IRS warns of scam texts claiming to send fake stimulus check

The Internal Revenue Service is warning of a text sent out by scammers claiming to have access to a $1,200 stimulus check in exchange for personal bank information.

Another month, another sports bet record in NJ: $931M in Nov

Figures released Monday by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement show New Jersey's sports betting industry set a national record for the most money bet on sports in a month for the fourth consecutive month.

Monday marks Free Shipping Day for online holiday shoppers

Hundreds of online retailers are taking part in Free Shipping Day with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve.

California subpoenas Amazon over worker safety during coronavirus pandemic

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Monday asked a judge to order Amazon to comply with subpoenas his office issued nearly four months ago as part of an investigation into how the company is protecting workers from the coronavirus at its facilities.

'Christmas cliff' looms for millions of Americans on the verge of losing their unemployment benefits

It’s being called the “Christmas Cliff.” On Dec. 26, millions of Americans are set to lose their unemployment benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic, adding another layer of stress for those who are jobless this holiday.

Pandemic causing pay gap for women
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Dan Roccato joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the pay gap issues.

Live events industry lost $30B due to COVID-19 pandemic, Pollstar says

Pollstar on Friday released its year-end report, explaining that the live events industry should have hit a record-setting $12.2 billion this year, but instead it incurred $9.7 billion in losses.

Silver Lining: Prices of precious metals soar during COVID-19 pandemic

With prices for the precious metal soaring to near record highs, that old chain or single earring collecting dust in your jewelry box is worth more than ever

#GiveWithMeaning this year and donate to the American Red Cross to help disaster victims

The American Red Cross and FOX TV Stations are joining forces to raise money on behalf of those who have fallen on hard times this year with the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder Program.

Visa, Mastercard end card use on Pornhub amid allegations of illegal content

Both Visa and Mastercard say they are no longer allowing their credit cards to be used on Pornhub amid allegations of unlawful content on the pornographic site.

Unemployment claims jump to 853,000 amid resurgence of COVID-19

The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that some companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher.

DoorDash delivers 86% gain in stock market debut

What’s not yet clear is whether DoorDash can keep the momentum going even if delivery demand eases in a post-pandemic world.

10,000 restaurants closed over last 3 months, report says

While the COVID-19 pandemic has already forced more than 110,000 restaurants out of business this year, a new report from the National Restaurant Association suggests time is running out for thousands more.

New White House offer adds $600 stimulus checks to COVID-19 relief

It proposes the $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, which is half the payment delivered by the March pandemic relief bill.

Amid rising COVID-19 cases, millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks

The deadly pandemic that tore through the nation’s heartland struck just as Aaron Crawford was in a moment of crisis. He was looking for work, his wife needed surgery, then the virus began eating away at her work hours and her paycheck.