Marcy Kreiter

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Marcy Kreiter is an editor and writer with 40 years of experience in the news business. Much of her career was spent with United Press International where she started as a broadcast writer and rose to managing editor. She is married with one child. @marcykreiter https://plus.google.com/u/0/111230622020953429268/posts

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Job Gains Slowing -- Could Economic Recovery From Coronavirus Pandemic Be Stalling?

Gains in the hospitality and retail sectors accounted for nearly half the 1.8 million jobs created, but a wave of business failures is poised to begin.

Bernie Sanders, John Kasich Pairing Possible At Virtual Democratic Convention

“A convention has always been both about the candidates and the event – balloons dropping, people cheering, debates on the floor. All of that is going away” -- network executive

Another 1.5 million people filed new claims for jobless benefits in the United States last week, barely changed from the prior week and indicating that layoffs continue

July Unemployment Fell To 10.2%, 1.8 Million Jobs Added

It was the lowest level since the coronavirus pandemic induced a recession in February but only 40% of the jobs lost at the start of the pandemic have been regained.

Commission On Presidential Debates Rejects Trump Proposal For 4th, Early September Debate

The Trump campaign had suggested an early September contest be added to the schedule to catch the earliest of voters.

US cybersecurity agencies are warning that Chinese hackers are trying to steal research on developing a vaccine against the coronavirus, US media report

$10 Million Reward For Info Foreign Hackers Trying To Interfere With US Election

Intelligence officials have said there are indications, Russia, China and Iran all are trying to undermine the 2020 election.

Pirate TV Subscriptions Services A $1 Billion Industry Threatening Consumer Privacy

A report by the Digital Citizens Alliance and NAGRA found some 9 million U.S. households have downloaded these pirate apps that cheat creators and tax collectors out of revenue, and put consumers at risk.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she and and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY had a productive meeting with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on a new round of coronavirus relief

Deadline For New Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Looms With Republicans, Democrats Far Apart On Key Issues

The weekly unemployment benefit boost is among the most contentious issues. Democrats want to keep it at $600. Republicans have boosted their bid from $200 to $400.

Weekly initial claims for jobless benefits remain higher than any single week of the global financial crisis in the US

Coronavirus Economy: Initial Unemployment Claims Lower As Stimulus Talks Stall

After two weeks of rises, initial unemployment claims were lower last week but still above 1 million.

President Trump Campaign Seeks Early September Debate vs. Joe Biden To Catch Early Voters

Early voting starts Sept. 14 with the first debate currently not scheduled until Sept. 29.

Cost Of Coronavirus Vaccine Pegged As High As $39 A Dose, Unclear How Many Doses Needed To Be Effective

The federal government has contracted for hundreds of millions of doses of the various vaccine candidates, with phase 3 clinical trials just getting started.

Chicago teachers walk the picket line outside Anthony Overton School in Chicago

Chicago Schools Nix In-Person Classes For Start Of Fall Term Amid Upsurge In Coronavirus

The decision leaves New York as the only major school district still planning to open school buildings as part of a hybrid model.

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said he will pick a woman as his running mate

Joe Biden To Accept Democratic Presidential Nomination From Home, DNC Blames Coronavirus Pandemic

Convention organizers in Milwaukee made the announcement as coronavirus cases grew in the area, and President Trump said he might give his acceptance speech from the White House.

House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said some progress had been made in stimulus talks, and while both sides are far apart on some issues, markets expect a deal will eventually be done

Coronavirus Stimulus Talks: Hopes Dwindling For Agreement By Deadline Target, Trump Pondering Executive Orders

Negotiators were scheduled to meet again Thursday, with major issues still unresolved.

The coronavirus crisis is hitting the restaurant industry hard -- this empty eatery is at Grand Central Station in New York

Coronavirus Lawsuits: 50 New York Restaurants Demand Insurance Companies Cover Damages

The suit is similar to one filed in Chicago last week.

Based on research carried out in Italy, the Erasme hospital in Brussels has developed a device which transforms a regular snorkelling mask into an emergency ventilator for patients suffering with COVID-19

Study Links Gum Disease To COVID-19 Deaths, Aspirated Bacteria Serve As Reservoir For Coronavirus

"While you can’t stop COVID-19 with your toothbrush, you may be able to reduce its severity” -- president of California Society of Periodontists

man wearing mask during coronavirus pandemic

Whom Do You Trust On Coronavirus? Trump, Fauci Or CDC?

An NBC/Survey Monkey poll indicated 31% trust Trump -- 69% of Republicans and just 2% of Democrats.

Between 15 and 20 percent of small businesses will be unable to reopen, says Pedro Campo, head of the Spanish Business Confederation (CEC).

Coronavirus Economy: Black-Owned Businesses Twice As Likely To Fail As Businesses Overall, NY Fed Finds

Research by the New York Fed finds 41% of Black-owned businesses are likely to fail compared to 22% of firms overall.

Extreme Weather 2020: Isaias Downgraded But Not Before Leaving Trail of Death, Destruction

At least two people died in a tornado that hit a North Carolina mobile home park.

US President Donald Trump gave TikTok six weeks to sell its US operations to an American company, adding that the government wanted a financial benefit from the deal

Quotes From President Trump's Axios Interview: Coronavirus Pandemic, Russia, November Election, Black Lives Matter

President Trump again insisted the coronavirus pandemic is under control, there will be massive fraud if a mail-in election is allowed to proceed, and intelligence on Russia paying bounties to the Taliban did not have much credence.

A lab technician in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) looks at a reagent bottle before performing vaccine tests at French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi's lab in Val de Reuil

Biden Warns Against Premature Approval Of Coronavirus Vaccine, Says Politics Should Not Enter Into Decision

Experts are worried the administration might rush through a vaccine approval on insufficient data just to meet a political deadline.

Coronavirus And Schools: Most Parents Unprepared To Have Kids Learn From Home Again

82% of parents say they're at least somewhat unprepared for having their kids learn from home again.

Although incoming US chief of staff Mark Meadows (pictured November 2019) is not exhibiting symptoms, and a precautionary test came back negative, he is going into self-quarantine after being exposed to the coronavirus

As Lawmakers Dither Over Coronavirus Stimulus, Trump Considers End Run, Implementing Rejected Payroll Tax Suspension

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have rejected a suspension of the payroll tax because it does nothing to help those who don't have jobs.

US President Donald Trump and government coordinator Dr Deborah Birx lay out the plan for reopening the economy

Trump Contradicts Birx, Says US Handling Of Coronavirus Better Than Other Countries

The president says U.S. handling of the pandemic has been much better than that of most other countries.

President Donald Trump's supporters argue that Silicon Valley platforms are biased against conservatives, despite the president's own large following on social media

Who Are The Least Informed Americans? Those Who Get Their News From Social Media

Only 17% of those who get their news from social media were able to correctly answer questions related to politics and were more likely to be exposed to false or unproven claims.

Will Changes At Postal Service Affect 2020 Election? Worries Mount On Cost-Cutting Moves

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has ordered an end to overtime, a move that could delay mail delivery.

The June increase in US consumer spending may not survive the coronavirus resurgence

Coronavirus Economy: Consumer Spending Increases In June But Personal Income Is Falling

“It appears that some elements of the economic rebound didn’t incorporate sufficient measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 into new areas” -- the Mercatus Center at George Mason University

Former White House National Security Advisor General Michael Flynn originally pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI in the Russia election meddling investigation, but now seeks to have his case thrown out

Should Charges Should Be Dropped Against Michael Flynn? Full DC Appellate Court To Consider Question

A three-judge panel split 2-1 in May over the question.

McCarthy Demands Rapid COVID Testing In Capitol In Wake Of Gohmert's Positive Result

The House minority leader says the lack of comprehensive rules puts everyone at risk.

Pictured here is a Matternet Drone used in partnership with delivery giant UPS, which became the first company to win US approval to operate a "drone airline"

Drone Technology: StoreDot Unveils Fast-Charging Technology To Make Autonomous Delivery Economically Feasible

The Israeli battery firm says its system can recharge a drone in 5 minutes and needs no human intervention, making autonomous delivery more commercially viable.

President Trump Calls For Delay In November Election Until Danger From Coronavirus Is Over

"Delay the Election until people can properly, securely and safely vote" -- President Trump