Las Vegas slots player wins $15.5M jackpot on Christmas Eve
The Suncoast Hotel and Casino reported a man named Kevin won nearly $15.5 million from one of its slot machines Thursday night.
The Suncoast Hotel and Casino reported a man named Kevin won nearly $15.5 million from one of its slot machines Thursday night.
'It does break my heart a little bit': A bleak Christmas for America's unemployed
Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment.
Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment.
UK and EU reach historic post-Brexit trade agreement
Britain and the European Union have struck a provisional free-trade agreement that should avert New Year chaos for cross-border traders and bring a measure of certainty for businesses.
Britain and the European Union have struck a provisional free-trade agreement that should avert New Year chaos for cross-border traders and bring a measure of certainty for businesses.
House Dems will try to pass $2,000 stimulus checks this week after Trump signals support
House Democrats are planning to force a vote this week on increasing the size of the stimulus checks included in the $900 billion coronavirus relief package after President Trump demanded Congress raise the payments from $600 to $2,000 per adult.
House Democrats are planning to force a vote this week on increasing the size of the stimulus checks included in the $900 billion coronavirus relief package after President Trump demanded Congress raise the payments from $600 to $2,000 per adult.
Layoffs remain elevated as 803,000 seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell by 89,000 last week to a still-elevated 803,000, evidence that the job market remains under stress nine months after the coronavirus outbreak sent the U.S. economy into recession and caused millions of layoffs.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell by 89,000 last week to a still-elevated 803,000, evidence that the job market remains under stress nine months after the coronavirus outbreak sent the U.S. economy into recession and caused millions of layoffs.
New rule could require servers to share their tips with co-workers, US Department of Labor says
Servers may have to share tips with co-workers who have traditionally not received tips in the past, according to a new rule announced by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Servers may have to share tips with co-workers who have traditionally not received tips in the past, according to a new rule announced by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Trump asks Congress to amend $900B COVID-19 relief bill, increase stimulus checks to $2,000
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
House, Senate vote to OK $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill
House and Senate leaders planned votes for Monday but the final measure was still being finalized.
House and Senate leaders planned votes for Monday but the final measure was still being finalized.
$600 stimulus checks could roll out before end of 2020 — here’s how to find out if you qualify
There are few caveats with the latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
There are few caveats with the latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
Economic relief bill includes bailout for struggling airline industry
People in the airline industry say it's a good step in changing the course brought on by the pandemic.
People in the airline industry say it's a good step in changing the course brought on by the pandemic.
US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of coronavirus
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
Unemployed Texans holding on to hope for second stimulus check
There’s some news that Congress could reach a deal on another stimulus check, which will bring much needed help for Texans looking for work.
There’s some news that Congress could reach a deal on another stimulus check, which will bring much needed help for Texans looking for work.
MacKenzie Scott gives $4.1 billion to charities including Dallas YMCA, Prairie View A&M
MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist, author and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, said she has given away $4.1 billion in the past four months to hundreds of organizations as part of a giving pledge she announced last year.
MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist, author and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, said she has given away $4.1 billion in the past four months to hundreds of organizations as part of a giving pledge she announced last year.
Starbucks to raise minimum wage to $15 for US employees over next 3 years
The increase is more than double the current federal minimum hourly wage, for nonexempt employees.
The increase is more than double the current federal minimum hourly wage, for nonexempt employees.
Silver Lining: Prices of precious metals soar during COVID-19 pandemic
With prices for the precious metal soaring to near record highs, that old chain or single earring collecting dust in your jewelry box is worth more than ever
With prices for the precious metal soaring to near record highs, that old chain or single earring collecting dust in your jewelry box is worth more than ever
Unemployment claims jump to 853,000 amid resurgence of COVID-19
The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that some companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher.
The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that some companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher.
Schumer renews push for Biden to bypass Congress and cancel $50,000 in student loan debt
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated his call for President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt during his first day in office.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated his call for President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt during his first day in office.
JC Penney exits bankruptcy after sale is approved
Plano-based JC Penney officially exited bankruptcy protection following its sale to shopping mall operator Simon Property Group and Brookfield Capital Partners.
Plano-based JC Penney officially exited bankruptcy protection following its sale to shopping mall operator Simon Property Group and Brookfield Capital Partners.
US economy will return to pre-pandemic levels by second-half of 2021, experts predict
The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.
The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.
Amazon, YETI team up with joint lawsuit against alleged counterfeiters
Amazon and YETI are teaming up against alleged counterfeiters with a joint lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
Amazon and YETI are teaming up against alleged counterfeiters with a joint lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.