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In the U.S., COVID-19 Wasn’t Sole Cause of Excess Deaths in 2020

April 15, 2021

British Reporter — Comparing death rates in the United States with those of the five biggest European countries, Penn and Max Planck demographers found that significant excess mortality cost more lives annually than the epidemic itself.

Presidential Message on Christmas, 2020

The FINANCIAL -- White House spreads Presidential Message on Christmas, 2020. "The First

by The FINANCIAL

December 25, 2020

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More Walmart Health centers open in Chicago

The FINANCIAL — Families in the Chicago area can now experience new

by The FINANCIAL

November 20, 2020

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American Airlines eliminates change fees

The FINANCIAL — American Airlines is giving customers complete flexibility when they travel

by The FINANCIAL

November 20, 2020

1 min read

America

IRS urges students to register so they can receive $1,200 Economic Impact Payment

The FINANCIAL — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today urged any eligible self-supporting college student who doesn’t need to file a tax return to register by November 21 so they can receive an Economic Impact Payment before the end of the year. In

by The FINANCIAL

November 6, 2020

2 mins read

America

IRS and tax industry warn taxpayers of a new coronavirus-related scam

The FINANCIAL — The Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the tax industry today warned of a new text scam created by thieves that trick people into disclosing bank account information under the guise of receiving the $1,200 Economic Impact Payment.

by The FINANCIAL

November 5, 2020

1 min read

America

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued consent order against SMART Payment Plan

The FINANCIAL — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) issued a consent order against SMART Payment Plan, LLC (SMART), finding that the company’s disclosures of its loan payment program contained misleading statements in violation of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010’s

by The FINANCIAL

November 4, 2020

1 min read

WORLD

Hong Kong, China initiates dispute complaint against US origin marking requirements

The FINANCIAL — Hong Kong, China has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States concerning marks of origin requirements imposed by the US on goods produced in Hong Kong, China. The request was circulated to WTO members on 3 November. Hong

by The FINANCIAL

November 4, 2020

1 min read

America

On Election Day Pornhub will be reserved only for voters

The FINANCIAL — Pornhub, the premier online destination for adult entertainment, today announced “Give A F**k, Get A F**k,” a campaign to encourage American users to vote. On Election Day, Pornhub will be reserved only for those who have voted in the

by The FINANCIAL

November 3, 2020

1 min read

Finance

Internal Revenue Service announced changes to help struggling taxpayers

The FINANCIAL — The Internal Revenue Service announced a number of changes designed to help struggling taxpayers impacted by COVID-19 more easily settle their tax debts with the IRS. The IRS assessed its collection activities to see how it could apply relief

by The FINANCIAL

November 3, 2020

3 mins read

Finance

New research finds no evidence of recovery in US household finances

The FINANCIAL — While US GDP is rising, households across the country face continued severe financial fragility, according to new joint research from faculty members at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Harvard Kennedy School and George Washington University. The research uses new

by The FINANCIAL

November 2, 2020

1 min read

RealEstate

Low mortgage rates are easing affordability, but down payments are further from reach

The FINANCIAL — Monthly mortgage payments are becoming increasingly affordable for U.S. homeowners as mortgage rates have hit record lows, a new Zillow® analysis shows. But that masks the difficulties would-be buyers face in getting into homes in the first place after extraordinary price

by The FINANCIAL

October 29, 2020

3 mins read

Travel News

Southwest Airlines published initial flight schedules for Chicago O’Hare and Colorado Springs

The FINANCIAL — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) published its initial flight schedules for both Chicago O’Hare International and Colorado Springs Municipal airports as the carrier continues expanding to bring the value and Hospitality of Southwest closer to more travelers and offers more

by The FINANCIAL

October 29, 2020

2 mins read

America

Coca-Cola joins voter education and makes election day a paid holiday

The FINANCIAL — Election Day – Nov. 3, 2020 – will be a paid holiday for all full-time, U.S.-based employees of The Coca-Cola Company to provide extra time and flexibility to vote, volunteer and support campaigns and elections in local communities. The

by The FINANCIAL

October 29, 2020

2 mins read