AUSTIN, TX — Rising temperatures have forced a change in hours of operation of several testing sites for the coronavirus, health officials said Monday. Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers announced the shifting of operating hours at all its COVID-19 testing sites to 6:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., officials said. The […]
Day: June 22, 2020
6 Do’s and Don’ts When Saving Money During a Crisis
Probably the last thing you want to think about during a crisis is working on healthy financial habits like saving money. But if you’re able to save, you can make your eventual recovery easier. “Every time you put some [money] away, you’re looking out for your future self,” says Saundra […]
Now Is the Time to Embrace Bold Messaging, Branding Experts Say
Click here to read the full article. After experiencing a drop in sales earlier this year, footwear companies are trying to capitalize on the new wave of shoppers returning to stores, both online and in store. To do so, businesses need to connect with consumers who are expecting different things […]
Creating an online course ‘changed my life’
Like many others, interior stylist Lucy Gough saw her income disappear when the coronavirus hit and naturally felt anxious about her future prospects. “Within one week the four shoots I’d been prepping for were all cancelled,” she recalls. However, rather than do nothing, London-based Ms Gough decided to pivot her […]
L.A. falls far short of COVID-19 promise to house 15,000 homeless people in hotels
Wendy Brown enters her room at the Cadillac Hotel in Venice on June 1 as part of Project Roomkey. (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times) An ambitious Los Angeles County plan to lease hotel and motel rooms for 15,000 medically vulnerable homeless people is falling far short of its goal and may […]
Phony COVID-19 ‘Vaccine’ Scammer Ordered To Repay Victims
SEATTLE, WA — A Redmond resident who sold a phony COVID-19 vaccine will be paying up for the scam, including a payment of up to $12,000 to refund his victims. In April, Washington Attorney General sent a warning letter to Johnny Stine, owner of North Coast Biologics, after learning that […]
The Gathering’ has permanently banned cards it acknowledged were ‘racist or culturally offensive’
A player holds a hand of cards in “Magic the Gathering.” The company announced in June that it would no longer feature cards that were “racist or culturally offensive.” Gordon Chibroski/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images Magic: The Gathering has scrapped several cards that the company acknowledged are “racist or […]
What’s mortgage amortization, and how does it determine your monthly payment?
Mortgage amortization is a fancy term for a rather straightforward concept: the process of paying off your mortgage loan in equal installments each month. It’s something you should understand if you’re among the millions who are buying houses or refinancing their existing home loans to capitalize on today’s lowest-ever mortgage […]
Want to wax eyebrows in Pennsylvania? You have to prove you’re a good person first
Courtney Haveman had a drinking problem. From 2011 to 2013, she pleaded guilty to several misdemeanors, including driving while intoxicated and possession of drug paraphernalia for smoking pot, according to state records. She reached rock bottom at age 21 when she hit a security guard while drunkenly resisting arrest at […]
Carnival Extends Shutdown Through Sept. 30 Over Coronavirus
MIAMI, FL — Carnival Cruise Line said Monday it is extending its coronavirus shutdown for North American cruises through Sept. 30, but the Miami-based company did not yet announce a new target date to resume service. “During this unprecedented pause in our business, we have continued to assess the operating […]
Here’s who’s hiring as the economy reopens and jobless Americans go on the hunt
As states open up their economies, workers who lost their jobs during the pandemic and ensuing shutdowns are on the hunt again. In May, the economy added 2.5 million jobs — surprising economists — while the unemployment rate fell to 13.3% from 14.7% in April. Still, 20.5 million people remain […]
Bettina Oberli Talks about ‘My Wonderful Wanda,’ Screening at the Cannes Marche
Click here to read the full article. Bettina Oberli’s latest film ‘My Wonderful Wanda,’ starring Agnieszka Grochowska and Marthe Keller, world-premiered at Tribeca where it won a special jury mention in the Nora Ephron Award category. It will screening during Cannes’ Marché du Film Online, with The Match Factory handling […]
Building Family Wealth Values in the ‘New Normal’
Throughout the current lockdown, families have shown up for each other—lending strength when needed and hope or laughter when situations are bleak. Above all, parents, siblings, aunts and uncles have stepped in and become teachers for one another. Research shows that between the ages of five and eight, we […]
In Fine Print, Airlines Make It Harder to Fight for Passenger Rights
Free antibacterial wipes are available at LaGuardia Airport in New York on June 10, 2020. (Chang W. Lee/The New York Times) As air travel reopens and flight bookings begin to creep up, AvGeeks — aviation geeks — and others may notice some new legalese in the fine print when they […]
12 Buzzy Films for Sale at the Cannes Virtual Markets, From Michael Mann to Elisabeth Moss
Click here to read the full article. No splashy premieres at the Palais. No Croisette-apartment dealmaking. While there won’t be a physical Cannes Film Festival this year, this just might be the most important Cannes ever for getting business done. As much of the industry’s work has been restricted to […]
Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren speaks with Yahoo Finance [Transcript]
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Eric Rosengren, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, spoke with Yahoo Finance on June 22 to discuss the Fed’s unprecedented actions taken in the past few months and what lies ahead for the U.S. economy. Below is a transcript of his appearance: BRIAN CHEUNG: Thanks Julie, well we […]
Thousands of community college students withdraw after a lost semester amid coronavirus
Stevie Carpenter, a graduate of L.A. City College, stands in front of the closed campus. Carpenter is planning to transfer to UC Davis this fall, but his withdrawal from an online class could put those plans in jeopardy. (Gabriella Angotti-Jones/Los Angeles Times) Stevie Carpenter dropped out of high school, earned […]
Children’s Place & Other Retailers Catch Up With Online Trend
Players in Retail – Apparel and Shoes industry are leaving no stone unturned to improve top-line performance and expand customer base. These retailers remain committed to addressing the challenges related to the pandemic and position themselves for future success. In this respect, companies are directing resources toward digital platforms in […]
Canadians at greater risk of banking app fraud due to COVID-19 trends
GETTY Canadians are increasing their use of banking apps and using cash less frequently for payments due to COVID-19, and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre warns fraudsters could take advantage of the trend. Jeff Thomson, a senior intelligence analyst at the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), confirmed in an interview that the […]
Serving up tastes of home helps laid-off immigrants make ends meet
At 3 a.m. on Friday, Eddy Llamas stood in the middle of his Miami apartment’s small kitchen, elbow-deep in the sweet, buttery dough that’s typical of bread from Guatemala. About 200 loaves were taking shape, each the size of a fist, soon to be sold for $1 a pop. “This […]