The coronavirus pandemic is “not even close to being over,” according to the head of the World Health Organization, and the worst is still to come, in what was a grim assessment of the state of affairs some six months after the first cases were reported in China. “Six months …
Read More »Market Extra: 7 reasons the stock market may face a severe bout of turbulence next week and beyond—only one is rising coronavirus cases
Buckle up, Wall Street investors! The ride from here could get a lot bumpier after the Dow registered its worst one-day loss since June 11 on Friday, knocking the blue-chip index to its lowest point since May 26, and at least momentarily knocking the wind out of equity investors who …
Read More »Key Words: Ohio governor urges people to wear face masks: ‘This is not about politics’
Ohio’s governor on Sunday said wearing a face mask should be a public-health issue, not a partisan one. “ “This is not about politics. This is not about whether you’re liberal or conservative, left or right, Republican, Democrat.” ” — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine During an interview Sunday morning on …
Read More »Something Personal I Have to Face
The weather in South Carolina has been really nice that past week and pollen season is over. These two factors made it the perfect time to start staining the boat dock that extends out from the lakeside gazebo in my yard. Last year Ed ripped up and replaced the damaged …
Read More »CityWatch: Despite stimulus bills, New York’s small businesses face huge challenges
The $ 484 billion stimulus bill the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass this week will help infuse some of New York City’s small businesses with much-needed cash, but could leave out hundreds—if not thousands—of the city’s smallest enterprises, advocates said. “It’s starting to feel pretty desperate,” said …
Read More »The Moneyist: ‘All they care about is making money.’ Can my supermarket manager force me to remove my face mask at work?
Dear Moneyist, I am in my 60s and I work for a well-known supermarket chain in North Carolina. My job requires me to be in the aisles at all time, answering customers’ questions and stocking shelves. I decided to wear a face mask because I am unable to remain six …
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