ir Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey want to give Americans $2,000 a month during coronavirus crisis By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:56:18 GMT The coronavirus relief bill from Harris, Sanders and Markey would give direct payments to people making up to $120,000, with $2,000 per child. Full Article
ir Responsibility for coronavirus precautions at airports is a 'game of hot potato' By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:42:20 GMT As government authorities and airlines think about coronavirus health screenings, it isn't clear who's in charge of carrying out new policies. Full Article
ir Former Ford CEO on what to expect from auto sales amid coronavirus pandemic By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:58:45 GMT Mark Fields, senior advisor at TPG Capital and former CEO at Ford, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss how the auto market is weathering the Covid-19 pandemic. Full Article
ir Airbnb to lay off nearly 1,900 people, 25% of company By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 21:39:00 GMT Airbnb plans to lay off as many as 1,900 employees, or about 25% of the company, a source confirmed to CNBC on Tuesday. Full Article
ir United Airlines service workers' union sues over schedule cuts after carrier got federal aid By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:52:14 GMT United fleet and passenger service workers are suing the airline over a planned cut to their hours, saying it violates their contract and the law providing billions in coronavirus aid from the government. Full Article
ir 5 charts show which travel sectors were worst hit by the coronavirus By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 04:00:31 GMT From spring breaks to summer holidays, the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted travel plans globally as lockdown measures keep much of the world's population at home. Full Article
ir United Airlines makes some worker schedule cuts voluntary after outcry, lawsuit from union By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:44:35 GMT United is walking back some worker schedule cuts, making them voluntary, after a lawsuit from the employees' union Full Article
ir Airbnb's future is uncertain as it continues to struggle through its Covid-19 response By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:00:02 GMT Airbnb is one of the many businesses in the travel industry that has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. In March of 2017, Airbnb was valued at $31 billion, but by the end of April 2020 that value dropped to $18 billion. With the threat of more cancelations as the pandemic halts travel, guests, hosts and investors alike are left asking what Airbnb will look like after the novel coronavirus, or whether the company will survive at all. Full Article
ir Here's how hotels could change in post-coronavirus world By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:17:46 GMT CNBC's Seema Mody reports on changes hotels are making to keep guests safe once travel resumes. Full Article
ir Airlines want relief from flying near-empty planes as passenger numbers hit lowest since the 1950s amid virus By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 21:42:13 GMT Airlines want the government to loosen the amount of air service they're required to provide as the number of passengers on board hits the lowest since the 1950s. Full Article
ir Frontier Airlines becomes first US airline to institute temperature checks By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:19:31 GMT The travel landscape continues to evolve during the coronavirus pandemic. CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports the details about temperature checks for airline passengers. Full Article
ir WHO says 'there can be no going back to business as usual' after coronavirus pandemic By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:16:18 GMT WHO warned there can be "no going back to business as usual" following the coronavirus pandemic, which has upended economies and wreaked havoc on nearly every country. Full Article
ir Cuomo says it's 'shocking' most new coronavirus hospitalizations are people who had been staying home By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:22:35 GMT Early look at data from 100 New York hospitals shows that 66% of new admissions related to the virus are people who were at home, Cuomo said. Full Article
ir WHO says it's in talks to send mission to China to investigate source of coronavirus By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:38:35 GMT "The public health importance of this is critical because without knowing where the animal origin is it's difficult for us to prevent this from happening again," a WHO official said Wednesday. Full Article
ir California's recovery from the coronavirus will take 'longer than people think,' Gov. Gavin Newsom says By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 22:21:54 GMT "It's going to take a lot longer than people are saying. This is serious, we've never experienced anything like this in our lifetime," Newsom said regarding California's recovery from Covid-19. Full Article
ir Russia posts record daily new coronavirus cases, UK economy could shrink 14% this year By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:58:00 GMT Russia reported 11,231 additional cases of the coronavirus disease to bring the country's tally to 177,160 since the outbreak. Full Article
ir Millions of 'easy-to-use' coronavirus tests will be available by end of summer, top US health official says By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:16:18 GMT Americans need coronavirus tests "that do not require hours or days to determine results," the head of the NIH tells Congress. Full Article
ir Parts of Asia that relaxed restrictions without a resurgence in coronavirus cases did these three things By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:35:18 GMT "This is a tough, tough virus," said disease specialist Dr. Dale Fisher. "All it takes is one infected person and it spreads like wildfire." Full Article
ir This single mother makes six figures driving a truck during the coronavirus By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:22:04 GMT April Coolidge became a truck driver in her mid 40s after a long career in real estate. Eight years later as the coronavirus shuts down the economy, she is making more money than she ever did selling houses. Watch this video to learn more about why Coolidge decided to become a trucker and how the coronavirus has changed her time behind the wheel. Full Article
ir How Warren Buffett's son spent the $90,000 of Berkshire stock he got at 19—worth $200 million now: 'I don't regret it' By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:19:07 GMT Rather than spending his Berkshire Hathaway stock inheritance on extravagant things (or allowing it to accrue in value), Warren Buffett's son says he used it to buy something "infinitely more valuable than money." And he has no regrets. Full Article
ir Americans are cutting back on their retirement contributions—should you? By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:34:21 GMT More than half of Americans, 55%, have or plan to change their retirement contributions — and of that group, 54% are contributing less to have more cash on hand. Here's how to figure out if you should make changes, too. Full Article
ir Beware: Your coronavirus unemployment benefits will be taxed. How to avoid a huge hit By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:54:30 GMT More than 22 million Americans who have lost jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic are currently collecting unemployment benefits. Most are unaware this is considered taxable income. Here are three ways to avoid a huge tax bill in 2021. Full Article
ir How unemployment benefits are calculated under the coronavirus stimulus bill By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:41:35 GMT More than 33 million Americans have applied for unemployment insurance over the last seven weeks. Here's a look at how their benefits will be calculated. Full Article
ir 5 couples share how the pandemic has impacted their spending By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:54:16 GMT Now that many people are self-isolating, spending habits have changed. Here, five couples share how their spending has changed since the pandemic hit. Full Article
ir 'Like a kid whose parents are withholding critical information': How workers feel about virtual layoffs By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:58:35 GMT Companies large and small are handling layoffs over minutes-long, scripted video calls, but workers say there's a better way to handle them. Full Article
ir 6 books and podcasts that will help married couples get their finances in order By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:00:02 GMT Combining your finances with your partner as a married couple can be tricky. To help things go smoothly, check out these money podcasts and personal finances books that are specifically geared toward couples. Full Article
ir Senators ask Jeff Bezos for answers on fired coronavirus whistleblowers By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:28:19 GMT Amazon has fired at least four workers in recent months who were outspoken critics of its labor policies. Full Article
ir Elon Musk says coronavirus pandemic is 'practice run' for future viruses By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:04:20 GMT Musk has been a vocal critic of how government and health officials are reacting to the coronavirus pandemic that's killed at least 73,431 people in the United States. Full Article
ir Zoom strikes a deal with NY AG office, closing the inquiry into its security problems By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:41:09 GMT The agreement comes one day after the NYC Department of Education lifted its ban on Zoom after approving new safety features. Full Article
ir Dropbox rises after company posts first quarterly profit By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:11:30 GMT It's the first time Dropbox's bottom line is in the black since the company went public two years ago. Full Article
ir Facebook, YouTube and other platforms are struggling to remove new pandemic conspiracy video By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:45:29 GMT Platforms including Facebook, Alphabet's YouTube, IAC's Vimeo and Twitter are struggling to stay ahead of the spread of the "Plandemic" conspiracy video, which contains claims that defy the advice of medical experts. Full Article
ir Apple is reportedly starting to build some of its AirPods in Vietnam By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:13:07 GMT About 30% of the company's classic AirPods will be produced in Vietnam rather than China, the Nikkei Asian Review reported. Full Article
ir The US wind industry installed over 1,800 megawatts in first quarter, but the coronavirus remains a risk By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:05:03 GMT The renewable energy sector is being affected by the coronavirus in a number of ways. Full Article
ir Feeding strawberries to cows: Farmers forced to throw fruit and flowers as coronavirus disrupts supplies By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 05:04:05 GMT Farmers around the world are letting their crops rot in the fields as the coronavirus outbreak disrupts supply and demand for flowers, fruit and milk. Full Article
ir A massive renewable energy scheme in Australia has been recommended for environmental approval By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 14:37:56 GMT Several big firms, including Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas, are involved in the project. Full Article
ir Oil surges 20%, posts fifth straight day of gains for first time since July By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 18:41:50 GMT Oil prices jumped on Tuesday in their fifth straight day of gains as traders eyed demand recovery as economies reopen. Full Article
ir Coronavirus continues to impact the wind energy sector as Germany's Nordex withdraws guidance By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 14:42:51 GMT Company says Covid-19 pandemic will affect results from second quarter of 2020. Full Article
ir The Masters and other major golf tournaments are postponed due to coronavirus By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:14:26 GMT The 2020 Masters event has been postponed due to fears of coronavirus outbreak, Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley announced on Friday. Full Article
ir Boston Marathon delayed until September due to coronavirus By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:20:45 GMT The Boston Marathon has been postponed until September because of the coronavirus, according to an official statement from the Boston Athletic Association. Full Article
ir NFL prohibits in-person interviews with players before draft due to coronavirus By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:33:56 GMT Teams will be allowed to interview eligible draft candidates over the phone for no more than an hour. Full Article
ir Sports teams can hang onto sky-high valuations by taking care of employees now during coronavirus outbreak By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 14:01:01 GMT As coronavirus suspends sporting events, experts say team owners will need to show leadership and financially assist workforces to preserve valuations. Full Article
ir NFL cancels 2020 draft event in Las Vegas due to coronavirus By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:24:19 GMT The NFL draft will still be televised, even though the public, in-person event in Las Vegas has been canceled. Full Article
ir NBA and NHL say players can still travel after seasons suspended due to coronavirus By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:31:24 GMT The NHL joined the NBA in allowing its players to travel outside of club cities as the coronavirus continues to halt the sports injdusty. Full Article
ir Coronavirus could be the tipping point for movie theaters, gyms and other industries already suffering from disruption By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 21:59:56 GMT Movie theaters, fitness centers, commercial real estate and pay TV could be among the industries that are vulnerable in prolonged quarantines. Full Article
ir NFL free agent deals at risk as team doctors can't evaluate players due to coronavirus By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 21:49:00 GMT With in-person visits with free agents restricted due to the coronavirus outbreak, some NFL agents are wondering how a new deal will become official without team examinations. Full Article
ir MLB to offer compensation to minor league players affected by coronavirus work stoppage By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 21:18:30 GMT Major League Baseball said it will offer financial assistance to minor league players affected by the work stoppage due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ir Doctors and patients wonder if the NBA is getting special treatment with coronavirus tests By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 23:23:02 GMT Sick patients are being turned away, unable to receive tests because they simply aren't available. In a stark contrast, the NBA said that as of Wednesday, at least eight teams had been tested for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Full Article
ir How coronavirus could permanently change the movie industry By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 13:46:01 GMT The distinction between a theatrical and a digital release is disappearing as theaters shut down. This could fundamentally changes studios' leverage in negotiations with theater chains, permanently alter consumer behavior and raise the bar significantly for going out to the movies. Full Article
ir Ad giant WPP pulls dividend, CEO 'very cautious' about the impact of virus on marketing budgets By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:57:13 GMT The world's largest advertising group pulled its dividend and share buyback and withdrew guidance for 2020 on Tuesday, after clients cancelled marketing booked with the company due to the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
ir AT&T president says consumer behavior will be fundamentally changed from coronavirus By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 20:53:12 GMT "We're going to return to a different economic environment. We're going to return to different business models," AT&T President and COO John Stankey told CNBC. Full Article