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Photo Cred:Chip Somodevilla/CNN In an effort to ease the burden of student loans, as universities and colleges across the country shut their doors in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, President Trump announced during a press conference that he was declaring both a national emergency and invoking the Stafford Act, which gives access to additional funding. “I’ve waived interest on…… read more »
Photo Cred: Jane Dough/Nikki Mathis With the number of coronavirus cases crossing 200,000 worldwide on Wednesday, here are some things we can do to show appreciation to the doctors, nurses and other health care personnel, working tirelessly across the country. 1. Make sure they get some free food. Uber and Sweetgreen have both announced plans to offer free meals to…… read more »
photo credit: Everett Collection // Shutterstock Oprah said she has not been arrested. The news spread quickly when a fake report came out from QAnon, a conspiracy theory site, saying her Florida home was raided by law enforcement. Many of their followers believe that many elite politicians and celebrities belong to an international cabal of pedophiles and will…… read more »
photo credit: Deliris // Shutterstock Being that some people are sick or are asymptomatic but have tested positive for coronavirus and must stay home, the government is looking to pass a bill that would still allow these people to get paid. Along with anyone who must stay home with children due to schools being closed. But some…… read more »
photo credit: Leonard Zhukovsky // Shutterstock Four players of the Brooklyn Nets have tested positive for the COVID-19, coronavirus. According to a press release from the Nets, one player is exhibiting symptoms while 3 players are asymptomatic. All players have been isolated and are under the care of a team physician. Kevin Durant is said to be…… read more »
photo credit: Debby Wong // Shutterstock After 20 seasons and 6 Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots, Tom Brady, 42, is saying goodbye to continue his NFL career in another city. Tom made the announcement on Twitter Tuesday morning, thanking the “incredible fans and Patriots supporters.” “It has truly been the happiest two decades I…… read more »
photo credit: Tinseltown // Shutterstock Roger Mayweather, the uncle of Floyd Mayweather, has passed away at the age of 58. Roger was one of the most famous boxing trainers ever, being a key member of Floyd’s training team. He was also a pretty good boxer, being a 2-weight world champion with the WBA and lineal super featherweight…… read more »
photo credit: Luna Vandoorne // Shutterstock Cooper says he’s ordering the taking down of some of the barriers to unemployment. His Executive order does 5 things: Removes the one week waiting period to apply for unemployment for those who have lost jobs. Requirement that people must look for another job. Allows employees who lose their job or…… read more »
photo credit: Sundry Photography // Shutterstock The coronavirus has everyone staying in, which means online shopping is at an all time high! Amazon announced they will be hiring 100,000 new full and part-time employees across the U.S. to help at fulfillment centers and delivery networks to meet the recent surge in demand. “We also know many people…… read more »
photo credit: Claudio Divizia // Shutterstock Governor Cooper will announce Tuesday a new executive order in response to COVID-19 that closes restaurants and bars for dine-in customers but allows them to continue takeout and delivery orders. The order is expected to be effective by 5 pm today, Tuesday, March 17. The executive order will also include an…… read more »