California extends COVID-19 paid sick leave, expands small business relief
Millions of California workers are now eligible for two weeks of paid sick leave if they are infected with COVID-19 under a new bill that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law this week.
Canadian trucker protest: A day in the life
Freedom Convoy protesters explain why they're standing strong while causing economic and supply chain concerns.
Amazon to allow work without face masks, require vaccination for paid COVID leave
Amazon.com Inc on Thursday informed staff at its U.S. warehouses and logistics sites that they must report being fully vaccinated by March 18 if they wish to receive paid leave due to COVID-19.
GoFundMe's Freedom Convoy decision prompts GOP leaders to call for oversight hearing
Reps. Steve Scalise, R-La., and James Comer, R-Ky., are asking the House Oversight Committee to hold a hearing on GoFundMe's decision to block donations to the Canadian Freedom Convoy.
At-home COVID-19 tests recalled after being illegally imported to US
The global in-vitro diagnostics company, SD Biosensor, Inc. issued the recall for its STANDARD Q COVID-19 Ag Home Test "due to confirmed reports that the test kits were illegally imported" according to a recall notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
AstraZeneca sees $4B in COVID-19 vaccine sales
AstraZeneca recorded a big jump in revenue on Thursday as it begins to take a profit from its coronavirus vaccine for the first time.
Norwegian Cruise Line dropping mask requirement for March sailings
"Our cruises will operate with 100% vaccination of crew and guests age five and over, therefore face coverings are not required while onboard," a notice on the company's website reads.
Varney rips Democrats over COVID restrictions: Give me back the freedom I signed up for
FOX Business' Stuart Varney discusses the Democrats' COVID restrictions as America's frustration grows and the 2022 midterm elections near.
Alleged sex traffickers, rapists, antisemites remain on Spotify without issue while Rogan faces boycott calls
Cosby, R. Kelly, Gary Glitter and others remain on Spotify without complaint
Canadian lawmakers grow increasingly uneasy about economic impact of truckers protesting vaccine mandate
Canadian lawmakers are growing increasingly concerned with the economic impact of the Freedom Convoy of truckers protesting the government's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Most small businesses since 1974 are hiking prices to offset red-hot inflation
The number of small businesses raising prices on consumers in order to offset red-hot inflation rose to the highest level in 48 years, according to a new survey published on Tuesday.
CDC adds Israel, Japan, other countries to 'very high' COVID risk category
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added seven locations to the "very high" category on its COVID-19 travel risk assessment list on Monday.
Disney Wish delays inaugural sailing, cancels 12 voyages
Disney Cruise Line was notified that Germany's Meyer Werft shipyard would need more time to finish building the ship "due in part to the pandemic."
In COVID-19 housing market, the middle class is getting priced out
The dream of homeownership has grown more out of reach for middle-class Americans during the pandemic.
US trucker convoy aims to represent all Americans impacted by COVID mandates
American truckers are following Canada's lead by organizing a protest against vaccine mandates with the organizer of the U.S. group saying the American convoy aims to represent everyone impacted by the requirements.
Rising violence at schools impacts students' education
After a year of virtual learning, a new concern is crippling the classroom: violence and crime.
GoFundMe backtracks on redistributing money for Canadian truckers, under threat of fraud investigation
Facing a potential fraud investigation by the state of Florida, GoFundMe reversed a decision to redistribute money given by thousands of donors to the Canadian "Freedom Convoy" protesting COVID-19 regulations.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5: What's coming next?
Parents who thought their children under 5 would have to wait several more months for COVID-19 vaccinations instead just might get them as early as March. Here’s what needs to happen first, and some things to expect if they do become available in the U.S.
Surprisingly strong January jobs report boosts odds of Fed half-point rate hike in March
The Federal Reserve could kick off its interest rate hikes in March with a 50-basis point increase after the surprisingly strong January jobs report suggested the economy is more resilient than initially believed.