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Black, Hispanic children bear disproportionate burden of COVID-19

December 14, 2020

The FINANCIAL -- When Yale researchers began studying cases of COVID-19 among children, they expected that they would find that the disease afflicted Black and Hispanic children at higher rates, just as it had in the adult population. It turns out the unequal burden borne by minority children was even greater than they expected.

Gen Z renters moving out and moving up

The FINANCIAL — Rental concessions, such as a free month’s rent, appear

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November 19, 2020

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Johnson & Johnson invests $100 mln to to eliminate health inequities for people of color

The FINANCIAL — Johnson & Johnson announced million in commitments and collaborations

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November 18, 2020

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AA, BA and oneworld airline alliance launch transatlantic COVID-19 testing

The FINANCIAL — American Airlines, British Airways and oneworld® have launched an optional

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November 18, 2020

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America

Evolution of workers’ views on remote working

The FINANCIAL — The coronavirus pandemic has affected U.S. workplaces like nothing else in modern history, including high unemployment, the shuttering of businesses, and the shift of many workers to off-site, remote work. Gallup has been tracking full- and part-time U.S. workers’

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October 13, 2020

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America

Walmart launches 140 contact-free events for families

The FINANCIAL — In communities across the country, Walmart and its customers made the most of a socially distanced summer with Walmart’s free Drive-in Movie series. As customers turn the corner from summer to fall, Walmart knows they’ll be faced with a ‘new

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October 13, 2020

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Travel News

IHG Hotels & Resorts reports data of US summer vacation 2020

The FINANCIAL — IHG Hotels & Resorts, which includes brands such as Holiday Inn, InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Staybridge Suites and Kimpton, reveals new data about the 2020 U.S. summer staycation and the impact on hotel bookings. Brian Hicks, SVP Commercial and Revenue

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October 12, 2020

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America

Southwest Airlines launches new services from O’Hare and Houston Intercontinental

The FINANCIAL — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced plans to expand its footprint in Chicago and Houston to give more travelers access to Southwest’s iconic Hospitality, low fares, and Customer-friendly policies. Chicago O’Hare International AirportWork is underway to add new service from Chicago O’Hare International

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October 12, 2020

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WORLD

Nestle have committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

The FINANCIAL — Nestlé today announced its support for the Net Zero Initiative, a new industry-wide effort that will help U.S. dairy farms of all sizes and geographies implement new technologies and adopt economically viable practices. The initiative is a critical component of

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October 12, 2020

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RealEstate

The highest number of Latinx households own their homes since Great Recession of 2008

The FINANCIAL — Remarkable growth this half-decade has boosted the share of Latinx households in the U.S. that own their home to its highest since the housing bust. While recent signs are encouraging, a new Zillow® analysis reveals remaining roadblocks on the path to equitable

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October 12, 2020

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RealEstate

House prices continue to grow due to inventory shortage

The FINANCIAL — Home price momentum continued into early October, with annual median list price growth reaching double digits, according to Zillow’s Weekly Market Report. Although the frenetic pace of newly pending sales seems to be subsiding in a delayed seasonal slowdown, a

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October 12, 2020

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America

Americans rate presidential candidates on their character dimensions

The FINANCIAL — Among eight character dimensions, Americans’ perceptions of President Donald Trump and Joe Biden differ most on likability: 66% of U.S. adults believe Biden is likable, while 36% say Trump is. Americans are also more likely to perceive Biden than

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October 9, 2020

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Pharmacy

Contact Lens Rule changes come into force on 16th of October

The FINANCIAL — AOA and optometry’s advocates continue to fight the FTC’s rule changes—act now to support these efforts and have your practice ready for implementation on day one. As optometry’s advocates work into the 11th hour to counter the Federal Trade

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October 9, 2020

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America

Michael Jordan will be on the newly announced NBA Foundation Board of Directors

The FINANCIAL — The National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) today announced the NBA Foundation Board of Directors, comprised of eight representatives from the NBA Board of Governors, players and executives from the NBPA and the league office.

by The FINANCIAL

October 9, 2020

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