American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
Washington Wizards' NFT collection drops, available through July 14
The Washington Wizards have officially dropped their first NFT collection which includes “The Starting Five” for purchase and a free “The Sixth Man” NFT.
June jobs report: US adds 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.
Homeowners previously in COVID mortgage forbearance can qualify for low-income refinance – here's how
Fannie Mae's low-income refinance program is now available to more homeowners after the lender expanded the program to include those who skipped payments due to COVID-19 forbearance.
Connecticut to give $3,200 bond to every child born into poverty
Children who are born into low-income families will be given a trust fund which will deposit $3,200 into a savings account until the child turns 18.
Child Tax Credit 2021: Here's who will receive monthly payments
Starting July 15, monthly child tax credit payments will begin going out to millions of American families. Here’s what you need to know.
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.
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.
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.
IRS sending refunds to those who paid taxes on 2020 unemployment
The IRS says it is sending more than 2.8 million refunds to those who paid taxes on unemployment compensation that is now excluded as income.
White House urging banks to increase cybersecurity protections amid recent ransomware attacks
With ransomware cyberattacks impacting oil pipelines and food companies just within the last few weeks, many Americans are finding themselves wondering: how safe is my bank?
Diapers, toilet paper, other consumer goods to cost more starting in June
The prices of many everyday items will start to rise beginning next month as the country’s economy eases its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Winning $515M Mega Millions ticket sold in Pennsylvania
According to Mega Millions, it’s the third time its jackpot has been won in the Keystone State.
$515M: Mega Millions jackpot is 9th-largest in game’s history
The top prize, worth an estimated $515 million, will go to the lucky person who can match the numbers on all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Doge suffer as cryptocurrency market plummets Wednesday morning
The cryptocurrency market suffered major losses early Wednesday as prices tumbled among major coins.
Bank of America to raise minimum hourly wage to $25 by 2025
Bank of America employees making less than $25 an hour can expect a pay raise in the next four years.
Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
Ohio to award $1M each to 5 adults who received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
In new pandemic low, unemployment numbers fall to 498,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.