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Last Year Drought Cost Agricultural Sector Over $1 Billion and 8,000 Jobs
A new analysis, led by UC Merced researchers, estimates that the drought directly cost the California agriculture sector $1.1 billion and nearly 8,750 jobs, researchers at the University of California disclosed.
When the impacts on other…
Update on the Fourth Stimulus Check: Paychecks Are About to Arrive
Americans who are trying to keep up with inflation and supply chain constraints may soon have a new source of support. We might see the end of EIPs.
Due to Democratic Senator Joe Manchin's (D-WV) opposition, President Biden was unable to…
Scammers stole 70% more money from Americans in 2021 than they did in 2020.
Since the beginning of the flu pandemic, scammers have been raking in billions of dollars from American consumers. But scammers aren't just targeting the elderly; recent evidence suggests that young people are becoming more vulnerable to…
In California, a police helicopter crashes into water, killing a police officer.
A California police officer was killed, and another was badly injured after a law enforcement helicopter crashed into the water off the coast of Orange County on Saturday night, authorities said.
According to local news accounts, the…
Start Early & Get the Most Out of Social Security Benefits in 2022
In a common term, the earlier you claim your Social Security benefits, the lesser you will receive each month.
But, in contrast to this, your benefit check can still be larger if you wait a bit longer.
You have the opportunity to make one…
Large Share of PPP Loan Worth $800 Billion Didn’t Go to Workers as Fraud Speculation Heightens
A large portion of the $800 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans did not go to workers, only 35% did, according to Fastcompany reports.
These loans, instead, benefited shareholders and business owners.
Economic specialists at the…
‘Surprise’ Tax Refunds Worth 1.5 Million Will Be Sent Out By IRS This Week
Taxpayers will receive another 1.5 million refunds averaging more than $1,600, the Internal Revenue Service announced on Wednesday.
This is a result of adjustments made to previously filed income tax returns for unemployment compensation.…
84% of Black Americans Are More Likely to Face Mortgage Rejection Than Whites
It's no secret that Black Americans have had a difficult time gaining money to buy a home since the pandemic.
According to Zillow, who conducted a study on mortgages requested by black Americans, COVID-19 is not improving the situation…
Covid-19 Will Prevent General Public Sales of Winter Olympics Tickets, China Reports
The Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee in a major announcement declared the tickets for the upcoming Olympic Games announced will no longer be sold to the general public citing COVID-19 as the main reason.
Earlier, only Chinese…
Complete Details on When You Can Expect a Refund in 2022?
The family's largest check of the year often comes in the form of an IRS tax refund.
More than three-quarters of all Americans get a tax refund each year.
It's possible the IRS will experience a snarl in processing this year's taxes that…