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Theaters Worry About Reopening Guidelines

In the wake of the problems that AMC Theatres is facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, other theater chains are feeling the same pain and are worried about how to reopen safely. Other chains are facing similar problems throughout the… more

Mayor Lucas Has New Accountability Rules for KCPD

In the wake of George Floyd's death, and the protests that have followed over the last week, Mayor Quinton Lucas has that the Kansas City Police Department will have new accountability measures in place. “I have spent significant time listening… more

Gov. Parson Stays With Reopening Dates

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is committed to keeping the state's reopening date due to COVID-19 at June 15, despite a fluctuation in Missouri's cases. “June the 15th is where we’re at on that, and we look at everything every day,”… more

CDC Worried That Public Isn’t Taking Guidance Seriously

The director of the CDC is concerned that Americans aren't taking warnings about COVID-19 seriously. CDC Director Robert Redfield said in a report to Congress that he is concerned that protests due to the death of George Floyd, there might… more

Employment Finally Rises

Employment rose by 2.5 million jobs in May, which was much better than expected by economic analysts. Meanwhile, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said that the unemployment rate was at 13.3 percent, down 1.4 percent from the prior month. The… more

In a Nutshell: The Corona Virus Was a Perfect Smoke Screen for China  

The emergence of COVID-19 remains very suspicious! It appeared to solve more problems than it created for the Chinese Communist Party. First, it negatively impacted President Trump’s re-election chances by causing significant damage to America’s economy.  It has certainly provided… more

Large-Bank Execs Condemn George Floyd Killing

Several executives at large banks has decried George Floyd's killing by police in Minneapolis last week. "This week's terrible events in Minneapolis, together with too many others occurring around our country, are tragic and heartbreaking," JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon… more

Lots of Stimulus Check Proposals

There are a lot of stimulus-check proposals being proposed by politicians, and there has still not been a decision on whether or not U.S. residents will receive a second round of them. Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell says he is… more

Bank Associations Ask for PPP Forgiveness

The Consumers Banking Association and the Bank Policy Institute are expressing concerns about the Paycheck Protection Program loan-forgiveness program and how small businesses will be impacted. "The expedited process by which the program was implemented has resulted in considerable gaps… more

Protests Lead to KCPD Body Cam Funding

In the wake of protests in Kansas City due to the death of George Floyd, the Kansas City Police Department has announced it will issue its officer body cameras. The cameras are being funded by the local DeBruce Foundation. “We… more