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Summer 2020’s Hottest Accessory: The Safety Bubble

Summer 2020’s Hottest Accessory: The Safety Bubble
Summer 2020’s Hottest Accessory: The Safety Bubble
July 18, 2020  |  Safety and Security

It’s been 129 days since the NBA officially announced its shutdown and played its last regular-season game of 2020. That’s notable because for most Americans, that’s...

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FTC Presses For Testimony From Facebook’s Zuckerberg, Sandberg
FTC Presses For Testimony From Facebook’s Zuckerberg, Sandberg
July 17, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

Facebook Inc’s top executives could be required to testify before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as the regulator investigates whether the California-based social media conglomerate...

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Coronavirus Refunds: Hall & Oates Cincinnati Concertgoers To Get Reimbursement, Carryover Option
Coronavirus Refunds: Hall & Oates Cincinnati Concertgoers To Get Reimbursement, Carryover Option
July 17, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers are seeking refunds on things they have already paid for but may...

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SMBs Near Colleges Contend With Future In Flux
SMBs Near Colleges Contend With Future In Flux
July 17, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As sporting events and move-in weekend are not set in stone in towns with colleges, those who own small companies question how their businesses will...

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Chinese Regulators Take Over Nine FIs
Chinese Regulators Take Over Nine FIs
July 17, 2020  |  International

Chinese regulators have seized control of nine financial institutions (FIs) alleging they violated rules and jeopardized the country’s financial system. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Proposed Payroll Tax Cuts Could Make Paychecks Larger
Proposed Payroll Tax Cuts Could Make Paychecks Larger
July 17, 2020  |  Economy

If the coming pandemic relief package does not come with a payroll tax cut, President Trump has indicated this week that he will not sign...

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SMB Cash Flow Gaps, Transit Payments, Disaster Loans Top This Week’s News
SMB Cash Flow Gaps, Transit Payments, Disaster Loans Top This Week’s News
July 17, 2020  |  The Weekender

It’s the end of the work week, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments...

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Homebuilding Exec: Wellness Concerns Could Drive Consumers To Buy New Homes
Homebuilding Exec: Wellness Concerns Could Drive Consumers To Buy New Homes
July 17, 2020  |  Real Estate

Health is driving consumer decisioning, with the chief executive of one homebuilder noting that wellness – along with the need for more space, historically low...

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New York City Mayor De Blasio Says Phase 4 Reopening To Start Monday
New York City Mayor De Blasio Says Phase 4 Reopening To Start Monday
July 17, 2020  |  Coronavirus

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city is set to enter the last phase of reopening on Monday (July 20), Bloomberg News...

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