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What if Covid-19 spoils my holiday? Key questions answered, from cancellations to local lockdowns
Life for travellers looks as though it is going to be very bleak this winter. Three months after we were given the all clear to go abroad again, non-essential travel will be prohibited in England From 00:01 on November 5. In Wales, all leisure travel is banned; while in Scotland […]
Who needs life insurance and other tough questions answered
Do you have a will, is it time to set up Power of Attorney, should we get a living will…? These are not easy subjects to bring up with your loved ones. But asking these questions in the right way will give you peace of mind and most importantly, a […]
Betsy DeVos vows to make standardized tests great again: 4 questions answered
Betsy DeVos Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Getty Images/Saul Loeb/Salon Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced on Sept. 3 that the government intended to enforce federal rules that require all states to administer standardized tests at K-12 public schools during the 2020-2021 school year. Nicholas Tampio, a Fordham University political scientist who […]
Puerto Rico residents say they answered 2020 census. The government says otherwise — over and over again.
Barrio Obrero Marina. SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO — In Barrio Obrero Marina, a working class neighborhood of San Juan, the U.S. Census Bureau said that fewer than one in 10 households had answered the 2020 census by mid-August. Community leader Carmen Febres Alméstica set out to see if the government […]
Who’s hosting? What’s going to win? Will this be a disaster? All your burning questions about this year’s socially-distant Emmys answered
Executive producers Ian Stewart and Reginald Hudlin are overseeing the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards. (Photo: ABC/Todd Wawrychuk) Between coronavirus-caused production delays and a glut of new streaming platforms, the future of television is rife with uncertainty right now. But here’s one thing we do know for sure: The (awards) show […]
The five most common tech support questions in America answered
When our gadgets work, they’re nothing short of miraculous. They keep us informed, connected and entertained and have become so integral to our lives we often break into a cold sweat at the mere thought of going a day without them. When our personal electronics don’t work, our reactions can range from panic […]
How soon will the extra $600 in jobless benefits go away? Your money questions answered
It’s hard out there. And, in this time of uncertainty, USA TODAY is working to find answers to your money questions – anything from stimulus checks or unemployment benefits to your 401(k) or retirement plans. You can submit your questions here and read earlier answers below. We will be updating the Q&A, […]
What’s Safe To Do Right Now? The Most Common COVID-19 Questions, Answered
With states in various stages of reopening, coronavirus cases are increasing across the country. And without standardized guidelines on how we’re supposed to behave, everyone seems to be living by their own rules. Many of us are wondering: What is actually safe to do right now? Is it safe to fly or stay […]
I wasn’t laid off but COVID-19 cut my hours. Can I get unemployment? Your money questions, answered
It’s hard out there. And, in this time of uncertainty, USA TODAY is working to find answers to your money questions – anything from stimulus checks or unemployment benefits to your 401(k) or retirement plans. You can submit your questions here and read earlier answers below. We will be updating the Q&A, […]
What if you were receiving the $600 every week and then it stopped? Your COVID-19 money questions, answered
It’s hard out there. And, in this time of uncertainty, USA TODAY is working to find answers to your money questions – anything from stimulus checks or unemployment benefits to your 401(k) or retirement plans. You can submit your questions here and read earlier answers below. We will be updating the Q&A, […]
When is the extra $600 federal unemployment cutoff? Your COVID-19 money questions, answered
It’s hard out there. And, in this time of uncertainty, USA TODAY is working to find answers to your money questions – anything from stimulus checks or unemployment benefits to your 401(k) or retirement plans. You can submit your questions here and read earlier answers below. We will be updating the Q&A, […]
How much and where do I pay taxes on the extra $600? Your COVID-19 money questions, answered
It’s hard out there. And, in this time of uncertainty, USA TODAY is working to find answers to your money questions – anything from stimulus checks or unemployment benefits to your 401(k) or retirement plans. You can submit your questions here and read earlier answers below. We will be updating the Q&A, […]
All your questions about travelling abroad answered
For many, it felt like summer was cancelled as soon as Matt Hancock said as much on ITV’s This Morning back in early May. “I think that’s likely to be the case,” the health secretary answered when asked if summer would be effectively “cancelled” for the first time since the […]
Work on commission? What if you work in two states, how are the extra $600 applied? Your COVID-19 money questions, answered
It’s hard out there. And, in this time of uncertainty, USA TODAY is working to find answers to your money questions – anything from stimulus checks or unemployment benefits to your 401(k) or retirement plans. You can submit your questions here and read earlier answers below. We will be updating the Q&A, […]