Is Omicron Reaching Its Peak? Experts Predict That Next Few Weeks Will Tell
The U.S. is going through another surge in COVID-19 cases as Omicron continues to spread, but a pair of expert offered their take on when the country will reach a peak in cases.
How Many Times Will The Fed Raise Rates In 2022? Goldman Sachs Predicts 4
The Federal Reserve is moving in the direction of raising rates to fight back against rising inflation in the economy, and Goldman Sachs has four scenarios where it expects the central bank to raise rates sooner.
CDC Gives Approval To Lowering Wait Period Between Shots For Recipients Of Moderna Vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave the go-ahead to lower the wait time for recipients of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine looking to receive a booster.
New York To Become First State To Mandate COVID Booster Shot For Healthcare Workers
New York's Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that her state will become the first in the country to mandate fully vaccinated healthcare workers to receive booster shots.
VIDEO: 'What The Hell Was That?' Watch British Navy React To Run-in With Russian Submarine
A warship of the British Royal Navy had a collision with a Russian submarine it was tracking at sea that was caught on camera by a film crew traveling onboard the vessel when the incident happened.
Job Numbers Fall Flat With Only A Disappointing 199,000 Jobs Added In December
Hiring in the U.S. ended in December with more of a whimper than a bang with only 199,000 jobs added, according to the Department of Labor on Friday.
World Saw 'Tsunami' Of COVID-19 With 9.5 Million New Cases Last Week, Says WHO Director
The world is currently facing its highest level of COVID-19 cases with over 9.5 million ongoing infections, a 71% increase since last week, the head of the World Health Organization warned on Thursday.
US Trade Deficit Ballooned By 19.3% In November As Exports Slowed, Imports Soared
The U.S trade deficit expanded in November by over 19.3% as exports fell behind and import demand jumped amid concerns about COVID-19.
Initial Unemployment Claims Inch Higher To 207,000 In Last Week Of 2021
Initial unemployment claims inched higher in the U.S. to 207,000 for the last week of 2021. These numbers arrive one day before the monthly jobs report arrives from the Labor Department to gauge hiring in last December.
Cheers New York! Governor To Legalize 'To-Go' Alcoholic Beverages From Bars, Restaurants
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday that she is ready to legalize taking home alcoholic beverages from bars and restaurants as part of the state’s economic recovery plans for 2022.
Omicron May Be Less Dangerous Than Delta But No Need To Grow Complacent, Says Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S' top infectious disease expert, said that studies show Omicron to be less severe than the Delta variant, but he said this is no reason to grow complacent as the country faces a COVID case surge.
Chicago Schools Shut Their Doors And Move To Online Learning Amidst COVID Fears
Chicago’s public schools shut their doors on Wednesday and began shifting to remote learning out of concern over COVID-19, becoming the largest city to make this decision at the start of a new semester.
US Service Sector Held Strong In December But Omicron Risks And Higher Costs Persist
The U.S service sector has been a driver of economic expansion during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is being saddled with higher costs that hinder business activity.
US Economy: Job Market Adds 807,000 New Positions In December, Surprising Forecasters
The U.S job market ended 2021 on a strong note with 807,000 new private sector jobs added, according to a new report by payroll processing firm ADP.
Judge Rejects Pentagon's Move To Expel 35 Navy SEALs For Refusing Vaccine Over Religious Objections
A federal judge put a dent in the Pentagon's vaccine mandate by ruling against its move to discharge 35 Navy SEALs for refusing to comply over religious objections.
US Manufacturing Ended 2021 With The Weakest Performance In A Year
Manufacturing activity in the United States did not end on the most positive of notes last year. In fact, it hit its lowest ever recording in the previous 11 months.
Pfizer Vaccine Recipients Now Must Wait Five Months Only Before Booster, Says CDC
Health officials have cut the wait time by a month as the Omicron variant has caused a surge in cases.
60% Of Americans Give Biden Thumbs Down On Economy In A Rough Start To 2022
President Joe Biden is not starting off 2022 in the most positive of places as 60% of Americans expressed their disapproval of how he has handled the economy in his first year in office.
Apple Reaches Another Milestone With $3 Trillion Valuation
Apple has broken its own record yet again by becoming the first company to reach a valuation of $3 trillion at the start of 2022. Analysts predict the good news may not be over and that Apple has room to grow even more in 2022.
This City's Mayor Says Goal Is To Never Need A Lockdown Again As COVID Cases Surge
The mayor of Chicago said that it is her goal to avoid a citywide lockdown by looking to increase vaccinations with a new proof of vaccination policy to arrest a surge in case numbers.
FDA Greenlights COVID Boosters For Kids As Young As 12 As Omicron Fight Escalates
The FDA has expanded the eligibility for booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to those aged 12-15 ahead of a new school semester.
Meat Prices Coming Down? Biden Pledges $1 Billion To Farmers To Lower Costs
President Biden will be meeting with farmers and small meat processors to detail plans to increase federal support in a bid to bring down meat prices.
US Economy 2022: Here's What Economists Say About Inflation Scares
Inflation has emerged as the most significant concern for the U.S economy in 2022
VIDEO: Watch Tesla Explode From Dynamite, Man Destroys Car In Viral Clip
A customer was frustrated with his Tesla Model S after learning he would have to pay $22,000 to replace its battery. His solution? Blow the Tesla up with dynamite.
Chip Shortage May Worsen After Severe COVID-19 Outbreak In This Chinese City
The current global shortage in semiconductor chips may worsen after two of the largest manufacturers warned a COVID-19 outbreak in China may cut into production.
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Provides Protection Against Omicron, Severe Illness After Second Dose
The Johnson & Johnson booster shot may provide as much as 41 times more protection against COVID-19's Omicron variant.
Initial Jobless Claims For Week Of Christmas Reached A 52-Year Low
Initial unemployment claims for the week ending on Christmas Day hit 198,000, beating forecasts and falling to a level not seen in decades.
Which CEOs Met With Joe Biden The Most In 2021?
President Joe Biden has met with over a hundred business executives in his first year in office, but he has met with four CEOs more than any other business leader.
Pending Home Sales Fall 2.2% As Supply-Demand Problems Drive Up Prices
Pending U.S. home sales slumped by 2.2% in a sign that the housing market is cooling.
A Vaccine-Resistant COVID Variant? World Health Organization Chief Warns It Is Possible
The chief of the World Health Organization warned that the current inequality in access to COVID-19 vaccines is creating room for a more vaccine resistant variant emerges one day.
