US jobless claims up for 2nd straight week as virus worsens
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week for a second straight week to 778,000. This as the US economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and
Dow Hits 30,000 As Presidential Transition Officially Goes Forward
Dow Jones Industrial Average traded above 30,000 for the first time as President-elect Joe Biden formally begins his transition. Stocks finished higher Tuesday, with the Dow finishing up nearly 455 points, or 1.54%, to 30,046, and set
President-elect Biden Formally Introduces National Security And Foreign Policy Team
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris formally announced their team of foreign policy and national security officials. Speaking in Wilmington, Delaware, Biden and Harris were joined on stage by their picks, including Secretary of State
Chicago White Sox To Host New York Yankees In ‘Field Of Dreams’ Game In 2021
Major League Baseball announced that the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox will meet in August 2021 for the “Field of Dreams” game in Iowa. The Yankees and White Sox were scheduled to meet there in
Bam Adebayo And Miami Heat Agree To 5-year Extension Worth $163M
Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat agreed on a five-year extension that will be worth at least $163 million, according to the team and Adebayo’s agent Alex Saratsis. The contract will officially be signed once Adebayo completes
‘Jeopardy!’ Announces Ken Jennings As Its First Interim Host After The Death Of Alex Trebek
Following the death of longtime “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek earlier this month, the game show has now announced it will resume production with a new interim host in the meantime. “Jeopardy!” announced that Ken Jennings, who holds
2021 Grammy Award Nominations: See The Full List Of Nominees
The 2021 Grammy nominations were announced on Wednesday, with Beyoncé leading all artists with nine total. “Black Parade” earned nominations for record of the year, song of the year, best r&b performance and best r&b song categories.
