Walmart taking guns, ammunition off sales floor during protests
Walmart has removed guns and ammunition from the sales floor of some stores as protests have spread across the country.
Walmart has removed guns and ammunition from the sales floor of some stores as protests have spread across the country.
1.9 million seek jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs
Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many employers are still cutting jobs even as the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the pace of layoffs.
Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many employers are still cutting jobs even as the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the pace of layoffs.
US private sector lost 2.7M jobs in May
Private employers slashed 2.7 million jobs in May as the coronavirus-induced lockdown devastated the U.S. economy and labor market, according to the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday.
Private employers slashed 2.7 million jobs in May as the coronavirus-induced lockdown devastated the U.S. economy and labor market, according to the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday.
Gun sales skyrocket amid unrest in Illinois, across the nation
With all the unrest around the country and in Illinois following the death of George Floyd, Americans are hitting gun stores for protection.
With all the unrest around the country and in Illinois following the death of George Floyd, Americans are hitting gun stores for protection.
Maryland mansion with unique replica town in basement listed for $4.5M
A $4.5 million dollar home up for sale in Potomac, Maryland has been getting a lot of attention on social media partially because it has a "tiny town" in the basement.
A $4.5 million dollar home up for sale in Potomac, Maryland has been getting a lot of attention on social media partially because it has a "tiny town" in the basement.
Amazon says most of its pandemic hires can remain as full-time employees
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.
41 million have lost jobs since virus hit, but layoffs slow
About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.
About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.
It’s not junk mail: Coronavirus stimulus payment debit cards come in plain envelope
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.
Stimulus payment for 4 million Americans to arrive by prepaid debit card
Instead of direct deposit or even a paper check, four million people will find their stimulus payment arrive in the form of a prepaid debit card.
Instead of direct deposit or even a paper check, four million people will find their stimulus payment arrive in the form of a prepaid debit card.
Job advice for graduates entering the workforce during COVID-19
Cathy Doederlein from Northern Illinois University dishes out some great advice for job hunting during these unprecedented times.
Cathy Doederlein from Northern Illinois University dishes out some great advice for job hunting during these unprecedented times.
Robocall volume is way down amid coronavirus pandemic, experts say
Industry experts say robocalls are way down — scam calls as well as nagging from your credit-card company to pay your bill. The coronavirus pandemic has inflicted millions of job losses, and scammers have not been immune.
Industry experts say robocalls are way down — scam calls as well as nagging from your credit-card company to pay your bill. The coronavirus pandemic has inflicted millions of job losses, and scammers have not been immune.
Taco Bell announces plans to hire 30,000 employees this summer
Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp. announced Thursday that the company, together with its franchisees and licensees, plans to hire at least 30,000 employees this summer while continuing to adhere to strict safety measures to protect its restaurant teams against the coronavirus.
Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp. announced Thursday that the company, together with its franchisees and licensees, plans to hire at least 30,000 employees this summer while continuing to adhere to strict safety measures to protect its restaurant teams against the coronavirus.
Nearly 39 million have sought US jobless aid since virus hit
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Coronavirus prompts Victoria's Secret to permanently close 250 US, Canada stores
Parent company L Brands will also close 50 Bath & Body Works stores in U.S. and one in Canada.
Parent company L Brands will also close 50 Bath & Body Works stores in U.S. and one in Canada.
Street vendors struggle during coronavirus pandemic
They're a beautiful and delicious part of Chicago's diverse ethnicity. Street vendors have served up food and more to so many. Now with the pandemic, they have fallen on hard times.
They're a beautiful and delicious part of Chicago's diverse ethnicity. Street vendors have served up food and more to so many. Now with the pandemic, they have fallen on hard times.
Illinois food stamp users can begin purchasing groceries online in June
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that food stamp recipients across the state can begin purchasing groceries online using their SNAP Link card next month.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that food stamp recipients across the state can begin purchasing groceries online using their SNAP Link card next month.
Tips for job searching during the pandemic
James Hornick, partner at Hirewell, dishes out some tips for successfully job huntin during the COVID-19 pandemic.
James Hornick, partner at Hirewell, dishes out some tips for successfully job huntin during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Johnson & Johnson to stop selling talc-based baby powder in US, Canada
Johnson & Johnson is ending sales of its iconic talc-based Johnson's Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada, where demand has dwindled amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it has caused cancer.
Johnson & Johnson is ending sales of its iconic talc-based Johnson's Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada, where demand has dwindled amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it has caused cancer.
Mattel expands #ThankYouHeroes toy collection to drive donations to pandemic’s front line workers
Mattel has announced they will be expanding their #ThankYouHeroes toy collection to continue honoring those who are battling COVID-19 on the front lines.
Mattel has announced they will be expanding their #ThankYouHeroes toy collection to continue honoring those who are battling COVID-19 on the front lines.
Scam alert: Text message offering free groceries from Target amid coronavirus pandemic is fake
The reported text says the recipient has qualified for $175 worth of free groceries and comes with a link to redeem the offer. But don’t click the link.
The reported text says the recipient has qualified for $175 worth of free groceries and comes with a link to redeem the offer. But don’t click the link.