COVID-19

COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

Source: cdc.gov

Americans Could Get $600 Stimulus Checks Early Next Week, Says Mnuchin

Americans Could Get $600 Stimulus Checks Early Next Week, Says Mnuchin
Americans Could Get $600 Stimulus Checks Early Next Week, Says Mnuchin
December 21, 2020  |  Economy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told CNBC on Monday (Dec. 21) that Americans should see $600 individual stimulus checks as soon as next week. Get...

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Aid For Struggling SMBs Tops Long List Of Funds In New COVID-19 Stimulus Bill
Aid For Struggling SMBs Tops Long List Of Funds In New COVID-19 Stimulus Bill
December 21, 2020  |  Economy

Facing a hard holiday deadline and the threat of a federal government shutdown, House and Senate negotiators were able to accomplish in six days what...

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eCommerce Delivery And Shopping In The Pandemic Era
eCommerce Delivery And Shopping In The Pandemic Era
December 21, 2020  |  Today In Data

Nordstrom is rolling out a same-day gift delivery service in New York City that will be available for orders placed by late afternoon. Meanwhile, Walmart and Amazon are jousting to the end...

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Deep Dive: Why Merchants Must Rethink Their Promotion Abuse Protections During The Pandemic
Deep Dive: Why Merchants Must Rethink Their Promotion Abuse Protections During The Pandemic
December 21, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

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The COVID-19 Grinch That Tried (And Mostly Failed) To Steal Christmas 
The COVID-19 Grinch That Tried (And Mostly Failed) To Steal Christmas 
December 19, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Everyone knows the famous Dr. Seuss children’s Christmas story and movie “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Purported COVID-19 Vaccines Hit Dark Web
Purported COVID-19 Vaccines Hit Dark Web
December 18, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Criminals seeking to exploit unmet demand for the COVID-19 vaccine are selling doses – many presumably fake – on the “dark web,” the portion of...

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Congress Agrees Avoid Federal Shutdown For 48 Hours As Lawmakers Try To Reach Stimulus Deal
Congress Agrees Avoid Federal Shutdown For 48 Hours As Lawmakers Try To Reach Stimulus Deal
December 18, 2020  |  Politics

The U.S. House and Senate passed an agreement Friday evening (Dec. 18) to postpone a government shutdown for 48 Hours as Capitol Hill lawmakers prepared...

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PayPal Supports Black-Owned Ventures With Additional $5 Million Grant
PayPal Supports Black-Owned Ventures With Additional $5 Million Grant
December 18, 2020  |  Investments

PayPal is extending additional support to Black-owned businesses by way of a $5 million grant that builds on the $10 million PayPal Empowerment Grant program...

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Truckers See Financial Recovery In Cold-Chain Vaccine Distribution; Logistics Concerns Remain
Truckers See Financial Recovery In Cold-Chain Vaccine Distribution; Logistics Concerns Remain
December 18, 2020  |  Delivery

Developing, testing and getting approval for the various new COVID-19 vaccines in less than a year was a miracle, but the logistical feat of manufacturing...

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