Cruise lines suspend operations until at least Oct. 31 amid COVID-19 pandemic
“This is a difficult decision as we recognize the crushing impact that this pandemic has had on our community and every other industry,” said the Cruise Lines International Association in a statement.
“This is a difficult decision as we recognize the crushing impact that this pandemic has had on our community and every other industry,” said the Cruise Lines International Association in a statement.
Disney 3Q revenue drops 42%, missing expectations
Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday reported that its net income fell dramatically in the three-month period that ended in June when most of its theme parks were shuttered and theatrical movie releases were postponed.
Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday reported that its net income fell dramatically in the three-month period that ended in June when most of its theme parks were shuttered and theatrical movie releases were postponed.
Nebraska restaurant server receives 5-cent tip from customer who wrote ‘get rid of masks’ on receipt
Ali Siverhus posted a photo of a signed receipt she received from a customer she waited on who gave her a 5-cent tip and a note that read “get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.”
Ali Siverhus posted a photo of a signed receipt she received from a customer she waited on who gave her a 5-cent tip and a note that read “get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.”
Texas man charged after allegedly spending COVID-19 business aid on Lamborghini, strip clubs
The U.S. Department of Justice said that Lee Price III allegedly obtained more than $1.6 million in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loans.
The U.S. Department of Justice said that Lee Price III allegedly obtained more than $1.6 million in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Trump's demand for US cut of a TikTok deal is unprecedented
Microsoft is in talks to buy parts of TikTok, a forced sale after Trump threatened to ban the Chinese-owned video app, which claims 100 million U.S. users and hundreds of millions globally.
Microsoft is in talks to buy parts of TikTok, a forced sale after Trump threatened to ban the Chinese-owned video app, which claims 100 million U.S. users and hundreds of millions globally.
Wave of evictions expected as moratoriums end in many states
Housing advocates fear that they could see a wave of evictions in the coming months, as states end moratoriums put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.
Housing advocates fear that they could see a wave of evictions in the coming months, as states end moratoriums put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.
Prosecutor seeking Trump's taxes cites reports of 'protracted criminal conduct' at Trump Organization
A Manhattan prosecutor trying to get Trump’s tax returns cited public reports of “extensive and protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organization.”
A Manhattan prosecutor trying to get Trump’s tax returns cited public reports of “extensive and protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organization.”
US manufacturing improves in July, outlook clouded by coronavirus
The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6. Any reading above 50 signals that U.S. manufacturing is expanding.
The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6. Any reading above 50 signals that U.S. manufacturing is expanding.
CEOs warn Congress of 'catastrophic' pandemic impact on small businesses without more federal aid
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Lord & Taylor seeks bankruptcy protection
Lord & Taylor, America's oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, lengthening the list of major retail chains that have faltered in the pandemic.
Lord & Taylor, America's oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, lengthening the list of major retail chains that have faltered in the pandemic.
NJ law replaces expiring federal health tax with state levy
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Friday that will impose a tax on state health insurance plans after a federal levy expires and use those funds to reduce costs for residents.
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Friday that will impose a tax on state health insurance plans after a federal levy expires and use those funds to reduce costs for residents.
Cashing In: Restaurants adjusting menus amid pandemic
Financial expert Dan Roccato joins Good Day Weekend.
Financial expert Dan Roccato joins Good Day Weekend.
Trump, GOP suggest temporary fix for $600 jobless benefit
Frustrated congressional negotiators of a massive coronavirus relief bill are facing new pressure with Thursday's brutal economic news and the approaching lapse in a $600 per-week COVID-19 jobless benefit.
Frustrated congressional negotiators of a massive coronavirus relief bill are facing new pressure with Thursday's brutal economic news and the approaching lapse in a $600 per-week COVID-19 jobless benefit.
Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
Dunkin' to permanently close 800 US stores in 2020, 8% of US restaurants
Closures include 450 locations in Speedway gas stations that had previously been announced
Closures include 450 locations in Speedway gas stations that had previously been announced
Trump says second stimulus checks could be 'way higher' than $1,200
President Trump suggested this week the next coronavirus relief package could include a direct cash payment for American families that's potentially higher than $1,200.
President Trump suggested this week the next coronavirus relief package could include a direct cash payment for American families that's potentially higher than $1,200.
Bucks County businesses claim woman, kids refused to put on masks in stores
Maskless woman shopping with six children in Fairless Hills reportedly greets employees asking them to don face masks with hostility.
Maskless woman shopping with six children in Fairless Hills reportedly greets employees asking them to don face masks with hostility.
4 Big Tech CEOs getting heat from Congress on competition
Four Big Tech CEOs are set to answer for their companies’ practices before Congress as a House panel caps its yearlong investigation of market dominance in the industry.
Four Big Tech CEOs are set to answer for their companies’ practices before Congress as a House panel caps its yearlong investigation of market dominance in the industry.
Trump dismisses virus aid for cities, lashes out at GOP
President Donald Trump is dismissing Democratic demands to include aid for cash-strapped cities in a new coronavirus relief package.
President Donald Trump is dismissing Democratic demands to include aid for cash-strapped cities in a new coronavirus relief package.
Struggling merchants, insurers battle over pandemic coverage
Restaurants, bars and other merchants struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic are desperately reaching out for a lifeline from insurers who say they are being miscast as potential saviors.
Restaurants, bars and other merchants struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic are desperately reaching out for a lifeline from insurers who say they are being miscast as potential saviors.