Restaurants' 'Existential Crisis'
Restaurants are getting squeezed. How many will survive? And what should we do about it?
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Rule Change Gives Laid-Off Workers More Time To Sign Up For COBRA Insurance
People who lose their job-based health plan usually get 60 days to decide to continue it — and pay more — under federal rules. But a recent pandemic-related rule change allows more decision time.
The End Of $600 Unemployment Benefits Will Hit Millions Of Households And The Economy
Millions of Americans who lost jobs during the pandemic are in danger of having their incomes cut for a second time. The sudden halt in payments would be felt in households and throughout the economy.
Tesla Stock Is Soaring. It's Controversial. And Soon, It Could Be In Your Portfolio
If the electric carmaker enters the S&P 500 index, as is widely expected, Wall Street's most controversial stock would start appearing in even the most mainstream investment accounts.
Gene Therapy Shows Promise For Hemophilia, But Could Be Most Expensive U.S. Drug Ever
The first gene therapy for hemophilia could be approved by the FDA within six months, according to the drugmaker, raising hopes among families. But the drug's price could be $3 million per patient.
Capitol Hill Lawmakers Appear Far Apart On A New COVID-19 Relief Bill
Congress returns from its summer recess with a big item on its to-do list: the next coronavirus relief package. Sticking points include unemployment benefits.
News Brief: Pandemic Relief, COVID-19 Cases Rise, Portland Protests
Congress struggles with another pandemic relief package. Forty states report coronavirus cases are rising. And, Oregon officials lash out at President Trump for sending federal officers to Portland.
Virginia Poultry Workers See Victory In New COVID-19 Protection Rules
Virginia has become the first state in the nation to require businesses to to adopt protections for workers against the coronavirus.
New Bill Aims To Help Music Venues Suffering Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Small music venues in the US are looking for a lifeline — and a new bill in Congress called The Restart Act might be it. Advocates say the future of independent venues relies on government relief.
Unemployment Remains High, But Spending Is Improving Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Consumer spending is rebounding, yet Americans continue to file for unemployment week after week, something Congress has to consider as it moves to shore up the pandemic U.S. economy.