Ivanka Trump late on Tuesday night posed in a bizarre photo with a can of Goya beans, promoting the brand presumably because its CEO Robert Unanue praised Donald Trump at the White House last week, … [Read more...] about Ivanka Trump Promotes Goya Beans, Violating Ethics Rules, Launching Memes
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Aunt Jemima Syrup to Be Rebranded Over Racial Stereotyping After ‘Black Lives Matter’ TikTok Video Takes Off: WATCH
Quaker Oats has announced that the Aunt Jemima brand of products, which includes syrup and waffle and pancake mixes, will be rebranded because it's based on a racial stereotype. NBC News reports: … [Read more...] about Aunt Jemima Syrup to Be Rebranded Over Racial Stereotyping After ‘Black Lives Matter’ TikTok Video Takes Off: WATCH
For First Time Ever, a Gay Couple Appears in a TV Commercial in Poland: WATCH
For the first time ever, a gay couple has been featured in an advertisement airing on major channels in Poland, as well as Czech Republic, Slovakia and Lithuania. The ad, for Durex condoms, … [Read more...] about For First Time Ever, a Gay Couple Appears in a TV Commercial in Poland: WATCH
Moderna Vaccine Trial Shows Promise; COVID-19 Antibodies Produced in All 45 Participants; Trump Appointee’s Stock Value Surges $3.4 Million
A human COVID-19 vaccine trial by the biotech company Moderna has shown promising early results, it reported on Monday, producing antibodies in all 45 human participants. CNBC reports: "Each … [Read more...] about Moderna Vaccine Trial Shows Promise; COVID-19 Antibodies Produced in All 45 Participants; Trump Appointee’s Stock Value Surges $3.4 Million
Dallas Salon Owner Jailed for 7 Days, Fined for Defying Governor’s Orders to Stay Shut Amid Coronavirus Pandemic: WATCH
Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther was jailed for one week and fined $7,000 dollars for continuing to operate her business, Salon a La Mode, in defiance of the Texas governor's … [Read more...] about Dallas Salon Owner Jailed for 7 Days, Fined for Defying Governor’s Orders to Stay Shut Amid Coronavirus Pandemic: WATCH
Neiman Marcus to File for Bankruptcy Amid Coronavirus Losses: REPORT
Making it the first major retailer to go under amid the coronavirus crisis, Neiman Marcus is set to file for bankruptcy this week, according to sources who spoke to Reuters.. Reuters reports: "The … [Read more...] about Neiman Marcus to File for Bankruptcy Amid Coronavirus Losses: REPORT
$2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Would Ban Trump-Owned Companies from Receiving Aid
The $2 trillion bill reportedly agreed upon by the U.S. Senate would reportedly ban companies owned by Trump or his children from receiving aid. Bloomberg reports: "According to a summary … [Read more...] about $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Would Ban Trump-Owned Companies from Receiving Aid
It’s Time to Stop: A Message from Portugal’s Tourism Board That Everyone Should See — WATCH
Tourism boards and tourists across the world should take heed of Visit Portugal's message about the international COVID-19 outbreak. It is a calming, instructive message, and a hopeful one. … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Stop: A Message from Portugal’s Tourism Board That Everyone Should See — WATCH
Coronavirus: CDC Recommends Ban on Events Over 50 People as Amazon Warns of Delivery Delays
The CDC has issued new guidance on public gatherings hoping to curtail the spread of the coronavirus: Large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: CDC Recommends Ban on Events Over 50 People as Amazon Warns of Delivery Delays
Apple Closing All Stores Outside Greater China Until March 27 Due to Coronavirus
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced late Friday that the company would be closing all stores outside greater China until March 27 in response to the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Apple Closing All Stores Outside Greater China Until March 27 Due to Coronavirus
