The nation’s gross domestic product grew 4% in the fourth quarter as consumer spending gains slowed
Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
Janet Yellen becomes the first female Treasury chief; may be a calming influence in a divided Washington
Janet Yellen became the first woman to head the U.S. Treasury this week, a centrist who could bridge the economic divide in Washington.
FAA still investigating wheel that fell off small plane, landed in Chicago family’s yard
The Federal Aviation Administration is still investigating a wheel that fell off a small plane and landed in a Chicago family’s yard
Yosemite National Park remains closed after wind storm knocked down trees, caused millions of dollars in damage
Yosemite National Park remains closed at least until Tuesday last week’s powerful windstorm caused millions of dollars in damages
How Biden’s orders could help America’s neediest who have been battered by COVID-19 pandemic
How Joe Biden’s executive orders could swiftly help the hungry and others coping with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite winter slowdown and job losses, businesses boost spending as they look toward better spring
Despite a rough winter for the economy and hiring, firms keep spending on inventory, equipment and other items, show they’re confident in a spring comeback .
Economy loses 140,000 jobs in December as unemployment holds at 6.7% amid COVID-19 spikes
Employers shed 140,000 jobs in December amid COVID-19 surges and new business restrictions.
U.S. may have lost jobs in December for first time since April amid COVID-19 surges
The nation may have lost jobs in December for the first time in eight months amid COVID-19 19 surges
Democratic wins in Georgia Senate races could mean more stimulus checks, small boost to Biden’s economic plan
Democratic wins in the two Georgia Senate runoff races will bolster President-elect Joe Biden’s economic plan, but just modestly.
COVID-19 sparks more than 1,000 workplace-related lawsuits in 2020 as employees complain about safety, wages
The coronavirus pandemic sparked more than 1,000 workplace lawsuits in 2020 as employees sued over safety, wages, and family and medical leave.