It’s been more than three months since President Donald Trump signed the CARES Act, the law that provided those $1,200 “stimulus checks” (and direct deposits and debit cards) to give Americans some financial relief from the coronavirus pandemic. But maybe you could use more help. The outbreak is still raging […]
Day: July 8, 2020
Why Investors Should Keep an Eye on Changing Sales Strategies
In the first half of 2020, most car manufacturers are seeing decreased sales. General Motors (NYSE:GM) recorded a 7% decrease in total vehicle sales in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2020 compared to the year-ago quarter, with sales falling 34% year over year in the second quarter. Ford […]
This Is What Walt Disney World Will Look Like When It Reopens This Weekend
With just three days remaining until Walt Disney World begins reopening to the public, the company is giving potential visitors a glimpse of what they can expect inside the Orlando parks. Disney will reopen Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11, and Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15, […]
2021 Ford Bronco: Everything We Know
The Bronco is back, and here’s what we know about it so far. We are continually updating this story with the latest information on the upcoming Ford Bronco. Fans have been waiting a while for Ford to revive its iconic Bronco nameplate. It left the market in 1996, but the Bronco […]
Johnny Depp dangled Amber Heard’s pet dog out of a speeding car window, court hears
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard arriving at the High Court in London – Victoria Jones/PA Johnny Depp dangled his former wife’s pet dog out of a speeding car window during a furious row in which he physically assaulted her, a court has been told. During the argument in March 2013, […]
6 Work-From-Home Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
Despite years of research that shows workers are, in fact, competent and capable grown-ups who can get work done at home, a lot of people still seem very worried about the idea. The prospect of working from home — whether because your company is shuttered for the pandemic or your […]
A fitting end to the last Confederate monument in Southern California
The 800-pound Jefferson Davis National Highway marker was installed in Kern County in 1942. (Robert Price) And then there were none. You might have missed it, but the last known Confederate monument in Southern California has been removed from public view. Without fanfare or fuss. The memorial had been placed […]
As talk builds for second stimulus, questions remain about first payout
And now, time for “It’s Not a Stimulus Scam, the Sequel.” First, consumers had to be assured in June that the navy blue, Visa debit cards that just showed up in the mail beginning in late May really did contain stimulus money. The unexpected plastic card wasn’t a scam or a special promotion, as some […]
Colleges reel from new immigration announcement
When Nay, a senior at University of Illinois at Chicago, came to the U.S. from Bogor, Indonesia, in 2017, she thought she’d get the most out of her university experience — working, studying, and experiencing life in America. Even with the coronavirus outbreak, she remained optimistic. But on Monday, new visa […]
New 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class gets 3D instrument cluster, next-gen MBUX software
See Full Image Gallery >> Every new Mercedes-Benz S-Class needs to be significantly better than its predecessor. The next-generation model is almost ready to make its global debut, and official details about it are beginning to emerge. Mercedes announced the sedan will inaugurate a new version of its MBUX infotainment […]
Peaceful Protesters Targeted By Wave Of Vehicle-Ramming Attacks
Protesters ran for their lives early Saturday as a man drove past a police barricade and barreled toward them in the wrong direction on a closed stretch of a Seattle freeway, where they had been peacefully demonstrating against police brutality. His car struck 32-year-old Diaz Love and 24-year-old Summer Taylor, […]
COVID Fear Is Keeping Chronically Ill People From Getting Medical Care
The novel coronavirus pandemic is keeping Americans away from the doctor’s office. For most people, that means little more than postponing a dental checkup or enduring a minor illness at home. But those with chronic medical conditions ― especially ailments that make them more susceptible to infections like COVID-19 ― […]
30 Biggest Do’s and Don’ts When Buying a Car
Whether you’re buying a new or used car, knowing what to do — and what not to do — can mean the difference of hundreds or even thousands of dollars over the term of your loan and the life of your vehicle. Whether it’s your first car or your fifth, […]
6 ways to motivate and inspire your employees that don’t involve a pay rise
Modern companies offer a lot of perks for employees: healthy breakfasts and fruits, medical insurance, massage right in the office, a gym with personal fitness coaches, and much more. Due to recent quarantine guidelines, most companies had to stop all office activities and move some of them online, such as […]
How to start cycling: A beginner’s guide
From the best bike worth buying to the essential safety equipment you shouldn’t leave home without, this is your go-to guide to cycling: iStock As we head into the ninth week of lockdown and we’re allowed to exercise as much as we want now, you may be feeling a little […]
The man who made Nikola bigger than Ford without selling a single vehicle
Trevor Milton – Nikola Trevor Milton is ready for internet fame. The entrepreneur is unfazed by the speed of his rise to online notoriety, and his hydrogen-powered truck company’s new status as one of the most valuable automakers in the world. “It’s been incredible, right? Very few people in life ever […]
Trump Sounds Off On Harvard’s ‘Ridiculous’ Decision: Patch PM
Today is Tuesday, July 7. Here’s what Patch has been covering across Massachusetts today. Harvard found itself in the crosshairs of President Trump, who Tuesday afternoon railed against the university’s decision to offer only online courses for the 2020-21 school amid the coronavirus pandemic. “They ought to be ashamed of […]
10 Chicago Insurtech Firms That Could Win Big At The Benzinga Fintech Awards
Of all the opportunities in fintech, insurance technology might be the biggest. The $1-trillion insurance sector has remained stagnant for decades, but a few companies in Chicago are making tremendous plays to shake it up. These 10 insurtech companies from the Windy City are top candidates for success at this year’s […]