With the holidays approaching, officials worried about possible COVID-19 surge
As millions prepare for the upcoming holidays, officials are concerned about a possible spike of COVID-19 later in the year.
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Consumer News: Chick-fil-A giving employees Christmas off, study ranks SC the ninth most obese state in the country and more
Consumer News: Chick-fil-A giving employees Christmas off, study ranks SC the ninth most obese state in the country and more.
CDC: More than one million kids under age 12 have received a COVID-19 shot
The CDC reports that more than one million children under the age of 12 have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
COVID-19 cases on the uptick across the country
Nationally, COVID-19 cases are once again ticking up.
CDC warns measles considered a global threat again
The CDC warns measles is now considered a global threat again, after routine vaccines were missed over the pandemic.
Bureau of Labor Statistics reports people are quitting their jobs in record numbers
People across the United States have been quitting their jobs in record numbers.
Next round of child tax credit payments
Millions of U.S. families are about to receive their latest monthly child tax credit payment. The treasury department says the next round will be distributed Monday, November 15th.
Biden administration says economic recovery could take longer than first thought
WH officials say economic recovery could last into 2022
(CNN) — For weeks President Biden has promised Americans that the post-pandemic surge of higher prices is only temporary. But now, the White House is admitting that inflation is slowing the economic recovery and could last well into 20-22. Phil Mattingly has the latest. Categories: National News, News, Politics
Consumer News: Birth Costs, and New DUI enforcement Tech
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CNN–In Consumer News, the government’s new infrastructure plan is trying to tackle several pressing issues, including drunk or impaired driving. The legislation gives the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration three years to develop rules for automakers. It would require new cars to have technology installed that could prevent drunk or impaired driving but it’s unclear what that technology would be. The…
Tight labor market creates challenge of booking one of Santa’s helpers
Staffing companies say the demand is up 120% this year
(CNN) — As supply chains issues follow us into the holiday season — it’s making it harder to nab those gifts. and now Santa Claus might be joining that list. A tight labor market has many people across the U.S. unable to book one of Santa’s helpers to visit kids ahead of the holidays. Santa-staffing agencies say the demand is…
