The bill contains $15 billion for the battered airline industry.
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Pandemic forces holiday office parties to go virtual
Employees most likely won’t drive to or get hangovers from their online holiday parties this year. They may have to go with cheerful virtual activities instead.
Some NYSE operations to return to remote work amid case surge
Some New York Stock Exchange workers will return to remote working amid a surge in Covid-19 cases in the New York area.
Weekly jobless claims fall to 803,000
Weekly jobless claims fell slightly but still remain elevated, reflecting the economic impact of business and social restrictions as coronavirus cases rise.
U.S. sues Walmart, accusing it of fueling opioid crisis
“Walmart’s pharmacies violated the law by filling thousands of prescriptions for controlled substances that Walmart’s pharmacists knew were invalid,” said an official.
Companies lobby to get their workers first in line for vaccine
“They’re really searching for every possible opportunity,” says a human resources consultant.
Warehouse workers pushed to their limit as holiday orders — and virus cases — surge
“I don’t know the public knows what us warehouse workers are going through to make the holidays happen,” one worker said.
Backcountry skiing — and equipment — see surge in interest as ski resorts limit crowds
The surge in sales of backcountry gear is similar to that of bikes over the summer, one industry expert said.
Britain cut adrift as mutant virus strain prompts global alarm
Crisis meetings were scheduled in London and Brussels as officials grappled with the new variant, which could be up to 70 percent more infectious.
Tesla joins S&P 500 with shares falling over 4 percent
“People are going to look beyond Elon Musk’s claims. … You’re going to have to look to the fundamentals of this business.”