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The Deal Not Taken
The New York Times - 21 Mar 2020 11:00
During one frantic week, incredible travel offers emerged, only to evaporate as soon as the reality of taking advantage of them during a pandemic was weighed.
Stealth Kids' Movies for the Era of Coronavirus Quarantine
The New Yorker - 21 Mar 2020 18:00
Jessica Winter recommends movies that are kid-friendly by happenstance rather than by design, including the films of Buster Keaton, "Singin' in the Rain," "Popeye," and more.
With Rosario Dawson As Ahsoka, The Dave Filoni-fication Of 'The Mandalorian' Is Complete
Forbes - 21 Mar 2020 13:59
Actress Rosario Dawson will be taking on the role of Ahsoka Tano in season 2 of The Mandalorian this coming fall (or whenever it arrives, with production shutdown due to the pandemic).
Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Micron On Wednesday
Forbes - 21 Mar 2020 17:32
Micron is expected to report earnings of $0.37/share on $4.66 billion in revenue. Meanwhile, the so-called Whisper number is $0.41/share. The Whisper number is the Street's unofficial view on earnings.
Here's What To Do About Your Student Loans During Coronavirus
Forbes - 21 Mar 2020 14:30
Here's how to pay your student loans during coronavirus.
From Sydney To Miami, How Crowds Are Forcing These Iconic Beaches To Close
Forbes - 21 Mar 2020 13:32
From Sydney to Miami, iconic beaches around the world are being shut due to the coronavirus pandemic. This as sunseekers flout social distancing and crowd rules, and head to beaches en masse. As some governments refuse t...
FBI Coronavirus Warning: 'Significant Spike' In COVID-19 Scams Targeting These Three States
Forbes - 21 Mar 2020 11:35
As cybercriminals continue to exploit the coronavirus pandemic, the FBI has warned that three U. S. states need to be particularly alert to the cyber-attack threat
U.S. Approves Much-Needed 'Rapid' Coronavirus Test
Forbes - 21 Mar 2020 21:35
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a rapid molecular diagnostic test its maker says can detect the Coronavirus strain COVID-19 in about 45 minutes.
HUD Secretary Ben Carson Urges Struggling Mortgage Borrowers To Seek Assistance
Forbes - 21 Mar 2020 20:05
Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson urged homeowners financially impacted by the coronavirus to contact their home loan providers to seek forbearance.
4 financial planners explain why you shouldn't sell your investments when the stock market tanks
Business Insider - 21 Mar 2020 15:15
Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision/Getty Selling your investments when the stock market tanks is not advised by most financial planners. For one thing, timing the market is nearly impossible. If you sell out during a bad time,...
Tax Guy: What the Family First coronavirus relief bill means for small-business owners and self-employed people
Market Watch - 21 Mar 2020 11:06
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires paid leave for small-business employees affected by coronavirus and includes tax relief for employers.
OK, Fine, Let's All Get Back on Facebook
Wall Street Journal - 21 Mar 2020 06:00
All it took was a pandemic to make Facebook's privacy-challenged products seem highly appealing.
Starbucks is paying workers for 30 days, even if they don't show up for work amid the coronavirus outbreak
Business Insider - 21 Mar 2020 04:08
Ted S. Warren/AP Images Starbucks announced on Friday it is paying workers for the next 30 days whether they come to work or not, amid the coronavirus outbreak. The coffee giant is temporarily moving to a drive-thru and ...
Goldman Sachs CEO's 2019 compensation rises 19%
Reuters - 21 Mar 2020 03:13
Goldman Sachs Group Inc Chief Executive David Solomon's total compensation rose by 19%, or $4 million, for 2019 compared with 2018, according to a regulatory filing released on Friday.
IRS Officially Pushes Tax Filing And Payment Deadlines To July 15, Issues New Guidance
Forbes - 21 Mar 2020 02:16
As the numbers of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in the United States, the federal government is taking action to reduce the impact on taxpayers. Specifically, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has ann...
California's famous Yosemite National Park is shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic as the state enters a 'stay at home' order
Business Insider - 21 Mar 2020 01:48
George Rose/Getty Images Yosemite National Park in California is closing over coronavirus concerns. The beloved park is one of the most famous in the nation and saw 4.5 million visitors last year. The closure is one of t...
CEO diary: What it's like to run a company remotely
Venture Beat - 21 Mar 2020 23:22
This is a diary of one of the most challenging weeks I've ever faced as a founder and CEO.
First Time Working Remotely? Here's How To Ease Into It
Forbes - 21 Mar 2020 22:41
Remote work may become the new normal in the coming months as a precaution against the coronavirus. Here's what employees new to working from home need to know.
How to steer a startup through a major downturn
Venture Beat - 21 Mar 2020 21:12
I built startups during two major financial crises. Here's what I recommend founders do today to survive the effects of the pandemic.
Recycling Just Doesn't Cut it But There Is An Alternative
Forbes - 21 Mar 2020 20:46
Putting items into the recycling bin rather than the waste bin, makes many of us feel better about consuming. We're conforming to society's expectations. But with what we now know about declining resources and mounting w...
Helping Out During The Coronavirus Crisis: Where, What & How To Donate
Forbes - 21 Mar 2020 18:42
Here's how you can help out during the coronavirus crisis.
Savvy Chefs Go Virtual And Carry On Cooking
Forbes - 21 Mar 2020 17:53
As restaurants around the U.S. close their doors, chefs are turning to tech platforms to foster audiences and promote home deliveries.