IRS contacting families possibly eligible for monthly payments
More than 36 million American families may be receiving letters from the IRS concerning eligibility for monthly Child Tax Credit payments.
H-E-B: Masks now optional for fully vaccinated employees, customers
H-E-B says after reviewing updated CDC guidance, it will make facial coverings optional for fully vaccinated employees, vendors, and customers.
United Airlines will require new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19
United Airlines will begin next week requiring all new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Colonial Pipeline cyberattack ransom recovered, feds say
In a rare outcome, the U.S. has recovered roughly $2.3 million in cryptocurrency that was paid as a ransom in the Colonial Pipeline shutdown last month.
Carbon dioxide in atmosphere 50% higher than dawn of industrial age
Scientists say the annual peak of global heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the air has reached another dangerous milestone: 50% higher than when the industrial age began.
Walmart giving 740k smartphones to associates with new in-house app
Walmart is equipping thousands of its employees with free, new Samsung smartphones that come with a new in-house app to improve efficiency and customer service.
Biden 'extremely optimistic' about May jobs report, economists less so
President Joe Biden said the latest jobs report leaves room for optimism. However, economists were disappointed with the latest numbers.
Walmart to close all U.S. stores on Thanksgiving as 'thank you' to employees
Walmart announced it will close all of its US stores on Thanksgiving Day for a second consecutive year as a "thank you" to its employees.
May jobs report: US adds modest 559,000 jobs amid hiring struggles
U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.
Construction begins on two H-E-B stores in Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
H-E-B officials were in Frisco Thursday to break ground and announce details about their future store. It's the first of two new H-E-B stores coming to the metroplex.
JBS, world’s largest meat producer, moves to reopen ‘vast majority’ of plants after cyberattack
The world’s largest meat processing company said late Tuesday that it had made “significant progress” in dealing with the cyberattack and expected the “vast majority” of its plants to be operating on Wednesday.
Amazon sets Prime Day dates for June
Amazon has announced the dates for its annual Prime Day for 2021.
How to pay for summer travel with airfare costs on the rise
Prices for domestic plane tickets are expected to increase 16% this summer, so it's more important than ever to be mindful when financing your next vacation.
Ransomware attack on world's largest meat company disrupts global production
A weekend ransomware attack on the world’s largest meat company is disrupting production around the world just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline.
How does Biden’s $10 billion Homeowner Assistance Fund help you?
If you’ve fallen behind on your mortgage payments, the Homeowner Assistance Fund could provide the relief you need.
Carnival gets CDC approval for Florida, Texas cruises this summer
Carnival will first set sail from Texas' Port of Galveston, Florida's Port Miami and Port Canaveral.
Costco food courts, sampling and churros coming back
Costco's food sampling is back in June with new safety protocols.
CEO: Colonial paid $4.4 million to pipeline hackers, report says
Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount told the Wall Street Journal he authorized the payment after the May 7 ransomware attack because the company didn't know the extent of the damage and wasn't sure how long it would take to bring the pipeline's systems back.
AT&T signs deal to merge WarnerMedia operations with rival Discovery
AT&T will combine its media operations that include CNN HBO, TNT and TBS in a $43 billion deal with Discovery, which owns networks like Food Network and HGTV. The deal is expected to close by the middle of 2022.
Some Carnival brands to resume cruise operations this summer in Europe, Caribbean
Carnival said it also hopes to restart sailings in the United States in July on three ships from ports in Miami and Galveston, Texas.