In this Oct. 28, 2009, file photo, a Tyson Foods, Inc., truck is parked at a food warehouse in Little Rock, Ark. Tyson Foods is recalling more than 36,000 pounds (16,329 kilograms) of chicken nuggets because they may be contaminated with rubber. The U.S. Agriculture Department says there were consumer complaints about extraneous material in…
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Nothing says "I'm sorry" like $250 million.Airbnb's CEO recently released a public letter to the company's network of hosts, addressing Airbnb's reaction to the coronavirus outbreak. The statement specifically addresses Airbnb's decision to allow guests to cancel their bookings and…
According to the new rule, the EPA will require automakers to increase the average fuel economy of their new vehicles by 1.5 percent between model years 2021 and 2026. Eventually, that standard will lead to cars that average about 40 miles per gallon. By contrast, the previous 2012 Obama-era standard pushed manufacturers to increase the…
HOUSTON (KHOU) — Walmart is making health-based changes for its employees in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company announced Tuesday.The big changes include taking the temperature of workers as they arrive for their shifts and asking them some basic health questions. Stores will also provide masks and gloves for employees who wish to wear…
by Chantal Allam — March 31, 2020 CHAPEL HILL – It’s now fallen on the Small Business Administration (SBA) to dole out roughly $350 billion passed by Congress for small business loans in the face of the coronavirus crisis. But some economic experts wonder if they’re up to the task. “The SBA does not have…
The Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency approval Tuesday for a serological testing kit produced by Bodysphere Inc. that can detect a positive or negative result for COVID-19 in two minutes. Why it matters: Access to testing has improved in the U.S. thanks to commercial labs, but the average wait time for a patient's…
Federal Reserve Bank President of San Francisco Mary Daly told Yahoo Finance on Tuesday the United States is already likely in a recession but committed the central bank to supporting the economy as the U.S. responds to the coronavirus.“The Federal Reserve is prepared to do whatever it takes within our powers to ensure we are…
Drivers are paying less than $1.99 at more than two-thirds of the gas stations in the country, according to AAA. Sue Ogrocki/AP hide caption toggle caption Sue Ogrocki/AP Drivers are paying less than $1.99 at more than two-thirds of the gas stations in the country, according to AAA. Sue Ogrocki/AP Gas prices are dropping —…
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.An integral part of the unprecedented $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package passed by Congress last week is the nearly $350 billion in loans set aside for small businesses, which have been beleaguered by the virus outbreak.The most ambitious economic stimulus legislation…
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J.C. Penney will furlough the majority of hourly store associates, 'significant portion' of corporate workforce - Dallas Business Journal
Published: Mar 31, 2020 at 1:32pm It's not the best surface for a flat-out pass, but at least it's secluded. It’s been about a month since the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette began arriving at dealers, and subsequently, to new owners. In that time, we’ve seen museum deliveries of the C8 at the National Corvette Museum, we’ve…
The FCC announced today all carriers and phone companies must adopt the STIR/SHAKEN protocol by June 30th, 2021. The regulatory requirement is designed to combat robocalls, specifically those that try to hide their phone numbers by allowing carriers to authenticate caller IDs.The agency says the widespread adoption of STIR/SHAKEN will reduce the effectiveness of illegal…
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.JCPenney will temporarily furlough the majority of its hourly and corporate employees next month as the company extends the temporary closure of its stores and businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.The majority of its store hourly associates will be furloughed April 2 while "a significant…
A tattoo parlor is temporarily closed in the Brooklyn Borough of New York, U.S., on Friday, March 20, 2020. Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBloombergThe $2 trillion coronavirus relief law signed by President Trump last week has several incentives for struggling businesses to retain their employees instead of laying them off.The financial help in the…
Shaquille O’Neal isn’t just a Hall of Fame basketball player who works as a studio analyst with TNT’s Inside the NBA. He’s also a relatively successful DJ. DJ Diesel has played sets at events like Tomorrowland and Lollapalooza, and he was gearing up for a spring and summer tour this year before the global coronavirus…
As the coronavirus continues to shut down businesses across the U.S., Walmart has made the decision to keep its stores open. However, the nation's largest private employer is now taking additional steps to prevent its nearly 1.5 million employees from getting sick — and telling them to stay home if they are. Walmart announced Tuesday…
by: CNN Wire Posted: Mar 31, 2020 / 10:24 AM PDT / Updated: Mar 31, 2020 / 10:32 AM PDT The Taco Bell’s Doritos Locos Tacos are seen in this undated photo. (Credit: Joshua Blanchard / Getty Images for Taco Bell) It’s easy to forget which day of the week it is when you’re cooped up…
The deadly coronavirus has J.C. Penney teetering on the verge of extinction.J.C. Penney said Tuesday it will extend the closure of its stores indefinitely because of the coronavirus pandemic. A majority of hourly store workers will be temporarily furloughed beginning April 2. In the meantime, a significant portion of J.C. Penney’s corporate staff will be…
Carnival Cruise Line's Fascination ship.Getty ImagesCarnival is issuing $6 billion in stock and debt as the beleaguered cruise ship company tries to shore up its finances after suspending operations following COVID-19 outbreaks on at least three of its ships. The company said Tuesday it plans to issue $1.25 billion in stock, $3 billion in secured notes and…