Apple & 11 Other Tech Companies Delaying Return To Offices Until January 2022
Apple and Facebook won't return to their offices until January of 2022, amid the rapid spread of the Delta variant.
Binance Cracking Down On Money-Laundering Following Pressure Of Regulation
Binance will crackdown on money laundering by requiring stricter background checks and making potential customers present an ID to gain access to their products and services.
Multiple Senators Test Positive For COVID Despite Receiving Vaccine
Sens. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Angus King, I-Maine, and Roger Wicker, R-Miss., are all experiencing “breakthrough” cases of COVID-19.
Afghanistan News: Bipartisan Group Of 55 Senators Urge Biden To Evacuate Afghan Allies
A bipartisan group of 55 Senators is urging President Biden to speed up the process of getting SIV's to Afghan allies so they can safely evacuate Afghanistan as the Taliban take over the country.
Biden Will Erase $5.8 Billion In Debt For 300,000 Disabled Students
President Biden will erase up to $5.8 billion in student loans for more than 300,000 disabled students.
US Immigration: President Biden Unveils New Asylum Policy
President Biden unveiled his plan to improve the US asylum-seeking process where he plans to double the staff to speed up the immigration process so their cases do not clog up the court system.
Biden Requires Nursing Home Employees To Get Vaccinated
President Biden is requiring nursing home employees to get vaccinated in order to keep receiving federal funding for Medicare and Medicaid.
Florida Schools Could Be Punished For Defying Ron DeSantis' Orders On Mask Mandates
Florida schools who defy Gov. Ron DeSantis' orders by enforcing mask mandates may see their funding cut or salaries withheld.
Mask Mandate Loopholes: Texas School District Finds Flaw In Abbott's Mask Mandate Ban
The Paris Independent School District in Texas has found a loophole in Gov. Greg Abbott's mask mandate ban, saying the Governor's executive order does not extend to the school's dress code.
Contactless Pay Transactions Soared During The Pandemic
Contactless pay is becoming the preference of consumers who want a safe and convenient way to shop during the pandemic. The trend has been popular worldwide and is expected to continue.
Crime In The US: Why Prosecutors, Law Enforcement Are Pushing Biden For Reforms
A group of over 100 former law enforcement officials and prosecutors are pushing Biden to follow through on criminal justice reform, one of his biggest campaign promises.
Homebuyer Sentiment Falls Sharply In August Due To Rising Prices
Home buying sentiment has fallen in August due to rising prices, construction costs, and supply shortages.
What Donald Trump Said In April About Pulling Out US Troops From Afghanistan
Donald Trump slammed Biden's decision to withdraw from Afghanistan despite lauding the move months earlier.
Biden Defends Afghanistan Withdrawal: 'I Stand Squarely Behind My Decision'
President Biden stood by his decision to remove all U.S. troops from Afghanistan bringing an end to America's longest war. The move is expected to be completed by Aug. 31.
Afghanistan War: Taliban Profited Off Opium Trade Despite US Spending $8 Billion
The U.S. spent $8 billion over the last 15 years trying to combat Afghanistan's opium trade.
New York's Empire State Factory Index Takes A Big Hit In August
This month, New York's Empire State Index lost nearly all of the record gains it made in July
How Parents Can Protect Unvaccinated Kids Going Back To School As COVID Cases Rise
As COVID cases in adolescents rise, parents are recommended to take necessary precautions.
Biden's Clean Energy Plan Would Save Over 317,000 Lives, Have Estimated Net Value Of $1.43 Trillion
Joe Biden's plan for investing in clean energy by bringing the United States to 80% renewable energy could save over 317,000 lives.
Bipartisan House Bill Looks To Target Apple & Google
The bill looks to prevent app stores from forcing providers to use alternate app stores and payment systems.
Richard Branson Sells More Virgin Galactic Shares, Company Responds
Virgin Galactic Holdings shares dropped over 3% on Friday.
Biden Sends 3,000 Troops To Afghanistan In Temporary Mission To Evacuate US Embassy
President Biden remains determined to leave Afghanistan by Aug. 31.
Racism In US: Over 9,000 Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Since Start Of Pandemic
Over 9,000 anti-Asian hate crimes have occurred in the U.S. since the coronavirus pandemic began according to the group Stop Asian American Pacific Islander Hate.
Andrew Cuomo's 14-Day Transition 'Suspicious,' Says Former NY Governor
Former New York Gov. David Paterson has called disgraced outgoing Gov. Andrew Cuomo's desired 14-day transition "suspicious."
Lionel Messi Contract: Football Legend To Be Partially Paid In Crypto By PSG
Lionel Messi will be partially paid in cryptocurrency after signing a 2-year contract with Paris Saint-German Soccer Club for $41 million a year. Messi will receive a "significant" amount in cryptocurrency fan tokens called $PSG.
US Inflation: Producer Price Index Rises To Record 7.8% In July
The producer price index for final demand increased at a 7.8% pace since last July, the fastest on record.
CDC Doubles Down On Urging Pregnant Women To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
The CDC is urging all pregnant women to get vaccinated along with breastfeeding women, women trying to get pregnant, and women who may get pregnant in the future.
YouTube Suspends Republican Senator For Falsely Claiming Masks Are Ineffective Against COVID
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has been given a seven-day suspension by YouTube for saying masks do not prevent the spread of COVID-19 in a now-deleted video on his YouTube Channel.
Biden Economy: At Least One Senate Democrat May Stand In Way Of Reconciliation Bill
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said he might not support the $3.5 trillion infrastructure bill because he believes the price tag might be too high.
Cryptocurrency News: Elizabeth Warren, SEC Chair Maintain Pressure On Industry
SEC Chair Gary Gensler and Sen. Elizabeth Warren are both pushing the SEC to regulate the growing crypto market.
Who Is Kathy Hochul? What To Know About New York's New Governor
Kathy Hochul is going to be New York's first female governor amid the resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo amid a sexual harassment scandal involving at least 11 women.