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What to Do If Work Calls You Back to the Office and You're Not Ready to Go
More than half of companies with a large remote workforce plan to bring back employees to work in person soon. Not convinced it's safe or can't go because of childcare issues? Here are your options, plus what else to expect when offices re-open this fall.
Stocks May Anticipate Economic Surge As S&P Nears Record High
Questions remain about whether markets could be a leading indicator of what is to come in the real economy.
U.S. Dollar Strengthens on Hopes of Stimulus Deal Despite Congress Gridlock
This was despite warnings from big players facing "real concerns" about its longevity as the world's reserve currency.
After Judge Rules Uber, Lyft Drivers Are Employees, What Happens Next?
The injunction and the lawsuit are the most potentially damaging challenges to the companies' businesses so far.
Ohio Woman Refuses Mask in Planet Fitness, Accuses Staffer of 'Harassment'
An Ohio woman challenged a Planet Fitness staff member after he repeatedly asked her to leave the gym for refusing to wear a mask.
Private Sector Jobs Growth Six Times Worse Than Expected in July
A rise in coronavirus cases in the U.S. suggests that the hoped for V-shaped economic recovery still has far to go.
Without Unemployment Boost, Jobless Households Face August Bills Crisis
5.4 million unemployed Americans could run out of money to pay for things like rent, auto payments, credit cards, health insurance, food, and clothing by the end of this month.
Why Are U.S. Stock Markets Booming When Everything Is So Bleak?
Since the stock market crash in March, investor confidence has seemingly returned to the market, despite continued gloomy economic warnings elsewhere.
Walmart, Target Among Stores Selling These Newly-Recalled Hand Sanitizers
Just like so many other hand sanitizers recalled for containing methanol (wood alcohol), the freshest list of products also contain the toxic alcohol.
Labor Secretary: $600 Unemployment Benefits Paid People More Not to Work
Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia on Tuesday said the $600 per week in enhanced unemployment benefits shouldn't be extended past July 31, reiterating that it allowed a majority of jobless Americans to earn more not to work.
GOP Senator Drafting Bill to Block U.S. Companies From 'Giving in' to China
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy said Sunday he is drafting legislation to prohibit American companies from "giving in" to Chinese government rules on doing business.
As China Media Hails Superior Recovery, Americans Pessimistic About Economy
China posted unexpectedly good GDP growth for the second quarter of 2020, as the world's major economies struggle to recover from the coronavirus downturn.
China Celebrates Coronavirus Economy Recovery As U.S. Battles Recession
China posted better than expected 3.2 percent GDP growth in the second quarter of 2020, following a record contraction in the first portion of the year.
These 7 States Have Reopened Bars and Nightclubs as Coronavirus Cases Soar
Seven states have reopened bars and nightclubs to residents despite coronavirus cases continuing to rise throughout many parts of the country.
Jobless Claims Remain Over Twice as High as Worst Week of Great Recession
"We are reaching the levels of unemployment which are likely to persist until a more true reopening can occur," said Jamie Cox, managing partner for Harris Financial Group.
4 Smart Money Moves to Make As the Economy Starts to Recover
As business conditions slowly start to improve across the country, there are deals to be had for savvy consumers and savers—if you can afford to take advantage of them.
Nearly Half of U.S. Households' Income Declined Due to COVID-19
"What is most striking is the widespread impact on household income from the pandemic," Greg McBride of Bankrate told Newsweek.
Amazon Will Remove Washington Redskins Merchandise Within 48 Hours
The move follows Walmart and Nike removing Redskins merchandise as the NFL team continues getting pressured to change its nickname that many call offensive and racist.
Religious Organizations Receive $7.3B in PPP Loans, Megachurches Top List
Evangelical leaders tied to Trump and megachurches tied to scandals have received some of the Paycheck Protection Program's largest payouts.
3 Washington Redskins Co-Owners Want Out, But Daniel Snyder Remains All-In
Snyder owns the majority of the team, and the other three co-owners are "not happy being a partner." The Washington Redskins are worth about $3.4 billion.
What the PPP Extension Bill Trump Signed Means for Small Businesses
President Donald Trump on Saturday signed legislation that extends the application deadline for small businesses to join the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Big Tech Employees Donate Overwhelmingly to 2020 Democrats
About 84 percent of Big Tech worker donations have gone to Democrats in 2020, a double-digit increase from the 2016 presidential elections.