The economy added 210,000 jobs in November as COVID cases fell and more schools reopened for in-person learning. Unemployment rate fell to 4.2%.
Massachusetts tops 5 states with the worst worker shortages. See where your state ranks.
Gap between job openings and hires during the pandemic can offer a more precise measuring stick, though it’s far from an exact science. Here’s a…
Omicron variant found in at least 5 US states; Congress avoids shutdown after vaccine mandate clash: COVID-19 updates
The omicron variant has been discovered in at least five U.S. states as senators narrowly avoided a government shutdown. The latest COVID-19 updates.
What’s not to love? The US savings bond that earns 7% with inflation protection, yet gets ignored
Treasury’s I bonds have seen a spectacular rate rise, with new rates set every six months based on inflation, but still don’t get love from…
Didi shares surge despite plan to delist from the U.S.
Shares of Didi soared as much as 14% in U.S. premarket trading Friday.
Deadly mudslides threaten more Americans as heavy rains loom over scorched lands
A single downpour over wildfire-scarred land can trigger mudslides that ravage communities. They’ve killed or injured nearly 200 people since 2018.
Autonomous billing platform Anchor raises $15m
Autonomous billing platform Anchor has emerged from stealth with a $15 million seed funding round led by Rapyd Ventures, Entrée Capital, and Tal Ventures.
Shutdown averted, more omicron US cases, November jobs report: 5 things to know Friday
President Biden may sign the bill to avert a government shutdown, more Omicron cases have been found in the U.S. and more news to start…
Washington police investigate ‘deeply disturbing’ school board meeting incident as hate crime
A school board meeting led by a Black superintendent was interrupted by image of George Floyd and looped recording of racial slurs.
Trump tested positive for COVID. Did he endanger Biden when he showed up to debate him?
Trump campaigned across several states, attending events with thousands of people present after his former aide said he tested positive for COVID-19.