Unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as resurgent virus takes toll
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and a sign that the resurgent virus has likely escalated layoffs.
NC nurse who works in COVID-19 unit wins $1 million in state lottery
A North Carolina nurse who works in the COVID unit won a $1 million prize in the state’s lottery.
Jobless claims jump to 965,000 as COVID-19 pandemic takes toll
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
Late start to crab season proves to be not as lucrative
With the crab season finally underway, we had hoped to see the first catches come back to port Wednesday afternoon. But we will have to wait a bit longer.
US budget deficit surges, up 60.7% in first 3 months of budget year
The U.S. government's deficit in the first three months of the budget year was a record-breaking $572.9 billion, 60.7% higher than the same period a year ago.
$750M: Mega Millions jackpot rises to its 2nd highest ever; Powerball drawing Wednesday
The Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries each draw new numbers twice a week at 11 p.m. ET. Powerball numbers are drawn on Wednesdays and Saturdays while Mega Millions numbers are chosen on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Schumer pledges quick delivery of $2,000 stimulus checks: 'We will get that done'
Senate Democrats plan to make another coronavirus relief package — including sending an additional stimulus payment to many Americans — one of their top priorities for the year once they assume control of the chamber.
Lost password separates San Francisco programmer from $220 million in Bitcoin
A San Francisco programmer has two guesses left to figure out a password to his digital wallet that contains $220 million worth of Bitcoin.
Paycheck Protection Program: PPP loan portal reopens amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
Bay Area Safeway.com grocery drivers vote to unionize
For the first time in the company's history, Safeway grocery drivers have unionized, a spokesman for United Food and Commercial Workers says on Friday.
Biden plans to extend student loan payment pause ‘on day one,’ supports forgiving $10K in debt
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said he plans to extend a suspension of student loan payments due to financial hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on “day one,” and he also favors forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt.
US lost 140,000 jobs in December; first monthly loss since spring
U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.
Online glitches, new distribution methods could be why you haven't received your second stimulus check
While the IRS and Treasury have distributed the bulk of the anticipated $164 million in second-round of relief payments for Americans faster than the first time, millions have not gotten payments yet or found hiccups in the distribution.
Jobless claims slip to still-high 787,000 in the US
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly to 787,000, evidence of a job market stumbling in the face of the viral pandemic and the damage it has inflicted on the economy for nearly 10 months.
Elon Musk becomes richest person in the world, surpassing Jeff Bezos
Move over, Jeff Bezos. There's officially a new richest person on the planet: Elon Musk.
Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots are above $400 million each
Both the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have soared to more than $400 million each, with drawings to be held Tuesday and Wednesday.
Stimulus checks now cashable on Venmo
Venmo has rolled out a new feature allowing users to cash printed, payroll and government checks directly from their smartphone into their accounts.
Several San Mateo County cities hike local minimum wage for 2021
In 2021, several cities in San Mateo County will increase local minimum wage beyond California's 2021 rate of $14 per hour for employers with more than 25 employees.
AMC aims to sell $125M in stock due to coronavirus pandemic, say SEC filings
Movie theater intends to sell millions more shares to survive pandemic
As small businesses shutter, your gift cards are time-sensitive
Gift cards you received over the holidays may only have value for a limited time, as so many retailers face bankruptcy and economic uncertainty.