Posted: Jun 23, 2020 / 10:29 AM CDTUpdated: Jun 23, 2020 / 10:29 AM CDTWASHINGTON — The extra $600 a week in federally provided benefits to the unemployed is set to expire next month.The money, which is officially named the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation and was approved as part of the government relief package passed earlier this year, is set to officially expire on July 31.More than 20 million remain unemployed across the country. An additional 1.5 million people applied for state unemployment benefits last week, including 760,000 new claims for Pandemic Unemployment...…Posted: Jun 23, 2020 / 10:29 AM CDTUpdated: Jun 23, 2020 / 10:29 AM CDTWASHINGTON — The extra $600 a week in federally provided benefits to the unemployed is set to expire next month.The money, which is officially named the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation and was approved as part of the government relief package passed earlier this year, is set to officially expire on July 31.More than 20 million remain unemployed across the country. An additional 1.5 million people applied for state unemployment benefits last week, including 760,000 new claims for Pandemic Unemployment...WW…

Posted: Jun 25, 2020 / 07:34 PM EDTUpdated: Jun 25, 2020 / 07:35 PM EDTCHICAGO () — A Chicago family wants the community to help a local ice cream vendor retire.On Father’s Day, Michaelangelo Mosqueda’s family bought all of 70-year-old Don Rosario’s paletas, which are Mexican ice pops.They didn’t want Rosario to have to work in the heat or on a holiday.Mosqueda created a for Rosario to help him retire. The goal was to raise $10,000, and so far, it has surpassed $35,000.Mosqueda posted the video of his family buying all the paletas from Rosario on , and it has now gone viral with more than 5...…Posted: Jun 25, 2020 / 07:34 PM EDTUpdated: Jun 25, 2020 / 07:35 PM EDTCHICAGO () — A Chicago family wants the community to help a local ice cream vendor retire.On Father’s Day, Michaelangelo Mosqueda’s family bought all of 70-year-old Don Rosario’s paletas, which are Mexican ice pops.They didn’t want Rosario to have to work in the heat or on a holiday.Mosqueda created a for Rosario to help him retire. The goal was to raise $10,000, and so far, it has surpassed $35,000.Mosqueda posted the video of his family buying all the paletas from Rosario on , and it has now gone viral with more than 5...WW…

Posted: Jul 2, 2020 / 08:55 AM CDTUpdated: Jul 2, 2020 / 09:08 AM CDTSummer is here, but social distancing measures are putting a damper on the usual seasonal activities, so Walmart is providing some big-screen relief.Teaming up with Tribeca Enterprises, the retailing giant is turning 160 of its store parking lots into .“Summer hasn’t really felt like summer yet, and I know I hear every day, ‘Mom, I’m bored!’” Janey Whiteside, Walmart’s chief customer officer, . “Through our digital means and vast footprint of stores, we’re hoping to bring some summer fun to families across the country. We...…Posted: Jul 2, 2020 / 08:55 AM CDTUpdated: Jul 2, 2020 / 09:08 AM CDTSummer is here, but social distancing measures are putting a damper on the usual seasonal activities, so Walmart is providing some big-screen relief.Teaming up with Tribeca Enterprises, the retailing giant is turning 160 of its store parking lots into .“Summer hasn’t really felt like summer yet, and I know I hear every day, ‘Mom, I’m bored!’” Janey Whiteside, Walmart’s chief customer officer, . “Through our digital means and vast footprint of stores, we’re hoping to bring some summer fun to families across the country. We...WW…

Home Depot and Lowe’s joined other major retailers Friday in announcing a mandatory mask policy.Lowe’s said in a that the new nationwide standard will require all customers to wear masks or face coverings inside U.S. stores starting July 20. Anyone who doesn’t have a mask will be given one while supplies last.“As a retailer offering essential goods, we have a responsibility to our associates, customers and small businesses in communities nationwide to help provide a safe shopping experience,” said Marvin R. Ellison, Lowe’s president and CEO. “Throughout this pandemic, our associates have...…Home Depot and Lowe’s joined other major retailers Friday in announcing a mandatory mask policy.Lowe’s said in a that the new nationwide standard will require all customers to wear masks or face coverings inside U.S. stores starting July 20. Anyone who doesn’t have a mask will be given one while supplies last.“As a retailer offering essential goods, we have a responsibility to our associates, customers and small businesses in communities nationwide to help provide a safe shopping experience,” said Marvin R. Ellison, Lowe’s president and CEO. “Throughout this pandemic, our associates have...WW…

Posted: Jul 5, 2020 / 11:03 AM CDTUpdated: Mar 22, 2021 / 08:00 AM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said this week the Senate will consider a new stimulus package in July but some fear a new jobs report could derail any plans for a second round of economic relief payments to Americans.The US unemployment rate fell to 11.1% as the economy added a record 4.8 million jobs in June, the Bureau of...…Posted: Jul 5, 2020 / 11:03 AM CDTUpdated: Mar 22, 2021 / 08:00 AM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said this week the Senate will consider a new stimulus package in July but some fear a new jobs report could derail any plans for a second round of economic relief payments to Americans.The US unemployment rate fell to 11.1% as the economy added a record 4.8 million jobs in June, the Bureau of...WW…

Posted: Jul 13, 2020 / 02:55 PM HSTUpdated: Jul 13, 2020 / 02:55 PM HSTKINGSPORT, Tenn. (NEXSTAR) — The week began with the White House again signaling support for Round 2 of stimulus relief for Americans. How and when that happens remains largely up in the air.“We are working on another stimulus package, and that will take place … very soon,” President Donald Trump told , a reporter for the Nexstar Washington, D.C., Bureau.Trump said his administration and Congress are currently negotiating the exact amount included in the next round of coronavirus relief.During a , Senate...…Posted: Jul 13, 2020 / 02:55 PM HSTUpdated: Jul 13, 2020 / 02:55 PM HSTKINGSPORT, Tenn. (NEXSTAR) — The week began with the White House again signaling support for Round 2 of stimulus relief for Americans. How and when that happens remains largely up in the air.“We are working on another stimulus package, and that will take place … very soon,” President Donald Trump told , a reporter for the Nexstar Washington, D.C., Bureau.Trump said his administration and Congress are currently negotiating the exact amount included in the next round of coronavirus relief.During a , Senate...WW…

Posted: Jul 24, 2020 / 05:23 PM CDTUpdated: Jul 24, 2020 / 05:23 PM CDTAfter multiple and even involving customers who refuse to wear masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic, several major retailers are instructing staff – out of concern for the employees’ safety – to still serve people who defy mask mandates.that Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walgreens and CVS are among the companies who say they will still serve customers who refuse to wear masks to avoid confrontations between shoppers and their workers.Chain stores with mask policies wind up having to enforce their own stores in the that don’t...…Posted: Jul 24, 2020 / 05:23 PM CDTUpdated: Jul 24, 2020 / 05:23 PM CDTAfter multiple and even involving customers who refuse to wear masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic, several major retailers are instructing staff – out of concern for the employees’ safety – to still serve people who defy mask mandates.that Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walgreens and CVS are among the companies who say they will still serve customers who refuse to wear masks to avoid confrontations between shoppers and their workers.Chain stores with mask policies wind up having to enforce their own stores in the that don’t...WW…

Posted: Jun 30, 2020 / 11:29 AM CDTUpdated: Jun 30, 2020 / 11:29 AM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Walmart will no longer sell “All Lives Matter” merchandise on its website.The nation’s largest retailer is removing the items sold by third-party sellers after hearing concerns from some employees and customers. The backlash erupted on social media, where people criticized the company for allegedly “mocking” the Black Lives Matter movement.Some of...…Posted: Jun 30, 2020 / 11:29 AM CDTUpdated: Jun 30, 2020 / 11:29 AM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Walmart will no longer sell “All Lives Matter” merchandise on its website.The nation’s largest retailer is removing the items sold by third-party sellers after hearing concerns from some employees and customers. The backlash erupted on social media, where people criticized the company for allegedly “mocking” the Black Lives Matter movement.Some of...WW…

Posted: Apr 29, 2020 / 03:41 AM PDTUpdated: Apr 29, 2020 / 03:41 AM PDT(NEXSTAR) – Mattel has announced a special line of collectibles to honor the people risking their own safety to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic.The California-based toy manufacturer says all net proceeds from the #ThankYouHeroes line of action figures and Little People Community Champions will go to , an initiative to benefit first responder healthcare workers.The line is designed to honor “the individuals leading the fight against COVID-19 as well as the everyday heroes who are working to keep communities up...…Posted: Apr 29, 2020 / 03:41 AM PDTUpdated: Apr 29, 2020 / 03:41 AM PDT(NEXSTAR) – Mattel has announced a special line of collectibles to honor the people risking their own safety to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic.The California-based toy manufacturer says all net proceeds from the #ThankYouHeroes line of action figures and Little People Community Champions will go to , an initiative to benefit first responder healthcare workers.The line is designed to honor “the individuals leading the fight against COVID-19 as well as the everyday heroes who are working to keep communities up...WW…

Posted: Jun 30, 2020 / 11:07 AM CDTUpdated: Jun 30, 2020 / 11:13 AM CDT Walmart will no longer sell “All Lives Matter” merchandise on its website.The nation’s largest retailer is removing the items sold by third-party sellers after hearing concerns from some employees and customers. The backlash erupted on social media, where people criticized the company for allegedly “mocking” the Black Lives Matter movement.Some of the items included T-shirts that featured variations of the Black Lives Matter slogan, including “All Lives Matter,” “Blue Lives Matter,” “Irish Lives...…Posted: Jun 30, 2020 / 11:07 AM CDTUpdated: Jun 30, 2020 / 11:13 AM CDT Walmart will no longer sell “All Lives Matter” merchandise on its website.The nation’s largest retailer is removing the items sold by third-party sellers after hearing concerns from some employees and customers. The backlash erupted on social media, where people criticized the company for allegedly “mocking” the Black Lives Matter movement.Some of the items included T-shirts that featured variations of the Black Lives Matter slogan, including “All Lives Matter,” “Blue Lives Matter,” “Irish Lives...WW…