Brittney (truth_bn) Noelle
- Jun 30, 2020
Netflix Commits $100 Million To Black Economic Advancement
On Tuesday, Netflix announced that they will put 2 percent of its cash holdings -an equivalent of approximately $100 million – to “financial institutions and organizations that directly support Black communities.” The distribution of funds will start off with $35 million to be split between the Black Economic Development Initiative that will receive $25 million and Hope Credit Union will receive a deposit of $10 million. Netflix’s plan to invest in Black communities launched
Brittney (truth_bn) Noelle
- Jun 30, 2020
Amazon Gives Frontline Employees Over $500 Million in One-Time Bonuses
Amazon’s frontline employees will be receiving over $500 million in “Thank You” bonuses, according to an announcement made yesterday by the senior vice president of worldwide operations, Dave Clark. These bonuses come after Amazon ended their original compensation package for frontline employees back in May. The original compensation package that included a $2 increase in hourly wages and double overtime. The “Thank You” bonuses will be given to the employees that were with A
Kaila (powkailove) Hall
- Jun 29, 2020
China Hit With New Swine Flu Virus That May Be 'Pandemic Potential'
China has been hit with a new virus that may be ‘pandemic potential’. The new virus has recently emerged and it carried by pigs just like swine flu. According to scientists though it is carried by pigs, human can become infected. Just like the coronavirus, scientists are concerned that this virus may trigger a global outbreak once again. According to a report from the BBC, researchers are concerned the flu could mutate and easily spread from person to person. Right now, it’s
Kaila (powkailove) Hall
- Jun 29, 2020
Broadway Will Not Reopen Until Next Year
Broadway will officially remain closed throughout 2020. The Broadway League has announced that all productions will remain closed through at least January 3, 2021. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit NYC, Broadway closed immediately. They were originally supposed to be shut down through April 12 but things have changed tremendously. Broadway is offering refunds and exchanges to all ticket purchasers. "Our membership is working closely with the theatrical unions and in concert with
Kaila (powkailove) Hall
- Jun 29, 2020
California Governor Orders Bars Closed In Seven Counties
On Sunday, California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered bars to close in seven counties. The counties affected are Los Angeles, Fresno, Tulare, Kern, Kinds, Imperial and San Joaquin. After the rise in coronavirus cases these bars were ordered to immediately shut down. The state of California is also encouraging other counties to issue local health orders for other bars. "COVID-19 is still circulating in California, and in some parts of the state, growing stronger," Newsom said in
Brittney (truth_bn) Noelle
- Jun 26, 2020
Kanye and Gap Strike 10 Year Deal
Kanye West’s fashion company, Yeezy, and Gap have arranged a 10-year deal called Yeezy Gap. The deal allows for renewal after five years, according to The New York Times. The line will create affordable basics for men, women and children. Shortly after the announcement was made Gap’s stocks rose about 39% according to CNBC. West was officially declared a billionaire back in April. His new success is credited to his Yeezy athletic wear line that is approximated to add 1.26 bil
Brittney (truth_bn) Noelle
- Jun 26, 2020
District of Columbia On Track for Statehood
The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the statehood of Washington D.C. later on today. The odds of statehood being granted are unlikely as many believe the bill will not pass in the Senate. The Senate is currently controlled by Republicans who are believed to vote against the bill that will grant D.C. statehood. D.C. has approximately 705,000 residents, 45 percent are African American. However, because D.C. is not a state, they do not have representation in the
Brittney (truth_bn) Noelle
- Jun 26, 2020
MLB Announces 60-Game 2020 Season
Major League Baseball (MLB) fans can put away their uncertainty because the league announced a 60-game season on Tuesday. The season will begin July 23 or 24. Training will begin July 1, giving players approximately three weeks to get ready for the season. Players will be tested when they arrive at their training facilities and must be cleared before they can work out. Testing will take place every other day. If a player, coach or staff member test positive they will be quara
Brittney (truth_bn) Noelle
- Jun 25, 2020
$1.4 Billion In Stimulus Payments Sent to Deceased People
On Thursday, it was reported that the IRS has sent approximately 1.4 billion dollars-worth of stimulus checks to dead people. The stimulus check distribution began in April, approximately a month after the COVID-19 pandemic began in the U.S. Since the beginning of the stimulus distribution approximately 1.1 million deceased individuals received checks of up to $1,200. Do the math and that’s approximately $1.4 billion that is not in the hands of the living who are in need of t
Brittney (truth_bn) Noelle
- Jun 25, 2020
COVID-19 Updates for New York and The Nation
New York City is on track for phase three expected to take place by July 6, at the earliest. The announcement made Thursday by New York’s Mayor Bill de Blasio means that nail salons, spas, and tattoo parlors will be able to reopen. Restaurants will also be able to bring back their indoor dining experience, however, they will have a limited occupancy of 50%. The announcement is accompanied by a Tri-state COVID-19 quarantine agreement reached by New York, New Jersey and Connect
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