Consumer News: Household debt sees biggest hike since 2007, Fortune deems Walmart as the world’s biggest company and more
Consumer News: Household debt sees biggest hike since 2007, Fortune deems Walmart as the world’s biggest company and more.
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Jobs report shows less private sector jobs added than expected last month
The latest jobs report is in, and it did not match economists’ expectations. According to the ADP employment report, 330,000 private sector jobs were added to the economy last month. Economists originally expected to see around 700,000 additional jobs on the private side.
CVS raising minimum wage for hourly employees to $15 an hour
CVS is raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour. The pharmacy giant says it will begin increasing wages for hourly employees this month and hit the $15 mark by next July.
Organizations representing OB/GYNs call on pregnant women to get vaccinated
Two leading organizations that represent OBGYNs are now calling for anyone who is pregnant to get vaccinated. The groups cite the recent increase in cases and the potential risk of severe complications if those who are expecting get infected by COVID-19.
Consumer News: Royal Caribbean expanding COVID-19 testing requirements, Disney updates vaccine guidelines more employees and more
Consumer News: Royal Caribbean expanding COVID-19 testing requirements, Disney updates vaccine guidelines more employees and more.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill continue progress on infrastructure bill
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill say they are making progress in the effort to pass an infrastructure bill. They finalized the text for a measure on Sunday.
More than 11 million Americans behind on rent payments as eviction moratorium ends
More than 11 million Americans behind on rent payments as eviction moratorium ends.
Experts say more than 80% of Americans live in areas with “substantial” COVID-19 transmission
Health experts say more than 80% of Americans live in a county deemed to have “high” or “substantial” COVID-19 transmission. This comes as the Delta variant continues to spread across the country.
Consumer News: Several dog food products being recalled, Pez responds to viral TikTok and more
Consumer News: Several dog food products being recalled, Pez responds to viral TikTok and more.
Pfizer says a booster shot will help protect against the Delta variant
New data from Pfizer suggests a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine can strongly boost protection against the Delta variant, but the U.S. Surgeon General is cautioning anyone thinking about getting a booster shot.
