to March 28.
Job growth jumps by 431,000 in March: Which industries saw the biggest payroll gains?
The U.S. economy added jobs at a healthy clip in March, with restaurants and bars leading the way in hiring despite concerns about a looming recession.
CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens offering extra COVID booster shot nationwide
The extra shots come at a time when the U.S. is seeing an uptick in coronavirus cases in certain regions of the country, according to Walgreens.
Varney: America's individualist culture comes to the rescue
FOX Business host Stuart Varney argues 'life can be very different' in countries where government has all the power in his 'My Take.'
US economy sees solid job growth in March as payrolls jump by 431,000
U.S. job growth continued at a brisk clip in March, suggesting the labor market is still strong and that businesses are eager to fill a near-record number of open positions.
COVID tests, vaccines help Walgreens beat expectations on earnings
Walgreens surpassed Wall Street expectations in the second quarter thanks to strong demand for COVID-19 tests and vaccines.
CDC lifts travel warning for the cruise industry two years into pandemic
The CDC lifted its travel warning for cruises on Wednesday after two years of shifting advisories, lawsuits, and criticism from industry leaders who accused the agency of heavy-handed regulations.
Countries that rely on Russian tourists anticipate travel hit as war continues
As the Russia-Ukraine war nears its fifth week, countries that have benefited from Russian tourists are worried that they’ll have yet another tough year.
Second booster dose of Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines authorized by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday authorized another COVID-19 booster shot for people ages 50 and older.
Elon Musk says he contracted COVID-19 again
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Monday that he has contracted COVI-19 again but was feeling well.
Unvaccinated United Airlines employees return to work
Unvaccinated United Airlines employees who sought medical or religious exemptions will be able to return to work Monday, according to an internal memo.
Much of Shanghai locked down as mass COVID-19 testing begins
China began locking down most of its largest city of Shanghai on Monday as a coronavirus outbreak surges and amid questions about the economic toll of the nation's “zero-COVID” strategy.