U.S. and Canadian workers are most stressed-out in the world
Half of all American and Canadian workers said that COVID has affected them "a lot," according to a survey.
Half of all American and Canadian workers said that COVID has affected them "a lot," according to a survey.
Stores closed on Thanksgiving Day: Kohl’s, Walmart, Target and more
A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.
A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.
US unemployment claims tick up to 412,000 from pandemic low
The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.
The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.
Diamond believed to be world's third-largest discovered in Botswana
A gem-quality diamond believed to be the world’s third-largest was recently unearthed in Botswana, the government said.
A gem-quality diamond believed to be the world’s third-largest was recently unearthed in Botswana, the government said.
More than 4 million Americans face eviction amid worsening housing crisis
Two studies have found that the nation’s housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.
Two studies have found that the nation’s housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.
Federal Reserve expects to raise interest rates by late 2023
The Fed's policymakers forecast that they would raise their benchmark short-term rate, which influences many consumer and business loans, twice by late 2023.
The Fed's policymakers forecast that they would raise their benchmark short-term rate, which influences many consumer and business loans, twice by late 2023.
Millions fear eviction as housing crisis worsens
More than 4 million people say they fear being evicted or foreclosed upon in the coming months just as two studies released Wednesday found that the nation's housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.
More than 4 million people say they fear being evicted or foreclosed upon in the coming months just as two studies released Wednesday found that the nation's housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.
Airbnb, Vrbo partner to share info on repeat ‘party house’ offenders
Airbnb and Vrbo have partnered in an attempt to deal with repeat “party house” offenders on their platforms.
Airbnb and Vrbo have partnered in an attempt to deal with repeat “party house” offenders on their platforms.
Shoppers say a trip to the grocery store these days can lead to serious sticker shock
"Even the vegetables. I'm paying, you know, $3 to buy a package of lettuce. It's kind of difficult," said Chris Rowlan of Pacheco.
"Even the vegetables. I'm paying, you know, $3 to buy a package of lettuce. It's kind of difficult," said Chris Rowlan of Pacheco.
2020 teen summer employment was lowest since Great Recession
The number of teens who were able to get jobs during the summer of 2020 saw its lowest level since the Great Recession in 2008.
The number of teens who were able to get jobs during the summer of 2020 saw its lowest level since the Great Recession in 2008.
US weekly unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop
The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.
The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.
9 City of Austin pools will be open to the public this summer
Nine out of 34 city of Austin pools will be opened to the public this summer due to a staffing shortage and winter storm damages.
Nine out of 34 city of Austin pools will be opened to the public this summer due to a staffing shortage and winter storm damages.
Kroger hosting hiring event Thursday, seeking 10K new workers
Kroger, which is already the largest grocery retailer in the United States, is hoping to hire 10,000 more workers with its hybrid hiring event taking place Thursday, June 10.
Kroger, which is already the largest grocery retailer in the United States, is hoping to hire 10,000 more workers with its hybrid hiring event taking place Thursday, June 10.
Bezos, Musk among the rich who paid little to no income taxes, ProPublica reports
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos paid no income tax in 2007 and 2011. Tesla founder Elon Musk’s income tax bill was zero in 2018.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos paid no income tax in 2007 and 2011. Tesla founder Elon Musk’s income tax bill was zero in 2018.
Chipotle raising prices to offset its $15 minimum wage hike
Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.
Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.
Families receive child tax credit letters: The dates you will receive payments
Low- and middle-income parents can expect to receive $3,000 for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 for every child under age 6.
Low- and middle-income parents can expect to receive $3,000 for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 for every child under age 6.
Biden to launch task force to address bottlenecks in supply chains
The Biden administration is forming a task force to address the bottlenecks in the semiconductor, construction, transportation and agriculture sectors.
The Biden administration is forming a task force to address the bottlenecks in the semiconductor, construction, transportation and agriculture sectors.
G-7 leaders agree to make tech giants pay fair taxes
The world’s richest countries have signed a landmark agreement committing them to confronting corporate tax avoidance and making sure giant tech companies pay their fair share.
The world’s richest countries have signed a landmark agreement committing them to confronting corporate tax avoidance and making sure giant tech companies pay their fair share.
Austin businesses in the meat industry struggle with increasing prices
Just in time for summer grilling season, meat prices are at some of the highest they've been in years.
Just in time for summer grilling season, meat prices are at some of the highest they've been in years.
US economy shows growth despite lacking enough workers, supplies
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.