US unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as virus takes toll

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs. Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Initial

Andrew Yang Announces Run for NYC Mayor

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NEW YORK (77 WABC) – Andrew Yang officially announced his candidacy for the Mayor of New York City. Taking to twitter, the former Democratic presidential contender said in a video Wednesday night, “I’m running for mayor for

House votes to impeach President Trump for 2nd time

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The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump on charges he incited an “insurrection” at the U.S. Capitol a week ago. The chamber voted 232-197 in favor of impeachment, making Trump the first U.S.

HBO Ending ‘Insecure’ After Season 5

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HBO announced will be ending the hit series Insecure after the show’s upcoming Season 5. The series, created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore, first debuted in 2016. In May 2020, it was revealed that the show had