Business

Ahead of Prime Day, online scammers posing as Amazon employees: Report

Friday, October 9 by ABC News

By GMA TEAM, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As Amazon Prime Day and Target Deal Day approach, the Better Business Bureau is out with a new warning about scammers aiming to steal your personal information.In a new scam alert released Thursday, the BBB... Read More.

Economists, business leaders warn of ‘huge’ consequences to halting stimulus talks

Friday, October 9 by ABC News

By CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Economists and business leaders warn there could be dire consequences if another round of coronavirus stimulus aid isn't approved shortly -- a plausible scenario after President Donald Trump abruptly called off negotiations until after the... Read More.

Amazon Prime Day 2020: Best deals to watch in home, beauty, fashion, tech and more

Friday, October 9 by ABC News

By JACQUELINE LAUREAN YATES, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner, and it's one of the best reasons to stock up on needs and wants and even get a head start on holiday shopping.This is one... Read More.

150 million people set to fall into ‘extreme poverty’ due to pandemic, World Bank warns

Thursday, October 8 by ABC News

By ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The World Bank has warned that 150 million people could fall into "extreme poverty" by the end of 2021, due to the coronavirus pandemic and accompanying worldwide recession with the levels of poverty set to rise for... Read More.

Fast food chains revamping their breakfast menus nationwide

Thursday, October 8 by ABC News

By KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- McDonald's breakfast is about to get a whole lot sweeter as more fast food chains focus on revamping early morning menus.McDonald's announced three fresh baked pastry items will roll out as... Read More.

840,000 more workers filed for unemployment insurance last week

Thursday, October 8 by ABC News

By CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Another 840,000 Americans sought unemployment insurance last week, according to the latest report Thursday from the U.S. Department of Labor. This week's claims do not include the most up-to-date data from California, which has temporarily stopped accepting... Read More.

Facebook implements new rules to prevent voter intimidation

Thursday, October 8 by ABC News

By FERGAL GALLAGHER and CATHERINE SANZ, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Facebook has announced posts that use militarized language, such as "army" or "battle," will be removed as part of a new policy to prevent voter intimidation.Monika Bickert, the platform's vice president of... Read More.