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Google delays return to office, mandates vaccines

By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press

CEO Sundar Pichai told Google's more than 130,000 employees in a Wednesday email that the company is now aiming to bring them back to its offices Oct. 18, instead of its previous target date of Sept. 1.

WATCH: Federal Reserve chair Powell notes improving economy, a step toward easing support

By Damian J. Troise, Associated Press

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that the U.S. economy is strengthening and making progress on the Fed's employment and inflation goals, a small step toward dialing back its ultra-low-interest rate policies, perhaps later this year.

Senators, White House in talks to finish infrastructure bill

By Lisa Mascaro, Alexandra Jaffe, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Senators and the White House are locked in intense negotiations to salvage a bipartisan infrastructure deal. Pressure is mounting on all sides to wrap up talks and show progress on President Joe Biden's top priority.

WATCH: House oversight hearing on defending the U.S. electric grid against cyber threats

By Associated Press

The House Oversight Committee held a hearing on defending the U.S. electric grid against cyber threats on Tuesday.

As drought cuts hay crop, cattle ranchers face culling herds

By Brittany Peterson, Associated Press

As the drought worsens across the West and ushers in an early fire season, cattle ranchers are among those feeling the pain. Their hay yields are down, leading some to make the hard decision to sell off animals.

Yellen outlines to Congress emergency measures on debt limit

By Martin Crutsinger, Alan Fram, Associated Press

In a letter Friday to House and Senate leaders, Yellen said that her actions would buy time until Congress can pass legislation to either raise the debt limit or suspend the limit again for a period of time.

U.S. jobless claims rise to 419,000 from a pandemic low

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The weekly number of first-time applications for benefits, which generally tracks layoffs, has fallen steadily since topping 900,000 in early January. Economists say the increase is most likely a blip caused by some one-time factors.

WATCH: Biden aims to sell economic agenda in Cincinnati trip

By Alexandra Jaffe, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is expected to speak Wednesday about his plan to create union jobs.

WATCH: State attorneys general make opioid announcement

By News Desk

State attorneys general made an announcement about opioid companies on Wednesday.

Used car prices slip from dizzy heights, signaling small victory for economy

By Tom Krisher, Mike Householder, Associated Press

Used car prices had rocketed more than 40% since before the coronavirus pandemic began — to an average of nearly $25,000. Now, the seemingly endless streak of skyrocketing used vehicle prices appears to be coming to a close.