Stocks plunge as COVID-19 cases surge in US

The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.

City of Tempe helping small businesses impacted by COVID-19
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The City of Tempe is helping out small business owners impacted by COVID-19 by handing out free masks, liters of hand sanitizer and $10,000 business grants. More information at www.tempe.gov/businessgrants.

Lee Kun-Hee, force behind Samsung’s rise, dies at 78

Lee Kun-Hee, who transformed Samsung Electronics from a small television maker into a global giant of consumer electronics, has died.

Italy closes gyms, shuts eateries early amid rising COVID-19 cases

Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.

The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix gets creative to reopen during coronavirus pandemic

After the pandemic shut them down for most of the year, a Valley music venue had to get creative to reopen. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more on how the lounge was finally able to welcome back customers.

Club Pilates Gainey Ranch reopening in Scottsdale
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Club Pilates Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale is set to reopen this weekend following coronavirus closures. More information at https://www.clubpilates.com/location/gaineyranch.

Einstein Bagels to release 'Party Bagels,' which are actually just doughnuts

What do you get when you cross a doughnut with a whoopie pie? Well, if you’re Einstein Bros. Bagels, apparently you get a “Party Bagel."

NY grocery store threatened with boycott after offering discount to Trump supporters

A New York grocery store owner is facing boycott threats because he offered a 20% discount to Trump supporters – even after he said he would honor the deal for Biden backers, too.

This is how debt consolidation helps expedite your payoff goals

Despite the pandemic, Americans are working hard to pay down their debts. Here's how you can use that consolidation to get ahead of yours.

Coca-Cola will discontinue half of its beverage brands

Last week, the Coca-Cola Company announced that it would discontinue drinks like Tab and Odwalla, but announced on Thursday that it would retire half of its portfolio by the end of the year.

Unemployment claims fall to 787,000; layoffs still high

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.

Southwest Airlines will stop blocking middle seats in December

Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.

ICM Food & Clothing Bank holds virtual fundraiser to help those impacted by COVID-19
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ICM Food & Clothing Bank is holding a virtual fundraiser so they can continue their mission to help people in the Valley get back on their feed amid the coronavirus pandemic. More information at icmaz.org.

Gym owner fined $1,000 for keeping his doors open as Sonoma County remains in purple tier

On Tuesday, a county staffer entered Kovac's 16,000-square-foot facility on Highway 12 and wrote Kovacs a citation for violating the public health prohibition on exercising inside.

Games, karaoke allowed once again in Arizona bars after ban

Good news for bars in Arizona. They can now offer games and karaoke once again since being banned during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Quibi is shutting down, citing low subscriptions amid COVID-19 pandemic

A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.