McDonald’s raising US workers’ pay in 650 company-owned stores
McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.
McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.
Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
Amazon seeks to hire 75,000 workers; offers $100 to vaccinated hires
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.
Georgia has received hundreds of complaints of price gouging at the pumps
Georgia has received hundreds of complaints of price gouging at the pump. State leaders say they will be looking into every one of them.
Georgia has received hundreds of complaints of price gouging at the pump. State leaders say they will be looking into every one of them.
Pipeline shutdown, panic leave Georgia gas stations without fuel
Over 15% of gas stations in Georgia and are now reportedly out of fuel due to panic buying and the major pipeline shutdown.
Over 15% of gas stations in Georgia and are now reportedly out of fuel due to panic buying and the major pipeline shutdown.
Federal judge tosses CDC's eviction moratorium
The ruling could affect millions of Americans whose homes are in peril due to job loss or illness.
The ruling could affect millions of Americans whose homes are in peril due to job loss or illness.
More than 1,000 gas stations run out of fuel
More than 1,000 gas stations in the Southeast reported running out of fuel, primarily because of what analysts say is unwarranted panic-buying among drivers.
More than 1,000 gas stations in the Southeast reported running out of fuel, primarily because of what analysts say is unwarranted panic-buying among drivers.
State providing support of consumers as fuel pipeline shutdown continues
“There is no need to fill up every tank you have or hoard gasoline,” Kemp said. “Use good common sense.”
“There is no need to fill up every tank you have or hoard gasoline,” Kemp said. “Use good common sense.”
Colonial Pipeline attack: White House launches ‘all of government’ response
President Joe Biden has called on the federal government to utilize its resources to alleviate the effects of the ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline, as Virginia and North Carolina declared states of emergency in an effort to avoid any major fuel shortages
President Joe Biden has called on the federal government to utilize its resources to alleviate the effects of the ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline, as Virginia and North Carolina declared states of emergency in an effort to avoid any major fuel shortages
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issues state of emergency to address gasoline supply disruptions
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the state to address gasoline supply disruptions throughout the Commonwealth.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the state to address gasoline supply disruptions throughout the Commonwealth.
Biden says Americans must accept a job or lose unemployment benefits after disappointing jobs report
Biden said his administration is taking steps that will make it easier for employers to hire more workers.
Biden said his administration is taking steps that will make it easier for employers to hire more workers.
1 million sign up for 'Obamacare' during special enrollment period amid pandemic
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
Georgia sees uptick in gas prices following temporary pipeline shutdown
Gas prices in the U.S. are up, and Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline's temporary shutdown due to a cyberattack will likely cause them to climb higher this week.
Gas prices in the U.S. are up, and Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline's temporary shutdown due to a cyberattack will likely cause them to climb higher this week.
Biden touts economic recovery plan as Treasury Dept. starts paying out $350B in state and local aid
President Biden on Monday announced steps to make it easier for employers to hire new workers and touted the country’s economic recovery plan following a disappointing April jobs report.
President Biden on Monday announced steps to make it easier for employers to hire new workers and touted the country’s economic recovery plan following a disappointing April jobs report.
Major US pipeline hit by ransomware attack could be back online by week’s end
The operator of a major U.S. pipeline hit by a cyberattack said Monday that it hopes to have service mostly restored by the end of the week.
The operator of a major U.S. pipeline hit by a cyberattack said Monday that it hopes to have service mostly restored by the end of the week.
Experts say a long resolution to pipeline cyberattack could hit consumers' wallets
Days after an Alpharetta-based Colonial Pipeline reported a ransomware attack and halted its operations, it's still unclear if a fuel shortage on the East Coast is imminent.
Days after an Alpharetta-based Colonial Pipeline reported a ransomware attack and halted its operations, it's still unclear if a fuel shortage on the East Coast is imminent.
Ransomware attack prompts operations halt at major US pipeline
The operator of a major pipeline system that transports fuel across the East Coast says it's been victimized by a ransomware attack and has halted all pipeline operations to deal with the threat.
The operator of a major pipeline system that transports fuel across the East Coast says it's been victimized by a ransomware attack and has halted all pipeline operations to deal with the threat.
Hundreds of thousands of jobs available in Georgia but not enough applicants to fill them
There are hundreds of thousands of job openings in Georgia, but companies are struggling to fill them.
There are hundreds of thousands of job openings in Georgia, but companies are struggling to fill them.
Chamber of Commerce calls for end to enhanced jobless aid
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
Biden says economic recovery a marathon, not a sprint amid weak jobs report
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.