The COVID-19 pandemic has had dramatic immediate impacts on the lives of people around the world. Those on Social Security have had to close the hatches and make the most of what their benefits will allow them to pay, while many who are nearing retirement age have faced layoffs, involuntary …
Read More »Rural real estate prices rise as people consider leaving cities
WASHINGTON – The COVID-19 pandemic has already changed the way Americans live, but its long-term repercussions may be in our world even after the virus is finally brought under control. A variety of indicators that analyze Americans’ economic decision-making shows that the virus is affecting how we spend money, how …
Read More »Cabrera will probably start, Voth impresses, Toronto is out
Given the opportunity to write what might well be their opening night lineup for the premiere of Saturday’s exhibition, Nationals Manager Davey Martínez included a slightly unexpected name: Asdrúbal Cabrera. Two weeks after suggesting novice Carter Kieboom It would be his third base every day for this shortened season, Martinez …
Read More »Los Angeles artist donates 1,800 paintings to Brooklyn hospital, one for each employee
“At the height of the pandemic, Michael had the brilliant idea to donate a painting to every employee in a hospital, specifically in New York, because New York was struggling harder,” said Eli Bronner, manager and distributor for Gittes. CNN Gittes enlisted Bronner to help him find the perfect hospital …
Read More »Trump asks if activists want military bases named for Al Sharpton
President Trump on Sunday in an interview on Fox News continued to reject efforts to rename military bases named by Confederate leaders, asking whether those in favor of doing so wanted them to be named in honor of the civil rights and television personality, the Rev. Al Sharpton. Lawmakers in …
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