WHO says some Covid data suggests increased risk of hospitalization from delta variant
A top World Health Organization official said data from some countries suggests the delta variant causes an increased risk of hospitalization in those infected.
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TSA extends mask mandate for transportation through Jan. 18
The Biden administration extended the mask mandate for transportation through mid-January.
Taliban pledged safe passage of civilians to Kabul airport, White House says
"We intend to hold them to that commitment," national security advisor Jake Sullivan said of the Taliban amid questions about the Afghanistan withdrawal.
DC tunnel story site flagged suspicious activity before Capitol insurrection
The founder and administrator of an obscure website about underground infrastructure in Washington, D.C., saw a sudden and suspicious spike in traffic in the days before the U.S. Capitol insurrection.
Democrats splinter over how best to move forward with Biden's economic agenda
House Democrats have to balance competing interests as they try to pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill and broader spending plan.
Democratic Sen. Menendez rips Biden administration for 'flawed' Afghanistan withdrawal, vows hearings
Sen. Robert Menendez, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, vowed to hold hearings on the Biden administration's Afghanistan withdrawal.
Satellite company Spire begins trading on the NYSE after completing SPAC merger
Small satellite builder and data specialist Spire Global began trading on Tuesday, the latest space company to close a SPAC merger and go public.
Treasury yields are flat after retail sales slow more than expected
U.S. Treasury yields ebbed lower on Tuesday, ahead of the release of July's retail sales data.
How the FTC could get another chance to take on Facebook this week
By Thursday, the agency must file an amended complaint if it wishes to continue pursuing its claims against Facebook in federal court.
Americans are spending $765 more a month than they did in 2020, survey finds
Between dining out and travel, Americans are spending an average of $765 more a month compared with last year, according to a report.
NIH director says new Israeli Covid data is building case for booster shots in the U.S.
Israel data shows a reduction in the effectiveness of Pfizer's Covid vaccine against severe illness among people 65 and older who were fully vaccinated.
Homebuilder sentiment falls to lowest level in over a year as buyers face sticker shock
Homebuilder sentiment falls to the lowest level in a year, due to rising construction costs pushing home prices higher.
Google unveils new budget Pixel phone as it continues to build out hardware business
Google unveiled a new budget Pixel phone Tuesday as it continues to build its hardware business. The Pixel 5a costs $449 and will launch on Aug. 26.
NATO blames the 'failure of Afghan leadership' for Taliban's swift takeover
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg placed the blame squarely on the Afghan national government Tuesday for the stunning and swift Taliban takeover.
Spirit Airlines says operational meltdown cost it about $50 million, cuts third-quarter schedule
Spirit Airlines says its massive flight cancellations over the past few weeks cost it about $50 million.
Airlines split on whether to mandate Covid vaccines for employees
Several airlines are mandating Covid vaccines for employees while others have maintained a policy of encouraging, not requiring them.
Retail sales drop worse-than-expected 1.1% in July as rising Covid fears hit consumers
Retail sales were expected to decrease 0.3% in July, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.
Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Home Depot, Walmart, Roblox and more
The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Home Depot, Walmart, Roblox, and more.
Pfizer submits data to FDA for authorization of Covid vaccine booster shot for general population
Pfizer and BioNTech said they have submitted early stage clinical trial data to the FDA as part of their application seeking U.S. OK of a Covid booster shot.
Rep. Mike Waltz on Afghanistan: ‘We are going to see Al Qaeda 3.0’
Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) and Retired Lieutenant General Douglas Lute react to the Taliban's rapid takeover of the country and to President Joe Biden's speech.
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