Disney is laying off 28,000 employees in its parks, consumer products and experiences division. According to the company, the layoffs are the result of the prolonged shutdown in California and limited attendance at open parks elsewhere. Disney Head of Parks Josh D’Amaro sent a letter to the employees, giving them great detail of the company’s […]
A second round of stimulus checks is a little closer than before. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said both parties – Republicans and Democrats – have agreed another round of stimulus checks are to be in the next COVID-19 relief bill. He didn’t reveal anything specific about the jobs, but they would be similar to the […]
Intermittent fasting, a favorite diet trend with many celebrities, has been debunked. Studies found the diet, which limits eating to an eight-hour window, does not help people with weight loss and may actually lead to muscle mass loss. The University of California in San Francisco researchers found people who fasted for 12 weeks last just […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report showing a 55 percent nationwide increase in coronavirus cases among the 18 to 22-year-old age range from early August through September. The Northeast saw the largest increase. According to the health agency, the increase may be the result of colleges and universities opening up for […]
Pennsylvania’s top elections officials said the decision of an election worker to toss out nine military ballots was nothing more than just a mistake and not blatant fraud. Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar said the Luzerne County election office workers would be getting trained on how to handle the mail-in military and overseas ballots. She […]
Instagram and Facebook users will soon be able to communicate with each other easier. According to Facebook, the company is working on a cross-platform communication between its Instagram and Messenger apps. The company hopes the update allows friends and family to connect no matter which app is being used to communicate on. Facebook said Messenger […]