1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.
The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.
Americans regret lack of emergency savings during pandemic
Adults in the United States are feeling economic pressure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Adults in the United States are feeling economic pressure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Cream of Wheat parent scrutinizes iconic chef logo after racism complaints
B&G Foods, Inc., the owner of Cream of Wheat, has become the latest company to revisit its branding, following complaints on social media that its century-old logo of a black chef had racist origins.
B&G Foods, Inc., the owner of Cream of Wheat, has become the latest company to revisit its branding, following complaints on social media that its century-old logo of a black chef had racist origins.
Mrs. Butterworth's latest to undergo 'brand and packaging review'
Mrs. Butterworth's brand is another one that will be getting an updated image, after Uncle Ben’s and Aunt Jemima are both reported to be undergoing redesigns in an effort to “eliminate racial bias” in the products.
Mrs. Butterworth's brand is another one that will be getting an updated image, after Uncle Ben’s and Aunt Jemima are both reported to be undergoing redesigns in an effort to “eliminate racial bias” in the products.
New York City freezes rents on regulated apartments
The Rent Guidelines Board voted 6-3 Wednesday night for the one-year freeze running from Oct. 1, 2020, to Sept. 30, 2021. The move affects about half of the rental units in the city.
The Rent Guidelines Board voted 6-3 Wednesday night for the one-year freeze running from Oct. 1, 2020, to Sept. 30, 2021. The move affects about half of the rental units in the city.
Hours after Aunt Jemima change announced, Uncle Ben's rice says it will 'evolve' brand
The re-branding comes amid renewed calls for racial equality in America.
The re-branding comes amid renewed calls for racial equality in America.
Aunt Jemima brand to change name and remove image from packaging due to racial stereotype
Quaker Oats said the company recognizes that "Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype."
Quaker Oats said the company recognizes that "Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype."
Cinemark movie theaters to be open by July 17
The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.
The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.
7-Eleven's Free Slurpee Day canceled, and coronavirus is to blame
If you were expecting to get a free brain freeze this July 11, too bad.
If you were expecting to get a free brain freeze this July 11, too bad.
Ford to introduce new Bronco on O.J. Simpson's birthday
A Ford spokesperson said the date is "purely coincidental."
A Ford spokesperson said the date is "purely coincidental."
The Children’s Place looking to close 300 additional stores over next 20 months
The company made the announcement during a June 11 earnings call.
The company made the announcement during a June 11 earnings call.
New stimulus package could include $4,000 vacation credit
Could taxpayers be footing part of the bill for your next vacation?
Could taxpayers be footing part of the bill for your next vacation?
24 Hour Fitness files for bankruptcy as it closes more than 130 US gyms
The California-based company is the latest casualty of the outbreak, announcing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on June 15.
The California-based company is the latest casualty of the outbreak, announcing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on June 15.
Nearly 43,000 pounds of ground beef recalled due to E. coli concerns
The beef was manufactured in New Jersey and shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The beef was manufactured in New Jersey and shipped to retail locations nationwide.
Sephora promises to carry more black-owned brands
Sephora -- owned by luxury company LVMH -- will now devote 15 percent of its shelf space to black-owned businesses.
Sephora -- owned by luxury company LVMH -- will now devote 15 percent of its shelf space to black-owned businesses.
A second coronavirus stimulus check may be coming. Here's how much money you could get
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested the Trump administration was considering sending Americans another round of stimulus checks to offset the financial pain caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested the Trump administration was considering sending Americans another round of stimulus checks to offset the financial pain caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.
Some stores owners in NYC allowing customers in despite lockdown
Stores in parts of the New York City have already started to allow customers inside to shop, even though the phased reopening that began Monday only allows retailers to sell merchandise via curbside pickup for now.
Stores in parts of the New York City have already started to allow customers inside to shop, even though the phased reopening that began Monday only allows retailers to sell merchandise via curbside pickup for now.
$3.6 billion deal to buy 26 shopping centers falls apart amidst pandemic
The nation's biggest mall owner is backing out of a $3.6 billion deal to buy a major rival as the coronavirus pandemic shakes the retail economy.
The nation's biggest mall owner is backing out of a $3.6 billion deal to buy a major rival as the coronavirus pandemic shakes the retail economy.
US employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April
U.S. employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April _ a sign of just how deep the economic hole is after the closure of thousands of offices, restaurants, stores and schools during the pandemic.
U.S. employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April _ a sign of just how deep the economic hole is after the closure of thousands of offices, restaurants, stores and schools during the pandemic.
Crossfit CEO resigns following insensitive George Floyd tweet
The CEO of CrossFit is stepping down after his tweet about George Floyd sparked a social media backlash and led to affiliated gyms and Reebok cutting ties with the exercise brand.
The CEO of CrossFit is stepping down after his tweet about George Floyd sparked a social media backlash and led to affiliated gyms and Reebok cutting ties with the exercise brand.