Southwest CEO: 'Masks don't add much, if anything' against COVID-19 on planes
Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly told a Senate committee Wednesday that "masks don't add much, if anything," against the spread of COVID-19 on airplanes
Evictions slowly rising ahead of Christmas following end of federal ban
Nearly four months after the Supreme Court rejected the Biden administration’s moratorium protecting renters nationwide, evictions are once again steadily on the rise, housing advocates say.
Fed doubles taper rate, eyes three interest rate hikes in 2022 as inflation soars
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced plans to accelerate the wind down of its aggressive bond-buying program, opening the door to interest-rate liftoff in the first half of next year as policymakers seek to combat the hottest inflation in four decades.
Dem Colorado Gov challenges US vaccine mandate push, explains 'why there's resistance'
Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colo., discusses why people are reluctant to get the vaccine, and the importance of getting the 'right data' in front of people.
De Blasio unveils NYC workplace vaccine mandate requirement, allows for religious, medical exemptions
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled more of his new plan for workplace vaccine requirements, which allows for medical and religious exemptions.
Surging inflation will cost most US households $3,500 this year, analysis shows
The hottest inflation in nearly four decades will cost millions of Americans an additional $3,500 in expenses this year, according to a new analysis published on Wednesday.
Airline CEOs set to testify at Senate hearing
The CEOs of American, Southwest, and United Airlines are slated to testify before a Senate panel on Wednesday, where lawmakers will ask about the effectiveness of COVID-19 payroll relief funds.
JPMorgan tells unvaccinated workers to stay home
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Google memo lays out plan to fire employees out of compliance with vaccine rules: report
Leadership at the Mountain View, California, tech behemoth circulated a memo that reportedly showed the steps that the company will take before firing employees who are out of compliance with the company’s vaccine policy.
Biden admin declines to extend student loan pause, snubbing progressives
The Biden administration plans to resume federal student loan payments in February, rejecting a push from other Democrats to extend the pandemic relief program for millions of borrowers.
NY Gov. Hochul's indoor mask mandate ‘makes no sense’: Rockland County executive
Rockland County Executive Ed Day slammed New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's indoor mask mandate, arguing that focusing on the face covering requirement “makes no sense.”
Amtrak temporarily suspends employee vaccine mandate
Amtrak says it is temporarily suspending its employee vaccine mandate following a court decision that has halted enforcement of the Biden administration's executive order for federal contractors.
Uber shares pop as CEO touts 'best week ever'
Uber shares climbed 5% Tuesday after the company's chief executive, Dara Khosrowshahi, revealed that the company had its "best week ever" last week in terms of overall gross bookings despite growing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus' omicron variant.
Former CDC director predicts gloomy COVID future: ‘We’re in for a rough couple of months’
Former CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield joins "Cavuto: Coast to Coast" to discuss the status of the coronavirus pandemic.
13M Americans skip medication due to high prescription cost, survey says
Nearly 13 million Americans skipped or delayed prescribed medicine in the year before the COVID-19 pandemic due to high costs, according to a recent survey.
Producer prices surged by 9.6% in November, biggest gain on record
Wholesale prices rose at the fastest pace on record in November, the latest evidence that inflationary pressures are continuing to plague the U.S. economy.
Crucial US container port complex executive director: Normalcy in mid 2022 depends on COVID
Port of Long Beach executive director Mario Cordero predicted that by the middle of next year there will be “some sense of normalcy” at U.S. ports, stressing that the progress will be contingent on COVID-19 and its impact on the labor force.
COVID no longer a major headwind for small businesses: Chamber of Commerce executive VP
The chief policy officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Neil Bradley, argued that “a pandemic high” has been reached in terms of small business optimism, but noted that pre-pandemic levels have not yet been reached.
Restaurant disputes customer's and fired server's story after receiving $4,400 tip
An Arkansas restaurant says waitress who received $4,400 tip was not fired over the generous gratuity.
Philadelphia to require patrons of food establishments be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Philadelphia on Monday introduced a new mandate requiring that, beginning in January, individuals be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter “any establishment that serves food” in the city.