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Trucker protest shuts down operations at Port of Oakland

Trucker protest shuts down operations at Port of Oakland

The protest involves hundreds of independent big-rig truckers that have blocked the movement of cargo in and out of terminals at the Port of Oakland, which is one of the 10 busiest container ports in the country.

July 21
Houston-area restaurant with self-serve bar concept shuts down, files for bankruptcy

Houston-area restaurant with self-serve bar concept shuts down, files for bankruptcy

Less than a year after its new, self-serve bar concept was launched, Shoot the Moon is shutting its doors for good.

June 19
'Great Rotation' responsible for increased labor turnover, experts say

'Great Rotation' responsible for increased labor turnover, experts say

Rather than employees simply quitting jobs, as noted in the so-called "Great Resignation," instead, some experts say people are finding better opportunities within their career field and in essence, jumping ship.

June 19
May inflation hits a 41-year high, according to Labor Dept. report

May inflation hits a 41-year high, according to Labor Dept. report

The Labor Department offered proof of what most of us already know: inflation remains historically high.

June 10
State of Fort Bend County address discusses current prosperity to the next economic level

State of Fort Bend County address discusses current prosperity to the next economic level

It’s been an epicenter of growth and diversity, and now Fort Bend County’s top leaders say an even brighter future is within reach.

June 9
Dr. Fauci says the ‘US is out of the pandemic phase’

Dr. Fauci says the ‘US is out of the pandemic phase’

Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.

April 27
Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing amid outbreak

Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing amid outbreak

Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.

April 26
CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers

CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.

March 30
Donors needed: Breast milk in short supply amid COVID-19 surge, winter weather woes

Donors needed: Breast milk in short supply amid COVID-19 surge, winter weather woes

The Human Milk Banking Association of North America said it is in urgent need of donor breast milk which is essential to “saving the most vulnerable babies’ lives.”

February 7
US job growth soars past expectations with 467,000 added, shaking off omicron surge

US job growth soars past expectations with 467,000 added, shaking off omicron surge

U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.

February 4
Companies allow people to opt-out of Valentine’s Day emails

Companies allow people to opt-out of Valentine’s Day emails

As interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day gradually declines, companies are giving consumers a chance to opt-out of those marketing emails that seem to bombard your inbox any time a holiday approaches.

January 28
US economy showed 5.7% growth last year, rebounding from 2020 recession

US economy showed 5.7% growth last year, rebounding from 2020 recession

The American economy bounced back last year with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.

January 27
Unemployment claims drop for the first time in a month

Unemployment claims drop for the first time in a month

The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.

January 27
Biden administration officially withdraws COVID-19 vaccine rule

Biden administration officially withdraws COVID-19 vaccine rule

The Biden administration has officially withdrawn a rule that would have required workers at big companies to get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing requirements.

January 25
Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October

Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October

Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

January 20
Greater Houston Partnership economists projecting more jobs in 2022

Greater Houston Partnership economists projecting more jobs in 2022

After taking an unprecedented pounding during the pandemic, the Houston area economy appears to be on its way to a full recovery.

December 1, 2021
COVID-19 Omicron variant sparking widespread concern over uncertainty, prompts African travel ban

COVID-19 Omicron variant sparking widespread concern over uncertainty, prompts African travel ban

The new Omicron variant of COVID-19 has sparked widespread concern over its uncertainty. On Monday, a new travel ban will go into effect in the US, to help slow the spread.

November 28, 2021
Pub in The Woodlands offering free Thanksgiving meals to patrons for helping business stay alive during COVID

Pub in The Woodlands offering free Thanksgiving meals to patrons for helping business stay alive during COVID

A local pub in The Woodlands is giving back to the community this Thanksgiving for helping their business stay alive during the pandemic.

November 24, 2021
More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds

More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds

The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.

November 22, 2021
Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage

Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage

There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.

November 12, 2021
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