Stocks closed out Friday’s trading session and July on a high note, with the Nasdaq outperforming after a slew of better than expected corporate earnings results from major tech firms like Facebook and Apple, which both posted record closing highs. Friday’s session marked the last of July, with each of […]
Month: July 2020
How to Find an Accredited College Online (and Avoid the Scams)
There are many college options out there, and one of them includes online schooling. But if you’re looking to get a remote degree, it’s important to know how to find an accredited college online. Many traditional universities offer online-only programs along with on-campus learning, and some colleges are mostly or […]
What is ‘Blackfishing’? Here’s why a Black publication was criticized after employing a white dating columnist
Some critics have accused a white writer of “blackfishing.” Here’s what that means. (Illustration: Getty Images) MadameNoire, a self-described “space for the unapologetic black woman,” is sticking with its mission in a new way this week — by refusing to apologize to angry readers who accuse the publication of “digital […]
Edited Transcript of TC.OQ earnings conference call or presentation 2-Jul-20 12:00pm GMT
Jul 31, 2020 (Thomson StreetEvents) — Edited Transcript of TuanChe Ltd earnings conference call or presentation Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 12:00:00pm GMT Good morning, and good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by, and welcome to TuanChe Limited First Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call. (Operator Instructions) Today’s […]
Looking to travel outside the US? These places are open to Americans
It can be difficult to imagine traveling during a global pandemic that has racked up more than 17 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, worldwide and has caused many countries and states to close their borders to international travel. But as of July 30, […]
As Maryland public schools go online this fall, private and parochial schools ready to welcome students on campus
As Maryland’s public schools announced their decisions to keep their doors closed at least for the beginning of the school year, private schools have done just the reverse — arguing they have the ability to give families the in-person classes they want while keeping students safe. Because of their small […]
Online travel agents claim they can send holidaymakers to Spain against Foreign Office advice
People enjoy Magaluf beach in Mallorca. Britons are surprised at the abrupt announcement to impose a two-week quarantine on people travelling to the UK from Spain: Reuters Go on holiday against Foreign Office advice or lose some of your cash: that is the response of a leading online travel agent […]
As extra benefits expire, some unemployed Americans are waiting for their first check
The extra $600 a week that unemployed Americans have been receiving in benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic is ending as Congress struggles to find common ground on key issues. And while Democrats, Republicans, and the White House negotiate, unemployed Americans will rely solely on state unemployment checks until any deal […]
What It’s Like Running Your Own Business
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to own your own food business? Whether you see yourself working in a restaurant, serving up tasty street food from a food truck, or catering weddings as a side-hustle, all food businesses take an immense amount of time and dedication. Here’s some words […]
Infection growth slows in California, but deaths surge
California overall is not experiencing the same alarming surge in COVID-19 infections as it did in late June and early July, but record-breaking death tolls reported this week underscore the continued seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic. California set a new record Wednesday when it reported its highest COVID-19 death toll […]
Christian Siriano Granted New York State Funding to Make PPE for Nonmedical Public Service Workers
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Designer Christian Siriano. Christian Siriano’s getting the government support he needs to continue producing PPE. Early on at the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in March, Siriano, 34, became the first fashion designer to step up and announce he would be using his manufacturing resources to […]
Coronavirus child care pinch in U.S. poses threat to economic gains of working women
By Jonnelle Marte and Rachel Dissell CLEVELAND (Reuters) – Most days, Zora Pannell works from her dining room table, sitting in front of her computer, turning off the video on Zoom calls to nurse her one-year-old daughter, Savannah. Pannell has balanced working from home and caring for her daughter and […]
Here’s what every parent needs to know
Yahoo Life is committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. The product written about here is offered in affiliation with Yahoo Life’s parent company, Verizon Media. Kids are prime targets for identity theives because they have no credit histories and no one is checking. (Photo: Getty/iStockphoto) […]
How to Choose Emergency Loans to Get Fast Cash
When the rent is due, you don’t have time to wait for the grinding gears of government. So could an emergency loan help? If you’re among the 31.5% of out-of-work Americans who say they couldn’t last a month without the extra $600 a week from unemployment, your budget can’t accommodate […]
How to share your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation on a Mac, PC, or web browser
Sharing your PowerPoint presentation is an easy way to work on projects with colleagues. MesquitaFMS/Getty Images When creating Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for work or school, it’s often necessary to collaborate with others on your projects. Thankfully, it’s easy to share a PowerPoint presentation no matter what version you use. The […]
Stocks rise, Nasdaq outperforms as strong earnings offset economic fears
Stocks extended gains Friday morning, with the Nasdaq jumping about 1%, after a slew of better than expected corporate earnings results from major tech firms. Each of Facebook, Amazon, Apple and Netflix hit record highs shortly after market open. Tech titans Facebook (FB), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), and Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), each […]
Beyond Meat debuts new plant-based sandwich at Wawa stores
The plant-based food wars are heating up this summer. And Beyond Meat (BYND) looks poised to end July firing the last shot, for now. Beyond Meat disclosed Friday that a new plant-based sandwich dubbed the Sizzli has gone live in 650 Wawa stores. The locations span Wawa’s dominant states of […]
These 2 Words Could Send Your Retirement Money to the Wrong Beneficiary
Planning for your death may feel slightly morbid and uncomfortable. But the alternative option — ignoring estate planning and beneficiary designations — could end up infinitely worse. One little-known election on your retirement accounts, the choice of per stirpes vs. per capita, could even send your retirement money to the […]
How useful really is an online personal trainer?
Photo credit: Kilito Chan – Getty Images From Cosmopolitan When the gyms closed in March, I won’t lie – I was gutted. I’d finally got back into the swing of things on the exercise front (after a very jolly Christmas break and a trip to Lisbon, where I ate enough […]
Virginia Black Business Directory helps small business owners and consumers connect
As they ran their own business last year, Ernisha and Tracey Hall found themselves meeting so many minority-owned business owners that they decided on a new project — building a directory of Black-owned businesses. The constant requests they got from other business people for recommendations added fuel to their fire. […]