The real estate ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic and retail store closures during last year’s lockdowns are playing out in court.  Victoria’s Secret is facing allegations by its landlord that the company prematurely ended its stay at the Westfield World Trade Center Shopping Center, located in downtown Manhattan, in alleged violation of a lease agreement.  In a complaint filed in […]

Scientists may have found a promising new oral treatment for Covid-19, the National Institutes of Health said Thursday, citing a new study. The drug, called TEMPOL, can reduce Covid-19 infections by impairing an enzyme the virus needs to make copies of itself once it's inside human cells, the NIH said. "We urgently need additional effective, accessible treatments for COVID-19," said […]

25 GOP governors have decided to end federal unemployment benefits early amid the perception that ongoing labor shortages mean ample work opportunities. But workers may not be returning as expected due to weak business conditions and health concerns. Benefits will also be cut as more bills are due and consumer goods cost more. See more stories on Insider’s business page. […]

(Reuters) – U.S. stocks wavered on Thursday, with tech shares dragging on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq , as investors balanced concerns about inflation and the Federal Reserve reining in stimulus with relief about corporate tax hikes.FILE PHOTO: The New York Stock Exchange is pictured in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., April 16, 2021. REUTERS/Carlo […]

FILE PHOTO: The Goldman Sachs company logo is seen in the company’s space on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, (NYSE) in New York, U.S., April 17, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File PhotoNEW YORK (Reuters) -Goldman Sachs Group Inc President John Waldron said on Thursday that the bank expects a ramp-up in corporate mergers in the United States, because company […]

Garrett Leight is poised for major expansion thanks to a new partner and a significant financial investment. The founder of Los Angeles-based Garrett Leight California Optical has sold a majority stake in his business to The Untitled Group, a newly formed investment platform specializing in emerging consumer brands. The $20 million investment from New York-based Untitled will create some financial […]

For decades, Pride Month has been celebrated in June across the United States. Festivities, parades and events have been thrown to honor LGBTQ voices and experiences, but also to draw attention to the issues members of the community still face. Though 2020 brought most traditional Pride festivals to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some states are easing back into […]

Story Highlights The 128 baby bobtail squid will be used as part of research into the effects of spaceflight on the interactions between microbes and animals. Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are known for their tolerance for living in extreme environments. The results could advance understanding of the stress factors affecting humans in space. They are going for the […]

Daily passenger traffic fell from the peak of around 300,000 in February to less than 40,000 towards the end of May on the back of statewide lockdowns and mandatory RT-PCR testing. Airlines are slashing salaries and re-negotiating vendor contracts as drastic fall in passengers has hurt revenue. Go First has cut staff salaries by around 16 per cent while IndiGo […]