Van Nuys apartment manager, landlord agree to give tenant struggling during pandemic extra time to pay rent

A young man in Van Nuys went to his landlord to ask for more time to pay the rent. He explained his dad, Luis Flores, was battling cancer and he lost his job. What happened next brought the son to tears.

How much are the stimulus payments and who will get them?

Congress is expected to pass a $900 billion COVID relief bill that includes another round of stimulus checks for most Americans after top negotiators reached a deal over the weekend.

Delay in deal on COVID-19 relief, 2nd stimulus check may force weekend sessions for Congress

Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.

COVID-19 pandemic bringing new job growth, opportunities to Michigan

As the third-quarter unemployment rating in Michigan dropped, thousands of new job opportunities are also being brought on by the pandemic in the state.

Bowling alleys, movie theaters brace for another shutdown amid surge in COVID-19

For at least three weeks, businesses like movie theaters, bowling alleys, and more that are already hurting from a previous COVID shutdown will be closed again. Will they survive?

Michigan restaurants work to adapt amid closing of indoor dining

Michigan restaurants can't offer indoor dining for the next three weeks and in Metro Detroit, they said they plan to adapt but are concerned about the future of their businesses.

Biden vows to strengthen economy despite exploding COVID-19 pandemic

President-elect Joe Biden on Monday outlined his plans to boost the U.S. economy but said any structural reforms depend first on reining in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Less than 2 weeks remain to collect $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check

The fast-approaching deadline, Nov. 21, is for those who have not yet received a $1,200 stimulus check but still may qualify.

Trader Joe's discloses coronavirus infection rates after report highlights grocer risk

Trader Joe's has disclosed the COVID-19 infection rate among its employees, addressing rising concern over a recent survey that revealed a number of grocery store workers at a Boston market had the disease without showing symptoms.

Quibi is shutting down, citing low subscriptions amid COVID-19 pandemic

A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.

Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021

Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.