President Donald Trump has been unable to hold campaign rallies for well over a month. It doesn’t take a critical pundit to observe that Trump has since replaced his rallies with daily COVID-19 pressers. However, this has arguably been more damaging for the cause of public health than radio silence …
Read MoreOn Tuesday, Trump stated that he was aware of a plan by Harvard to return some $8.6 million in grant money it received as part of a COVID-19 relief package. Trump pointed out that Harvard has a $41 billion ample endowment, which makes them one of the wealthiest universities in …
Read MoreMonday was April 20, often celebrated by marijuana culture as the holiday “4/20.” While its origins are complex, the day is recognized by cannabis connoisseurs as the highest of days on the stoner calendar. It’s common for those who partake in music festivals or watch stoner culture films and imbibe …
Read MoreWhile the country still wrestles with the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are scrounging for money to keep their employees on payroll. If things continue on track without assistance, most businesses won’t be opening their doors back up on the other side of the lockdown. That’s where the Paycheck Protection Program was …
Read MoreHalting the spread of the novel coronavirus is most local governments’ current number-one priority. The virus response has been sweeping, aggressive and surprisingly effective in many places. Despite earlier models showing high death rates throughout March and April, the US trended well under expectations. Meanwhile, the measures have taken a …
Read MoreToday is 4/20, a day normally celebrated by weed smokers in the US. Celebrated how, you ask? By partaking in large quantities of the aforementioned drug. Normally, this also includes going to concerts or similar festivals. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a stop to that this year. Instead, celebrants …
Read MoreIn March, when the novel coronavirus was spreading at a rapid rate, most universities moved their classes entirely to “distance learning.” This was part of a massive, concerted effort to halt the spread of the COVID-19 causing coronavirus. By most measures, these aggressive moves seem to have reduced the impact …
Read MoreAccording to a new report, Apple is planning to once again redesign their flagship line of cellphones. The report, published by Bloomberg, suggests that this year will mark a redesign as significant as 2017’s iPhone X, which redefined the phone’s design language for years. Redesign on the Horizon The company …
Read MoreIt can be easy to just lay at home and feel lazy and helpless during this pandemic. It’s hard to blame someone for not having the motivation to get up, get out and be active when it feels like the world is ending. However, it’s important you stay mentally and …
Read MoreWhile the US struggles to address the ongoing economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress is scrambling to draft meaningful legislation. An earlier relief bill passed in late March afforded $1,200 to millions of Americans and allowed for huge loans to small businesses. However, Congress has stalled out on efforts …
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