How ProPublica Used Genomic Sequencing Data To Track Salmonella Outbreak

ProPublica dives into the the failures in the U.S. food safety system.

Plenty Of Pitfalls Await Zuckerberg's 'Metaverse' Plan

Zuckerberg promises "you're going to be able to do almost anything you can imagine." But it's just as easy to imagine dystopian downsides.

Many Women Have Left The Workforce, But Will They Return?

Many women were forced to answer a tough question during the coronavirus pandemic: their children or their jobs?

New Pandemic Low In Unemployment Claims, Down By 269,000

Overall, 2.1 million Americans collected unemployment the week of Oct. 23 — down from 7.1 million in 2020 as COVID-19 ravaged the economy.

Facebook To Shut Down Face-Recognition System, Delete Data

More than a third of Facebook’s daily active users have opted in to have their faces recognized by the social network’s system.

How To Avoid Being Scammed By Fake Job Ads

Cybercriminals are flooding the internet with fake job ads and even bogus company hiring websites.

American Airlines Cancels Hundreds Of Halloween Weekend Flights

The airline cites high winds at Dallas-Fort Worth hub, says some flights were “proactively canceled” because of COVID-19 staffing issues.

America's Food Safety System Failed To Stop A Salmonella Epidemic

Unfortunately, it's still making people sick.

Wages Reach 20-Year High As Employers Struggle To Fill Jobs

Millions of Americans are quitting their jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic and seeking out higher-paying gigs with more flexibility.

The Facebook Papers And Virtual Hate: 5 Things To Know

Frances Haugen quit her lucrative job and leaked the Facebook Papers, which claim the company fuels and profits from online hate.

Jobless Claims Fall To New Pandemic Low of 290,000

U.S. unemployment claims are increasingly returning to normal, but hiring and many other aspects of the job market haven't yet done so.

Southwest Drops Plan Putting Unvaccinated Workers On Unpaid Leave

As federal contractors, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines face stricter COVID-19 mitigation strategies than other large employers.

5 Ways The Broken Supply Chain Is Affecting Americans

As U.S. residents deal with rising prices, empty shelves, and purchase limits, the holidays are just around the corner.

Meat Recalls: Plastic In Butterball Turkey, Lead In Beef Gravy

Plastic found in Butterball turkey, beef gravy products have unacceptable lead levels and a pork product may have listeria contamination.

U.S. Jobless Claims Fall To Lowest Level Since Pandemic Began

The job market is improving, even as hiring slows and Americans are quitting their jobs in record numbers.

Why Americans Are Still Seeing Empty Shelves And Long Waits

Shortages of virtually every type of product are showing up across the country as consumer demand soars and supply chains slow.

Americans Quit Their Jobs At A Record Pace In August

Many apparently feel they can make more money in more skilled jobs as restaurants and schools struggle to attract workers.

Arsenic Spurs Recall Of Baby Cereal Sold At Walmart Stores

Trace amounts of naturally occurring arsenic were found in Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal sold online and at Walmart stores nationwide.

Low Pay Sparks Worker Strikes Across U.S.

The longest strike in Massachusetts history is currently going on — one of at least 169 strikes across the United States so far this year.

​U.S. Employers Add A Weak 194,000 Jobs As Delta Maintains Hold

Economists think most people who lost jobs and stopped looking for work since the pandemic struck will resume their searches as COVID wanes.

Workers At Kellogg's U.S. Cereal Plants Go On Strike

Nearly 1,400 workers went on strike at plants in Nebraska, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.

The Forbes 400: Bezos Tops List For 4th Year; Trump Falls Off

Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Larry Page join Jeff Bezos at the top of The Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest U.S. billionaires.

Trillions In Infrastructure Spending Could Mean Hundreds Of Billions In Fraud

About 5 percent of government spending could be lost to fraud as lawmakers are set to vote on a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill.

Facebook Puts Instagram For Kids On Hold After Pushback

Concerns about the vulnerability of younger users will need to be addressed before the new app becomes available.

U.S. Jobless Claims Rise Again From Near Pandemic Low

Overall, 2.8 million Americans were receiving unemployment benefits during the week of Sept. 11, up by 131,000 from the week before.

Landlords Use Secret Algorithms To Screen Potential Tenants

Find out what they've said about you.

Hilton, Bank Of America Among 2021's Best Workplaces For Women

Fortune and Great Place To Work released the annual list ranking the 100 best workplaces based on employee feedback.

Seasonal Jobs In U.S.: Amazon, UPS, FedEx Hiring For 2021

Companies are starting to fill hundreds of thousands of temporary roles ahead of the holidays. Here's how to check open positions near you.

U.S. Unemployment Claims Rise After Hitting Pandemic Low

Applications for jobless aid rose to 332,000 from 312,000 the week before when it hit the lowest level since March 2020.

Amazon Starting Pay Increases At Warehouses Nationwide

Starting pay is expected to be more than $18 an hour for the 125,000 new jobs the company is adding.

See Pumpkin Prices Before Visiting The Best Patch

Finding the best fall pumpkin at a field comes at a cost.

Adapt Or Else: Downtown Businesses Cope With New Reality

As the resilient coronavirus keeps offices closed and workers at home, some are adapting while others are trying to hang on.

How Facebook Undermines Privacy Protections For Its 2 Billion WhatsApp Users

“We don’t currently have a strong reputation for building privacy protective services."

U.S. Jobless Claims Reach A Pandemic Low As Hiring Strengthens

Vaccinations for COVID-19 have been supporting the job market by encouraging businesses to reopen or expand hours.

Have An iPhone? Keeping Track Of Your ID Just Got A Lot Easier

Apple on Wednesday unveiled a new initiative that will allow iPhone and Watch users in some states to upload their IDs directly to Wallet.

Pandemic Recession Pushed Social Security Insolvency Up A Year

The uncertainty of the country's bedrock retirement programs has deepened.

After Treadmill Recall, Peloton Under Investigation By Feds

Peloton issued a recall on its Tread and Tread+ products after the company received multiple reports of kids being pulled under the machine.

Facebook Created Social Media Monopoly, New FTC Complaint States

The new complaint is about 50 percent longer than a similar one a federal judge threw out two months ago.

U.S. Jobless Claims Hit A Pandemic Low As Hiring Strengthens

The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 29,000 to 348,000.

T-Mobile Breach Exposes Data Of 40 Million People

T-Mobile will immediately offer two years of free identity protection services and is recommending its customers change their PINs.