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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

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

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

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

GM Expects to Ramp Up Production in June

General Motors plants are expected to return to pre-COVID-19 production levels in June, said the company's CEO recently. “This week we’ll continue to add additional shifts in our North America plants, and we think we’ll be close to normal capacity… more

Retailers Face Lawsuits Over Missed Rent Payments

Retailers are increasingly being sued due to missed rent payments that stem from their closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest high-profile case is against apparel chain Gap Inc. by Simon Property Group, the country's largest mall owner. For its… more

KS COVID-19 Bill Passes House

A bill that would restrict the powers that Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has to limit the reopening of businesses in the fall and winter if there is another COVID-19 outbreak has been passed by the Kansas House of Representatives. Though… more

Unemployment Claims Dropping

Claims for unemployment were at just under 1.9 million in the United States for the week ending May 30, a drop from the just over 2.1 million reported by the Department of Labor the prior week. That brings the insured… more

Nurse Union Stressed By COVID-19

Nurses are apparently upset by the re-use of N95 masks that could help protect them from the COVID-19 outbreak. The use of recycled masks is a particular concern by the union. Read more at Becker's Hospital Review. more

Insurance Tough Now During Riots

Civil disturbances during the Los Angeles riots during 1992 totaled $1.42 billion in today's dollars, and the numbers are expected to climb over the protests over George Floyd's death in Minneapolis. This protest has gone through at least 25 cities… more