Tag: Covid-19
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fall again as job market continues...
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week as the labor market continues to show resilience despite elevated interest rates.
Jobless claims...
Subscription-based care moves beyond peddling birth control and helping with hair...
Need help losing weight or handling depression? How about a pill that lowers cholesterol and treats erectile dysfunction?
Online subscription services for care have grown...
PBN’s most-read stories of 2023
From multimillion-dollar home sales across the state to high-profile and sometimes controversial real estate developments, corporate leadership shakeups and layoffs, to a sudden bridge...
Longtime R.I. district SBA Director Hayward retiring
PROVIDENCE – The longtime U.S. Small Business Administration director for Rhode Island, Mark S. Hayward, is retiring on Friday, after more than 30 years...
U.S. applications for jobless benefits rise but labor market remains solid
More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but not enough to raise concern about the labor market or broader economy.
Jobless claims rose to...
Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge tumbles in November as prices continue...
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation fell last month in another sign that price pressures are easing in the face...
R.I. COVID-19 cases increased by 1,110 last week with 2 deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 1,110, with two deaths, from Dec. 10-16, the R.I. Department of Health said Thursday.
Typically,...
12-month program helps R.I. pediatricians navigate rising rates of child obesity
PROVIDENCE – As Rhode Island continues to grapple with a primary care workforce shortage, the state’s Care Transformation Collaborative of RI is working to...
R.I. weekly COVID-19 cases increase by 896, with 5 deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 896, with five deaths, from Dec. 3-9, the R.I. Department of Health said Thursday.
Typically, the...
‘She-cession’ cessation: Women’s employment hits record high, but hardships endure
After taking the entire 2022-2023 school year off for maternity leave, Erin Thibeault wasn’t just eager to return to work as a first grade...