Amazon says it now has more than 1 million employees
The online retailer hired about 250,000 new workers in the third quarter and added another 100,000 in October.
What's holding up your stimulus check? Here are the barriers
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats are still awaiting a response on issues from unemployment to COVID testing.
Swing states 2020: From economic "desperation" to "97% recovered"
An uneven recovery has left electorally crucial states in the dumps, while others are bouncing back. Ohio, Georgia and Arizona tell the tale.
USPS mail delivery is getting worse, putting ballots at risk
First-class mail had "awful" on-time delivery rates in October, with 14% of mail arriving late, one expert says.
Expensify emails its customers telling them to vote for Biden
CEO David Barrett is receiving both kudos and criticism for the email, with some calling it "political propaganda."
U.S. billionaires are $1 trillion wealthier since pandemic
Amazon.com's Jeff Bezos received the biggest boost in personal wealth, with a gain of $90 billion, a study says.
Judge blocks Trump plan to cut food stamps for 700,000 adults
Judge Beryl A. Howell said the Trump administration was "icily silent" on the impact of such cuts during the pandemic.
As jobless aid expires, "People are going to become desperate"
Many jobless workers are learning their benefits are expiring even as the job market remains tough.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine could be ready by late November
Drugmaker won't have enough data on its vaccine's safety and efficacy until after presidential election.
Tips for making the most of Amazon Prime Day this year
Online retailer delayed its biggest shopping event by three months. Here's what to expect on October 13.
Amazon Prime Day kicks off holiday sales, as rivals jump in
Rivals such as Walmart and Best Buy are rushing to offer October sales to match Amazon's two-day event.
IRS extends deadline to register for federal stimulus check
Tax agency is providing an additional five weeks for people who may have missed out on the $1,200 payouts.
Some states overpaid jobless aid — and now want the money back
Tens of thousands of workers in Ohio, Pennsylvania and other states must repay the funds or have their aid docked.
$2.2 trillion HEROES Act would provide second stimulus check
House Democrats' revised stimulus bill also would restore $600 in extra weekly jobless benefits.
Stocks retreat after Trump tests positive for coronavirus
Wall Street lost ground on Friday amid uncertainty over stimulus negotiations and the presidential campaign.