156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
Firehouse Subs looks to hire 12K people in April with ‘first-ever national recruitment event’
Firehouse Subs is hosting a three-day hiring event in hopes of recruiting 12,000 restaurant workers.
Firehouse Subs is hosting a three-day hiring event in hopes of recruiting 12,000 restaurant workers.
Taco Bell plans to hire 5,000 people on April 21 during outdoor job fairs
Taco Bell is converting thousands of its parking lots into job fairs on April 21 for a nationwide hiring event.
Taco Bell is converting thousands of its parking lots into job fairs on April 21 for a nationwide hiring event.
Elon Musk calls for 'urgent' need to build more housing in Austin
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Sunday highlighted the need for more residential buildings in the greater Austin area.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Sunday highlighted the need for more residential buildings in the greater Austin area.
Third round of stimulus checks include ‘plus-up’ payments to those eligible for more money, IRS says
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
Uber ordered to pay $1.1M after denying blind passenger rides 14 times
Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1 million to a blind passenger after an independent arbitrator ruled that the company's drivers discriminated against her after refusing her rides on 14 separate occasions.
Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1 million to a blind passenger after an independent arbitrator ruled that the company's drivers discriminated against her after refusing her rides on 14 separate occasions.
Homes selling faster than ever even as prices rise to all-time highs
About 59% of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within two weeks of hitting the market.
About 59% of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within two weeks of hitting the market.
Starbucks drinkers can now pay for coffee with Bitcoin via Bakkt digital wallet app
Starbucks drinkers can now pay for their coffee in cryptocurrency via an app that converts Bitcoin into U.S. dollars.
Starbucks drinkers can now pay for their coffee in cryptocurrency via an app that converts Bitcoin into U.S. dollars.
Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
Biden outlines $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan funded by corporate tax hike
Joe Biden revealed his $2.25 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan on Wednesday, which would be funded by corporate tax hikes.
Joe Biden revealed his $2.25 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan on Wednesday, which would be funded by corporate tax hikes.
IRS warns of tax refund email scam targeting college students and staff
The IRS issued a warning this week about an ongoing tax refund phishing scam targeting students and staff at colleges and universities who have a “.edu” email address.
The IRS issued a warning this week about an ongoing tax refund phishing scam targeting students and staff at colleges and universities who have a “.edu” email address.
‘Burritos or Bitcoin’: Chipotle giving away $200K in food, cryptocurrency for National Burrito Day
Chipotle will be giving away $100,000 in free burritos and $100,000 in Bitcoin to celebrate National Burrito Day on April 1.
Chipotle will be giving away $100,000 in free burritos and $100,000 in Bitcoin to celebrate National Burrito Day on April 1.
Probe into Suez Canal blockage begins in what could cost billions in lost trade
Egyptian officials are looking for more details about what caused the massive Ever Given ship to become wedged across the Suez Canal. The grounding of the ship halted billions of dollars a day in maritime commerce.
Egyptian officials are looking for more details about what caused the massive Ever Given ship to become wedged across the Suez Canal. The grounding of the ship halted billions of dollars a day in maritime commerce.
Student loan forgiveness: Department of Education cancels debt for more than 40,000 with disabilities
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
Nerf hiring Chief TikTok Officer, will pay $10G a month
Hasbro recently announced that it is hiring for a new position titled Chief TikTok Officer.
Hasbro recently announced that it is hiring for a new position titled Chief TikTok Officer.
Biden administration seeks to power 10M homes with boost to offshore wind energy
The Biden administration is moving to sharply increase offshore wind energy along the East Coast.
The Biden administration is moving to sharply increase offshore wind energy along the East Coast.
Average US price of gas jumps a nickel per gallon to $2.94
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped a nickel per gallon over the past two weeks to $2.94.
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped a nickel per gallon over the past two weeks to $2.94.
Cargo ship remains wedged in Suez Canal after two failed attempts Saturday
A giant container ship remained stuck sideways in Egypt’s Suez Canal for a fifth day Saturday.
A giant container ship remained stuck sideways in Egypt’s Suez Canal for a fifth day Saturday.
H-E-B opening first Dallas-Fort Worth stores in Plano and Frisco
The Dallas-Fort Worth area is finally getting H-E-B grocery stores. The company announced it will open two stores in Plano and Frisco next year.
The Dallas-Fort Worth area is finally getting H-E-B grocery stores. The company announced it will open two stores in Plano and Frisco next year.