860,000 filed new unemployment claims last week as COVID-19 continues to drive joblessness in US
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
Provision in Florida law prevents wrongly convicted man from receiving compensation for 37 years in jail
Robert DuBoise spent nearly four decades behind bars for a crime he did not commit. A judge cleared DuBoise of his convictions this week, but the Tampa man will not get any money from the state for the years he was wrongfully incarcerated.
Robert DuBoise spent nearly four decades behind bars for a crime he did not commit. A judge cleared DuBoise of his convictions this week, but the Tampa man will not get any money from the state for the years he was wrongfully incarcerated.
NJ sets US sports betting monthly record at $668M
New Jersey gamblers set a nationwide record for the most money bet on sports in a single month, plunking down almost $668 million in August on events including resurgent baseball, basketball and hockey seasons.
New Jersey gamblers set a nationwide record for the most money bet on sports in a single month, plunking down almost $668 million in August on events including resurgent baseball, basketball and hockey seasons.
50 Cent surprises Burger King employees with $30K in tips
Rapper 50 Cent surprised Burger King workers in Queens, N.Y. with $30,000 in cash tips.
Rapper 50 Cent surprised Burger King workers in Queens, N.Y. with $30,000 in cash tips.
Sheriff: Fleeing suspect leaves behind winning Georgia lottery ticket
The Sheriff's Office said the suspect could always pick up the winning ticket from them at any time.
The Sheriff's Office said the suspect could always pick up the winning ticket from them at any time.
Hobby Lobby raises minimum wage to $17 an hour for full-time employees
The pay increase will take effect on Oct. 1, 2020.
The pay increase will take effect on Oct. 1, 2020.
UPS to impose hefty holiday fees due to online shopping surge amid COVID-19 pandemic
UPS plans to impose higher surcharge fees ahead of the holiday season to help offset the surge in online orders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
UPS plans to impose higher surcharge fees ahead of the holiday season to help offset the surge in online orders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
$300 weekly unemployment benefit comes to an end - here's what it means for Arizona families
The $300 additional weekly jobless payments have come to an end in Arizona - and residents across the state are starting to feel the consequences.
The $300 additional weekly jobless payments have come to an end in Arizona - and residents across the state are starting to feel the consequences.
Layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 Americans seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
JPMorgan: Some customers, employees misused PPP and other COVID-19 stimulus programs
JP Morgan Chase is saying that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.
JP Morgan Chase is saying that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.
Nearly $500K hidden in furniture seized at Miami International Airport
Customs officers at a Florida airport found nearly a half-million dollars being smuggled out of the United States hidden inside furniture, officials said.
Customs officers at a Florida airport found nearly a half-million dollars being smuggled out of the United States hidden inside furniture, officials said.
Beware when using money transfer apps like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App
The coronavirus pandemic has increased and expanded the use of money-transferring apps, as people avoid hand-to-hand transfers of cash.
The coronavirus pandemic has increased and expanded the use of money-transferring apps, as people avoid hand-to-hand transfers of cash.
Republicans propose 'targeted' COVID-19 relief aid package, but Democrats say it's not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Mitch McConnell proposes 'targeted' coronavirus aid, Democrats say not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Another COVID-19 relief bill looks increasingly unlikely as Congress returns
Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.
Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.
Study: 52% of young adults forced to move back in with parents amid COVID-19
According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, 52% of young adults have been forced to move back in with their parents or with another person due to the economic and financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, 52% of young adults have been forced to move back in with their parents or with another person due to the economic and financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump floats using extra $300B in coronavirus relief aid for second stimulus check
The first $1,200 cash payments to U.S. households cost about $300 billion.
The first $1,200 cash payments to U.S. households cost about $300 billion.
Even as hiring slows, American unemployment rate falls to 8.4%
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.
A new $300 federal unemployment benefit? Not likely for some
Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.
Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.
NFL now bets big on once-taboo gambling industry
It wasn't that long ago that the NFL didn't want to have anything to do with gambling operations at all because they feared it would lead to a lack of integrity with their games.
It wasn't that long ago that the NFL didn't want to have anything to do with gambling operations at all because they feared it would lead to a lack of integrity with their games.