WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — It’s possible we could see some action next week on President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan that includes $1,400 stimulus checks for most Americans. On Friday, Biden said Congress needs to take immediate action. “We have learned from past crises that the risk is not doing too much,” Biden said. “The… $1,400Continue reading “$1,400 stimulus checks: Where we stand as January ends — WGN-TV”
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Illinois health officials announce 3,345 new COVID-19 cases; Chicago on track for Phase 4 — WGN-TV
CHICAGO — The Illinois Department of Public Health on Saturday reported 3,345 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 disease in the state, including 65 additional deaths. Chicago is on track to move to Phase 4 on Sunday. The deaths were reported in the following counties: Champaign County: 1 female 80sClay County: 1 female 60s,… IllinoisContinue reading “Illinois health officials announce 3,345 new COVID-19 cases; Chicago on track for Phase 4 — WGN-TV”
Shockproofing Canada: Empty grocer shelves don’t signal food security issues, but there are challenges looming — Financial Post
Bigger problems are expected as the system runs into bottlenecks caused by farm labour shortages and virus outbreaks at processing plants Shockproofing Canada: Empty grocer shelves don’t signal food security issues, but there are challenges looming — Financial Post
UK throws coronavirus lifeline to more big businesses — Financial Post
LONDON — Britain will allow more large businesses to apply for government funds, finance minister Rishi Sunak announced on Thursday, after many risked being left to collapse while the coronavirus outbreak tears through the economy. Read More UK throws coronavirus lifeline to more big businesses — Financial Post
