These days, older workers and retirees are understandably worried that their retirement plans will be disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic downturn. There are concerns that pre-retirement and recent retirees may have about any economic downturn, and strategies designed to help them cope with multiple financial crises, …
Read More »Justice Department says former Green Beret has leaked all secrets to Russia
Peter Rafael Dzibinski Debbins was arrested on suspicion of detailing Russian intelligence operations on the Chemical and Special Forces unit of which he was a member before and while serving in the U.S. Army. Lawyers with the Eastern District of Virginia say Debbins met with Russian operatives on several occasions …
Read More »Jobless Arizonans first get Trump’s unemployment benefits
About 400,000 Arizona people will collect a total of $ 201 million in benefits as of Thursday, including the start of retroactive payments for the weeks ending August and August 8, according to the State Department of Economic Security. Some 21 states have applied for subsidies for provided wages, and …
Read More »Pompeo promises tough US stance on China, but is open to talks
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks to reporters following a meeting with UN Security Council members on Iran’s alleged failure to comply with a nuclear deal and calls for the restoration of sanctions against Iran at the United Nations headquarters in New York, FS, August 20, 2020. Mike Segar …
Read More »US economic recovery gets steam while others stutter
The U.S. economy gained momentum this month as companies shook the effects of the pandemic-induced decline, although yields in other parts of the world were slower, according to new research from purchasing managers. The data released Friday suggests that U.S. companies will look back on demand when they reopen from …
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