FedEx CEO predicts 100M more shipments this holiday compared to 2019 despite supply chain clog
The FedEx CEO said the company is ready for Christmas 2021, predicting 100 million more shipments this holiday season compared to 2019.
US easing travel restrictions Monday, what you need to know
Beginning Monday, bans on travel from specific countries are over. The U.S. will allow in international travelers, but they must be vaccinated — with a few exceptions.
Elon Musk's Twitter poll asks if he should sell some Tesla stock
Elon Musk has asked Twitter users whether he should sell 10% of his stock in Tesla amid pressure in Washington to increase taxes on billionaires like him.
October jobs report: US hiring rebounds with 531,000 jobs added
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
UPS looking to hire 60,000 workers during 'Brown Friday'
Today is considered "Brown Friday" as UPS looks to hire at least 60,000 part-time workers.We spoke with a local man who turned his seasonal job into a career opportunity.
'Black Friday' deals starting early this year
Experts say this holiday shopping season is going to be very different and chaotic. For example, Black Friday deals are moving up on the calendar a lot earlier than, well, Black Friday.
Delta Air Lines says international flight bookings have surged 450% amid US reopening
Last month, the Biden administration detailed new international COVID-19 air travel policies, including exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.
Amazon to pay back nearly $60M in withheld tips to Flex drivers, FTC says
Amazon Flex drivers are part of Amazon’s Flex business which allows people to deliver Amazon packages in their own cars.
West Hollywood approves highest minimum wage in country at $17.64 an hour
West Hollywood city leaders voted to approve the highest minimum wage in the country late Wednesday night.
US unemployment claims drop to 269,000, another pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims fell to a fresh pandemic low last week to 269,000.
Companies look to fill thousands of seasonal positions
'Tis the season for those looking for a job!
Black Friday 2021: Stores closed, open on Thanksgiving Day
Many major retailers will once again be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving Day 2021. Here’s a list of which stores will be closed or open on the holiday.
Paid family leave: House Dems put 4 weeks back into $1.75T spending bill
Democrats in the House said paid family and medical leave will be placed back into their $1.75 trillion social and environmental spending bill.
Fed dialing back COVID-19 economic aid amid high inflation
In a statement Wednesday after its latest policy meeting, the Fed said it will start reducing its $120 billion in monthly bond purchases in the coming weeks, by $15 billion a month, though it reserved the right to change that pace.
106 shipping containers floating in Pacific Ocean following bomb cyclone, cargo ship fire
As many as 106 shipping containers—not a previous estimate of 40—from a cargo ship have been left drifting in the Pacific Ocean, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
US unemployment claims drop to pandemic low of 281,000
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 281,000, the lowest since mid-March 2020.
Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts
The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.
2021 holiday sales projected to hit new records
Sales are projected to grow as much as 10.5%
LA to give $1,000 no-strings-attached monthly payments to families in new guaranteed-income program
The BIG:LEAP -- Basic Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot -- program will give $1,000 in direct cash payments to families each month for 12 months. The no-strings-attached payments will be given to families who were impacted by the pandemic and are living in poverty.
Kimberly-Clark planning further price increases to mitigate inflationary pressures
Kimberly-Clark last hiked prices in July.