US unemployment claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.
CDC orders new 60-day eviction moratorium amid COVID-19 surge
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.
Bill would send US adults 'guaranteed income' of up to $1,200 per month
A bill proposed by Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., would send monthly payments of up to $1,200 to adults and $600 to kids following years-long pilot programs.
White House says CDC can’t stop evictions ban, calls on states to act
The eviction moratorium expired at midnight Saturday. The White House said the CDC was “unable to find the legal authority” to extend it and called on states to act.
Businesses starting stricter mask policies as North Texas hospitals implement vaccine mandate
Some vaccination and mask mandates are now being issued for employees across the country, and right here in North Texas.
Restaurant, hospitality workers quit at record rates amid COVID-19 pandemic
According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers have been leaving their jobs at restaurants and hotels at the highest rate in decades.
IRS stimulus checks: Petition for additional $2,000 monthly payments nears 3 million
A Change.org petition calling on Congress to send additional $2,000 monthly economic stimulus checks to U.S. families is nearing its goal of three million signatures.
Study: J&J COVID-19 vaccine significantly less effective against delta variant
Study authors found that while the two-dose vaccines were 94-95% effective in preventing COVID-19 from the delta and lambda variants, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had only 66.9% efficacy “in preventing moderate to severe disease.”
Stocks plunge over delta variant fears; Biden seeks to reassure over economy
Fears of the spreading delta variant of the coronavirus prompted a slide in stocks on Monday. Airlines, hotels, cruise ships, and other tourism-based companies had some of the biggest stock losses.
Airlines continue staff recalls as concerns over Delta variant grow
A summer travel surge is prompting Fort Worth-based American Airlines to recall all flight attendants currently on extended voluntary leave.
Number of tenants behind on rent doubled during COVID-19 pandemic
The number of indebted renters has fallen in recent months but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels as states work to ease the financial burden.
Inflation continues to hit most industries as demand goes up following COVID-19 pandemic
Inflation has hit nearly every sector, all because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
Many North Texas music venues still haven't received grant money to help get through the pandemic
Federal grant money for small concert venues that will be used to get them through continued hardships has been slow to get to the venues that need it.
Latinas left workforce more than other demographics amid COVID-19 pandemic, report says
A new report finds that Latinas have left the workforce at rates higher than any other demographic and also have had some of the highest unemployment rates throughout the pandemic.
Dallas County Justice of the Peace court teams with non-profit to avoid evictions
Nearly 800 Dallas County families have been saved from being forced out of their rental homes and apartments thanks to the extra help.
Starbucks reveals ‘supply shortages’ amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Starbucks confirmed the low supply of some of its products as businesses open back up, causing demand for food and goods to increase.
COVID-19 fears soon won’t be an excuse for Texans collecting unemployment
Texans who are collecting unemployment pay could lose it if they turn down a job due to COVID-19 fears.
Dallas business owners encouraged by latest jobs report amid hiring struggles
At TJ’s Seafood in Dallas, the lunchtime crowd is coming back. And with it, some additional staff. Owner Jon Alexis is encouraged by the latest jobs report.
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.