UK economic bounceback in May far slower than anticipated
The British economy grew by far less than anticipated during May, dampening hopes that the recovery from what is set to be one of the country’s deepest recessions in centuries…
US budget deficit hits all-time high of $864 billion in June
The federal government incurred the biggest monthly budget deficit in history in June as spending on programs to combat the coronavirus recession exploded while millions of job losses cut into…
COVID-19: Trudeau gives details on wage subsidies, loan programs for businesses | Special coverage
Businesses and non-profit organizations seeing a drop of at least 30 per cent in revenue due to COVID-19 will qualify for the government’s 75 per cent wage … source
This could be the end of office wear
The new work-from-home reality has rapidly recalibrated the fashion code for professional wear, and that spells trouble for the retailers who sell formal office clothing. On Wednesday, Brooks Brothers, the…
Supreme Court sides with Catholic schools in employment suit
The Supreme Court is siding with two Catholic schools in a ruling that underscores that certain employees of religious schools, hospitals and social service centers can’t sue for employment discrimination…
J.K. Rowling Compares Gender Confirmation Treatment To ‘Gay Conversion’ Therapy
LONDON, July 6 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling angered the trans community on Monday for comparing hormone treatment for people seeking to transition gender to gay…
Amazon Pulls Merchandise For Washington NFL Team
July 8 (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc said it would pull a variety of the Washington NFL team’s merchandise, including jerseys, T-shirts and jewelry, CNBC reported on Wednesday, citing a note…
TikTok to leave Hong Kong as security law raises worries
HONG KONG — TikTok said Tuesday it will stop operations in Hong Kong, joining other social media companies in warily eyeing ramifications of a sweeping national security law that took…
America could run out of fireworks this weekend. Here's why
International supply chains, a pandemic during peak production and record sales means shelves could soon be bare at fireworks retailers across the country. Source link
Stimulus money could pose dilemmas in nursing homes
Nursing home residents are among the Americans getting $1,200 checks as part of the U.S. plan to revive the economy By CANDICE CHOI Associated Press July 4, 2020, 4:10 PM…