2.4 million more in U.S. file for unemployment, Labor Dept. says
Another 2.4 million American workers have filed for new unemployment benefits, the Labor Department said in its weekly report Thursday.
Report: Utah jobs down 75,400 since May of 2019
Utah's employment summary for May shows the number of jobs declined by 4.8% from May of 2019.
Trump signs executive orders on unemployment, payroll tax, evictions
President Donald Trump signed several executive orders Saturday, including an order to provide an extra $400 in weekly unemployment aid to those whose $600 weekly benefits expired in July as well as eviction protections and student loan relief.
Workforce Services: New unemployment claims continue to decrease
The Utah Department of Workforce Services has released its report for the week of Sept. 6 through 12, which shows a 12% decrease in new claims from the week prior.
2 U.S. vaccine trials to resume after pauses
Vaccine trials will resume in the United States for two late-stage COVID-19 medications in production by drugmakers AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson, both of which were halted after participants became ill.
Highland man who pleaded guilty to fraud, money laundering learns sentence
A Highland man who pleaded guilty in May to fraud and money laundering has learned his sentence.
Markets rebound as Dow gains 116 points, tech stocks propel Nasdaq higher
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose more than 100 points as major indexes rebounded from losses last week.
Nasdaq rebounds 3.69% as dip in bond yields sparks tech rally
The Nasdaq Composite bounced back from earlier losses on Tuesday as a decline in bond yields led to a surge in tech stocks.
Unemployment drops to lowest figure since mid-March 2020
Some 473,000 Americans filed for unemployment last week, the lowest weekly figure since the beginning of the pandemic, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Hackers stole information on more than 40 million T-Mobile users
T-Mobile confirmed that hackers stole information on more than 40 million of its current and prospective users, including Social Security numbers and driver's licenses.
Chipotle Faces Class Action Lawsuit From Investors
Chipotle Mexican Grill has been accused of providing misleading information to investors in a class action lawsuit filed Friday.
Retail trade group predicts record holiday sales growth
Despite the ongoing economic pressures created by the COVID-19 pandemic, holiday retail sales are forecast to set a new record, growing by as much as 10.5% over last year, the National Retail Federation said Wednesday.
Fake North Korea Bills Found, Seoul Police Say
South Korean police are investigating a large stack of counterfeit North Korean bills found at a Seoul thrift store.
Ogden City aims to curb graffiti, vandalism; offers reward for info leading to arrest
Ogden officials are asking the public to help curb graffiti and other vandalism, and will offer rewards for people providing information that leads to the arrest of vandals.