McDonald’s to require customers wear face masks at all restaurants
NEW YORK, NY — McDonald’s will require all customers wear face coverings when entering their U.S. restaurants starting Aug. 1 to “protect the…
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Goldman Sachs agrees to a $3.9 billion 1MDB settlement with Malaysia
Goldman Sachs has agreed to a $3.9 billion deal with the Malaysian government to settle claims relating to the bank’s role in the huge…
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AP poll: Nearly half of Americans whose families lost jobs during the pandemic believe the jobs will not return
WASHINGTON, DC — Nearly half of Americans whose families experienced a layoff during the coronavirus pandemic now believe those jobs are lost…
Continue Reading Tips for surviving a financial crisis, from a woman who lost almost everything
In 2008, Karen Schultz-Tarnopol’s life was a “10 out of 10.” She was a wholesale account manager at Washington Mutual, she had a…
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‘I just want them to be straight forward’: El Pasoans say release virus cluster data
EL PASO, Texas — Many El Paso residents and business owners seem to be on the same page when it comes to releasing cluster data concerning…
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El Paso bat company supplies Major League Baseball players
EL PASO, Texas — Located just blocks away from Southwest University Park is the Powerbull Bat Company. It’s a baseball bat manufacturer that is…
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El Paso Electric sale to JP Morgan approved by federal regulators
EL PASO, Texas — Federal regulators on Thurday approved the $4.3 billion sale of the El Paso Electric Co. to an investment fund controlled by…
Continue Reading American unemployment claims are on the rise again for the first time in 4 months
America’s jobless crisis is far from over. Thursday’s Department of Labor report hammered that point home: Another 1.4 million Americans…
Continue Reading Bill Ackman: Biden or Trump can’t solve the market’s uncertainty problem
Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman, who said in March that “hell is coming” for the US economy, is now warning of another risk.…
Continue Reading Is Harvard worth $50,000 if it’s only online? That depends on who you ask
Lucy Tu is well acquainted with online classes and virtual events. She finished her senior year of high school online, wrapped up as editor of the…
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Amazon officially announces it’s opening ‘massive’ distribution center to employ 750 in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Amazon officially announced its plans Wednesday to open its first distribution operation in El Paso, a facility that BorderPlex…
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Longstanding northeast El Paso Italian eatery closing after 60 years
EL PASO, Texas — A longstanding northeast El Paso Italian restaurant said it will soon close its doors permanently amidst the virus pandemic after…
Continue Reading Disney heiress accuses company of putting workers’ health at risk
Abigail Disney is once again taking the gloves off in her critique of the family business, accusing management of putting profit ahead of…
Continue Reading No, a reporter didn’t call Kayleigh McEnany a ‘lying b**ch,’ but Fox ran with it anyway
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. No, a reporter…
Continue Reading This recovery will be a bumpy ride, says Goldman Sachs CEO
America has embarked on the long road to recovery following the pandemic lockdown, but the path back to a healthy economy is littered with obstacles,…
Continue Reading Roger Ailes was ousted from Fox News four years ago. His complicated legacy remains
Roger Ailes was forced to walk the Fox News plank four years ago this week. Now the network is defending itself against yet another lawsuit alleging…
Continue Reading Trump to hold another press conference Wednesday
President Donald Trump is set to take the briefing room podium for another press conference, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, his second in as…
Continue Reading A bank is paying people to bring in their spare change to help local businesses amid the coin shortage
A Wisconsin bank is bringing change to their community by helping local businesses struggling because of the nationwide shortage of coins caused by…
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While New Mexico Supreme Court allows ban on indoor dining for now, it will consider challenge
SANTA FE, New Mexico — While the state Supreme Court has upheld Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s public health order prohibiting indoor service at…
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‘We miss them as much as they miss us’: Iconic Chope’s Bar and Café closed since pandemic began
LA MESA, New Mexico – In the sleepy neighborhood of La Mesa, the iconic Chope’s Bar and Café began serving patrons long before New Mexico earned…
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Stress rises for unemployed as extra $600 benefit ends this week
WASHINGTON, DC — A major source of income for roughly 30 million unemployed people is set to end, threatening their ability to meet rent and pay…
Continue Reading Twitter cracks down on QAnon accounts
Twitter is cracking down on accounts linked to QAnon, a group known for spreading conspiracy theories and disinformation online. “We’ve…
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Dollar Tree, Family Dollar reverse decision to require masks at all stores, but ‘request’ customers wear them
CHESAPEAKE, Virginia — Dollar Tree and Family Dollar have reversed course and will no longer require customers to wear masks while shopping at all…
Continue Reading El Paso Electric customers set new peak demand during heatwave that caused outages
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso and the Borderland experienced a record-setting heat wave earlier this month, with afternoon highs routinely hitting around…
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Walmart stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day this year
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas — Walmart will close its stores on Thanksgiving Day for the first time in more than 30 years, the world’s largest retailer…
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Astronauts upgrade space station during 300th U.S. spacewalk
NASA astronauts Chris Cassidy and Robert Behnken conducted a spacewalk Tuesday outside of the International Space Station to upgrade station…
Continue Reading Give us higher pay not woke words, says ex-driver taking on Uber in the UK
Yaseen Aslam never set out to drive for a living. But in 2006, laid off from his job in tech with few other options, he found work as a taxi driver.…
Continue Reading EU leaders strike ‘historic’ $2 trillion deal to rebuild Europe’s economy
After almost five days of fraught discussions, European leaders have agreed to create a €750 billion ($858 billion) recovery fund to rebuild EU…
Continue Reading CBS reporter Nina Kapur, 26, dies after rental moped accident in New York
Nina Kapur, a 26-year-old reporter in New York City, died after she fell from a moped that had been rented from Revel, a popular moped sharing…
Continue Reading Ford reveals an electric Mustang Mach-E SUV with 1,400 horsepower
Looking to explore how far it can push the limits of electric vehicle performance, Ford has created a version of its Mustang Mach-E SUV with seven…
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