Air travel volume reaches highest level since November 2021
Over 2.2 million people were screened at airport security checkpoints nationwide on Friday, which marked the highest checkpoint volume since Nov. 28.
JPMorgan now sees Fed hiking interest rates 9 times to combat red-hot inflation
JPMorgan Chase economists now see the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates nine consecutive times as central bank policymakers look to tackle hotter-than-expected inflation.
San Diego businesses get big boost after California rolls back mask mandate
Businesses in downtown San Diego got a boost of foot traffic during the first weekend after California Gov. Gavin Newsom loosened the state’s mask mandate, according to a local report.
Liberal cities Boston and Washington, DC roll back COVID vaccine mandates for businesses
The city of Boston, Massachusetts has lifted its mandate requiring patrons of restaurants, gyms and other indoor locations to show proof of coronavirus vaccination.
Wall Street's hybrid work model likely to squeeze New York's budget
Wall Street’s hybrid work week is here to stay and the economic implications on New York City and New York State’s budgets could prove to be devastating.
Lower omicron efficacy delayed FDA review on Pfizer shot in kids under 5
U.S. health regulators delayed their review of Pfizer Inc.'s Covid-19 vaccine in children under 5 years old because the initial two-dose series so far wasn't working well against the Omicron variant during testing, people familiar with the decision said.
Americans are emerging from the pandemic ready to splurge on events and travel
With daily new COVID-19 cases falling, restrictions easing and the strongest consumer finances in recent history, Americans are finally emerging from the pandemic eager to splurge on everything from travel and sports events to restaurants, cruises and theme parks, executives say.
Most remote workers don't want to return to office, new poll finds
The biggest loss due to working from home was a sense of disconnect from coworkers.
Biden claim that supply chain is to blame for inflation is 'totally dishonest,' Obama-era official says
President Biden has repeatedly blamed tangled supply chains for the surging inflation that has seeped into every part of the U.S. economy – but a former Obama administration official on Thursday dismissed that as a "totally dishonest" argument.
Canadian trucker protester not afraid of increased police pressure: 'We have the right to peacefully assemble'
Protesters are continuing to fight against Canada’s vaccine mandate, and stated they are not afraid of the increased police pressure.
Teacher shortages in New Mexico prompt deployment of National Guard as substitutes
Dozens of National Guard Army and Air Force troops in New Mexico have been stepping in for an emergency unlike others they have responded to before: the shortage of teachers and school staff members that has tested the ability of schools nationwide to continue operating during the coronavirus pandemic.
Varney: Trudeau’s war with Canadian truckers is costing him
FOX Business' Stuart Varney criticizes Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's inflammatory language about the ongoing Freedom Convoy protests
Jobless claims unexpectedly climb to 248,000
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly ticked up last week, despite elevated business demand for workers and easing omicron cases nationwide.
Video purports to show man being removed from plane over 'Let's Go Brandon' mask
A video of a man appearing to be removed from a flight over a facemask incident that the caption says is related to an anti-Biden message written on his mask.
Companies revert to more normal operations as COVID wanes
For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.
Nearly half of Airbnb users booking stays for a week or longer, CEO says
Airbnb reported that nearly half of the nights booked from October through December were for stays for at least a week.
CDC lowers cruise ship COVID-19 travel warning
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its COVID-19 Travel Health Notice for cruise ships, lowering its alert from "very high" to "high."
Wegmans offering free N95 masks at all stores
The masks will be available at the supermarket chain's 106 stores throughout New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts and North Carolina.
Retail sales rise faster than expected in January despite surging inflation
U.S. consumers accelerated their retail spending in January as COVID-19 cases eased nationwide, even as they confronted the hottest inflation in four decades.
White House looking for another $30B as COVID-19 pandemic continues
The Biden administration is telling Congress that it needs an additional $30 billion to press ahead with the fight against COVID-19, officials said.