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Executive Order for Stimulus Checks Could Be Issued

Trump could issue an executive order to send stimulus checks to millions of Americans if Congress fails to act this month due to disagreements and rejections.
A general view of a T-Mobile store on March 26, 2020 in Deer Park, New York.

T-Mobile Plans to Give Free Internet to 10 Million Students

T-Mobile said it is planning to provide free internet service to millions of students and their households to help with remote learning.

3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Santa Barbara Area

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was reported Saturday at 6:48 p.m. PDT at the Santa Barbara Area in California, said data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Nicole Young Seeks $2 Million Monthly Spousal Support to Husband Dr Dre in Divorce Proceedings

Nicole Young Seeks $2 Million Monthly Spousal Support from Husband Dr. Dre in Divorce Proceedings

Amid the divorce of Nicole Young from Dr.Dre, Young seeks almost $2 million spousal support per month.
Pres. Donald Trump

White House Assures To Send New Stimulus Payments

The U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence announced recently that the White House is still firm to send a second round of stimulus payments even if Congress failed.
J&J Recruits 20,000 People in Latin America for the COVID-19 Vaccine Trials

J&J Recruits 20,000 People in Latin America for the COVID-19 Vaccine Trials

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) will be needing 20,000 volunteers in Latin America for late-stage trials of the experimental COVID-19 vaccine.
President Trump Holds Briefing At White House

White House Seeks Ban on 'Anti-American' Federal Diversity Trainings

The White House has ordered federal agencies to stop funding diversity trainings, said a memo released on Friday.
Stimulus Checks: Trump Urges Democrats to Release $300 Billion Unspent Money to Americans

Stimulus Checks: Trump Urges Democrats to Release $300 Billion Unspent COVID-19 Relief Money to Americans

President Donald Trump revealed on Friday the "$300 billion" unused funds from the coronavirus pandemic relief aid.

Senate GOP Unity on New Stimulus Package to Get Divided by Sen. Cruz's School Choice Plan

The Republican stimulus package may fail to get its goal of getting a vote from 51 senators after they are divided by Senator Ted Cruz's school choice plan.
Second Stimulus Check? In this State, Parents will Soon Receive More Cash

Second Stimulus Check: Parents in This State Will Soon Receive More Cash

The second stimulus checks for American families has been uncertain for quite some time now as Congress has yet to break its impasse in negotiations on the next round of coronavirus aid. But parents in North Carolina will soon receive a second cash payment.
Next COVID-19 Relief Package: Immigrants should be Included

Next COVID-19 Relief Package: Immigrants Must Be Included

The next COVID-19 relief package should include immigrants, according to a professor in the Law Department at Albany Law School.

Kanye West Forges Ahead With US Presidential Bid in Kentucky, Mississippi

Kanye West is forging ahead with his U.S. presidential bid as he continues to file for his name to be placed on the ballots in Kentucky and Mississippi.
US Companies Push Unemployment Rate to Fall in August

US Companies Help Push Down the Unemployment Rate in August

Companies in the United States added 1.4 million jobs in August, sending the unemployment rate below 10 percent for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Labor Day Weekend Could Cause a Spike in Coronavirus Cases, Fauci Says

Labor day weekend could cause a rise in COVID-19 cases in Illinois and six other states, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country's top infectious disease expert.

Russia's COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Promising Immune Response, Early Research Suggests

Russia's COVID-19 vaccine was safe and showed signs of an immune response, according to early research.

Pentagon Orders Stars and Stripes to Stop Publishing This Month

The Pentagon has directed the military's newspaper to cease publication this month. The Pentagon has directed the military's newspaper to cease publication this month.
Election

Hispanics in Florida Are More Likely to Vote for Trump

Hispanics and Latino voters in Florida are more likely to support and vote for President Donald Trump in the upcoming election, according to a new poll.

Austin Police Department to Be Placed Under State Control

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he is reviewing a measure that would remove control of the Austin Police Department from the capital city, and place them under state authority.
Convalescent Plasma

Convalescent Plasma Will Not Be Used to Treat COVID-19 Patients in Some Hospitals

Dozens of hospitals in the United States expressed their opposition to the use of convalescent plasma as a treatment for COVID-19 patients, despite being authorized by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA).
Stimulus Check

What Relief Aid Will You Receive After Stimulus Talks Next Week?

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin has testified before the Congress subcommittee and presented the relief aid that they want to discuss on Tuesday.