California amusement parks face 'slow and difficult' recovery after year-long closure

This month marks one year since Disneyland indefinitely closed its gates due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Now, California's amusement parks are on track to be the last to reopen across the United States. 

Unemployment claims climb to 745,000; layoffs still high

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.

Orange County relaunches rental assistance program

Eligible Orange County residents struggling due to COVID-19 can apply for up to $10,000 in assistance.

Unemployment claims drop to 730,000; pandemic keeps layoffs high

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.

AOC pushes back after Biden dismisses progressives' plan to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Biden after he shot down a proposal from progressive Democrats to eliminate $50,000 in student loan debt, saying the president's arguments against acting unilaterally on the matter "just don't hold water."

Florida professor warns against investments based on social media

The recent Gamestop mania may be over but there is a growing number of rookie investors relying on social media and meme stocks to get started investing.

Biden extends mortgage relief, ban on home foreclosures through June 2021

Certain mortgage protections that were put in place amid the pandemic, and were set to expire next month, have been extended through June.

More businesses in Orlando could start selling liquor

The bill was approved by Orange County delegates. It must now be approved by state lawmakers.

Here's how Trump's acquittal could affect Biden's stimulus checks

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she hopes the package is approved "by the end of February" as the March 14 expiration on unemployment aid looms.