Judge Merrick Garland, U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee to be U.S. Attorney General, speaks as Biden listens while announcing his Justice Department nominees at his transition headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, January 7, 2021. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Merrick Garland is finally getting his day before the Senate. Garland, President Joe […]
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Many Americans, especially families, can’t live on a $15 minimum wage
An activist wears a “Fight For $15” T-shirt at a news conference prior to a vote on the Raise the Wage Act, July 18, 2019 at the U.S. Capitol. Alex Wong | Getty Images A $15 minimum wage could become a reality in the U.S. While millions would get a […]
Here’s how Congress could avert another jobless benefits cliff as it moves to pass Covid relief
Mark Makela | Getty Images News | Getty Images Americans may get another dose of extra unemployment benefits — and policymakers are debating the best way to deliver them. A host of lawmakers and economists want to put the aid on autopilot, phasing out supplemental benefits gradually rather than shutting […]
Pandemic’s mental health burden heaviest among young adults
The pandemic has closed schools, offices, sports arenas and limited social interaction for millions of people — perhaps an even bigger struggle for young people more used to being active. In a recent survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 63% of 18- to-24-year-olds reported symptoms of […]
Top Wall Street analysts say buy stocks like Denny’s and Cloudflare as economy reopens
Adam Jeffery | CNBC After experiencing unusually broad market momentum since November, stocks are overdue for a lengthy pause or a correction. Stock picking will matter from here as the economic reopening determines different winners and losers. According to a team of J.P. Morgan strategists, “it wouldn’t be surprising to […]
This week on “Sunday Morning” (February 21)
Host: Jane Pauley CORONAVIRUS: A matter of trust: Overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancyWhen coronavirus vaccinations were first offered late last year, millions of Americans flocked to sign up. But some—especially in historically underserved communities of color—were hesitant, if not outright opposed. Senior contributor Ted Koppel sits down with community leaders and […]
What to do if you didn’t get a stimulus check
The IRS has a message for people still waiting on federal stimulus payments: The money is already out the door. The tax agency said this week that it has sent more than 160 million checks — $1,200 for adults and $500 for children — directed by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic […]
Heavy snow across Rockies and Cascades, seasonable air returns to the Gulf Coast
Most of the country is looking at a much quieter weather pattern this week. February 21, 2021, 11:37 AM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Heavy snow is expected for the Cascades and Rockies today with rounds of rain for the coast and this pattern […]
Senator seeks probe of natural gas price spikes during storm
Fox Business Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. A Democratic senator is calling for federal investigations into possible price gouging of natural gas in the Midwest and other regions following severe winter storms that plunged Texas and other states into a deep freeze that caused […]
Federal judge Esther Salas: “My son’s death cannot be in vain”
In July 2020, Daniel Anderl, the son of federal Judge Esther Salas and attorney Mark Anderl, was shot dead by a gunman at the front door of the family’s New Jersey home. Daniel Anderl, 20, took a bullet to his chest trying to protect his parents. By the time Judge […]