CES gadget show turnout falls more than 70% thanks to COVID
Attendance at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas fell more than 70% compared to its previous in-person event two years ago, its organizer said Saturday.
Facebook parent company Meta signs 'largest ever' lease in downtown Austin: report
The tallest tower in Austin, Texas, which is still under construction, will soon be home to California-based Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, according to a report.
Chicago Public Schools closed despite receiving nearly $2.8B in federal COVID funding
The Chicago Public Schools system is projected to receive nearly $2.8 billion in federal coronavirus aid intended to help schools reopen, but they are closed to start off the new year.
Air France traveler from New Hampshire opens luggage, finds Christmas gifts replaced with dog food
It is bad enough when your luggage fails to arrive at your location after a flight, but what about finding out the things you packed were replaced with less than desirable items.
Southwest Airlines staffer returns 1940s letters to family who accidentally left them on flight
A spokesperson for Southwest Airlines told FOX Business that the bundle of letters — which date back to 1941 — was brought to its baggage service office at Chicago Midway International Airport to be placed with lost and found.
Americans largely moved to 'low-density' states in 2021: Study
Americans moved around a lot in 2021, and some states seem to be more popular than others.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot says businesses are 'grateful' for her vaccine mandate
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says that business owners in her city are "grateful" that she imposed a vaccine mandate for restaurants and other venues as the city attempts to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.
Eric Adams scolds NYC big banks for remote work amid COVID surge: 'Can't run New York City from home'
New York City Mayor Eric Adams scolded big banks for sending their Big Apple-based employees back to remote work amid the spread of the highly contagious omicron variant, asserting that the financial powerhouses "can't run New York City from home."
Thousands of additional flights canceled as winter storm, omicron surge hurt airlines
Thousands of additional U.S. flights were canceled Monday as a winter storm and Omicron-driven staff shortages continued to disrupt air travel after the busy holiday season.
Washington DC area hit with widespread power outages due to winter storm
Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas were hit with widespread power outages Monday due to a winter storm
US deals with over 2,100 cancellations as omicron continues to impact travel
Over 2,100 flights were canceled in the U.S. as of early Monday after a chaotic weekend that resulted in droves of flights canceled across the co untryduring one of the year’s busiest times.
Thousands more flights canceled across US due to COVID staffing shortages, weather
Thousands of flights were canceled across the U.S. again Sunday as bad weather and the omicron variant of the coronavirus continue to impact airline operations.
US officials ask AT&T, Verizon to delay 5G rollout over aviation industry concerns
Federal officials are urging the chief executives of AT&T and Verizon Communications to delay plans to introduce their new 5G wireless services next week due to safety concerns with aircraft operations.
Eviction ban rollback didn't result in 'vast wave' of filings, says Larry Summers
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers is arguing that observers overestimated the impact of the Supreme Court's decision to lift an eviction moratorium.
Six Flags and Knott's Berry Farm in California closed this week due to bad weather
Other theme parks in California, like Disneyland and Universal Studios, did not close.
CDC tells Americans to avoid cruises 'regardless of vaccination status' amid COVID-19 surge
The CDC sounded the alarm on cruises Thursday amid a surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide, raising its travel warning to the highest level and telling Americans to “avoid cruise travel, regardless of vaccination status.”
Queen Mary 2 cruise ship won't return to New York amid rise in COVID-19 cases: report
Carnival Corp’s Queen Mary 2 cruise ship won’t be returning to New York as scheduled.
How America's National Parks were protected in 2021
The National Parks Foundation (NPF) detailed all the ways that it supported the national parks this year.
This city is most expensive New Year's Eve destination
If you’re looking to celebrate New Year’s Eve in a city, it could cost you a pretty penny.
New NYC mayor should ‘let police do their jobs,’ GOP lawmaker advises
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis said she's hopeful incoming NYC Mayor Eric Adams prioritizes public safety and law enforcement.