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WASHINGTON – Democrats pushed for a temporary extension of a popular small business subsidy program through the Republican-controlled Senate on Tuesday night, an unexpected development that spiked in coronavirus cases in many states that are causing new closings of bars and other companies. Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin’s measure came hours …

Palestinian farmers living in the occupied Jordan Valley say they are concerned about what the future holds for them with Israel’s impending annexation of the territory, which could start as soon as Wednesday. The concerns that abound in annexation will prevent them from accessing their land and will be cut …

“Harvey Weinstein and The Weinstein Company failed their employees. After all the harassment, threats and discrimination, their victims are finally getting some justice,” New York Attorney General Letitia James said in a statement. The settlement stems from a 2018 civil rights lawsuit filed by the New York Attorney General’s office …

An Atlanta business consultant played as a matchmaker in Netflix’s decision to distribute more cash to lenders who help Black-owned companies. Yardstick Management, founded by Ebbie Parsons in 2012, has been consulting with Netflix for months about how it can add more minorities to its executive ranks. She also introduced …

BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) – A slice of Hollywood is coming to Buffalo, yes Buffalo. Great Point Capital Management, a media-focused investment fund led by Robert Halmi and Fehmi Zeko, presented plans with the city to build a new state-of-the-art television and film studio complex on Niagara Street on the west …