WASHINGTON (Reuters) – United States President Donald Trump’s most divisive candidate for a senior Pentagon position to date is expected to face a controversial Senate nomination hearing on Thursday, and is likely Democratic lawmakers criticize him for comments they consider Islamophobic. FILE PHOTO: The Pentagon logo is seen behind the …
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 …
Read More »AMD raises forecasts for the full year as chip rival Intel stumbles
FILE PHOTO: Lisa Su, AMD President and CEO, delivers keynote speech at CES 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, January 9, 2019. REUTERS / Steve Marcus (Reuters) – Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD.O) Boosted its full-year revenue forecast on Tuesday, fueled in part by an overall surge in demand for …
Read More »The Fed chief says the surge in the coronavirus slows down the US economic recovery.
(Reuters) – The rise in coronavirus cases in the United States is beginning to weigh on economic activity, the head of the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, vowing that the United States central bank “will do what we can, and for as long as necessary. ” “To limit damage and …
Read More »US tenants owe $ 21.5 billion in back rent; Republicans do not offer eviction
NEW YORK (Reuters) – More than $ 21.5 billion in past-due rent looms over Americans struggling to make ends meet, global advisory firm Stout, Risius and Ross estimated Wednesday as Republicans and Democrats scramble for a new aid package COVID-19. FILE PHOTO: Sandra Cruz, who lost her job due to …
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