19 Things Mexican American Kids Will Remember About The Holidays Growing Up
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The US Government Says Facebook Needs To Sell Instagram And WhatsApp
Facebook has used illegal monopoly power and an “unlawful scheme” to stifle competition, degrade personal privacy, and crush rivals, according to antitrust lawsuits filed Wednesday by the Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from 46 states and two territories. “For nearly a decade, Facebook has used its dominance and monopoly power to crush smaller rivals…
Amazon Has Been Charged With Firing A Worker Just Because She Fought For Better Working Conditions
This spring, six different Amazon employees claimed they were wrongfully terminated by the company in retaliation for their involvement in organizing to improve working conditions. Now, at least one of those workers, Courtney Bowden of Pennsylvania, will have her case heard before a judge. Although a victory would mean little in terms of punitive damages,…
Airlines In The US Can Now Ban Emotional Support Animals From Flights
A new rule allows airlines in the US to ban emotional support animals from riding in the cabin, ending a system that led to everything from turtles to pigs, snakes, and even turkeys riding alongside their owners. Last year, the Department of Transportation issued guidance stating that dogs, cats, and miniature horses could be accepted…
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a surge in demand for contactless payments, accelerating the shift from cash to digital options
The Covid-19 pandemic is expected to cause a drastic decline in cash usage due to the risk of contamination. “Over the past six to eight months, we’ve seen the use of cash decline even further, and that’s a trend I think that we’re going to see continue,” said Jodie Kelley, CEO of Electronic Transactions Association….
Here’s why cash still dominates even though the risk of spreading coronavirus encourages contactless options
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Coronavirus has caused an unprecedented surge in the demand for contactless payment, but the U.S. is unlikely to stop using cash anytime soon. 14:13 Wed, Dec 2 20202:53 PM EST
Markets could ‘look past’ a temporary US lockdown: Analyst
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Andrew Harmstone from Morgan Stanley Investment Management believes a credible coronavirus policy from the Biden team will be able to mitigate any downside from a potential temporary lockdown to stem the pandemic. 00:40 Mon, Nov 9 20203:03 AM EST
Pivoting to ‘Green New Deal’ investments will be tough for Berkshire: Analyst
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Catherine Seifert of CFRA discusses the likelihood of Berkshire Hathaway pivoting to ‘Green New Deal’ investments under a Biden presidency. 02:02 Sun, Nov 8 202010:50 PM EST
President Trump’s election lawsuits will not hold up in court: Lawyer
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Lawyer to President George W. Bush during the 2000 Florida recount, Barry Richard, thinks President Trump’s legal challenge to the election result has little chance of success. 01:29 Sun, Nov 8 202010:37 PM EST
Walmart Reversed Its Decision To Pull Guns And Ammo From Its Displays Over Civil Unrest Concerns
Walmart on Friday reversed their decision to remove all guns and ammunition displayed on the floor of its stores this week, amid concerns of civil unrest in major cities across the country after the killing of Black people by police. The major retailer had made a similar move in some of its stores in June…
