Hong Kong Executive Director Carrie Lam warned that the city is on the brink of a significant coronavirus outbreak that could overwhelm its hospitals, and called on residents to follow strict new measures to stop the spread of the virus. Meanwhile, new cases reported in mainland China reached levels last …
Read More »The H-2A visa program for farmworkers is emerging under Trump, as are labor violations
A country built on guest workers For more than a century, the United States has relied on temporary foreign workers to plant and harvest its crops. During World Wars I and II, labor shortages led the United States to open its doors to Mexican agricultural workers. The United States government …
Read More »Federal “coronavirus” zone of severe outbreaks expands to 21 states in total
Florida on Tuesday set a new statewide record for the number of coronavirus deaths reported in a single day since the pandemic began: 186 residents. And while there are signs that hospitalizations may be stabilizing, the virus It continues to change life there and across the country. Almost half of …
Read More »‘Danger!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ to resume production with new safety guidelines
“Danger!” and “Wheel of Fortune” are returning to the TV screen near you. The iconic gaming programs are slated to resume production soon and will adhere to new safety guidelines, such as periodic testing, limitation of crew members, PPE (personal protective equipment) placement, and social distancing to prevent the spread …
Read More »American small businesses face massive closings without further pandemic help
OAKLAND, California / NEW YORK (Reuters) – After surviving two hits at age 27, Olivia Colt launched into a catering business, a dream of a lifetime. Ten years and another hit later, she had turned Salt & Honey Catering Plus Events into a thriving operation in downtown Oakland. Mary Foster …
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