pandemic

A pandemic is a disease outbreak that spreads across countries or continents. It affects more people and takes more lives than an epidemic.

SMBs May Be On the Hook for Losses Amid Social Unrest
SMBs May Be On the Hook for Losses Amid Social Unrest
June 03, 2020  |  SMBs

Amid the social unrest dominating the country at the moment, will small- to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) face crippling losses tied to looting? Landlords mandate that...

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Lyft Rides Up In May From April But Still Down 70 Pct YOY
Lyft Rides Up In May From April But Still Down 70 Pct YOY
June 03, 2020  |  Ridesharing

While Lyft’s ride counts are rising from the worst parts of the pandemic, they’re still down 70 percent from a year ago, CNBC reported. Lyft’s...

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India To Offer $6.6 Billion To Attract Smartphone Manufacturers
India To Offer $6.6 Billion To Attract Smartphone Manufacturers
June 03, 2020  |  Mobile

India, looking to attract more global investments in the manufacture of mobile phones, is offering financial incentives and a wealth of plug-and-play facilities, Bloomberg reports....

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Amazon Plans ‘Invitation Only’ Sale Starting June 22
Amazon Plans ‘Invitation Only’ Sale Starting June 22
June 03, 2020  |  Amazon Commerce

Amazon will hold a “summer sale” on June 22 in order to hopefully help the economy get moving, CNBC reports. In a notice sent to...

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Coronavirus Refunds: Michigan Tells Auto Insurers To Offer Reimbursements, Waivers
Coronavirus Refunds: Michigan Tells Auto Insurers To Offer Reimbursements, Waivers
June 02, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use....

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OurCrowd Invites Investors To Join $100M Pandemic Fund
OurCrowd Invites Investors To Join $100M Pandemic Fund
June 02, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As the number of worldwide deaths from the coronavirus nears 400,000, the crowdfunding platform OurCrowd has launched a $100 million Pandemic Innovation Fund. In a...

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Starbucks Offers Leave Of Absence For Baristas Facing Fewer Hours 
Starbucks Offers Leave Of Absence For Baristas Facing Fewer Hours 
June 02, 2020  |  Personnel

Starbucks is offering its baristas a voluntary leave of absence program for employees impacted by trimmed work schedules amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the company told...

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OCC: Lockdowns Could Challenge Stability Of Banking System
OCC: Lockdowns Could Challenge Stability Of Banking System
June 02, 2020  |  Economy

Brian P. Brooks, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, said in a series of letters that some states’ long-term efforts to curb the coronavirus could lead...

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Problems With Stimulus Debit Cards Continue For Americans
Problems With Stimulus Debit Cards Continue For Americans
June 01, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Americans continue to face problems with accessing stimulus debit cards, with some people receiving cards they can’t use due to the wrong names being printed...

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