19th & 22nd

 Another Uber Eats lawsuit and cancelled shows at Fox... One Million Moms targets Uber Eats over Jonathan Van Ness ads https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/one-million-moms-targets-uber-eats-over-jonathan-van-ness-n1245371 SOURCE:  Dan Avery, NBC News Filthy Rich, NEXT Both Cancelled at Fox https://tvline.com/2020/10/30/filthy-rich-next-cancelled-season-2-fox/ Dave Nemetz, TV Line

 More political news... USPS investigates undelivered Miami ballots https://www.politico.com/states/florida/story/2020/10/31/usps-investigating-undelivered-miami-mail-ballots-1333001 SOURCE:  Matt Dixon and Josh Gerstein, POLITICO Watchdog group says Google gave California voters biased search results https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/watchdog-group-calls-for-investigation-after-google-algorithms-give-california-voters-a-biased-view-of-ballot-measures SOURCE:  Julia Musto, Fox Business News

 More social media news... What it's like to get locked out of Google indefinitely https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/what-it-s-like-to-get-locked-out-of-google-indefinitely/ar-BB1azb7I?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Chris Stokel-Walker, Insider.com (via MSN News) Facebook is limiting distribution of ‘save our children’ hashtag over QAnon ties https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/30/facebook-is-limiting-distribution-of-save-our-children-hashtag-over-qanon-ties/ SOURCE:  Brian Heater, Taylor Hatmaker, Techcrunch 

 More news regarding career changing strategies and Fortune's most powerful businesswomen.  LinkedIn's new tool helps users make a career change through overlapping skills https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/10/29/linkedin-launches-new-tool-help-users-discover-new-careers/5990592002/ SOURCE:  Coral Murphy, USA Today How Fortune ranks business’s Most Powerful Women in the COVID era https://fortune.com/2020/10/19/mpw-most-powerful-women-in-business-2020-covid/ SOURCE:  Kristen Bellstrom and Beth Kowitt, Fortune Magazine

 The article below gives some good tips on how to prevent the virus from spreading during the holidays. Not surprised at all that Netflix is raising prices on its monthly subscriptions.  What Should You Do About Holiday Gatherings and Covid-19? https://www.wired.com/story/what-should-you-do-about-holiday-gatherings-and-covid-19/#intcid=_wired-homepage-right-rail_59e06fc9-e759-4b90-a317-35547aeaeda3_popular4-1 SOURCE:  Matt Simon, Wired Netflix Is Raising the Prices of Its Standard and Premium Plans for New and Existing Members https://people.com/tv/netflix-is-raising-prices-for-standard-and-premium-plans/ SOURCE:  Robyn Merrett, PEOPLE  

 News about Lori Loughlin and Black Friday deals... Lori Loughlin Officially Begins 2-Month Prison Sentence in College Admissions Scandal https://www.eonline.com/news/1203741/lori-loughlin-officially-begins-2-month-prison-sentence-in-college-admissions-scandal?medium=link-post&source=twitter-enews&content=organic&cmpid=social SOURCE:  Jess Cohen, E! Target 'Black Friday Now' deals: Series of weekly sales will run throughout November amid COVID-19 https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2020/10/29/target-black-friday-deals-2020-sale-changes-amid-coronavirus/6060805002/ SOURCE:  Kelly Tyko, USA Today Wayfair's Black Friday 2020 preview deals just went live—here are the best deals https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2020/10/26/black-friday-2020-shop-wayfair-black-friday-2020-preview-event-now/3742856001/ SOURCE:  Shayna Murphy and Melissa Lee, Reviewed.com (via USA Today)

 More marketing and economic development news... Shopify partners with TikTok to help merchants with their marketing campaigns https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/10/28/tiktok-and-shopify-team-up-help-merchants-marketing-campaigns/3746451001/ SOURCE:  Coral Murphy, USA Today Ressler Gertz Foundation and Hawks investing $40 million in Atlanta https://atlantatribune.com/2020/10/27/ressler-gertz-foundation-and-hawks-investing-40-million-in-atlanta/ SOURCE:  Atlanta Tribune 

 More news from Twitter and what you can expect to see on the upcoming season of The Blacklist... Study identifies thousands of Twitter bots amplifying conspiracy theories ahead of the U.S. elections https://venturebeat.com/2020/10/28/study-identifies-thousands-of-twitter-bots-amplifying-conspiracy-theories-ahead-of-the-u-s-elections/ SOURCE:  Kyle Wiggers, VentureBeat  'The Blacklist' EPs Tease Season 8's 'Big Swings, Big Betrayals, Big Reveals' https://www.tvinsider.com/951533/the-blacklist-season-8-nbc-preview-elizabeth-red/ SOURCE:  Ileane Rudolph, TV Insider 

More cybersecurity and investment news...  FBI probes string of recent ransomware attacks on U.S. hospitals https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-cyber-idUSKBN27D35U SOURCE:  Christopher Bing, Reuters PayPal will put $50 million into Black- and Latino-led investment firms. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/28/business/paypal-will-put-50-million-into-black-and-latino-led-investment-firms.html SOURCE:  Michael J. de la Merced, The New York Times 

  More entertainment-related news... FOR THE RECORD:  I actually thought you owned your Prime Video Content Amazon Argues Users Don't Actually Own Purchased Prime Video Content https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/amazon-argues-users-dont-actually-own-purchased-prime-video-content SOURCE:  Ashley Cullins, Hollywood Reporter Find Out Which 'Chicago Med' Romances Are Thriving & Struggling in Season 6 https://www.tvinsider.com/951165/chicago-med-season-6-couples-covid-19/ SOURCE:  Ileane Rudolph, Hollywood Reporter

 I am not surprised that Apple is considering creating it's own search engine. As I said last week, the Google anti-trust lawsuit is going to spawn a lot of disruptions and changes in the tech industry.  Will be following the Grubhub lawsuit... Apple Might Make Its Own Search Engine in Wake of Department of Justice's Google Lawsuit https://www.complex.com/life/2020/10/apple-make-own-search-engine-department-of-justice-google-lawsuit?utm_campaign=complexmag&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social SOURCE:  Alex Galbraith, Complex  Grubhub Hit With Lawsuit for Listing Restaurants Without Permission https://www.eater.com/21537215/restaurants-sue-third-party-delivery-service-grubhub-for-listing-businesses-without-permission SOURCE:  Jaya Saxena, The Verge

 More news updates from Ice Cube and Pelosi... Ice Cube explains why he blew off Zoom call with Kamala Harris: ‘I want to get things done’ https://thegrio.com/2020/10/28/ice-cube-explains-why-he-blew-off-call-with-kamala-harris/ SOURCE:  Stephanie Guerilus, The Grio Pelosi Hopes Market Rout Pushes Trump Into a Stimulus Deal https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/pelosi-hopes-market-rout-pushes-trump-into-a-stimulus-deal/ar-BB1aujtW?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Erik Wasson, Bloomberg  (via MSN News)

 More political news... How many Electoral College votes does each state have? https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/how-many-electoral-college-votes-does-each-state-have/WE7AXDI2HFEZ5EDZ2BLMTUXOMI/ SOURCE:  Debbie Lord, Cox Media Group  Study warns five states at high risk for election-related armed violence by militia groups https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/study-warns-five-states-at-high-risk-for-election-related-armed-violence-by-militia-groups/ar-BB1as9Co?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Justine Coleman, The Hill

 I am definitely interested in the outcome of these Section 230 hearings. Congress seems serious on changing the Section 230 law. If they are successful, it will definitely have an impact on social media and online searches in the near future.  Not surprised at the Dow sinking again. If this country does not get a stimulus package or get the virus under control, we could be headed for another recession.  Section 230 hearings live: Twitter, Facebook and Google CEOs testify before Congress https://www.theguardian.com/technology/live/2020/oct/28/section-230-hearings-live-twitter-facebook-google-congress-mark-zuckerberg-jack-dorsey-sundar-pichai?page=with:block-5f9982e08f0804b842f000d9 SOURCE:  Kari Paul, The Guardian Dow sinks 800 points as investors fear rise in coronavirus cases could halt the economic recovery https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/27/stock-market-futures-open-to-close-news.html SOURCE:  Fred Imbert, CNBC - Markets

 I wonder if this Detroit TV station aired these mock election results on purpose?  These days you never know...especially in 2020.  Kudos to T-Mobile for offering another TV streaming service option. Anything that will help get people away from paying high cable prices.  Detroit TV station mistakenly airs mock 2020 election results during 'Bachelorette' https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/28/wxyz-abc-detroit-2020-election-results-test-bachelorette/6052841002/ SOURCE:  Julie Hinds, USA Today T-Mobile wants to help more pay-TV customers cut the cord with its new streaming service TVision https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/10/27/t-mobile-tvision-live-tv-service-streaming/6035379002/ SOURCE:  Mike Snider, USA Today

 More news regarding company time off policies and how black men will vote in the November election... At these companies, workers are required to take time off https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/27/success/mandatory-pto-paid-time-off/index.html SOURCE:  Kathryn Vasel, CNN Business 'I purely vote for my actual interests': Black men could be critical bloc in presidential election https://www.yahoo.com/news/i-purely-vote-for-my-actual-interests-black-men-could-be-critical-bloc-in-presidential-election-174237805.html SOURCE:  Marquise Francis·National Reporter & Producer, Yahoo News

 More political and personal finance news... Lincoln Project warns of third Trump term in new ad https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/522931-lincoln-project-warns-of-third-trump-term-in-new-ad SOURCE:  Jordan Williams, The Hill Neal, Brady unveil retirement savings proposal Package includes expanded saver’s credit for lower-income households, adjusts the age for minimum distributions from 401(k)s..." https://www.rollcall.com/2020/10/27/neal-brady-unveil-retirement-savings-proposal/ SOURCE:  Doug Sword, Roll Call 

 More political and entertainment news... People embrace rebranding of 'Proud Boys' to 'Poor Boys' after Biden misspeaks https://thehill.com/homenews/522387-people-embrace-rebranding-of-proud-boys-to-poor-boys-after-biden-misspeaks SOURCE:  Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill Saved by the Bell: Zack and Kelly Make Revival Debut in Full-Length Trailer https://tvline.com/2020/10/27/saved-by-the-bell-revival-zack-kelly-returning-trailer-video/ SOURCE:  Ryan Schwartz, TV Line 

 More election and political news updates... Facebook's election ad ban takes effect https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/facebook-s-election-ad-ban-takes-effect/ar-BB1arn3k?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Chris Mills Rodrigo, The Hill  (via MSN News) Haven't mailed your ballot yet? USPS recommends you do by Tuesday to make state deadlines https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/haven-t-mailed-your-ballot-yet-usps-recommends-you-do-by-tuesday-to-make-state-deadlines/ar-BB1aplZs?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Savannah Behrmann, USA TODAY  (via MSN News)

 The Senate got their Supreme Court seat filled and left. It would be easy to blame the Senate for no stimulus...however, in my opinion BOTH parties are to blame for the stalled stimulus package.  Stimulus Hopes Put On Hold Until After Election as Senate Leaves https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/stimulus-hopes-put-on-hold-until-after-election-as-senate-leaves/ar-BB1aqUGL?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Erik Wasson and Billy House, Bloomberg  (via MSN News) Democrats say Republicans will regret Barrett confirmation, slam 'manipulation' of Supreme Court https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/democrats-say-republicans-will-regret-barrett-confirmation-slam-manipulation-of-supreme-court/ar-BB1aqKB2?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  David Aaro, FOX News  (via MSN News)

 Per the articles below... I am interested in seeing the tax rate and deductions for 2021. I am sincerely hoping to pay less taxes this year and get a bigger refund.  I'm not surprised the Dow didn't plunge more than 650 points. If a stimulus bill is not passed before the election, it is going to be a dismal holiday shopping season. There are a lot of retailers depending on increased consumer spending this holiday season to get them over this financial slump. IRS Releases 2021 Tax Rates, Standard Deduction Amounts And More https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2020/10/26/irs-releases-2021-tax-rates-standard-deduction-amounts-and-more/#43fbf2e97b91 SOURCE:  Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes Dow plunges 650 points as coronavirus cases flare up, stimulus hopes fade https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/10/26/business/dow-plunges-650-points-coronavirus-cases-flare-up-stimulus-hopes-fade/ SOURCE:  Taylor Telford and Hamza Shaban, Washington Post (via Boston Globe)

  If this Portland ruling goes nationwide, landlords across the country will probably start protesting.  Glad IKEA "fixed" that catalog problem. This is something that could have potentially caused them to lose customers.  Portland Landlords Must Now Pay Relocation Costs of Tenants Who Can't Afford Rent Increases. Should Landlords Nationwide Be Worried? https://www.fool.com/millionacres/real-estate-investing/articles/portland-landlords-must-now-pay-relocation-costs-tenants-who-cant-afford-rent-increases-should-landlords-nationwide-be-worried/?source=eptyholnk0000202&utm_source=yahoo-host&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=article SOURCE:  Maurie Backman, The Motley Fool Ikea revises its 2021 catalog because of photo with racist overtones https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/diversity-inclusion/522783-ikea-revises-its-2021-catalog-because-of-photo SOURCE:  Anagha Srikanth, The Hill 

 More marketing and political advertising news... Travis Scott Is Now a Strategic Creative Partner for Playstation https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2020/10/travis-scott-strategic-creative-partner-playstation-5?utm_campaign=complexmag&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social SOURCE:  Joe Price for Complex Magazine Joe Biden Beastie Boys Campaign Ad Removed After Club Owner Harassed: Report https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/politics/9471700/joe-biden-beastie-boys-campaign-ad-removed-club-owner-harassed/ SOURCE:  Gil Kaufman, Billboard

Make sure you checkout the articles below regarding Vogue's lack of diversity.   I'm not surprised this is the type of work environment Anna Wintour has created. This 'lack of diversity' work environment is common throughout the fashion/beauty publishing industry. Please share your thoughts... Anna Wintour admits to 'mistakes along the way' in NYT report on 'intolerant' Vogue workplace "A bombshell story in the New York Times addresses the issue of diversity at Vogue with a sharp eye cast on the woman who helms the ship: Anna Wintour. The Saturday piece, which leans on interviews with 18 unnamed sources, claims that under Wintour — who has been Vogue’s editor-in-chief since 1988 and Condé Nast’s artistic director since 2013 — the magazine “welcomed a certain type of employee — someone who is thin and white, typically from a wealthy family and educated at elite schools...” https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/vogues-anna-wintour-admits-to-mistakes-alo...

 More political news... Brad Pitt Celebrates Joe Biden As “President For All Americans” In New Campaign Ad https://deadline.com/2020/10/brad-pitt-joe-biden-new-campaign-ad-world-series-1234603012/ SOURCE:  Alexandra Del Rosario, Deadline Top aides to Vice President Mike Pence test positive for the coronavirus https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/24/covid-top-adviser-vice-president-pence-reportedly-tests-positive/6028911002/ SOURCE:  Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY

 Update on shows coming to Amazon this fall and the state of Mitch McConnell's health... 'Of course not': McConnell responds to questions about whether there are health issues the public should be warned about concerning his bruised hands https://www.yahoo.com/news/course-not-mcconnell-responds-questions-145622326.html SOURCE:  Inyoung Choi, Business Insider  (via Yahoo News) Here's what's coming to Amazon Prime in November https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/heres-whats-coming-amazon-prime-213900363.html SOURCE:  Sam Barsanti, AV Club (via Yahoo News)

 Entertainment news... 'MacGyver' Season 5 Heats up With a Love Triangle & a Prisoner Exchange https://www.tvinsider.com/951531/macgyver-season-5-love-triangle-preview/ SOURCE:  Jim Halterman, TV Insider 'Magnum P.I.': How Will Magnum React When Cupid Strikes Higgins? https://www.tvinsider.com/951532/magnum-pi-season-3-thomas-higgins-preview/ SOURCE:  TV Insider Staff

 Political news updates... Kamala Harris makes her final case to 'the ATL' https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/23/kamala-harris-atlanta-432074 SOURCE:  Maya King, POLITICO Cyberattacks hit Louisiana government offices as worries rise about election hacking https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/23/cyberattacks-louisiana-election-431825 SOURCE:  Eric Geller, POLITICO

 If you are someone on the fence about choosing college or trade school, below are two articles that can help you make a decision.  The Stigma of Choosing Trade School Over College https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2019/03/choosing-trade-school-over-college/584275/ SOURCE:  Meg St-Esprit, The Atlantic  Trade School vs. College: Which One is Right For You? https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/trade-school-vs-college/ SOURCE:  Genevieve Carlton

 I never imagined that a Walmart delivery driver earned this type of money. I know a lot of people who would love to make $100,000 a year.  However, most aren't willing to work 80 hours a week to do it.  Didn't realize that so many people were still receiving unemployment benefits. I am guessing that most are in the retail and hospitality fields. I'm a Walmart delivery driver who's made over $100,000 in the last year. I love my job, even though I work 80 hours a week and have only taken one day off. https://www.yahoo.com/news/im-walmart-delivery-driver-whos-130700054.html SOURCE:  Meira Gebel, Business Insider  (via Yahoo News) 3.3 Million Receiving Pandemic Unemployment Benefits, and Two More Numbers to Know https://www.yahoo.com/news/m/3ba08c30-bede-30cf-aed7-f7e8857e0288/3-3-million-receiving.html SOURCE:  BARRON'S 

  I have several friends who were forced to find new careers because of COVID. The funny about this is...they are happier in their new careers versus their old jobs.  There are so many talented black writers, it's finally good to see some of them get recognized.  'I had to start my future': Workers who lost jobs because of COVID-19 find new careers in these fields https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/10/22/jobs-near-me-unemployed-workers-find-work-these-fields-amid-covid/3714756001/ SOURCE:  Paul Davidson, USA Today 100 Black novelists and fiction writers you should read, from Abi Daré to Zora Neale Hurston https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/books/2020/08/20/100-black-novelists-you-should-read-abi-dare-zora-neale-hurston/3299705001/ SOURCE:  USA Today 

 Glad to hear SBA is offering loan forgiveness for PPP loan borrowers. This Nashville debate was definitely a lot calmer. However, I don't think either candidate changed the minds of voters.  SBA offers total forgiveness for loans of $50,000 or less, helping PPP small-business borrowers https://www.inquirer.com/news/sba-treasury-ppp-loans-small-business-administration-50000-forgiveness-20201012.html SOURCE:  Erin Arvedlund, The Philadelphia Inquirer 4 takeaways from a less abrasive — but more revealing — debate between Trump and Biden https://www.yahoo.com/news/4-takeaways-from-a-less-abrasive-but-more-revealing-debate-between-trump-and-biden-061044732.html SOURCE: Andrew Romano, Yahoo News

 A stimulus bill should have been passed several weeks ago. Because Congress couldn't get their act together, millions may not only lose their homes, but their electricity as well.  Coronavirus: Millions are at risk of utilities being shut off as protections expire https://www.yahoo.com/money/millions-will-see-utility-protections-expire-across-the-us-173023686.html SOURCE:  Dhara Singh, Yahoo Money Pelosi cites progress, but says COVID-19 relief deal might be post-election https://thehill.com/homenews/house/522283-pelosi-cites-progress-but-says-covid-19-relief-deal-might-be-post-election SOURCE:  Mike Lillis, The Hill

 Censorship is something GOP senators are taking seriously.  I hope the dismissed murder charge against Derek Chauvin doesn't start a riot.  Facebook, Twitter CEOs ordered to testify by GOP senators https://www.yahoo.com/news/facebook-twitter-ceos-ordered-testify-155401466.html SOURCE:  Marcy Gordon, Associated Press Third-Degree Murder Charge Dismissed against Derek Chauvin in Death of George Floyd https://www.yahoo.com/news/third-degree-murder-charge-dismissed-143130703.html SOURCE: Brittany Bernstein, National Review

 News about tonight's presidential debate... Presidential debate tonight: Time, format and things to look for https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/presidential-debate-tonight-time-format-and-things-to-look-for/ar-BB1ahS0T?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE: Gregory Krieg, Eric Bradner and Dan Merica, CNN  (via MSN News) How will Biden deal with Trump's personal attacks at Thursday's debate? https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/how-will-biden-deal-with-trump-s-personal-attacks-at-thursday-s-debate/ar-BB1aicZf?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  ABC News 

  Pelosi Says ‘Just About There’ on Stimulus; Senate Hurdle Awaits https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/pelosi-says-just-about-there-on-stimulus-senate-hurdle-awaits/ar-BB1ahMA2 SOURCE:  Erik Wasson and Billy House, Bloomberg  (via MSN News) Pelosi, Mnuchin to Resume Stimulus Talks Thursday https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2020-10-21/pelosi-mnuchin-to-resume-stimulus-talks-thursday-video SOURCE:  Bloomberg TV Editorial: Congress must stop squabbling and pass a COVID-19 relief bill https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/Editorial-Congress-must-stop-squabbling-and-pass-15649554.php SOURCE:  Editorial Board, Houston Chronicle

 'Work From Home' employee news... Morgan Stanley Sounds the WFH Conduct Alarm https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/morgan-stanley-sounds-the-wfh-conduct-alarm/ar-BB1afWge?ocid=uxbndlbing SOURCE:  Elisa Martinuzzi, Bloomberg  (via MSN News) WFH has kept us productive. But it may have made us less creative, too https://www.zdnet.com/article/wfh-has-kept-us-productive-but-it-may-have-made-us-less-creative-too/ SOURCE:  Daphne Leprince-Ringuet, ZDNet

 Latest election related news updates... Cybersecurity firm finds hacker selling info on 148 million U.S. voters https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/cybersecurity-firm-finds-hacker-selling-info-148-million-u-s-n1244211 SOURCE:  Ken Dilanian, NBC News Election 2020 security: FBI says Russia and Iran have interfered with the US presidential election https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/21/politics/fbi-election-security/index.html SOURCE:  Jeremy Herb, Zachary Cohen, Evan Perez and Paul P. Murphy, CNN

 More Trump news... Trump commutes sentence for former APS teacher convicted of $8 million fraud https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/trump-commutes-sentence-for-former-aps-teacher-convicted-of-8-million-fraud SOURCE:  Fox 5 Atlanta Digital Team Obama tears into Trump at Philadelphia rally: 'The next 13 days will matter for decades to come' https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/522171-obama-makes-first-in-person-campaign-stop-of-2020-the-next-13-days-will SOURCE:  Julia Manchester and Marty Johnson, The Hill

 Entertainment news... Tyler Perry Built a Small-Screen Empire From Scratch. Now He’s Eager to Pass the Torch https://variety.com/2020/tv/features/tyler-perry-small-screen-house-of-payne-bet-1234811230/ SOURCE:  Will Thorne, Variety  Flashdance Series in the Works at CBS All Access — Who Would You Cast? https://tvline.com/2020/10/21/flashdance-tv-series-cbs-all-access-reboot/ SOURCE:  Rebecca Iannucci, TV Line

 I hope the missing parents of these migrant children can be located. I can't imagine being separated from my child.  I also can't imagine why Melania Trump would be concerned who Vogue puts on its cover. Doesn't she have more important things to think about? Melania Trump expressed surprise over Vogue selecting Beyoncé for 2018 cover https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/melania-trump-expressed-surprise-over-vogue-selecting-beyonc-2018-cover-n1244100 SOURCE:  Anna Schecter, NBC News Lawyers say they can't find the parents of 545 migrant children separated by Trump administration https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/lawyers-say-they-can-t-find-parents-545-migrant-children-n1244066 SOURCE:  Julia Ainsley and Jacob Soboroff, NBC News  

 Another kidnapping attempt?  You can't make this stuff up. Glad he was arrested.  On a brighter note, Harry and Meghan launch their new Archewell website.  A man in Maryland was arrested and charged with threatening to kidnap and kill Biden and Harris. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/21/us/elections/a-man-in-maryland-was-arrested-and-charged-with-threatening-to-kidnap-and-kill-biden-and-harris.html SOURCE:  Shaila Dewan, New York Times Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Launch the Website for Their New Non-profit, Archewell https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/prince-harry-meghan-markle-launch-152400376.html SOURCE:  Chloe Foussianes, Town&Country  (via Yahoo News)

 Latest news on GOP stimulus bill and Google... Senate Democrats block GOP's $500 billion coronavirus aid bill as Pelosi-Mnuchin talks continue https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/senate-democrats-block-gop-s-500-billion-coronavirus-aid-bill-as-pelosi-mnuchin-talks-continue/ar-BB1agjPn?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Jacob Pramuk, CNBC  (via MSN News) If Google's a monopoly, who is harmed by its market power? https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/if-google-s-a-monopoly-who-is-harmed-by-its-market-power/ar-BB1agojm?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Matt O'Brien, AP Tech Writer (via MSN News)

 Interested to see if any other cities will duplicate Compton's grant cash program. If we get a stimulus bill in 48 hours, it will be a miracle. But, miracles do happen.  Compton program will grant cash payments to hundreds of its low-income residents https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/compton-program-will-grant-cash-payments-to-hundreds-of-its-low-income-residents/ar-BB1acVWV?ocid=msedgdhp SOURCE: Simret Aklilu, CNN  (via MSN News) White House Says Goal Is Fiscal Stimulus Deal in Next 48 Hours https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/white-house-says-goal-is-fiscal-stimulus-deal-in-next-48-hours/ar-BB1aeTSV?ocid=msedgdhp SOURCE:  Erik Wasson and Billy House, Bloomberg  (via MSN News)

 More eviction related news updates...(this is why a stimulus package is needed). Evictions are still happening in Cleveland; are rental aid program, moratorium helping? https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/evictions-are-still-happening-in-cleveland-are-rental-aid-program-moratorium-helping/ar-BB1adzzZ?ocid=uxbndlbing SOURCE:  Conor Morris, Cleveland.com  (via MSN News) Landlords argue ban on evictions is causing harm https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2020/oct/21/landlords-argue-ban-on-evictions-is-causing-harm/?news SOURCE:  Democrat-Gazette Staff via Wire Reports

 More stimulus talks updates... US stocks rise as stimulus hopes remain, social media shines https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/asian-shares-rise-wall-street-gains-solid-earnings-73730002 SOURCE:  Stan Choe, AP Business Writer Donald Trump and Nancy Pelosi Share Nearly Equal Blame for Stimulus Failure, Swing-State Poll Shows https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/donald-trump-and-nancy-pelosi-share-nearly-equal-blame-for-stimulus-failure-swing-state-poll-shows/ar-BB1afCbO?ocid=uxbndlbing SOURCE:  Jenni Fink, Newsweek  (via MSN News)

 Lifestyle news... A candid conversation with eight women of color running for Congress this year https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/video/candid-conversation-women-color-running-congress-year-73725770 SOURCE:  Good Morning America  Don't worry about your diet this Thanksgiving, these keto recipes and tips can help make it easy https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/worry-diet-thanksgiving-keto-recipes-tips-make-easy-73718649 SOURCE:  Kelly McCarthy, Good Morning America

 More news updates... Amazon launches a program to pay consumers for their data on non-Amazon purchases https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/20/amazon-launches-a-program-to-pay-consumers-for-their-data-on-non-amazon-purchases/ SOURCE:  Sarah Perez, Techcrunch  'Seinfeld' cast members reuniting for Texas Democratic Party fundraiser https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/521916-seinfeld-cast-members-reuniting-for-texas-democratic-party SOURCE:  Marina Pitofsky, The Hill

 More political news... Pelosi says pandemic relief deal with White House possible, extends 'deadline' https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/pelosi-thinks-pandemic-relief-deal-white-house-extends/story?id=73716159&cid=clicksource_4380645_9_film_strip_icymi_hed SOURCE:  Mariam Khan, ABC News DOJ Says Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google Has 'Nothing to Do' With President https://www.newsweek.com/doj-says-antitrust-lawsuit-against-google-has-nothing-do-president-1540658 SOURCE:  Matthew Impelli, Newsweek

 Per the articles below, I am very interested in what a Google lawsuit means. Google Chrome is my primary online searching tool.  I'm also wondering if Google is just the beginning of future tech anti-trust lawsuits... Justice Department charges Google with illegally maintaining search monopoly https://thehill.com/policy/technology/521850-justice-department-charges-google-with-illegally-maintaining-search SOURCE:  Chris Mills Rodrigo, The Hill Google Justice Department antitrust lawsuit explained: This is what it means for you https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/10/20/google-justice-department-antitrust-lawsuit-explained-trump-barr/5992896002/ SOURCE:  Jessica Guynn, USA Today

 More news regarding WFH employees and Lauren Simmons' reason for leaving Wall Street... As employers plan return to office, here’s how workers are feeling https://www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/news/latest-news/2020/09/as-employers-plan-return-to-office-here-s-how-wor.html?page=all SOURCE:  Caitlin Mullen, Bizwomen Contributor (Business Journals) In Her Own Words: Lauren Simmons, youngest woman trader on NYSE, leaves Wall Street to figure out her future https://www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/news/latest-news/2020/10/in-her-own-words-lauren-simmons-youngest-woman-t.html?page=all SOURCE:  Ellen Sherberg, Bizwomen Contributor (Business Journals)

 Political news updates... What happens if Roe v. Wade is overturned? https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-scotus-abortion-barrett-20201019-c5vw5v2oyzffvikcq4xspfz4wi-story.html SOURCE:  QUOCTRUNG BUI, CLAIRE CAIN MILLER AND MARGOT SANGER-KATZ                        THE NEW YORK TIMES |  (via Baltimore Sun) DANCE OFF!: Kamala Harris And Trump Bust Out Competing Moves At Dueling Rallies https://www.yahoo.com/huffpost/kamala-harris-trump-dance-off-092239958.html SOURCE:  Ed Mazza, HuffPost  (via Yahoo News)

More political news... 50 Cent Says 'Vote for Trump' After Biden Reveals Proposed Tax Plan https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/50-cent-says-vote-trump-215946842.html FNR Tigg, Complex Magazine  (via Yahoo News) Mics will be cut for portions of final presidential debate after commission adopts new rules https://www.yahoo.com/news/mics-cut-off-final-president-000449434.html Joey Garrison, USA Today  (via Yahoo News)

 More marketing news and the latest on Ghislane Maxwell's sealed testimony... Ghislaine Maxwell loses court battle to keep her Jeffrey Epstein testimony sealed https://news.yahoo.com/ghislaine-maxwell-loses-court-battle-222756305.html SOURCE:  Yahoo News 4 Ways Entrepreneurs and Marketers Can Use Podcasts for Business Growth  https://www.blackenterprise.com/4-ways-entrepreneurs-and-marketers-can-use-podcasts-for-business-growth/ SOURCE:  John Casman, Black Enterprise Magazine

 More political news... COVID-19, race, national security among topics chosen for final presidential debate in Nashville https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2020/10/18/topics-chosen-final-presidential-debate-nashville-include-fighting-covid-19-race-and-national-securi/3702725001/ SOURCE:  Meghan Mangrum, The Tennessean  Trump and Biden next week on 60 Minutes https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-and-biden-next-week-on-60-minutes/ar-BB1a9prJ?ocid=msedgdhp SOURCE:  Lesley Stahl, CBS News

More housing and economic news...  We could be looking at $34B in unpaid rent by the time we get to January: NAA President & CEO https://www.yahoo.com/finance/video/could-looking-34b-unpaid-rent-155710553.html SOURCE:  Yahoo Finance  Rent prices are plummeting in these US cities https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/rent-prices-are-plummeting-in-these-us-cities-realtorcom-142201118.html SOURCE:  Yahoo Finance 

 Eviction updates happening across the country... Legal Evictions Are Banned In D.C. Amid Pandemic, But 'Invisible' Ones Are On The Rise https://www.npr.org/local/305/2020/10/16/924483969/legal-evictions-are-banned-in-d-c-amid-pandemic-but-invisible-ones-are-on-the-rise SOURCE:  Ally Schweitzer, NPR With housing courts set to reopen Monday, calls grow to extend ban on evictions https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/with-housing-courts-set-to-reopen-monday-calls-grow-to-extend-ban-on-evictions/ar-BB1a71BS?ocid=uxbndlbing SOURCE:  Tim Logan, Boston Globe

 You can't make this stuff up. What was Jeffrey Toobin thinking? He obviously wasn't.  I'm sure Compton's 'Guaranteed Income'  program is going to attract a lot of praise and criticism. More details regarding my comments below... Compton rolls out largest 2-year guaranteed income program amid racial injustice reckoning https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/compton-2-year-guaranteed-income-program-racial-injustice SOURCE:  Danielle Wallace, FOX Business  CNN's Toobin suspended by New Yorker after exposing himself on Zoom call https://thehill.com/homenews/media/521734-cnns-toobin-suspended-by-new-yorker-after-exposing-himself-on-zoom-call SOURCE:  Joe Concha, The Hill

 Entertainment news... Lovecraft Country boss breaks down the finale and looks ahead to season 2 https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a34413358/lovecraft-country-ending-explained/ SOURCE:  Joe Anderton, Digital Spy Ryan Dorsey Shares Photo of His and Naya Rivera’s Son Josey’s New Hairstyle https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/ryan-dorsey-shares-photo-of-his-naya-riveras-sons-haircut-pics/ SOURCE:  Riley Cardoza, US Weekly

 Latest stimulus updates... Coronavirus stimulus: White House ups offer to ‘almost $1.9 trillion’ ahead of Pelosi’s Tuesday deadline https://money.yahoo.com/coronavirus-stimulus-white-house-ups-offer-ahead-of-pelosi-tuesday-deadline-143916866.html SOURCE:  Denitsa Tsekova, Yahoo Money Pelosi pressures Republicans, sets deadline for stimulus deal (VIDEO) https://www.yahoo.com/finance/video/pelosi-pressures-republicans-sets-deadline-152716461.html SOURCE:  Yahoo Finance 

 I hope a stimulus bill gets passed soon. If not, this country will see a level of evictions it has never seen before.  In the second article below, Mark Cuban says this is the right time to start a business. He cites himself as an example of someone who started a business with very little resources. He also mentions that some of today's largest companies were started during troubled economic conditions. Gives you something to think about.  Time’s up: After a reprieve, a wave of evictions expected across U.S. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-housing-eviction-insight/times-up-after-a-reprieve-a-wave-of-evictions-expected-across-u-s-idUSKBN27415U SOURCE:   Michelle Conlin, Christopher Walljasper, Reuters  Mark Cuban on Why You Should Start a Business Now https://www.inc.com/damon-brown/mark-cuban-on-why-you-should-start-a-business-now.html?cid=sf01001 SOURCE:  Damon Brown, Inc. Magazine 

 Economic news... Google gives black Atlanta tech companies $2.35 million https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/google-gives-black-atlanta-tech-companies-235-million/U2WSNQ72YVAMTPUTLX7D54N5O4/?outputType=amp SOURCE:  Leon Stafford, AJC More than 6M households missed their rent or mortgage payment in September https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/10/17/covid-19-stimulus-6-million-miss-rent-mortgage-payments-september/3694327001/ SOURCE:  Jessica Menton, USA Today

More Trump updates...  Federal judge strikes down Trump's cuts on food stamps for unemployed https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/521629-federal-judge-strikes-down-trumps-cuts-on-food-stamps-for-unemployed SOURCE:  John Bowden, The Hill Trump gives offering while attending Church services in Las Vegas https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-gives-offering-while-attending-church-services-in-las-vegas SOURCE:  Andrew O'Reilly, Fox News

 More entertainment tidbits... Cardi B Deletes Her Twitter Account https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/9468084/cardi-b-twitter-deleted/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter SOURCE:  Ashley Iasimone, Billboard Station 19 Boss Teases a Tough Time Ahead for Dean and Vic in Season 4 — But a Good One for Maya and Carina https://tvline.com/2020/10/18/station-19-season-4-preview-vic-dean-romance/ SOURCE:  Charlie Mason, TV Line

 Entertainment news... ‘Avengers’ Cast Assembles for Joe Biden Fundraiser https://variety.com/2020/film/news/avengers-cast-joe-biden-fundraiser-1234808804/ SOURCE:  Ellise Shafer, Variety Sweetie Pie's Norman pleads not guilty in murder for hire scheme https://www.djournal.com/mbj/sweetie-pies-norman-pleads-not-guilty-in-murder-for-hire-scheme/article_68b679a6-0e25-11eb-8dae-9f210daaf7b0.html SOURCE:  Mississippi Journal

Per the first article below... How can you justify dumping 100 absentee ballots?  You can't. This is one of the many reasons so many people have no faith in our election system. I cannot imagine having additional fees tacked on to my student loan. According to the second article below, millions of student loans have so many errors, that it is prohibiting students from being approved for student loan forgiveness programs.  Kentucky postal worker fired after dumping 100 absentee ballots https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/521536-kentucky-postal-worker-fired-after-dumping-100-absentee-ballots SOURCE:  Jordan Williams, The Hill New Report Uncovers 5 Million Student Loan Servicing Errors, Jeopardizing Loan Forgiveness And Costing Borrowers Thousands https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2020/10/16/new-report-uncovers-5-million-student-loan-servicing-errors-jeopardizing-loan-forgiveness-and-costing-borrowers-thousands/#425dcc20404c SOURCE:  Adam S. Minsky, Forbes

The latest stimulus plan updates...  McConnell sets up votes on narrow coronavirus relief proposal https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/17/mcconnell-sets-up-coronavirus-relief-votes-430038 SOURCE:  Marianne Levine, POLITICO   Kudlow confident that Trump can 'round up' Senate GOP behind coronavirus relief deal https://thehill.com/policy/finance/521422-kudlow-confident-that-trump-can-round-up-senate-gop-behind-coronavirus-relief SOURCES:  Sylvan Lane, The Hill 

 I am amazed at the number of people who are using TikTok to reinvent themselves. I always viewed TikTok as an entertainment platform, not a tool for rebuilding careers. Guess I was wrong.  I am proud of the young lady featured in the article below. She is proving that a 'layoff' doesn't mean the end of your career.  Per the second article below, I am glad to see more and more companies becoming less tolerant of racist behavior.  'I Was Laid Off in March, Now I'm Making Money As A TikTok Cooking Star' https://www.newsweek.com/i-gave-day-job-become-tik-tok-star-1538393 SOURCE:  Poppy O'Toole, Newsweek As Richards Group hemorrhages clients, Dallas ad industry leaders warn of potential ripple effects https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/as-richards-group-hemorrhages-clients-dallas-ad-industry-leaders-warn-of-potential-ripple-effects/ar-BB1a75nx?ocid=uxbndlbing SOURCE:  Dom DiFurio, Dallas Morning News (via MSN Money)

 The Chicago 7 film is putting a spotlight on America under Trump's administration.  I didn't realize that Jaden and Willow didn't feel love from the black community. How Aaron Sorkin’s timely Netflix film ‘Chicago 7’ puts Trump’s America on trial https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2020/10/15/netflix-the-trial-chicago-7-aaron-sorkin-takes-trumps-america/3658381001/ SOURCE:  Brian Truitt, USA Today Why Willow Smith says she and Jaden felt 'shunned' by the Black community https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/willow-smith-jaden-felt-shunned-black-community/story?id=73628733 SOURCE:  Megan Stone, GMA  

 News regarding a cyberattack and how WFH employees deal with getting compensated for expenses.  Work from home: Workers called 'greedy,' 'petty' for expecting companies to pay for expenses https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/work-from-home-workers-called-greedy-petty-for-demanding-companies-pay-for-expenses-151555802.html SOURCE:  Sibile Marcellus, Yahoo Finance Barnes & Noble data breach exposes customers' email addresses, transaction history https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/10/15/barnes-noble-cyberattack-data-breach-exposes-customer-information/3663902001/ SOURCE:  Coral Murphy

 More stimulus updates and a look at Biden's 401(k) tax break plan... Trump says if he and Pelosi agree on stimulus package, Senate GOP will get on board https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-says-if-he-and-pelosi-agree-on-stimulus-package-senate-gop-will-get-on-board SOURCE:  Brooke Singman, Fox News Pelosi Flags Stimulus Poison Pills; Kudlow Says Terms Changing https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/pelosi-flags-poison-pills-in-stimulus-talks-testing-deal-nears/ar-BB1a6n5p?ocid=uxbndlbing SOURCE:  Billy House and Saleha Mohsin, Bloomberg  (via MSN News) Biden's plan to overhaul 401(k) tax breaks could force some companies to cut retirement benefits https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bidens-plan-overhaul-401-k-185735771.html SOURCE:  Megan Henney, Fox Business News (via Yahoo Finance)

 More Friday News Updates... Walmart's CEO Calls Urgently for Second Round of Stimulus Checks https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/savingandinvesting/walmart-s-ceo-calls-urgently-for-second-round-of-stimulus-checks/ar-BB1a6hRU?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Rhian Hunt, Motley Fool  (via MSN News) 30-year-old man arrested, charged with murder of actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/police-arrest-man-for-murder-of-actor-thomas-jefferson-byrd/85-e9e71129-22e1-4096-9235-3be43b3f951e SOURCE:  11 Alive News 

 Friday entertainment news... Chadwick Boseman's Wife Files Probate Case as Actor Died Without Will https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/celebrity/chadwick-boseman-s-wife-files-probate-case-as-actor-died-without-will/ar-BB1a53hP?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Jennifer Drysdale, ET  (via MSN News) This Is Us addresses Black Lives Matter protests in new season 5 trailer https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/this-is-us-addresses-black-lives-matter-protests-in-new-season-5-trailer/ar-BB1a6gWB?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Dan Snierson, Entertainment (via MSN)

 A few articles about what's happening in the world of The Royals... Princess Diana Revealing Her Affair on TV Was an Unexpected Betrayal for Young Prince William https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/princess-diana-revealing-her-affair-191200935.html SOURCE:  Louisa Ballhaus, SheKnows Prince William Reportedly Feared for the "Future of the Monarchy" When Prince Harry Married Meghan Markle https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/prince-william-reportedly-feared-future-160800424.html SOURCE:  Kayleigh Roberts, marie claire  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to Host Virtual Talk on Improving the Digital World https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-host-time100-talks-alexis-ohanian/ SOURCE:  Stephanie Petit, People Magazine Kate Middleton Makes Surprise Trip to Meet with Families Who Faced Tragedy of Baby Loss https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-makes-surprise-trip-to-meet-families-whove-faced-the-tragedy-of-baby-loss/ SOURCE:  Simon Perry, People Magazi...

I wasn't impressed by either town hall. Having candidates in separate forums did not give the audience the feel of a real debate. Let's hope that Biden and Trump agree to participate in the debate scheduled for next week. An Elle magazine article hints that there may be a season 2 of Lovecraft Country. I sincerely hope there is a season 2, so we can see more of the dynamic acting of Jurnee Smollett.  Fact checks: What was true and false from the Trump and Biden town halls https://news.yahoo.com/live-fact-checking-trump-biden-001900401.html SOURCE:  Jane C. Timm, Adam Edelman, Ben Kamisar, Sahil Kapur - NBC News Jurnee Smollett Just Hinted at the Possibility of 'Lovecraft Country' Season 2 https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/jurnee-smollett-just-hinted-possibility-182200502.html SOURCE:  Lauren Puckett, Elle  (via Yahoo News)

 More business and finance news... Discover CEO Sounds a Warning on U.S. White-Collar Job Losses https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/discover-ceo-sounds-a-warning-on-us-white-collar-job-losses/ar-BB1a4yLB?ocid=uxbndlbing SOURCE:  Jenny Surane and Sonali Basak, Bloomberg  (via MSN Money) Hackers Infiltrated Almost 2,000 Robinhood Accounts, More Than Thought: Report https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/hackers-infiltrated-almost-2000-robinhood-accounts-more-than-thought%3A-report-2020-10-15 SOURCE:  Kevin Reynolds, NASDAQ

What's the point of lying about getting your Twitter account hacked?  I knew it would be only a matter of time before YouTube jumped on the online shopping bandwagon. Let's see how this plays out... C-SPAN suspends Steve Scully after he admits to lie about Twitter hack https://www.yahoo.com/news/c-span-suspends-steve-scully-195023634.html SOURCE:  Associated Press (via Yahoo News) Does your YouTube channel feature products? You might be able to funnel shoppers to product pages https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/usaandmain/2020/10/15/will-youtube-become-your-favorite-place-to-shop-online/42746101/ SOURCE:  Adam Levy, The Motley Fool  (via USA TODAY)

 Mid-day political news updates... Stimulus update: McConnell nixes Trump 'big' proposal https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/stimulus-update-mcconnell-nixes-trump-big-proposal/ar-BB1a3Tb8?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Maegan Vasquez, Phil Mattingly, Besty Cline, CNN Judiciary Democrats try to delay Barrett confirmation after CNN's KFile finds omissions in Senate paperwork https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/15/politics/judiciary-democrats-amy-coney-barrett-calendar-disclosures/index.html SOURCE:  Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN

 The pandemic has prompted many people to get their 'hustle' on. The two articles below give some good tips on how to build a brand on YouTube and make money on TikTok.  5 Ways People Can Make Serious Money On TikTok https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizfrazierpeck/2020/08/10/5-ways-people-can-make-serious-money-on-tiktok/#2bb98b2b5afc SOURCE:  Liz Frazier, Forbes How to create a YouTube channel for personal use or for your brand https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/how-to-create-a-youtube-channel-for-personal-use-or-for-your-brand/ar-BB1a3UKs?ocid=msedgntp Michelle Greenlee, Insider 

 More stimulus updates...   Some Democrats are urging Nancy Pelosi to accept the White House's $1.8 trillion stimulus offer. But Senate Republicans pose a big obstacle to a coronavirus relief deal. https://news.yahoo.com/democrats-urging-nancy-pelosi-accept-193747392.html SOURCE:  Joseph Zeballos-Roig, Business Insider (via Yahoo News) 'Stop playing games with our lives': Americans on financial brink plead with politicians to pass bill for 2nd stimulus checks https://news.yahoo.com/stop-playing-games-with-our-lives-americans-on-financial-brink-plead-with-politicians-to-pass-bill-for-second-stimulus-checks-151130740.html SOURCE: Marquise Frances, Yahoo News

 News briefs... Wells Fargo has fired more than 100 workers for lying in order to get COVID-19 relief funds https://www.yahoo.com/news/wells-fargo-fired-more-100-222700075.html SOURCE: Tyler Sonnemaker, Business Insider (via Yahoo News) Twitter locks official Trump campaign account over sharing Hunter Biden video https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/twitter-locks-official-trump-campaign-account-over-sharing-hunter-biden-video/ar-BB1a3KIg?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Brooke Singman, FOX News  (via MSN)

 More news about Ice Cube/Trump collaboration and Kamala Harris pauses her campaign trail... Ice Cube defends meeting with Donald Trump administration https://tulsaworld.com/article_9e28ce25-e92c-5ed2-aa7a-a936ad6d1369.html SOURCE:  Tulsa World VP candidate Kamala Harris cancels NC visit after 2 staffers test positive for COVID-19 https://www.wral.com/vp-candidate-kamala-harris-cancels-nc-visit-after-2-staffers-test-positive-for-covid-19/19337721/ SOURCE:  WRAL 

 Update about the "Biden Hunter" story and let's get ready for tonight's Town Hall's... New York Post employees are attacking Facebook and Twitter for slowing the spread of their Hunter Biden story, calling the companies 'propaganda machines' https://www.businessinsider.nl/new-york-post-employees-are-attacking-facebook-and-twitter-for-slowing-the-spread-of-their-hunter-biden-story-calling-the-companies-propaganda-machines/ SOURCE:  Ashley Collman, Business Insider Trump and Biden Town Halls: What to Watch For https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-and-biden-town-halls-what-to-watch-for/ar-BB1a25Zd?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Annie Karni and Thomas Kaplan, The New York Times

 More news tidbits... Ice Cube Confirms Politicking With Trump Administration, Not A Good Day On Twitter For Rap Icon https://hiphopwired.com/playlist/ice-cube-worked-with-donald-trump-campaign/ SOURCE:  Bernard Beanz Smalls, Hip Hop Wired SAG-AFTRA Heralds Guidelines for Preventing Sexual Harassment https://variety.com/2020/film/news/sag-aftra-guidelines-preventing-sexual-harassment-1234801832/ SOURCE:  Dave McNary, Variety 

 We are on the stimulus 'see-saw' again.  Yesterday, Mnuchin said that it was a 'very good' chance that a stimulus plan would be passed before the election. Now he is saying a new stimulus plan most likely won't happen before November. Mnuchin: Deal on Coronavirus Stimulus Will Be ‘Difficult’ to Reach Before Election https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2020-10-14/mnuchin-deal-on-coronavirus-stimulus-will-be-difficult-to-reach-before-election SOURCE:  Claire Hansen, US News World & Report Stocks Fall as Stimulus Hopes Fade, Banks Slump: Markets Wrap https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/stocks-drop-on-mnuchin-s-remarks-as-banks-tumble-markets-wrap/ar-BB19ZBuo?ocid=uxbndlbing SOURCE:  Rita Nazarath and Vildana Hajric, Bloomberg (via MSN Money) The stock market's near-term fate could be decided by the tight Senate race as stimulus remains in limbo, Morgan Stanley says https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-outlook-senate-e...

 Entertainment news tidbits... Christina Anstead Opens up About Filming “Flip or Flop” With Tarek El Moussa "After Babies, Divorces, and Engagements" https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/christina-anstead-opens-filming-flip-164300572.html SOURCE:  Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful (via Yahoo News) Last Man Standing: Tim Allen Sitcom to End With 'Gentle and Fun' Season 9 https://tvline.com/2020/10/14/last-man-standing-cancelled-final-season-9-tim-allen/ SOURCE:  Michael Ausiello, TV Line 

 I cannot believe that Ice Cube would help Trump 'develop' anything... 'Karma's World': Netflix Sets Animated Series On Aspiring Kid Rapper From Ludacris https://shadowandact.com/karmas-world-netflix-sets-animated-series-on-aspiring-kid-rapper-from-ludacris SOURCE:  Trey Mangum, Shadow and Act Trump Staffer Gives Ice Cube A Shout Out For Helping Develop Platinum Plan https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/trump-staffer-gives-ice-cube-a-shout-out-for-helping-develop-platinum-plan-news.119597.html SOURCE:  HotNewHipHop

 I know renters are having a hard time -- but so are a lot of landlords. Many landlords are not getting rent from tenants, which means they can't pay their mortgage. This is a lose-lose situation for everybody. I think there should be some type of cap put on medial bills for coronavirus patients. If you read the article below, a woman was charged over $50,000 for a medical helicopter ride. This doesn't include hospital charges. Landlords are getting squeezed between tenants and lenders https://www.yahoo.com/news/landlords-getting-squeezed-between-tenants-142848187.html SOURCE: Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press (via Yahoo News) A $52,112 Helicopter Ride: Coronavirus Patients Battle Surprise Medical Bills https://news.yahoo.com/52-112-helicopter-ride-coronavirus-184828320.html SOURCE:  Sarah Kliff, The New York Times  (via Yahoo News)

 More political updates from the World of Trump... Trump Scores NBC Town Hall Event, to Air Thursday Opposite Biden's on ABC https://tvline.com/2020/10/14/trump-nbc-town-hall-opposite-biden-abc-october-15/ SOURCE:  Matt Webb Mitovich, TV Line  Twitter Suspends Accounts Allegedly Operated by People Posing as Black Trump Supporters https://www.complex.com/life/2020/10/twitter-suspends-accounts-purportedly-owned-by-black-trump-supporters SOURCE:  Joshua Espinoza, Complex Magazine

  Nipsey Hussle's Estate Sues Crips Over 'The Marathon Continues' Slogan https://www.complex.com/music/2020/10/nipsey-hussle-estate-sues-crips-over-marathon-continues-slogan SOURCE:  Joshua Espinoza, Complex Magazine Megan Thee Stallion writes op-ed on protecting Black women https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/megan-thee-stallion-writes-op-ed-on-protecting-black-women/ar-BB19Zkri?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Zoe Christen Jones, CBS News  (via MSN)

 Business and entertainment updates for Shaquille O'Neal and Regina King... Shaquille O'Neal, former Disney executives, and Martin Luther King Jr.'s son target $250 million SPAC launch https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/shaq-mlk-disney-execs-forest-road-spac-blank-check-launch-2020-10-1029666326 SOURCE:  Ben Winck, Business Insider  Regina King to Produce Supernatural Drama ‘Slay’ in Development at CW https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/regina-king-slay-cw-1234803102/ SOURCE:  Joe Otterson, Variety

 I don't blame WFH employees for not wanting to go back to a closed-in work environment. The perks of not having to sit in traffic and not having to worry about daycare, is too much to give up. When to Stop Working From Home? How About Never, Workers Say https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-16/back-to-the-office-some-workers-don-t-want-to-do-it-full-time SOURCE:  Suzanne Woolley, Bloomberg What if You Don’t Want to Go Back to the Office? https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/05/business/pandemic-work-from-home-coronavirus.html SOURCE:  Maria Cramer & Mihir Zaveri, The New York Times A scary scam is targeting work from home employees: Here's what you need to know https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/mcafee-multi-access-software-165039896.html SOURCE:  Kristine Solomon, Yahoo Life