Millions are increasingly desperate. Simply reopening the economy will not be enough, as millions of Americans are fully aware that a pandemic continues and there is no going back to our pre-crisis routine. Texas, for example, just closed its bars after trying to reopen too soon, while Florida is closing …
Read More »Saudi spending skyrocketed before the VAT jump when the triple shock hits the economy
Saudi Arabian citizens entered stores after coronavirus blockade restrictions were lifted in June, hoping to save money on non-perishable goods, from food and clothing to electronics and cars, before the kingdom triples your value added tax or VAT. Riyadh announced the levy, which increased from 5% to 15% on July …
Read More »Tigers first MLB team to partner with bookmaker
The Detroit Tigers on Thursday announced a multi-year deal with PointsBet sportsbook, the first such partnership between a Major League Baseball franchise and a sportsbook. Starting this season, PointsBet signage will be displayed at Comerica Park. The sportsbook will be featured on the Detroit Tigers radio network and on the …
Read More »US Farmers Seek Help As COVID-19 Destroys Immigrant Workforce
Perdue Farms President Jim Perdue on protecting workers during the coronavirus pandemic and managing the international supply chain. CHICAGO – The new coronavirus delayed the arrival of seasonal immigrants who normally help harvest wheat from the US, leaving farmers dependent on high school students, school bus drivers, laid-off oil field …
Read More »Trump promotes June’s “historic” employment report: “Our economy is rebounding”
President Trump, during a pre-vacation press conference at the White House, touted the June jobs report stating that the economy is beginning to recover from the depths of its collapse during the coronavirus pandemic. “Our economy is booming,” Trump said Thursday, saying that the response to the coronavirus pandemic, coordinated …
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