Heywood Hotel renting space to cater to remote workers

The hotel says it's taking a bad situation and adjusting to rent rooms to those who need a quiet working environment.

Alaska Airlines no longer making face mask exemptions, banning passengers who refuse

Alaska Airlines has intensified its mask mandate as the coronavirus pandemic continues, requiring all passengers over the age of 2 to wear a facial covering — with no exceptions.

Stimulus check missing $500? IRS to start sending parents payments this week

The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.

Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 federal aid amid COVID-19 pandemic

Around the country, across industries and occupations, millions of Americans thrown out of work because of the coronavirus are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits has expired.

Doordash debuts 'digital convenience stores' in 8 US cities

DoorDash is launching digital "convenience stores" in several cities across the U.S. that will bring to your door everything from chips and ice cream to dog food and cold medicine.

1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends

Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.

Austin bicycle shop cancels contract with police department

On social media, an APD officer claimed a sales manager said the decision was made because three employees did not like the way the bikes were being used for crowd control. 

Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy protection in U.S.

Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic airline is seeking protection from creditors as it tries to survive the pandemic that is slamming air travel.

Clorox wipes won't be fully stocked in stores until 2021, CEO says

Clorox wipes have been a hot commodity since the pandemic started, leading to a shortage that will likely last for the rest of the 2020.

Disney 3Q revenue drops 42%, missing expectations

Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday reported that its net income fell dramatically in the three-month period that ended in June when most of its theme parks were shuttered and theatrical movie releases were postponed.

What to do with airline and travel credit cards amid coronavirus

With air travel on a downward flight path these days, it’s time to decide what to do with airline and travel credit cards.

No masks, no distance: Coronavirus pandemic wedding horrors for vendors

Now that weddings have slowly cranked up under a patchwork of ever-shifting state and local restrictions, horror stories from vendors are rolling in.