Business and Economic News

U.S. adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%
The nation has now recovered roughly one-third of the 22 million jobs it lost to the pandemic recession. And with confirmed coronavirus cases spiking across the Sun Belt states, a range of evidence suggests that a job market recovery may be stalling. Some restaurants, bars and other retailers that had reopened are being forced to close again.
Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science
Clusters of cases have been linked to bars, including a Michigan outbreak involving nearly 140 people in 12 counties. The coronavirus spreads more easily in closed, crowded spaces with poor ventilation and where there are close-range conversations. An infectious diseases expert also says alcohol lowers inhibitions, so people forget precautions.
Fox News fires Ed Henry after sexual misconduct charge
The network said it had received a complaint last week from an attorney about the misconduct. An outside investigator was hired and, based on the results of that probe, Fox fired Henry.
Minnesota to spend $9M on COVID-19 ad push
From bus stop ads to television spots, Minnesota plans to launch an awareness campaign about ways the public can help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The effort will move ahead despite Republican opposition.
'Going to be very disturbing': Fauci warns coronavirus cases could reach 100K a day
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country's top infectious disease expert, told members of Congress on Tuesday that although he can't predict the ultimate number of infections and deaths related to the coronavirus, "it's going to be very disturbing."
Rebuilding, reopening and returning to Minneapolis
What’s happening to the businesses that were damaged and destroyed in Minneapolis and St. Paul during the civil unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd? What will it take to rebuild and reopen? And when will customers return?
For moms striving for better work-life balance, COVID-19 upset the scales
The gender wage gap and the division of household labor were unequal before the pandemic. With schools, summer camps and care facilities either being closed or operating at limited capacity, more women are seeing extra responsibilities added back onto their plates.