Some businesses struggle to pay back pandemic era loans

Some businesses struggle to pay back pandemic-era loans

In 2020, the Federal Reserve established the Main Street Lending Program to support mid-size businesses during the pandemic. Now, those businesses are having trouble catching up on those loan ...

Pandemic-era drinking increases persist, study shows

Alcohol is a leading cause of illness and death in the United States, and new research suggests an alarming increase in alcohol use since the pandemic is persisting. CBS News' Stephanie Stahl reports.

Renovating During the Pandemic: Patience Pays Off

A family needed more space but decided not to leave New York City. They bought a fixer-upper in Brooklyn and slowly went to work.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

A big pandemic-era IOU is coming due after the U.S. election

Major U.S. companies will need to refinance some $250 billion in low-coupon bonds issued in 2020. Tax policy is up for grabs in the election.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

AeroGarden, a Pandemic-Era Phenomenon, Is No More. What Happens Next?

The hydroponic plant-growing company is shutting down. Here’s what to expect growing forward if you own any AeroGarden devices.

Tech - Wired - November 11

Fireworks imports continue to rise in Germany after pandemic-era ban

World - Yahoo News - 21 hours ago

When Trump left office, students were struggling because of the pandemic. They still are

When President-elect Trump left office in early 2021, the pandemic was at its height. Now he returns as American children and schools are struggling to overcome its lingering impact. Learning loss ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Warning millions will struggle to pay water bill rises

A proposed average rise of 21% over five years will cause 'intolerable strain', a consumer group warns.

China’s banking system is still suffering whiplash from its pandemic-era practices

Misuse of loans and an ongoing real-estate crisis are pushing up default rates and exposing weaknesses in banks’ lending practices.

Business - MarketWatch - 20 hours ago

Ford’s troubles continue. Its stock price slumps as automaker plans job cuts

Ford outlined plans to lay off 4,000 employees in the U.K. and Germany in response to a series of losses it blamed on unprecedented competitive, regulatory and economic headwinds in Europe’s car ...

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

College Football Is Big Business. Athletes Are Paying the Price.

Players are dealing with far-flung travel, jet lag and the pressures of trying to balance the roles of student, athlete and entrepreneur more than ever before.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Fernandes 'is back' as main man with Amorim era beginning

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is finding form again just in time for the start of a new era under head coach Ruben Amorim.

Here Are Some Resources to Help Veterans Found Businesses

Many veterans face challenges in starting small businesses. These public and private sector resources can offer support.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Trump's tariff plan has some businesses scrambling

President-elect Trump's plan to raise tariffs by 25 percent on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10 percent on Chinese goods has the auto, agriculture and other industries bracing for the potential ...

Brewers Struggle as Drinkers Cut Back on Beer Worldwide

Consumers around the world are drinking less beer, putting brewers in a bind.

Business - Inc. - October 31

OU president, AD back Venables amid struggles

The University of Oklahoma's president and athletic director gave football coach Brent Venables a vote of confidence on Tuesday after the school's board of regents meeting.

Sports - ESPN - November 13

What will a second Trump term mean for student-loan borrowers? Project 2025 and the Betsy DeVos era offer clues

The president-elect’s approach to student-loan debt is likely to mark a radical departure from the Biden administration’s

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Steve Albini Left Behind a Towering Music Legacy—and a Struggling Business

His Chicago recording studio, Electrical Audio, is reinventing itself after his death. With steep overhead costs, employees are ready to get creative.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Starbucks’ China business is struggling. Here’s how the company may give it a jolt.

Starbucks Corp. is seeking ways to boost its Chinese operations and may sell a stake in the business.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Some Chicago street festivals not paying city for police overtime

City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.

Why Some N.H.L. Fans Are Happily Paying $30 for Chicken Fingers

Sales for a Zamboni filled with chicken are exceeding expectations, according to the Las Vegas Golden Knights.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

Can you use a 401(k) hardship loan to pay off credit card debt?

You could pay off your credit card debt with your retirement funds, but there are likely better options.

Why Trump's tariff proposals have some business owners worried

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on implementing a blanket tariff of 10% to 20% on all imports, along with an additional 60% or more on goods from China.

These 3 struggles sent this retired couple back to the U.S. after a move overseas

Moving to Portugal in retirement was a dream — but they weren’t ready for the reality.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Boeing strike ends as workers back 38% pay rise deal

The damaging walkout by around 30,000 unionised Boeing workers started on 13 September.

Jailed cancer charity thief ordered to pay back rest of £95,000 she defrauded

Lindsay MacCallum was jailed for defrauding two charities of over £95,000 while working for them.

End of an era? Man City loses fourth straight game and Guardiola faces some tough questions

Manchester City is in its worst slump in Pep Guardiola’s reign

Sports - ABC News - November 9

76ers' Joel Embiid struggles in season debut vs. Knicks, wants to play in second half of back-to-back vs. Cavs

Embiid previously said he may never play in back-to-backs for the rest of his career

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Thames Water lenders call for more backers for £1.5bn rescue cash – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as UK water company races to secure new lifeline before December crunch. In Germany the manufacturing recession has been ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Coach Cal looks to bring fun back to Arkansas and find some for himself

John Calipari has brought national success everywhere he's been. Razorbacks fans hope that trend continues.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cellphone ban

It’s no surprise that students are pushing back on cellphone bans in classrooms

Tech - ABC News - November 8

Robots chisel out future of sculpture as some artists push back

A fleet of marble-sculpting robots is carving out the future of the art world. It's a move some artists see as cheating, but others are embracing the change.

Why some U.S. companies are scaling back DEI programs

Why companies like Ford, Harley Davidson, Tractor Supply, Lowe's and others are scaling back DEI programs.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

In California’s Heartland, Some Latino Immigrants Back Trump’s Border Stance

They said they believed that Donald J. Trump’s attacks on undocumented immigrants were directed at recent asylum seekers rather than their own community members.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

'The 12:40 bus left at 12:33': Passengers struggle as fare cap rises

The frequency of rural bus services in England has reached a historic low but fares are now rising.

Young adults in Puerto Rico are struggling financially. Here's what that means and why some return

More than half of adults ages 18 to 29 in Puerto Rico are financially fragile compared to older generations on the island, and young adults in the U.S.

Business - CNBC - November 10

Even U.S. presidents make mistakes with their money, author says. Here's how some struggled

In "All The Presidents' Money," author Megan Gorman takes readers into a side of U.S. presidents that is often overlooked: how they were with money.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Kickers are as good as ever these days, yet some of the NFL's true standouts are suddenly struggling

This is supposed to be a golden age for placekicking in the NFL

Sports - ABC News - November 19

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