Army Corps of Engineers considers if potential environmental impacts require it to change, suspend or revoke permit for Louisiana plastics complex: DOJ

Army Corps of Engineers considers if potential environmental impacts require it to change, suspend or revoke permit for Louisiana plastics complex: DOJ




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‘Jackpot fatigue’ cutting lottery ticket sales, shrinking prize amounts

‘Jackpot fatigue’ cutting lottery ticket sales, shrinking prize amounts


Recent changes will make it tougher for prize pools to grow to larger-than-life amounts.

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Peloton pedal recall

Peloton pedal recall


High tech connected bike giant Peloton, which has become a favorite stock and product during the coronavirus pandemic, are going through a major recall after 27,000 pedals on their bikes are defected causing them to break off at the axle leaving potential injuries for users, according to a blog post on their website.

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Polaris teaming with Zero Motorcycles on electric snowmobiles and off-road vehicles

Polaris teaming with Zero Motorcycles on electric snowmobiles and off-road vehicles


Powersports giant to buy batteries and motors from California-based motorcycle company.

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Monat shampoo products cause hair loss, balding, hundreds of consumers claim

Monat shampoo products cause hair loss, balding, hundreds of consumers claim


Monat customers continue to accuse company of selling products that result in hair loss, balding.

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Marriage linked to higher wages for some workers

Marriage linked to higher wages for some workers


Married men were found to out-earn their single counterparts.

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Coronavirus takes the joy out of Christmas season for Chinese factories

Coronavirus takes the joy out of Christmas season for Chinese factories




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Bud Light gives Black-owned businesses a 'shoutout' in new Thursday Night Football ad campaign

Bud Light gives Black-owned businesses a 'shoutout' in new Thursday Night Football ad campaign


Bud Light teamed up with eatOkra, a food app dedicated to helping eaters find and support Black-owned restaurants.

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Do welfare programs have a marriage penalty?

Do welfare programs have a marriage penalty?


New research explores link between family formation and eligibility for social welfare programs.

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Nikola Motors isues response to short-seller's 'fraud' claim

Nikola Motors isues response to short-seller's 'fraud' claim


Startup automaker addresses accusations made in Hindenburg Research note.

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RH stock soars as homebuyers boost high-end furniture market

RH stock soars as homebuyers boost high-end furniture market


Booming real estate and second-home markets drive up demand for luxury home furniture.

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NYC restaurant owners respond to indoor dining restrictions

NYC restaurant owners respond to indoor dining restrictions


NYC restaurant owners say indoor dining restrictions at 25% capacity is 'no means a lifeline.'

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Lockheed Martin wins $15B Air Force contract for Super Hercules

Lockheed Martin wins $15B Air Force contract for Super Hercules


The U.S. Air Force and U..S Navy on Friday announced both had awarded Lockheed Martin substantial aircraft contracts

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Coronavirus has Americans hooked on canned tuna, and producers are playing catch up

Coronavirus has Americans hooked on canned tuna, and producers are playing catch up


Bumble Bee Foods said sales of canned and pouched tuna jumped as much as 100 percent from mid-March to early April.

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Coronavirus caused majority of New Yorkers to lose work income

Coronavirus caused majority of New Yorkers to lose work income


Between February and May New York City lost 937,000 jobs.

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Ford COO Farley says Bronco interest is highest of any vehicle launch

Ford COO Farley says Bronco interest is highest of any vehicle launch


Ford is betting big on the new and improved Bronco.

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Soap makers are cleaning up amid the pandemic, but can't get enough hand pumps

Soap makers are cleaning up amid the pandemic, but can't get enough hand pumps


Demand for soap during the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a shortage of hand pump soap dispensers.

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What is Patrick Mahomes’ tax bill on his record-breaking contract?

What is Patrick Mahomes’ tax bill on his record-breaking contract?


The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback signed the most lucrative deal in sports history this week.

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Family files discrimination lawsuit against Hampton Inn

Family files discrimination lawsuit against Hampton Inn


A Black family has filed a federal lawsuit against the parent company of Hampton Inn and others after the family said a North Carolina clerk called police on them over a billing dispute two years ago.

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Treasury takes 30% stake in trucking company in exchange for $700M loan

Treasury takes 30% stake in trucking company in exchange for $700M loan


The company is a “critical vendor” to the Department of Defense, government says.

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Yelp asks diners to be more 'empathetic' with restaurant reviews

Yelp asks diners to be more 'empathetic' with restaurant reviews


Ratings services like Yelp have asked diners to be a little more understanding when it comes to reviewing restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Truckers fear for small companies as lawmakers weigh mandatory insurance hike

Truckers fear for small companies as lawmakers weigh mandatory insurance hike


Rates have been 'spiraling out of control' for truckers, expert says.

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Trucking companies will fail once PPP loans run out, experts say

Trucking companies will fail once PPP loans run out, experts say


The industry is dealing with underlying challenges that have not gone away.

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Amtrak reducing service, offering buyout packages to employees

Amtrak reducing service, offering buyout packages to employees


U.S. passenger railroad service Amtrak, which has been reeling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, will run many of its long-distance routes less frequently and cut the frequency of trains in its busy Northeast Corridor, the rail operator said on Tuesday.

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Truckers push for expanded gun rights amid pandemic, protests

Truckers push for expanded gun rights amid pandemic, protests


Legislation permitting concealed carry of firearms across state lines is gaining popularity

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Key trucking industry indicators point to signs of recovery

Key trucking industry indicators point to signs of recovery


Prior to the pandemic, experts had expected 2020 to be a recovery year.

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National Guard benefits: What do members receive?

National Guard benefits: What do members receive?


The president called on states to deploy the National Guard this week.

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IRS cheated out of tens of billions of dollars by high-income non-filers, report finds

IRS cheated out of tens of billions of dollars by high-income non-filers, report finds


The tax agency has been combating both a decline in staffing and resources.

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Coronavirus sparks 'insane' evacuation from NYC, movers say, as residents head south

Coronavirus sparks 'insane' evacuation from NYC, movers say, as residents head south


While fewer moves are taking place in the U.S. overall, relocations from NYC are surging.

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Restaurants say socially distant dining rooms could wipe out business

Restaurants say socially distant dining rooms could wipe out business


Across the U.S. dining rooms are reopening and some customers are returning, industry data shows.

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The milkman is back: Covid lockdowns rekindle demand for dairy delivery

The milkman is back: Covid lockdowns rekindle demand for dairy delivery


People are home now -- even if they are working -- and they want their milk.

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Aspen Institute returning $8M coronavirus PPP relief loan

Aspen Institute returning $8M coronavirus PPP relief loan


Some recipients have come under fire for applying for loans, which many believe should be reserved for mom-and-pop businesses.

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Insurers don't need to pay coronavirus business interruption claims: Treasury

Insurers don't need to pay coronavirus business interruption claims: Treasury


The agency said forcing insurers to pay up is against the contractual nature of insurance obligations.

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Roy Horn, of Siegfried and Roy duo, dead from coronavirus complications

Roy Horn, of Siegfried and Roy duo, dead from coronavirus complications


Roy Horn, part of the iconic Las Vegas entertainment duo, has died at 75.

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Positive coronavirus history may disqualify US military applicants from serving

Positive coronavirus history may disqualify US military applicants from serving


Certain people who have been diagnosed with the virus in the past may not be able to join.

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Wealthy New Yorkers caught hiding billions in offshore Israeli, Swiss accounts

Wealthy New Yorkers caught hiding billions in offshore Israeli, Swiss accounts


The Justice Department is celebrating its second-largest recovery as it files charges against a bank that helped set up offshore accounts.

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Homebuyers appear eager to purchase in some metros, data suggests

Homebuyers appear eager to purchase in some metros, data suggests


Buyers in some major cities, however, appear to still be hesitant.

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Corporate bankruptcies likely to surge as states request federal aid

Corporate bankruptcies likely to surge as states request federal aid


Lawmakers have criticized a proposal to allow states to file for bankruptcy protection.

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She polices social distancing at Kraft’s mac-and-cheese factory during coronavirus

She polices social distancing at Kraft’s mac-and-cheese factory during coronavirus


Brooke Burk’s Missouri plant had two cases of COVID-19 last month, but she’s still working to keep colleagues safe: "We need to keep getting that food out the door"

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PPP coronavirus loans: Forgiveness may not be as simple as business owners think

PPP coronavirus loans: Forgiveness may not be as simple as business owners think


Here’s what to know about the process.

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Coronavirus-inspired SALT cap relief may incentivize more people to pay their taxes

Coronavirus-inspired SALT cap relief may incentivize more people to pay their taxes


Governors of states hardest hit by the outbreak have begun asking lawmakers to lift the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions.

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Rikers Island jail guards are dying in one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks

Rikers Island jail guards are dying in one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks


The outbreak has stretched staffing and added a frightening new element of uncertainty to the already dangerous job of guarding inmates. Correction officers work closely with infected inmates and can’t do their jobs from home.

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Will coronavirus crisis spark fresh exodus from high-tax states?

Will coronavirus crisis spark fresh exodus from high-tax states?


Taxpayers may be wary of returning to densely-populated areas in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus stimulus cash could come on prepaid cards

Coronavirus stimulus cash could come on prepaid cards


For some individuals, prepaid cards may be a safer and faster option than paper checks.

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Coronavirus challenges for self-employed: Tips to survive

Coronavirus challenges for self-employed: Tips to survive


The U.S. economy has already begun to show signs of strain.

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Truckers driving into coronavirus hotspot, NYC, advised to take new precautions

Truckers driving into coronavirus hotspot, NYC, advised to take new precautions


The state of New York had more than 44,360 cases as of Friday.

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Coronavirus essential worker risks: What is hazard pay?

Coronavirus essential worker risks: What is hazard pay?


A number of companies have begun offering employees increased pay.

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China weighs $7T coronavirus stimulus plan, includes coal-fired power plant projects: Report

China weighs $7T coronavirus stimulus plan, includes coal-fired power plant projects: Report


China is planning to inject $7 trillion into its economy in the aftermath of the coronavirus. However, among the projects the plan is said to include are coal-fired power plants, which has sparked criticism among detractors

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Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers contract: What he'll pay in taxes

Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers contract: What he'll pay in taxes


Florida is one of a handful of states in the U.S. that does not have an income tax.

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Coronavirus scammers want your money and information: FBI

Coronavirus scammers want your money and information: FBI


From fake tests to phishing emails, how fraudsters are trying to steal your money and information.

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