At large corporations like Disney, many employees can barely get by. Filmmaker and Disney descendant Abigail Disney says that's unacceptable. She calls on Disney and others to put people over profit.
Acquiring debt and buying on credit has been the American way since the 1920s. Financial advisor Tammy Lally describes the toll that consumerism and money-shame had on her family in the early 2000s.
At age 55, Elizabeth White lost her job--and her entire safety net--in the 2008 recession. Her story isn't uncommon. White says, now more older adults are pushed out of their jobs and into poverty.
If you haven't finished your Christmas shopping yet, or you just don't know what to get, the New York Times is here to help. It published a list of wacky presents from all corners of the internet.
Top leaders say they won't go home for the holidays before they pass a relief bill, but negotiations are stalled over money for state/local governments and liability protections.
In mountains across America, skiers and snowboarders are abandoning ski lifts and heading into the backcountry as resorts limit numbers due to COVID-19. But the backcountry boom comes with dangers.
An FDA advisory committee voted in favor of granting emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. Talks for another relief package drag on. And, an update on Georgia's election lawsuits.
In a 17-4 vote, an expert committee concluded that the scientific evidence supports the authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech for emergency use during the pandemic.
The beloved local chain, founded in 1971, has had a rough year, including severe revenue losses during the pandemic. Its new owners are led by two Denver natives and self-described high school rivals.