There has been speculation about the likelihood of an extension of federal unemployment benefits, especially in light of the pending expiration on July 31. But a major domino fell in the direction of an extension of benefits with the July 16 release of initial unemployment claims. SOPA Images / LightRocket …
Read More »Trump says coronavirus relief law should include payroll tax cuts
President Donald Trump speaks on “Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure: Faster, Better, and Stronger” in Atlanta on July 15. Jim Watson | AFP | fake pictures His salary could increase if the White House gets away with it. President Trump said this week that he will not sign the next coronavirus relief …
Read More »A day in the life of a COVID-19 contact tracer
Tracking contacts is considered a critical tool in the fight to contain coronavirus, but what is it like to get the job done? While medical personnel are working to save COVID-19 lives, it is the contact trackers that can actually stop the spread. READ: ‘Answer the phone’: Michigan health officials …
Read More »Russian hackers are back in the spotlight with a vaccine research attack
Russia faces new scrutiny for its cyber espionage efforts after the United States, Britain and Canada alleged Thursday that a Kremlin-linked piracy group is trying to steal research related to the development and testing of the coronavirus vaccine. The group of hackers known as APT29 or “Cozy Bear” is believed …
Read More »Michigan health officials contacting residents about contact COVID-19
DETROIT – Coronavirus cases are on the rise in Michigan and the state is trying to increase its contact tracking, but it is difficult to track when it cannot be contacted. Michigan health officials are asking residents to pick up the phone as it could be information related to COVID-19. …
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