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US Budget Deficit to Hit $3.3 Trillion Due to Coronavirus Spending

US Budget Deficit for fiscal year 2020 will hit $3.3 trillion, said nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on Wednesday.

Glued to Your Phone? Study Says You May Have This Disorder

Phones have been a part of everyday life now, especially in the age of the internet. But finding yourself feeling anxious because your phone died or when you left your house at home could be a disorder.

PPP Loans Awarded Improperly to Thousands of Small Businesses, Report Says

Tens of thousands of small-business loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) may have been subjected to fraud, waste, and abuse, a report said.
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Briefs Media On New Iran Sanctions

Mnuchin to Congress: Pass Stand-Alone Coronavirus Relief Bill to Repurpose PPP Funds

Steve Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary, said passing a stand-alone coronavirus relief bill that revamps the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is the "easiest" option to continue helping small businesses.
California Business Owners Unhappy With New COVID Guidelines

California Business Owners Unhappy With New COVID-19 Guidelines

California business owners are slamming the new COVID-19 guidelines rolled out in California on August 31 to determine which businesses can reopen.

Coursera Offers Thousands of Free Online Courses to Jobless

Coursera has opened up thousands of free online courses to unemployed workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

California Renters to Receive Protection With Extension of Eviction Moratorium

California had just passed a bill on late Monday granting the extension of eviction moratorium, giving renters protection from getting kicked out of their homes.
Can You Expect a Rental Assistance? Here's What We Know

Can You Expect a Rental Assistance? Here's What We Know

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Chuck Schumer Tuesday want the passage of housing assistance programs passage.
COVID-19 public health campaign

COVID-19 Public Health Campaign to Be Launched. Who Will Be Included?

A COVID-19 public health campaign worth $250 million is being considered to be introduced to the public, said Department of Health and Human Services.

Coronavirus Vaccine Effort Led by WHO but US Won't Join

The coronavirus vaccine effort led by the World Health Organization (WHO) will not be working with the U.S., the White House said Tuesday.
Law Enforcement Anti-Bias Training

National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Puts Spotlight on Law Enforcement Anti-Bias Training

The importance and effectiveness of the law enforcement anti-bias training were discussed in a virtual panel discussion dubbed as the "Spotlight On Law Enforcement Anti-Bias Programs" hosted by the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum on August 10.
Police Line

Police Shoot a Black Man in Los Angeles; Protests Erupt

People staged different protests in Los Angeles after a police officer shot and killed a black man during a foot chase on Monday night.
Stimulus

Stimulus Bill Negotiations: Now Getting Closer to Reaching a Deal

The proposal of the White House on the stimulus bill is getting closer to reach a deal after 100 Democratic lawmakers urged House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to accept the proposal.
Trump Defends Supporters Involve in Recent Deadly Street Clashes

Trump Defends Supporters Involve in Deadly Street Clashes

President Donald Trump has defended his supporters involved in recent deadly clashes with the social justice protesters.

Miami-Dade's Virtual Learning System Crashed on First Day of School

The Miami-Dade school district began its school year virtually. But its first day of school was a disaster after teachers and students encountered connectivity issues with the My School Online on Monday.
Debit Card

$1,200 Stimulus Payment May Still Be Sent on a Debit Card

Eligible and qualified individuals may receive the second round of $1,200 stimulus payment through a debit card this month as congressional leaders restart talks on a second round of relief payments next week.
Mail-in Ballot

Harris County Wants to Send All Voters Mail-In Ballot Applications, State Plans to Stop It

Harris County has been sued by the Texas attorney general on Monday after it refused to drop plans to send mail-in ballot applications to more than 2 million registered voters.
Trump Believes that Teen Gunman Who Killed Kenosha Protesters Only Acts in Self-Defense

Trump Believes Teen Gunman Who Killed Kenosha Protesters Only Acts in Self-Defense

President Donald J. Trump defends and claims that the teen gunman involved in shooting two protesters acted in self-defense.
Steve Mnuchin

McConnell will Introduce Stimulus Bill Next Week, Mnuchin Says!

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced on Monday that Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will introduce a new stimulus bill next week.
Mail-in voting Florida

Majority of Florida Voters Will Use Mail-In Voting on November Elections

Around two-thirds of Florida voters said they will be using mail-in voting on national elections on Nov. 3.