“President Trump wants to give a $100 billion boost to the U.S. economy by hitting the “pause” button on workers’ payroll taxes.” But the move — which Trump ordered over the weekend — is only temporary. Payroll Tax Delay May Mean Problems For Workers, Employers And Social Security : NPR “Critics say this particular reliefContinue reading “Payroll Tax Delay May Mean Problems For Workers, Employers And Social Security”
Category Archives: Food and Nutrition
Retail Chains Abandon Manhattan: ‘It’s Unsustainable’
The tourists are gone, Retail Chains Abandon Manhattan: ‘It’s Unsustainable’ – The New York Times Credits: Photo by this writer. New York City downtown area.
Citrus Flavoring Is Weaponized Against Insect-Borne Diseases
The E.P.A. has approved nootkatone, which is found in cedars and grapefruit. It repels ticks, mosquitoes and other dangerous bugs for hours, but is safe enough to eat. Citrus Flavoring Is Weaponized Against Insect-Borne Diseases – The New York Times
Fight Over Aid Package Drags On
Tens of millions of Americans have lost crucial jobless benefits, and lawmakers still can’t seem to agree on a relief measure. Coronavirus Live Updates: Fight Over Aid Package Drags On – The New York Times The GOP giggles when the idea of helping the unemployed during a pandemic is negotiated. The circus is now aContinue reading “Fight Over Aid Package Drags On”
Opinion | The Nightmare on Pennsylvania Avenue
Trump is the kind of boss who can’t do the job — and won’t go away. Opinion | The Nightmare on Pennsylvania Avenue – The New York Times Another quote from this opinion piece: Thanks to Republican inaction, millions of unemployed workers have seen their last checks from the Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program, which wasContinue reading “Opinion | The Nightmare on Pennsylvania Avenue”
Chefs share how to make frozen french fries taste better
Preparing fries in an air fryer or in the oven on an open rack can make them crispier. Chefs share how to make frozen french fries taste better – Insider Something to try today.
Critics Blast President Trump and Brett Favre for Going Golfing
America is still trying to fend off the second wave, but this didn’t stop President Donald Trump from taking one of his now-infamous golf trips. Critics Blast President Trump and Brett Favre for Going Golfing | Complex “A good golfer – hits it LONG!” the president tweeted. The White House has also proposed to cutContinue reading “Critics Blast President Trump and Brett Favre for Going Golfing”
Reopening Schools Is Way Harder Than It Should Be
Compounding the difficulty is the fact that schools are run locally, autonomy the Trump administration has taken to new extremes by offering reopening instructions that amount to, “good luck.” Reopening Schools Is Way Harder Than It Should Be – The New York Times Educators and students of all ages are facing dangerous health risks inContinue reading “Reopening Schools Is Way Harder Than It Should Be”
Tailors Know New Yorkers’ Pandemic Secret: ‘Everybody Got Fat!’
Tailors across New York City are expanding waistlines and moving buttons to accommodate the “Quarantine 15.” Tailors Know New Yorkers’ Pandemic Secret: ‘Everybody Got Fat!’ – The New York Times
