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12/06/2020

Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani tests positive for COVID

#BizPolitics | President Donald J. Trump said Sunday his personal attorney Rudy W. Giuliani has tested positive for the #coronavirus. The 76-year-old former #NewYork mayor has traveled extensively to battleground states in recent days and weeks in an effort to help Trump subvert his #ElectionLoss.

President Donald Trump said Sunday his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for the coronavirus. The 76-year-old former New York mayor has traveled extensively to battleground states in recent days and weeks in an effort to help Trump subvert his election loss.

12/06/2020

Gripped by surging pandemic, US employers cut back on hiring

#BizLabor | With the viral #pandemic accelerating across the country, America’s #employers sharply scaled back their #hiring last month, adding 245,000 jobs, the fewest since April and the fifth straight monthly #slowdown.

With the viral pandemic accelerating across the country, America’s employers sharply scaled back their hiring last month, adding 245,000 jobs, the fewest since April and the fifth straight monthly slowdown.

12/06/2020

US plans oil, gas lease sale in Alaska’s Arctic refuge

#BizEnvironment | The U.S. Bureau of Land Management plans to hold an #oil and #gas lease sale for Alaska’s USFWS Arctic National Wildlife Refuge next month, weeks before President-elect Joe Biden, who has opposed drilling in the region, is set to take office.

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management plans to hold an oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge next month, weeks before President-elect Joe Biden, who has opposed drilling in the region, is set to take office.

12/06/2020

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12/06/2020

Kia recalling 295,000 vehicles due to risk of engine fires

#BizCompanies | Kia Motors America is recalling nearly 295,000 #vehicles in the U.S. because the #engines can stall or catch fire. The recall comes just a week after Kia and affiliated Korean automaker #Hyundai were fined by the U.S. government for allegedly delaying recalls.

Kia is recalling nearly 295,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the engines can stall or catch fire. The recall comes just a week after Kia and affiliated Korean automaker Hyundai were fined by the U.S. government for allegedly delaying recalls.

12/06/2020

DEVASTADOR INCENDIO destruye iglesia histórica en New York

Una iglesia histórica en el bajo Manhattan que alberga la Campana de la Libertad de Nueva York —que sonó para marcar el nacimiento de los Estados Unidos en 1776— fue destruida por un incendio masivo la madrugada del sábado. La Middle Collegiate Church en East Village se quemó antes del amanecer después de que un incendio se extendiera desde un edificio vacío de cinco pisos adyacente a la iglesia.

Construida en 1892, la iglesia es el hogar de la congregación más antigua de las Iglesias Colegiatas de Nueva York. El campanario alberga la Campana de la Libertad de Nueva York, que ha sido tocada para las muertes de presidentes estadounidenses y eventos como el recuerdo de los ataques del 11 de septiembre. El alcalde Bill de Blasio tuiteó que el incendio fue «desgarrador».

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12/06/2020

US jobless claims remain high at 712,000 as virus escalates

#BizEconomy | The number of Americans applying for #unemployment benefits fell as the nation celebrated Thanksgiving last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. #economy and #jobmarket remain under #stress from the intensified viral outbreak.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell as the nation celebrated Thanksgiving last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak.

12/05/2020

COVID-19 relief: What’s on the table as Congress seeks deal

#BizPolitics | After numerous fits and starts and months of inaction, optimism is finally building in #Washington for a #COVID19 aid bill that would offer relief for #businesses, the unemployed, #schools, and health care providers, among others struggling as caseloads are spiking.

After numerous fits and starts and months of inaction, optimism is finally building in Washington for a COVID-19 aid bill that would offer relief for businesses, the unemployed, schools, and health care providers, among others struggling as caseloads are spiking.

12/05/2020

Trump administration suspends student federal loan payments through January

#BizEducation | The Donald J. Trump administration suspended all federal #StudentLoan payments through the end of January and kept #InterestRates at 0%, extending a moratorium that started early in the #pandemic but was set to expire at the end of this month.

The Trump administration suspended all federal student loan payments through the end of January and kept interest rates at 0%, extending a moratorium that started early in the pandemic but was set to expire at the end of this month.

12/05/2020

New York City Home Sales Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels

#RealEstate | In October, New York City #HomeBuying rose to levels unseen since the spring of 2019, according to the latest StreetEasy Market Reports — an optimistic indicator for the city's #EconomicRecovery.

In October, New York City home buying rose to levels unseen since the spring of 2019, according to the latest StreetEasy Market Reports — an optimistic indicator for the city's economic recovery.

12/05/2020

US service sector growth slows for 2nd straight month

#BizEconomy | The U.S. #services sector, where most Americans work, registered its sixth consecutive month of #expansion in November. The Institute for Supply Management reported that its #index of services activity declined slightly to a reading of 55.9 last month, from a reading of 56.6 in October.

The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, registered its sixth consecutive month of expansion in November. The Institute for Supply Management reported Thursday that its index of services activity declined slightly to a reading of 55.9 last month, from a reading of 56.6 in October.

12/05/2020

Colorado student, scientist named Time’s ‘Kid of the Year’

#BizScience | A 15-year-old #Colorado high school student and young scientist who has used artificial intelligence and created #apps to tackle contaminated drinking water, #cyberbullying, opioid addiction and other social problems has been named TIME Magazine’s first-ever “Kid of the Year.”

A 15-year-old Colorado high school student and young scientist who has used artificial intelligence and created apps to tackle contaminated drinking water, cyberbullying, opioid addiction and other social problems has been named Time Magazine’s first-ever “Kid of the Year.”

12/05/2020

US trade deficit rises 1.7% to $63.1 billion in October

#GlobalTrade | The U.S. #TradeDeficit widened 1.7% in October to $63.1 billion. The politically sensitive gap in the trade of goods with #China and #Mexico grew.

The U.S. trade deficit widened 1.7% in October to $63.1 billion. The politically sensitive gap in the trade of goods with China and Mexico grew.

12/05/2020

California on the brink: Virus rages and closures imminent

#BizHealth | Much of #California is on the brink of sweeping new restrictions on #businesses and activities, a desperate attempt to slow the frighteningly rapid escalation of #coronavirus cases that threatens to overwhelm #hospitals.

Much of California is on the brink of sweeping new restrictions on businesses and activities, a desperate attempt to slow the frighteningly rapid escalation of coronavirus cases that threatens to overwhelm hospitals.

12/05/2020

Biden predicts ‘bleak future’ if Congress doesn’t act on aid

#BizPolitics | President-elect Joe Biden is predicting a “bleak future” if #Congress doesn’t take speedy action on a #coronavirus aid bill amid a nationwide spike in the virus that’s hampering the country’s economic #recovery.

President-elect Joe Biden is predicting a “bleak future” if Congress doesn’t take speedy action on a coronavirus aid bill amid a nationwide spike in the virus that’s hampering the country’s economic recovery.

12/04/2020

Topanga Partners, Arixa Capital Break Ground on Opportunity Zone Project in Van Nuys, California

#BizConstruction | Topanga Partners, an LA-based multifamily developer, in partnership with Arixa Capital, a real estate debt and equity #InvestmentFund manager, recently broke ground on a 31-unit apartment project located in #VanNuys Central Business District in #LosAngeles, CA.

Topanga Partners, an LA-based multifamily developer, in partnership with Arixa Capital, a real estate debt and equity investment fund manager, recently broke ground on a 31-unit apartment project located in Van Nuys Central Business District in Los Angeles, CA.

12/04/2020

Fed reports slowing US economic activity due to virus surge

#BizEconomy | A Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System survey of business conditions around the country found that economic activity in several regions slowed in November as #coronavirus cases surged. The Fed report said that overall, the Fed’s 12 regional #banks characterized the economic #expansion as “modest or moderate.”

A Federal Reserve survey of business conditions around the country found that economic activity in several regions slowed in November as coronavirus cases surged.

12/04/2020

As some pandemic aid ends, what’s next for hurting Americans

#USNews | Americans who struggled through 2020 could face more hardship in the year ahead as #pandemic related payments and protections come to an end. Expanded #unemployment benefits will cease by the end of the year, reducing much-needed income for as many as 12 million Americans.

Americans who struggled through 2020 could face more hardship in the year ahead as pandemic related payments and protections come to an end. Expanded unemployment benefits will cease by the end of the year, reducing much-needed income for as many as 12 million Americans.

12/04/2020

Agent PHL Sells Rittenhouse Square Multifamily Investment Property

#RealEstate | Agent PHL powered by Compass is thrilled to announce the sale of 2020 Locust Street, a turnkey #investment property in the coveted Rittenhouse Square submarket of #Philadelphia. Rittenhouse is one of the strongest #rental submarkets on the Eastern seaboard of the USA.

Agent PHL powered by Compass is thrilled to announce the sale of 2020 Locust Street, a turnkey investment property in the coveted Rittenhouse Square submarket of Philadelphia. The Building was delivered 100% leased and occupied at the time of sale with 6 apartments and 1 commercial unit.

12/04/2020

Automakers prep for stronger mileage standards under Biden

#BizNews | Now that it’s clear Joe Biden soon will be president, the fight over #automobile pollution and fuel efficiency #standards is likely to peter out, and U.S. #consumers should see a broader selection of electric and efficient vehicles.

Now that it’s clear Joe Biden soon will be president, the fight over automobile pollution and fuel efficiency standards is likely to peter out, and U.S. consumers should see a broader selection of electric and efficient vehicles.

12/04/2020

Nasdaq seeks mandatory board diversity for listed companies

#BizDiversity | Nasdaq is pushing for the more than 3,000 #companies listed on its U.S. #StockExchange to make their boardrooms less overwhelmingly #male and #white by hiring directors that better reflect the country’s diverse population.

Nasdaq is pushing for the more than 3,000 companies listed on its U.S. stock exchange to make their boardrooms less overwhelmingly male and white by hiring directors that better reflect the country’s diverse population.

12/04/2020

Southwest warns nearly 7,000 workers of possible furloughs

#BizAirlines | Southwest Airlines warned nearly 7,000 #workers that they could lose their #jobs unless labor unions accept concessions to help the airline cope with a sharp drop in travel caused by the #pandemic.

Southwest Airlines warned nearly 7,000 workers on Thursday that they could lose their jobs unless labor unions accept concessions to help the airline cope with a sharp drop in travel caused by the pandemic.

12/04/2020

Asian stocks mixed after Wall St slips near record high

#StockMarkets | Asian stock markets followed #WallStreet lower Friday after Pfizer Inc. cut the number of doses of a planned #coronavirus vaccine it might ship this year.

Asian stock markets followed Wall Street lower Friday after Pfizer Inc. cut the number of doses of a planned coronavirus vaccine it might ship this year.

12/04/2020

Arizona makes history electing first two Latina statewide candidates

#BizLatinas | For the first time in #Arizona's history, two #Latina candidates have been elected to statewide office. In January, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) will seat Anna Tovar and incumbent Arizona Corporation Commissioner Lea Marquez Peterson to the five-person board that regulates investor-owned #utilities, railroads, pipelines, and #securities in the state.

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

In January, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) will seat Anna Tovar and incumbent Lea Marquez Peterson to the five-person board that regulates investor-owned utilities, railroads, pipelines, and securities in the state.

12/04/2020

Drop In Nonresidential Construction Offsets Most Residential Spending Gains

#BizConstruction | A small increase in total #construction spending in September masked a widening #gap between declines in most nonresidential segments and robust gains in residential construction, according to an #analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.

A small increase in total construction spending in September masked a widening gap between declines in most nonresidential segments and robust gains in residential construction, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.

12/03/2020

Wisconsin high court declines to hear Trump election lawsuit

#Election2020 | A split #Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday refused to hear President Donald J. Trump’s #lawsuit attempting to overturn his loss to Democrat Joe Biden in the battleground state, saying the case must first wind its way through lower courts.

A split Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday refused to hear President Donald Trump’s lawsuit attempting to overturn his loss to Democrat Joe Biden in the battleground state, saying the case must first wind its way through lower courts.

12/03/2020

Home Searches in Cities Up 200% From Last Year, Reflecting Renewed Interest in Urban Areas After Pandemic-Driven Drop

#RealEstate | October represented a sign of renewed interest in #UrbanAreas with the biggest annual increase in page views since it stagnated in March and April. Pageviews of #homes in large metro areas--which includes #cities and their surrounding #suburbs--rose 200% year over year in October.

Pageviews of homes in rural areas increased 235% year over year in October, a large increase but still a deceleration from a 273% peak in August, according to a new report from Redfin.

12/03/2020

Biden is facing high hopes, tough choices on border wall

#BizPolitics | Joe Biden faces immediate pressure when he enters The White House in January to fulfill a pledge to stop #borderwall construction. But he also will confront tough choices left behind by President Donald J. Trump, whose administration has ramped up #construction efforts across the Southwest in its final weeks.

Biden faces immediate pressure when he enters the White House in January to fulfill a pledge to stop border wall construction. But he also will confront tough choices left behind by President Donald Trump, whose administration has ramped up construction efforts across the Southwest in its final week...

12/03/2020

Nurses wanted: Swamped hospitals scramble for pandemic help

#BizHealth | U.S. hospitals slammed with #COVID19 patients are trying to lure #nurses and doctors out of retirement, recruiting #students and new graduates who have yet to earn their licenses and offering eye-popping #salaries in a desperate bid to ease staffing shortages.

U.S. hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are trying to lure nurses and doctors out of retirement, recruiting students and new graduates who have yet to earn their licenses and offering eye-popping salaries in a desperate bid to ease staffing shortages.

12/03/2020

Trump’s grievances feed menacing undertow after the election

#BizPolitics | The last throes of Donald J. Trump’s presidency have turned ugly — even dangerous. Death threats are on the rise. Local and state election officials are being hounded into hiding.

The last throes of Donald Trump’s presidency have turned ugly — even dangerous. Death threats are on the rise. A Trump campaign lawyer is declaring publicly that a federal official who defended the integrity of the election should be “drawn and quartered” or simply shot.