In hopeful sign for economy, US adds 379,000 jobs in February

U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.

As homebuying rises, is it still a good time to refinance your home?

Despite the global pandemic, the US housing market remains strong. Don’t wait to refinance. Right now is likely the safest time to get a record-low mortgage refinance loan.

Unemployment claims climb to 745,000; layoffs still high

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.

How to tap into the hidden job market
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Ken Coleman dishes out practical tips to accessing the hidden job market.

Tulsa Remote program offers $10K grants to relocate to Oklahoma
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Grant Bumgarner, Tulsa Remote community manager, talks about their recruitment initiative to bring talented individuals to Tulsa.

Popular hand soap facing recall over bacterial contamination concerns

Hand soaps sold at retailers like Walmart are facing a recall over concerns that they are contaminated with potentially serious bacteria.

Best Buy lays off 5,000 workers, adds part-time roles

Best Buy laid off 5,000 workers and added 2,000 part-time employees as the company responds to growing online sales during the pandemic and a diminishing need for in-store employees.

Unemployment claims drop to 730,000; pandemic keeps layoffs high

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.

Website offering $2,000 to watch you sleep

A website that shares information about how to get a better night's sleep wants to give someone $2,000 to let researchers watch them snooze.

Toro recalling 6,700 snowblowers due to amputation hazard

Bloomington, Minnesota-based Toro is recalling around 6,700 snowblowers due to a possible amputation hazard. 

US unemployment claims jump to 861,000 as layoffs stay high

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week to 861,000, evidence that layoffs remain painfully high despite a steady drop in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Valentine's Day deals to savor at restaurants, fast food chains

Restaurants and fast-food chains across the country are catering to food lovers this Valentine’s Day with sweet deals bound to attract appetites everywhere. 

CDC warns of listeria outbreak in Hispanic-style soft cheeses

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of a listeria outbreak in Hispanic-style soft cheeses, including queso fresco, and is asking consumers to avoid the product until a specific brand linked to the outbreak can be tracked down.

Google to provide 100,000 Black women with career, digital skills training

AWESOME! Google on Friday announced an initiative to provide 100,000 Black women with career development and digital skills training by spring 2022.

BBB issues warning after repair shop loses Aurora woman's engagement ring

A west suburban woman who took her engagement ring to a local jewelry store for a simple repair last month almost never got it back. Now, she's sharing her story to warn others.