Half of Americans are now fully vaccinated against Covid, White House says
Half of Americans are fully vaccinated against Covid, a White House official said, a major milestone as the nation battles a surge fueled by the delta variant.
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U.S. is concerned about China's growing nuclear arsenal, Blinken tells Southeast Asian officials
A report from the American Federation of Scientists has concluded that China was building more than 100 missile silos.
California shuts down major hydroelectric plant amid record-low water levels at Lake Oroville
The loss of power could fuel rolling blackouts as the state struggles with a historic drought and record-breaking heat waves.
Unemployment rate falls for every group but is higher for Black and Hispanic workers
Black and Hispanic unemployment dropped in the July jobs report, but the figures are high compared with the jobless rate for whites and Asians.
The social network for doctors is full of vaccine disinformation
Doctors are surprised to find anti-vaccine posts proliferating on Doximity, a professional network for physicians.
Payrolls increase 943,000 in July as unemployment rate slides to 5.4%
Hiring rose in July at its fastest pace in nearly a year despite fears over the delta variant and as companies struggled with a tight labor supply.
Here's where the jobs are — in one chart
The hiring blitz at bars, restaurants and hotels continued in July and led the U.S. to yet another robust month of employment gains.
Biden could start reshaping the Fed next month — and progressives will want a say
The future of the Fed is up for grabs with Wall Street pushing Biden to reappoint Chair Jerome Powell and progressives calling for a fresh face.
Beyond Meat's loss widens amid higher costs, shares fall as pandemic clouds outlook
Beyond Meat's shares fell in extended trading Thursday after the company reported a wider-than-expected loss for its second quarter.
Olympic track and field legend Carl Lewis slams system that’s failing relay athletes
Olympic track and field legend Carl Lewis explains why he was so critical of the U.S. men’s 4x100m relay team after it finished sixth in its semifinal.
Biden blocks removal of most Hong Kong residents from U.S. for 18 months, cites China repression
President Joe Biden said China undermined the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents by imposing a security law that has led to arrests there.
Infrastructure bill would add $256 billion to deficits over a decade, CBO says
Senators were waiting on the CBO score as they wrap up amendment votes and the infrastructure bill moves toward final passage.
Spirit Airlines cancels half of Thursday flights as travel chaos enters fifth day
Spirit has canceled more than 1,700 flights since last weekend due to staffing shortages, technology problems and bad weather.
Biden signs bill awarding Congressional Gold Medals to those who protected Capitol from rioters on Jan. 6
President Joe Biden signed legislation awarding Congressional Gold Medals to police officers and others who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
CEO of Wrangler parent says 'global casualization' will continue to dominate apparel market
Scott Baxter, CEO of Wrangler parent Kontoor Brands, told CNBC the pandemic-inspired casual clothing boom will continue to lead apparel sales.
Third Covid vaccine shot for people with weakened immune systems 'very high priority,' Fauci says
U.S. health officials are working "as quickly as possible" to authorize a third Covid-19 vaccine for those with weakened immune systems, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Novavax delays Covid vaccine emergency authorization submission to FDA until fourth quarter
Virgin Galactic reopens ticket sales, with prices starting at $450,000 per seat
Virgin Galactic delivered second-quarter results after the market closed on Thursday and announced the reopening of ticket sales for spaceflights.
Beyond Meat says delta variant fears and labor challenges prompt fewer restaurant orders
The Covid delta variant and labor challenges are resulting in fewer orders of Beyond Meat products from restaurants.
Joe Manchin 'deeply concerned' about Fed's easy-money policy, urges Powell to taper
Sen. Joe Manchin said Thursday that he is "deeply concerned" about the Fed's stimulus and urged the central bank to taper.
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