Nicholas Morgan

The answer to this has divided commentators, analysts and policymakers into separate camps and what it means for the economy as a whole. 

Thanksgiving is next week but there might be a problem along the way that can affect your travel plans. Forecasts predict a pair of winter storms could make travel more hazardous and inconvenient.

A bloc of healthcare organizations and medical professionals issued a plea to the United States' business community to follow President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate voluntarily, even as its implementation has been stalled in court.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is asking the Securities and Exchange Committee (SEC) to investigate whether the new social media project of former President Donald Trump misled shareholders ahead of its launch. 

Bill Gates predicts that the number of COVID-19 deaths and infections will fall below those of the seasonal flu in 2022.

The U.S.Department of Labor found that the number of initial unemployment claims has fallen slightly. However, it barely budged from where it was last week, falling once again below forecasts expecting larger drops.

An influential U.S government panel has urged Congress to do more to examine risks posed to American investors in China and limit investment in the country. The report comes only two days after President Joe Biden held a virtual summit with China's Xi Jinping.

The Biden administration has set out to find new ways to ramp up vaccine production and that plan may mean paying billions to drugmakers. This, it hopes, will assist in combating future pandemics at home and overseas.

U.S housing starts fell in October from where they were last month even as the number of completed homes remained the same and the number of housing permits went up. These numbers come at a time of ongoing imbalances in the U.S housing market

The FBI has begun a new process for tracking threats issued against school boards. Republican lawmakers accuse the agency of treating protesting parents as domestic terrorists.

On Tuesday, Amazon was hit with a fine from the California Attorney General’s Office for failing to inform its warehouse workers about risks posed to them by COVID-19. Amazon will pay $500,000 in fines and is not required to admit wrongdoing.

Cannabis use while pregnant may contribute to increased anxiety, hyperactivity and even aggression in children later in life, according to a new study by researchers at New York City's Mount Sinai hospital.

Pfizer-BioNTech announced a deal with a United Nations supported medical supply group to expand production of its COVID-19 antiviral pill. The new deal would expand access to COVID-19 treatment to poorer nations to fight against the virus. 

Americans may be concerned about rising prices, but that has not stopped them from continuing to do their holiday shopping.

As the U.S economy goes through the "Great Resignation" of workers following a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, some companies are responding by raising the number of robots in roles previously filled by people.

New York State beat expectations by showing a rebound in business activity, including some of the fastest growth in employment on record, after weathering the COVID-19 pandemic. However, businesses remain wary that conditions can worsen going into 2022.

Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables versus one that is higher in inflammatory foods contributes to a lower risk of dementia later in life, according to a new study by National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Greece.

New Orleans is launching a pilot program next year that will send $350 a month to young residents in the latest universal basic income (UBI) experiment in an American city. 

President Joe Biden has nominated Robert Califf to serve as head of the Food and Drug Administration, ending nearly a year without a permanent figure atop the agency. Califf served in the role under President Obama, but he faces opposition from Biden's own Democratic Party.

U.S. consumers sour on the state of the national economy as inflation reaches highs not seen in decades. This suggests Americans do not share the same long term sentiments that have been promoted by either the Federal Reserve or President Joe Biden.

Matthew McConaughey has drawn ire recently for his opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandates for children after vaccinations were approved for kids aged 5-11. The U.S. Surgeon General though responds that the Hollywood star is wrong and COVID-19 remains deadly for children.

A new study has found that a diet heavy on animal fats led to an increased risk of suffering a stroke, but one with more plant-based fats reduced those chances.

If you own a Roku you might lose access to YouTube TV next month because of a contract dispute with Google.

The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the world could see a serious measles outbreak after vaccinations dropped during the pandemic.

The news comes as Biden has unveiled a number of initiatives to move the U.S. closer to renewable and clean energy technologies.

Inflation in the United States has defied expectations by hitting a three-decade high as prices for most basic goods registered hikes. In the most recent Consumer Price Index (CPI), prices were up by 6.2% in the last year, the highest increase since November 1990. 

Did COVID-19 lockdowns contribute to a drop in heart attacks last year? A new study published by the American Heart Association suggests that by reducing air pollution during lockdowns, the number of strokes dropped with it.

Dr. Vivek Murthy provided a guide to help Americans fight against misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.

Wholesale prices in the United States reached a historic high after rising 8.6% over the last year in a sign that ongoing supply chain problems are continuing to drive up inflation.