Job openings surge to a record high 8.12 million
Many employers say they are unable to fill positions because of ongoing fears of catching the coronavirus, child-care responsibilities and generous unemployment benefits.
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Gas stations running dry after pipeline hack
From Virginia to Florida and Alabama, fuel stations are reporting that they’ve sold out of gasoline as supplies in the region dwindle and panic buying sets in.
White House to work with states on reimposing work-search requirements
States waived their work requirements for unemployment benefits at the start of the pandemic, but about 30 of them have reimposed or are planning to reimpose them. Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Friday that Indiana would do the same.
Masks could become seasonal after pandemic, Fauci says
The chief medical adviser to the White House said Sunday that it is “conceivable” that during seasonal periods where respiratory-borne viruses such as the flu are prevalent, people might decide in the next year or two to wear masks.
GOP governors slash jobless aid to try to force more Americans to return to work
An unexpected slowdown in hiring nationwide has prompted some Republican governors to start slashing jobless benefits. On Friday, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said he would consider whether the state should continue to participate in federal pandemic unemployment programs.
U.S. birthrate falls for sixth straight year, with biggest annual decrease in decades
Before the pandemic, American women were already having fewer children, doing it later in life or choosing to not have children. The newly released data indicated a sharpening of that trend.
Federal judge vacates CDC’s nationwide eviction moratorium
The ruling does not affect state or local eviction moratoriums. Landlords and property owners have consistently challenged the CDC order, arguing the policy sets an undue financial burden on business owners.
Your kitchen sink probably needs a little TLC. Here’s how to take care of it.
He guesses 9 out of 10 people don’t pay as much attention to their sinks as they should.
Patio furniture: Experts give tips for finding pieces that will last
If you’re thinking about buying new outdoor furniture, it’s time to move.
Pfizer coronavirus vaccine on pace to become world’s top-selling pharma product
Pfizer Inc. said Tuesday that it expects global sales of its coronavirus vaccine to reach $26 billion in 2021. Its success helps illustrate why Pfizer is planning to expand use of mRNA technology for other vaccines and therapies.
Treasury secretary suggests Biden plans may require rate hikes, spooking investors
Janet Yellen’s comments reignited fears raised by some economists and business leaders that trillions of dollars in new spending that the government has authorized since March 2020 could lead the Federal Reserve to take steps that cool off the economy.
EPA to propose phasing down hydrocarbons by 2036
Widely used in refrigeration as well as residential and commercial air conditioning and heat pumps, HFCs were developed as a substitute for chemicals that depleted the Earth’s protective ozone layer.
Labor secretary says gig workers should be classified as employees in ‘a lot of cases’
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said that a lot of gig workers are misclassified as contractors on Thursday, sending stocks of tech companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash falling amid speculation about the future of the fraught business model.
Chip shortage spreads beyond automakers, hurting sales at Apple, Samsung
The scarcity of chips could cloud some of the pandemic recovery if it continues to hamper manufacturing in the coming months.
Humane Society president discusses surge of pandemic pet ownership, what animals can teach us
In a time of crisis, when people feel things are uncertain and people feel isolated or scared, to be able to bond with an animal is so important.
After years of being the ‘it’ neutral, gray may be on its way out
Gray-haters (or grayters, as I like to call them) complain that the color is ubiquitous, and, to some degree, they’re right.
Real ID requirement for air travel delayed amid lag at motor vehicle branches
U.S. air travelers will be required to present the Real ID credential to board a domestic flight beginning May 3, 2023. Implementation was scheduled to take effect in October.
Not sure which vacuum is right for you? Here’s how to choose.
To keep your floors free of dust, dirt and other debris, you’ll need to create a routine, choose the right type of vacuum, and follow some simple steps for use and upkeep.
Motivating kids with consequences, without resorting to threats
The use of threats, although effective in getting people to comply with demands, is not a long-term tool in the parenting toolbox.
U.S. sees unprecedented drop in vaccinations over past week
Daily coronavirus vaccinations have slowed significantly for the first time since February, a sign that demand is slipping even though every American adult is now eligible for the shots.