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The nation’s top health officials are testifying before Congress Thursday as the U.S. enters a critical phase in its battle to emerge from the Covid pandemic.

As Washington lawmakers pivot to recovery planning, many Americans hope financial help will keep coming. Here’s how the Covid-19 aid could continue.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink told CNBC he’s optimistic about financial markets, downplaying concerns about government deficits for now.

Fraser, reporting results for the first time at the helm of the country’s third-biggest bank, wasted no time making changes to the firm’s sprawling operations.

Bank of America joined rivals in posting a quarterly boost from an improving credit outlook.

Almost a year after college graduation, 45% of the class of 2020 are still looking for work, according to a survey from career website Monster.

The rate of new U.S. Covid cases remains elevated as the country continues efforts to ramp up its vaccination campaign.

Merck announced Thursday it will end the development of its experimental drug for patients hospitalized with severe Covid-19.

New York burger chain Shake Shack has “big plans for Asia,” its CEO has said, as the company embarks on a regional expansion drive.

Since the beginning of April, India has reported more than 1.9 million new cases and over 10,600 deaths, per CNBC’s calculations of health ministry data.

Some experts say it is achievable, though difficult — but others are warning that herd immunity may not be possible when it comes to COVID-19.

Maldives is set to offer visitors vaccinations on arrival as part of its three-pronged initiative aimed at reviving the country’s hard hit tourism sector.

U.S. health officials are weighing next steps as they investigate a handful of unusual blood clots in people who received Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine

Dr. Atul Gawande explains why he “thinks there is something distinct going on here” when it comes to blood clotting and J&J’s single-dose Covid-19 vaccine.

A bill proposed by Senate Democrats would put states on more equal footing relative to jobless benefits and expand the pool of recipients.

A CDC panel on Wednesday postponed a decision on J&J’s Covid vaccine while it investigates cases of six women developing a rare blood-clotting disorder.

The hearing comes two days after dozens of states abruptly stopped administering Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose Covid vaccine.

March retail sales are expected to be strong, and some economists say stimulus checks may have contributed to an even bigger gain of 10% or more.

Wells Fargo beat expectations for earnings and revenue in the first quarter.