The reality of the US jobs rebound: Part-time work and less pay
Sarah Thomas is back at her job, but she’s no longer earning enough to pay her bills. That’s because she was offered only 15 to 20 hours…
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Stimulus talks collapse on Capitol Hill, negotiations end with no deal
WASHINGTON, DC — Negotiations over the next stimulus package intended to bolster the economy and help struggling Americans pay their bills have…
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Tax-free holiday is this weekend in Texas & New Mexico: Here’s what you need to know
Back-to-school may look different for students this year, but parents can still save money on school supplies and other items during this weekend’s…
Continue Reading Delta CEO: ‘Well over 100 people’ have been banned from flying after refusing to wear masks
Dozens of people have been barred from flying on Delta airplanes for refusing to comply with the airline industry’s mask policies, Delta CEO Ed…
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Cinemark to re-open west El Paso theater after recently re-launching far east El Paso location
EL PASO, Texas — After recently reopening its theater in far east El Paso with a lineup of “comeback classics” films, Cinemark says it will now to…
Continue Reading Coronavirus has already dealt a blow to Social Security’s finances. Trump’s payroll tax holiday could make it worse
President Donald Trump’s push for a payroll tax holiday could leave Social Security and Medicare on even shakier ground. The entitlement…
Continue Reading US economy added 1.8 million jobs in July but still down nearly 13 million jobs during the pandemic
The US economy added another 1.8 million jobs in July, a sharp slowdown from June and a small step for an economy that’s still down 12.9…
Continue Reading Trump issues orders banning TikTok and WeChat from operating in 45 days if they are not sold by Chinese parent companies
President Donald Trump on Thursday issued executive orders that would ban the social media app TikTok and WeChat from operating in the US in 45 days…
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Gold prices continue to soar, as UTEP economist says investors flock to it in uncertain times
EL PASO, Texas — The price of gold has increased substantially over the last three months as investors flock to this precious metal in times of…
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New Mexico shuts down 2nd Walmart store due to virus outbreak among employees
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — An Albuquerque Walmart becomes the second store owned by the retail giant to be forced by the state of New Mexico to close…
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Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump has ordered an unspecified ban on “transactions” with the Chinese owners of the consumer apps…
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El Paso official says Covid compliance efforts being thwarted by rule-breaking businesses
EL PASO, Texas — In the five-months of the pandemic’s existence, Covid-19 compliance teams in El Paso claim they have faced several hurdles to…
Continue Reading Why grocery store workers deserve hazard pay
Our country is hurting. People are losing their jobs, parents are struggling to keep a roof over their kids’ heads and Americans are getting…
Continue Reading GM unveils its first fully-electric Cadillac SUV
In a major bid to compete with Tesla and other electric vehicle makers, General Motors unveiled the Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV Thursday night. The…
Continue Reading Lebanon’s economy was already in crisis. Then the blast hit Beirut
A cataclysmic blast in Beirut, Lebanon’s capital, is poised to send an economy already deep in crisis hurtling toward a dangerous unknown. On…
Continue Reading Oprah sends 500 CEOs and leaders copies of ‘Caste,’ which compares America’s racial hierarchy to India and Nazi Germany
Oprah says her latest book club pick “might well save us.” So the media mogul is sending 500 copies to the nation’s governors,…
Continue Reading Another 1.2 million Americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week
In recent weeks the recovery from America’s jobs crisis seemed to have hit a roadblock, but last week’s claims for first-time…
Continue Reading This odd flying metal cylinder is a prototype for Elon Musk’s Mars rocket
SpaceX launched an experimental rocket prototype on a “hop test” this week during which the giant tank-like vehicle — reminiscent of an…
Continue Reading Watch Samsung unveil its latest flagship device
Samsung is going big. The Korean electronics giant is shoring up its new flagship smartphone with an ecosystem of interconnected gadgets to try to…
Continue Reading Google Doodle promotes mask wearing and social distancing practices
Google is chiming into the Covid-19 discourse using a “Google Doodle” to emphasize the importance of wearing a mask. Their homepage is…
Continue Reading Trump’s demand that the US get a cut of TikTok’s sale could set a dangerous precedent
TikTok is up for grabs. But while the popular short-form video app likely won’t lack for suitors, President Donald Trump says the US government…
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Young El Paso entrepreneurs create a spicy candy business give back to the community
EL PASO, Texas– Two young El Paso siblings decided to put their two favorite things together to create their own small business: Mexican candies and…
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El Paso officials raise concerns over businesses flouting compliance with virus mandates
EL PASO, Texas – A top city official said some El Paso businesses refuse to cooperate with city compliance officers and other businesses are afraid…
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New Mexico Supreme Court rules governor can fine businesses who don’t follow virus orders
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico state Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously upheld the governor’s authority to fine businesses up to $5,000…
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Whataburger offering free burger deal for 70th anniversary
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Whataburger is celebrating its 70th anniversary and sharing the love with us all, ABC affiliate KSAT reports. The burger…
Continue Reading Right-wing media focuses on ‘imaginary controversy’ suggesting Biden won’t debate Trump
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Joe Biden is afraid…
Continue Reading Why Microsoft wants to buy TikTok
TikTok is scrambling to keep its American presence alive, and Microsoft has emerged as a potential, albeit unlikely, savior. Microsoft on Sunday said…
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Cielo Vista Walmart manager still grapples with what he saw on the morning of the attack at his store
EL PASO, Texas — Robert Evans, the Cielo Vista Walmart store manager, was there on Aug. 3 a year ago, and he says he still grapples with what he saw…
Continue Reading ‘Got Milk?’ is back — mustaches not included
One of the most iconic questions in advertising history is back. The milk industry is resurrecting its “Got Milk?” slogan that branded a…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for August 3: Coronavirus, schools, election 2020, stimulus, TikTok
It may be a tropical storm now, but Isaias is still poised to threaten the Carolinas later today with potentially deadly storm surges and heavy rain.…
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