19th & 22nd

Happy to see Felicity Huffman back in the acting saddle.  I had no idea that Meghan Markle had a miscarriage. So sad.  Felicity Huffman To Headline Baseball TV Comedy In Acting Return; ABC Nabs Project Co-Starring Zack Gottsagen From Becky Hartman Edwards & Kapital https://www.yahoo.com/huffpost/felicity-huffman-lands-first-post-prison-acting-gig-after-college-admissions-scandal-191900256.html SOURCE:  Nellie Andreeva, Deadline  Harry And Meghan Markle Told The Royal Family About Her Miscarriage Before Her Op-Ed Was Published https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/harry-meghan-markle-told-royal-172900869.html SOURCE:  Kayleigh Roberts, Women's Health  (via Yahoo News)

 Below are two very interesting articles and perspectives. The articles are from a site called "The Conversation" -  https://theconversation.com/us Why waiters give Black customers poor service https://theconversation.com/why-waiters-give-black-customers-poor-service-149210 SOURCE:  Zachary Brewster, Associate Professor of Sociology, Wayne State University Jobseekers are being gaslighted – all too often being told unemployment is their fault https://theconversation.com/jobseekers-are-being-gaslighted-all-too-often-being-told-unemployment-is-their-fault-149787 SOURCE:  Aliya Rao, Assistant Professor, London School of Economics and Political Science

  News update regarding unemployment benefits and acquisition news from Salesforce... Weekly jobless claims counts are inaccurate and the unemployed are being underpaid, watchdog says https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/30/weekly-jobless-claims-are-inaccurate-and-the-unemployed-are-being-underpaid-watchdog-says.html SOURCE:  Jeff Cox, CNBC  Salesforce deal to buy Slack expected to be announced Tuesday after market close https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/30/salesforce-deal-to-buy-slack-expected-to-be-announced-tomorrow.html SOURCE:  Lauren Feiner, CNBC 

Well, the vaccine has finally arrived. Wonder how many people will take it?  I'm still in the 'wait-and-see' mode.  Biden and Trump both need to put pressure on Congress to pass a stimulus bill.  Unemployment benefits and the eviction moratorium are scheduled to end in December. If a stimulus package is not passed before then, January 2021 is going to be an economic mess.  First ‘mass air shipment’ of Pfizer’s Covid vaccine arrives as airlines prepare for more https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/30/first-mass-air-shipment-of-pfizers-covid-vaccine-arrives-as-airlines-prepare-for-more.html SOURCE:  Leslie Josephs & Berkeley Lovelace Jr., CNBC  Congress returns facing government shutdown deadline, calls for stimulus amid coronavirus surge https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/30/congress-looks-to-pass-coronavirus-stimulus-government-funding.html SOURCE:  Jacob Pramuk, CNBC 

 Political news regarding Biden team appointments and an update regarding coronavirus sick leave for employees... Biden names all-woman communications team https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN2890YK SOURCE:  Reuters Staff Millions of workers poised to lose access to paid leave as virus spikes https://www.politico.com/news/2020/11/29/millions-of-workers-lose-paid-leave-coronavirus-440793 SOURCE:  Eleanor Mueller, POLITICO

 I had a feeling Melania would try to get a book deal before leaving the White House. I'm sure she's trying to find a way to generate income, since there's uncertainty what will happen to Trump. Target will be having some great Cyber Week deals -- I definitely plan to check them out.  Melania Trump is reportedly seeking a book deal for a White House memoir https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/melania-trump-is-reportedly-seeking-a-book-deal-for-a-white-house-memoir/ar-BB1bsGSr?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  kshalvey@businessinsider.com (Kevin Shalvey)  (via MSN News) Target reveals Cyber Week sale will start Sunday and Cyber Monday will have new 'Flash Sales' https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2020/11/27/cyber-monday-2020-target-cyber-week-sale-starts-sunday/6424867002/ SOURCE:  Kelly Tyko, USA Today

  Entertainment news from the ladies of 'The Real' and holiday shopping news from Walmart... ‘The Real’ Hosts Catching Heat After Criticizing Inmates’ Access to TikTok [VIDEO] https://eurweb.com/2020/11/27/the-real-hosts-catching-heat-after-criticizing-inmates-access-to-tiktok-video/ SOURCE:  Ny MaGee, EURWEB   Walmart says Cyber Monday sale will have its 'biggest and best Cyber Monday savings to date' https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2020/11/27/walmart-cyber-monday-2020-savings-start-midnight-monday/6424999002/ SOURCE:  Kelly Tyko, USA Today

  Important information about ordering holiday gifts and data cap news from Comcast... Beware of those gifts you see on social media ads. They may never arrive. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/11/28/facebook-ads-mama-bear-scams-social-media/6435680002/ SOURCE:  Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press  (via USA Today) Comcast is rolling out data caps to Xfinity users nationwide, and consumers are angry https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/11/25/comcasts-xfinity-roll-out-data-caps-and-customers-mad/6423622002/ SOURCE:  Brett Molina, USA Today

 Updates in media news and where things stand with stimulus talks... BuzzFeed set to acquire HuffPost https://thehill.com/homenews/media/526719-buzzfeed-set-to-acquire-huffpost SOURCE:  John Bowden, The Hill Schumer says McConnell has agreed to resume negotiations over Covid-19 stimulus https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/coronavirus-stimulus-update-mcconnell-agrees-to-resume-talks-schumer-says.html SOURCE:  Tucker Higgins, CNBC

 I can only imagine the types of things realtors are finding in empty offices. I remember the 'gross' things I would find in the staff refrigerator, and that was only after a few days. The offices mentioned in the article below have been empty since March -- those things are beyond gross, they would now be classified as science experiments.  It's really sad that so many employees at the Mayo Clinic have contracted COVID (more details below).  You won’t believe what realtors are finding in empty offices right now https://www.fastcompany.com/90577101/whats-really-happening-in-all-those-empty-offices-right-now SOURCE:  Nate Berg, Fast Company  Coronavirus: More than 900 Mayo Clinic staff test positive for COVID-19 in past 2 weeks https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/coronavirus-more-than-900-mayo-clinic-staff-test-positive-covid-19-past-2-weeks/H44TA6CD3VFO3POZIJIBDZW4VA/ SOURCE:  Kelli Dugan, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

 I plan to check out PayPal's new platform -- and, I hope this news about Tyson Foods employees is not true...if it is, they all need to be fired.  PayPal's version of GoFundMe is called Generosity Network https://mashable.com/article/paypal-generosity-network/ SOURCE:  Stan Schroeder, Mashable  Tyson Foods Accused Of Betting Money On How Many Workers Would Contract COVID-19 https://www.aol.com/tyson-foods-accused-betting-money-043916425.html SOURCE:  Sanjana Karanth, HuffPost  (via AOL News)

If you are considering becoming a DoorDash delivery driver, I suggest reading the article below...good insight and tips.  I'm a DoorDash delivery driver who makes anywhere from $200 to $800 a week. Here's what I wish I knew before signing up to drive for the company. https://www.yahoo.com/news/im-doordash-delivery-driver-makes-183514372.html SOURCE:  Meira Gebel for Business Insider  Delivery giant DoorDash files paperwork to offer public stock https://www.yahoo.com/news/delivery-giant-doordash-files-paperwork-152355306.html SOURCE:  Associated Press 

 News updates from TikTok and Matthew McConaughey... TikTok gives parents more control over what their teens can view and post https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/17/tech/tiktok-family-pairing-parental-controls/index.html SOURCE:  Rishi Iyengar, CNN Business McConaughey says he'd consider running for Texas governor https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/526521-mcconaughey-says-hed-consider-running-for-texas-governor SOURCE:  Judy Kurtz, The Hill

 Updates from Google and the White House.... White House chief of staff Mark Meadows says he 'can't guarantee' the federal government will avoid a shutdown next month https://www.yahoo.com/news/white-house-chief-staff-mark-182308708.html SOURCE:  Joseph Zeballos-Roig, Business Insider (via Yahoo News) Google moves into Venmo and bank territory with checking accounts and updated payment app https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/18/google-moves-into-venmo-and-banking-turf-with-checking-account-app.html SOURCE:  Kate Rooney, CNBC

  How to avoid a surprise bill for your coronavirus test https://www.sun-sentinel.com/coronavirus/sns-nyt-coronavirus-surprise-bills-guide-20201113-6krgejx6lnhptomyeof2isotxi-story.html SOURCE:  Sarah Kliff, The New York Times  PlayStation 5 review: The exciting upgrade we hoped for https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/06/tech/ps5-playstation-5-review/index.html SOURCE:  Shannon Liao, CNN Business

 More economic and banking news... Millions Will Lose Unemployment Aid This December Unless Congress Acts Fast https://www.yahoo.com/huffpost/congress-unemployment-benefits-100000007.html SOURCE:  Arthur Delaney and Igor Bobic, HuffPost  (via Yahoo News) Daylight launches as the first LGBT+ digital banking platform https://www.cnbc.com/select/daylight-launches-as-the-first-lgbt-digital-banking-platform/ SOURCE:  Alexandria White, CNBC

 Exciting entertainment news...congrats to Tamera and Regina 👍 Regina Hall’s Rh Negative Inks Six-Picture Deal With ViacomCBS https://deadline.com/2020/11/regina-hall-viacom-six-picture-deal-rh-negative-1234617382/ SOURCE:  Anthony D'Alessandro - Editorial Director, Deadline Tamera Mowry-Housley Signs Overall Deal With Crown Media Family Networks To Star In & EP Original Films; Joins ‘Home & Family’ https://deadline.com/2020/11/tamera-mowry-housley-overall-deal-crown-media-family-networks-hallmark-channel-home-family-1234616681/ SOURCE:  By Denise Petski, Deadline 

 More innovation news from Google... 'What is Google Keep?': 5 helpful ways you can use Google's versatile note-taking app https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/what-is-google-keep-5-helpful-ways-you-can-use-google-s-versatile-note-taking-app/ss-BB1b6toQ?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Devon Delfino, Business Insider  (via MSN) Google Maps now shows how crowded your train or bus is in real-time https://mashable.com/article/google-maps-public-transit-crowded-real-time/ SOURCE:  Caitlin Welsh, Mashable 

 Twitter is really on a roll adding new options and features. Based on some tweets I've seen, some people are not too thrilled with these new options.  I think the Best Buy/Instacart partnership will benefit many people. In particularly, those who have a tendency to lose their cell phone cases and chargers.  Twitter 'exploring' adding a dislike button or downvote system https://mashable.com/article/twitter-explores-dislike-button-downvote-system/ SOURCE:  Jack Morse, Mashable  Forget to order a cable? Best Buy now has same-day delivery with Instacart https://mashable.com/article/best-buy-instacart-same-day-delivery/ SOURCE:  Alex Perry, Mashable 

 That musical Spike Lee is creating sounds very interesting...to say the least.  I don't agree with Senator Grassley's policies, however, I wish him well because contracting COVID at his age can be very dangerous.  Spike Lee Sets eOne Film Musical On Pfizer’s Pre-COVID Miracle Drug: Viagra https://deadline.com/2020/11/spike-lee-viagra-musical-film-pfizer-eone-pre-covid-miracle-drug-kwame-kwei-armah-1234616563/ SOURCE:  Mike Fleming, Jr., Deadline Chuck Grassley, 87-year-old Iowa GOP senator, isolating after Covid exposure https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/chuck-grassley-87-year-old-iowa-gop-senator-isolating-after-covid-exposure/ar-BB1b5TYM?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Kristin Wilson, Lauren Fox and Daniella Diaz, CNN  

 Not surprised that Goldman Sachs is cutting more jobs. That industry (like many others) has been hit hard by the pandemic.  History will definitely be made for the upcoming Monday Night Football game between Los Angeles and Tampa (see article below). Goldman Sachs plans second round of job cuts after pandemic-led pause: Bloomberg News https://www.reuters.com/article/us-goldman-sachs-layoffs/goldman-sachs-plans-second-round-of-job-cuts-after-pandemic-led-pause-bloomberg-news-idUSKBN27X2W3 SOURCE:  Reuters Staff First all-Black NFL officiating crew to work ‘MNF’ game https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/first-all-black-nfl-officiating-crew-work-mnf-game/MBONUP44R5HPFCSLCV5DZ4LT44/ SOURCE:     Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

 More tech and medical news... Twitter is rolling out competitors to Instagram, Snapchat and Clubhouse https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/17/twitter-fleets-stories-released-to-all-will-compete-with-snapchat-instagram.html SOURCE:  Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC Volunteers still needed to test variety of COVID-19 vaccines https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/volunteers-needed-test-variety-covid-19-vaccines-74254324?cid=clicksource_4380645_1_heads_hero_live_headlines_hed SOURCE:  Lauran Neergaard -  Medical Writer, ABC News 

More economic news.. Amazon opens online pharmacy with prescription delivery https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amazon-online-pharmacy-opens/ SOURCE:  CBS News/Associated Press  Home Depot earnings beat as shoppers focus on home, retailer to make pandemic pay raises permanent https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/17/home-depot-hd-q3-2020-earnings.html SOURCE:  Will Feuer, CNBC Business

 Below are articles related to interactive tech and HR career strategies... Interactive 3-D Simulations Helping Execs & Employees Master Uncomfortable Conversations  https://www.blackenterprise.com/interactive-3-d-simulations-helping-execs-employees-master-uncomfortable-conversations/ SOURCE:  Merilee Kern, MBA  (Black Enterprise) I paused my career because of bad managers: How can I restart it now?  Ask HR https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2020/11/17/how-get-back-workforce-after-sabbatical-ask-hr/6303322002/ SOURCE:  Johnny C. Taylor Jr.Special to USA TODAY

 More news about US military participation in the Middle East... President Trump is expected to order troop withdrawals from Afghanistan and Iraq https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/11/16/trump-reduce-troop-levels-afghanistan-iraq-war-zones/6318771002/ SOURCE:  David Jackson and Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY NATO chief raises alarm over possible US troop drawdown in Afghanistan https://thehill.com/policy/defense/526262-nato-chief-raises-alarm-on-possible-us-troop-pullout-from-afghanistan SOURCE:  Celine Castronuovo - Staff Writer, The HIll 

 More healthcare and economic news... Are you tempted to sign up for 'Trumpcare' during open enrollment? Be careful, experts warn https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/11/17/open-enrollment-trumpcare-health-insurance/6312963002/ SOURCE:  Aimee PicchiSpecial to USA TODAY The Home Depot buying HD Supply in deal valued at $8 billion https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2020/11/16/home-depot-pay-8-billion-hd-supply/6309048002/ SOURCE:  Associated Press 

I knew it was just a matter of time before there would be a 'coronavirus' related TV series (checkout the details below). It seems like COVID is taking a tour of congress and the White House. I hope this prompts more congress members to wear a mask.  ‘The Second Wave’: Broadway Stars Will Swenson, Phillipa Soo & Leslie Uggams Join Robert & Michelle King’s Coronavirus Drama Series For Spectrum https://deadline.com/2020/11/the-second-wave-will-swenson-phillipa-soo-leslie-uggams-1234616039/ SOURCE:  Peter White, Deadline At least 2 members of Congress announce positive Covid-19 diagnoses Monday https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/16/politics/lawmakers-members-covid-19-congress/index.html SOURCE:  Daniella Diaz and Kristin Wilson, CNN

 Good article below about changing Thanksgiving traditions to protect yourself from coronavirus.  I am hoping that Congress will pass a stimulus aid bill to avoid potential upcoming evictions. Winter is coming and it's about to get really cold outside -- don't want to see any families living in tents or shelters.  How to decline Thanksgiving in the name of Covid https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/12/health/skip-thanksgiving-covid-wellness/index.html SOURCE:  Matt Villano, CNN A 'huge wave of evictions' is possible in January https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/16/success/eviction-protection-cdc-order/index.html SOURCE:   Anna Bahney, CNN Business

  Biden, Harris to speak on economic recovery plans https://www.marketwatch.com/story/biden-harris-to-speak-on-economic-recovery-plans-11605545643 SOURCE:  Robert Schroeder, MarketWatch  What Joe Biden Has Said about Canceling Student Loan Debt https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/what-joe-biden-has-said-about-canceling-student-loan-debt/ar-BB1b3hTk?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Rebecca Speare-Cole, Newsweek

 Looks like both Biden and Twitter have made some "interesting" hires recently... Former Facebook leaders are now transition insiders https://www.politico.com/news/2020/11/16/the-biden-teams-tug-of-war-over-facebook-436672 SOURCE:  Nancy Scola and Alex Thompson, POLITICO Twitter names famed hacker 'Mudge' as head of security https://www.reuters.com/article/us-twitter-security/twitter-names-famed-hacker-mudge-as-head-of-security-idUSKBN27W2MB SOURCE:  Joseph Menn, Reuters 

  Grocery chains including Kroger and H-E-B are bringing back limits on toilet paper and paper towels as COVID cases climb https://www.businessinsider.com/kroger-heb-giant-grocers-limit-toilet-paper-other-purchases-2020-11 SOURCE:  Kate Taylor, Business Insider President Trump blocks President-elect Biden’s team from White House COVID-19 task force https://www.yahoo.com/news/president-trump-blocks-president-elect-140142452.html SOURCE:  CBS News  (via Yahoo)

 If you use a cash app, please review your bank account daily. While cash apps are very convenient, they are also prime targets for fraud.  It looks like it may be a 'Zoom' Thanksgiving this year for many college students. When your last $166 vanishes: ‘Fast fraud’ surges on payment apps https://www.denverpost.com/2020/11/07/when-your-last-166-vanishes-fast-fraud-surges-on-payment-apps/ SOURCE:   Nathaniel Popper, The New York Times  (via Denver Post) College students urged not to travel home for Thanksgiving amid COVID-19 https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/college-students-urged-travel-home-thanksgiving-amid-covid/story?id=74123779&cid=clicksource_4380645_17_hero_post_bsq_hed SOURCE:  Nicole Pelletiere via GMA 

 Looks like retailers are re-instating coronavirus rules in light of rising virus cases across the country. It has definitely been a rollercoaster ride on the stock market. The new vaccine claims currently have stocks rising.  Walmart resumes counting customers in stores and grocers reinstate limits on toilet paper as coronavirus cases surge https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/14/coronavirus-walmart-resumes-metering-customers-in-its-stores.html SOURCE:  Lauren Thomas, CNBC Dow futures jump 500 points as Moderna says it has a highly effective Covid vaccine as well https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/15/stock-market-futures-open-to-close-news.html SOURCE:  Fred Imbert, CNBC

  Michigan, Washington order new restrictions as U.S. passes 11 million coronavirus cases https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/michigan-washington-order-new-restrictions-as-u-s-passes-11-million-coronavirus-cases/ar-BB1b2b5R?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Paulina Firozi, Hannah Knowles, The Washington Post  (via MSN News) Doctors Are Calling It Quits https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/doctors-are-calling-it-quits/ar-BB1b2iGE?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Reed Abelson, The New York Times  (via MSN News)

 Not sure I quite believe the story (below) about Katherine Heigl.  Regarding the second article, I'm sure Michelle Obama has had enough of politics to last her a lifetime.  The Grey's Anatomy Showrunner Claims Katherine Heigl Never Showed Up for Her Farewell Episode https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/greys-anatomy-showrunner-claims-katherine-201514133.html SOURCE:  Natasha Reda, Glamour  (via Yahoo News) Barack Obama Jokes Wife Michelle 'Would Leave Me' If He Joined President-Elect Joe Biden's Cabinet https://people.com/politics/barack-obama-not-joining-joe-biden-cabinet/ SOURCE:  Eric Todisco, PEOPLE 

  66 winning lottery tickets. $6.3 million. What's up with Ivy League group's winning streak? https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/11/14/group-recent-princeton-grads-winning-lotteries-across-u-s/6254098002/ SOURCE:  Tim Evans, Tony Cook, Indianapolis Star   How YouTube became an internet video giant https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/14/how-googles-youtube-became-an-internet-video-giant.html SOURCE:  Andrew Evers, CNBC 

  More news about the economy and pending stimulus bill... Raging virus triggers new shutdown orders and economy braces for fresh wave of pain https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/raging-virus-triggers-new-shutdown-orders-and-economy-braces-for-fresh-wave-of-pain/ar-BB1b15LK?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  David Lynch, Washington Post  (via MSN News) Trump urges Congress to pass a 'big and focused' coronavirus relief bill in 1st stimulus comments since losing the election https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-urges-congress-to-pass-a-big-and-focused-coronavirus-relief-bill-in-1st-stimulus-comments-since-losing-the-election/ar-BB1b10dx?ocid=uxbndlbing SOURCE:  Joseph Zeballos-Roig (jzeballos@businessinsider.com) - Business Insider 

  'I Feel Anything Is Possible Now:' Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Members On Kamala Harris's Win https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a34621835/aka-sorority-kamala-harris-win/ SOURCE:   Rose Minutaglio, Elle  Biden likely to break barriers, pick woman to lead Pentagon https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/biden-likely-break-barriers-pick-woman-lead-pentagon-n1247842 SOURCE:  Associated Press 

 I've heard so many stories about Meghan pursuing Harry -- but, I've never heard stories (until now) about Kate pursing William...hmmm... Gov. Newsom will definitely catch some flack for attending that "French Laundry" party -- as he should. Inside Kate Middleton’s 'Strategic' Pursuit of Prince William, From Changing Schools to a 9-Year Proposal Wait https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/inside-kate-middleton-strategic-pursuit-130000198.html SOURCE:  Rachel Burchfield, Elle  (via Yahoo News) California governor went to party, violated own virus rules https://www.aol.com/california-governor-went-party-violated-204247473-151608592.html SOURCE:  Kathleen Ronayne, AOL News

  As Soon as Trump Leaves Office, He Faces Greater Risk of Prosecution https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/13/nyregion/trump-taxes.html?searchResultPosition=1 SOURCE:  William K. Rashbaum and Benjamin Weiser, The New York Times Businesses brace for mandatory workplace safety rules under Biden https://www.politico.com/news/2020/11/13/businesses-brace-for-mandatory-workplace-safety-rules-under-biden-436498 SOURCE:  Rebecca Rainey, POLITCO

  Millions Of Google Chrome Users Are Suddenly Making A Surprising Switch Because Of One Critical Feature https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/2020/11/13/millions-of-google-chrome-users-are-suddenly-making-a-surprising-switch-because-of-one-critical-feature/?sh=5894d60d1341 SOURCE:  Billy Bambrough - Contributor, Forbes Twitter will invest $100 million in lenders promoting racial equality. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/12/business/twitter-will-invest-100-million-in-lenders-promoting-racial-equality.html SOURCE:  Lauren Hirsch, The New York Times 

 The pending stimulus deal continues to face all types of challenges. Looks like Harry and Meghan are building a strong PR team... Hopes for a Stimulus Deal Fade as Theaters Seek Multibillion Dollar Bailout https://variety.com/2020/politics/news/stimulus-deal-theater-bailout-1234830570/ SOURCE:  Gene Maddus, Variety Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Have Recruited Pinterest's Former Head of Communications https://news.yahoo.com/meghan-markle-prince-harry-recruited-205700387.html SOURCE:  Bianca Betancourt, Harper's Bazaar

 Update on mask mandates and cybersecurity breaches... Biden vows to use presidential power for nationwide mask mandate https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/biden-vows-to-use-presidential-power-for-nationwide-mask-mandate/vi-BB1b04B1?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Fox News   (via MSN) Software vendor says data breach exposed nearly 28 million Texas driver's license records https://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/525923-data-breach-of-software-vendor-exposes-almost-28-million-texas-drivers SOURCE:  Maggie Miller, The Hill 

Entertainment news updates...  Ozark: Alfonso Herrera Among 5 Joining Netflix Drama's Cast in Final Season https://tvline.com/2020/11/13/ozark-final-season-4-cast-alfonso-herrera/ SOURCE:  Michael Ausiello, TV Line ‘Jeopardy!’ host? Fans start petition supporting ‘Roots’ legend LeVar Burton https://rollingout.com/2020/11/12/jeopardy-host-fans-start-petition-supporting-roots-legend-levar-burton/ SOURCE:  Terry Shropshire, RollingOut 

More than 130 Secret Service officers in COVID-19 quarantine because of Trump campaign travel: report https://news.yahoo.com/more-130-secret-officers-covid-180800473.html SOURCE:  Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News Trump administration grants 15-day extension on TikTok divesture deadline https://thehill.com/policy/technology/525864-trump-administration-grants-15-day-extension-on-tiktok-divesture-deadline SOURCE:  Rebecca Klar, The Hill

 News from the healthcare industry and total number of job cuts at airlines... Apple and Google could compete in health, but that would mean more regulation, says Prudential CEO https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/13/apple-and-google-could-compete-in-health-says-prudential-ceo.html SOURCE:  Sam Shead, CNBC U.S. airline employment to reach lowest levels in decades after pandemic cuts 90,000 jobs https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/12/us-airline-employment-to-reach-lowest-levels-in-decades-after-pandemic-cuts-90000-jobs.html SOURCE:  Leslie Josephs, CNBC

Interesting article regarding food stamp online shopping numbers and an update on conservative social media platforms... Amazon, Walmart see online grocery shopping with food stamps surge amid coronavirus, reports say https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2020/11/12/amazon-online-grocery-shopping-food-stamps-snap-benefits/3761894001/ SOURCE:  Kelly Tyko, USA Today Parler, MeWe, Gab gain momentum as conservative social media alternatives in post-Trump age https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/11/11/parler-mewe-gab-social-media-trump-election-facebook-twitter/6232351002/ SOURCE:  Nathan Bomey, USA Today

Brisket, ramen and toilet paper: Grocery stores enforce product purchase limits as COVID-19 cases surge https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/supermarkets-product-limits-coronavirus-ramen-brisket-toilet-paper-210727385.html SOURCE:  Erin Donnelly, Yahoo Life Be careful with that 'Secret Sister' gift exchange, Better Business Bureau warns https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/11/12/secret-sister-gift-exchange-scam-better-business-bureau-warns/6265662002/ SOURCE:  Briana Rice, Cincinnati Enquirer  (via USA Today)

More entertainment and medical news updates... Terry McMillan Announces 'Waiting to Exhale' TV Series https://daytimeconfidential.com/2020/11/12/terry-mcmillan-announces-waiting-to-exhale-tv-series SOURCE:  Carly Silver, Daytime Confidential Covid-19 vaccine may have unpleasant side effects. That will mean it's working. https://www.yahoo.com/news/covid-19-vaccine-may-unpleasant-100438136.html SOURCE:  Liz Szabo and JoNel Aleccia | Kaiser Health News  (via Yahoo News)

I think I will pass on the new music device mentioned below  -- and, I hope this country doesn't go into another lockdown... New device beams music into your ears — no headphones needed https://www.clickorlando.com/entertainment/2020/11/12/new-device-puts-music-in-your-head-no-headphones-required/ SOURCE:  Louise Dixon, Associated Press A Biden COVID-19 advisor called for a national lockdown lasting up to 6 weeks. The US had a 'big pool of money' to pay for any lost wages, he said. https://www.yahoo.com/news/biden-covid-19-advisor-called-111731518.html SOURCE:  Kate Duffy, Business Insider 

There will definitely be an uproar if WFH employees have to start paying a 'tax.'  I guess with the rising virus cases, Costco had no choice but to update their COVID policy. Of course, there will still be some who try to get in without it.  Employees working from home should pay 'privilege' tax' to support workers who cannot, Deutsche Bank research note says https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/11/12/deutsche-bank-remote-workers-should-pay-work-home-tax/6262411002/ SOURCE:  Brett Molina, USA Today Costco updating coronavirus mask policy to require shoppers with medical conditions to wear face shields https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2020/11/12/costco-face-masks-policy-shields-medical-conditions-change-coronavirus/6263114002/ SOURCE:  Kelly Tyko, USA Today

Looks like a lot of people are lining up to replace Alex Trebek...it will be interesting to see who is selected.  Make sure you checkout the Walmart Black Friday Deals below...there are some good deals on televisions.   Who will replace Alex Trebek on ‘Jeopardy!’? Here are 7 contenders https://www.today.com/popculture/who-will-replace-alex-trebek-jeopardy-here-are-7-contenders-t198450 SOURCE:  Randee Dawn, TODAY Walmart just released its second round of Black Friday 2020 deals https://www.today.com/shop/walmart-black-friday-deals-t197299 SOURCE:  Jillian Ortiz, TODAY

 Glad to see Amazon cracking down on counterfeiters -- and more craziness from the White House... Amazon sues online influencers engaged in a counterfeit scheme https://techcrunch.com/2020/11/12/amazon-sues-online-influencers-engaged-in-a-counterfeit-scheme/ SOURCE:  Sarah Perez, Techcrunch State Department won't give Biden messages from foreign leaders: report https://thehill.com/policy/international/525616-state-department-wont-give-biden-messages-from-foreign-leaders-report SOURCE:  Justine Coleman, The Hill

 Wow...the job cuts keep coming at WarnerMedia and I don't know how Alton Brown could be so stupid... WarnerMedia Starts New Wave Of Layoffs, As CEO Jason Kilar Calls Process “Painful” https://deadline.com/2020/11/warnermedia-starts-new-wave-of-layoffs-as-ceo-jason-kilar-calls-process-painful-1234612107/ SOURCE:  Dade Hayes, Deadline  Food Network’s Alton Brown Apologizes For Joking Holocaust Reference On Twitter https://deadline.com/2020/11/alton-brown-food-network-apologizes-for-joking-holocaust-reference-1234613374/#comments SOURCE:  Bruce Haring, Deadline 

  Google just ended unlimited free storage for photos, but still gives you more than Apple https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/11/google-photos-unlimited-free-storage-ends-june-1.html SOURCE:  Todd Haselton, CNBC Ron Klain named Biden's chief of staff, first White House official named for administration, according to reports https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2020/11/11/joe-biden-ron-klain-white-house-chief-staff/6228551002/ SOURCE:  Joey Garrison, John Fritze, Savannah Behrmann, USA TODAY

  Biden to name White House chief of staff as soon as this week https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-white-house-chief-staff-week/story?id=74153126&cid=clicksource_4380645_1_heads_hero_live_hero_related SOURCE:  Katherine Faulders,Molly Nagle,John Santucci, and Benjamin Siegel, ABC News NFL considers changing rules next year as more teams go for it on fourth down https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/10/nfl-eyes-option-2021-memo-notes-punts-decline-teams-fourth-down.html SOURCE:  Jabari Young, NBC News 

  Progressives unveil Biden Cabinet wish list https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/525467-progressives-unveil-biden-cabinet-wish-list SOURCE:  Tal Axelrod, The Hill Trump may accept results but never concede he lost, aides say https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/trump-may-accept-results-never-concede-he-lost-aides-say-n1247445 SOURCE:  Carol E. Lee, Peter Alexander, Monica Alba and Hallie Jackson, NBC News

Two more White House officials reportedly test positive for COVID-19, adding to new cluster https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/two-more-white-house-officials-reportedly-test-positive-for-covid-19-adding-to-new-cluster/ar-BB1aUVZl?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Jake Lahut, Business Insider (via MSN News) Coronavirus stimulus negotiations in a 'lame duck' session likely to face more deadlock https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/11/11/covid-19-stimulus-senators-skeptical-deal-possible-before-january/6237694002/ SOURCE:  Nicholas Wu and Christal Hayes, USA TODAY

 It's seems Uber is stepping up it's customer service game and Chipotle is turning digital...(wonder how many other restaurants will follow?) Uber to give users a $50 credit if their scheduled rides don’t show up https://fortune.com/2020/11/10/uber-reserve-scheduled-rides-late-credit-uber-black/ SOURCE:  Danielle Abril, Fortune.com Here’s what to know about Chipotle’s first digital store https://www.fastcompany.com/90574427/heres-what-to-know-about-chipotles-first-digital-store SOURCE:  Connie Lin, Fast Company

Important recall news from Ring Doorbells and more Black Friday Deals... Ring doorbells recalled: 350,000 video doorbells were recalled for potential fire hazard https://www.usatoday.com/videos/money/shopping/2020/11/11/ring-doorbells-recall-350-000-video-doorbells-recalled-fire-risk/6244212002/ SOURCE:  USA Today Samsung is offering Black Friday 2020 pricing on some of its hottest tech https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2020/11/07/black-friday-2020-top-tech-discounted-samsung-black-friday-sale/6175943002/ SOURCE:  Isabelle Kagan, Reviewed.com  (via USA Today) Disney is having a huge holiday sale with Black Friday 2020 deals galore https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2020/11/09/disney-store-shop-magical-savings-event-huge-savings-now/6220611002/ SOURCE:  Arielle Tschinkel, USA Today

Informative information about fibroid treatment and a new stimulus check scam... Modern-day Tuskegee Experiment? What Black women are not being told https://rollingout.com/2020/11/05/modern-day-tuskegee-experiment-what-black-women-are-not-being-told/ SOURCE:  Dr. John C. Lipman, Rolling Out  Got a text about a $1,200 stimulus check? Don't click, IRS says https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/taxes/got-a-text-about-a-1-200-stimulus-check-don-t-click-irs-says/ar-BB1aSw0B?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Aimee Picchi, CBS News  (via MSN News)

 Good news for BLM co-founder, Patrisse Cullors and Nancy Pelosi... Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors lands Warner Bros. TV production deal https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2020-10-15/black-lives-matter-patrisse-cullors-warner-bros-production-deal SOURCE:  Meg James, Staff Writer -- LA Times Nancy Pelosi Likely to Go Unchallenged for House Speaker Despite Election Disappointment https://www.newsweek.com/nancy-pelosi-unchallenged-house-speaker-election-disappointment-1546325 SOURCE:  Darragh Roche, Newsweek

 More fallout from Election 2020 and an update from The Pioneer Woman... Multiple government agencies warned not to cooperate with Biden: report https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/525265-multiple-government-agencies-warned-not-to-cooperate-with-biden SOURCE:  Celine Castronuovo, The Hill 'Pioneer Woman' Ree Drummond opens up about having a foster son https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/pioneer-woman-ree-drummond-opens-up-abut-having-a-foster-son-214649674.html SOURCE:  Kerry Justich, Yahoo Life 

News updates from General Motors and Twitter... GM to hire 3,000 engineers, designers, IT workers to speed up electric vehicle production https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2020/11/09/gm-jobs-electric-vehicles/6222227002/ SOURCE:  Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press Twitter may slow down users’ ability to ‘like’ tweets containing misinformation https://techcrunch.com/2020/11/09/twitter-may-slow-down-users-ability-to-like-tweets-containing-misinformation/ SOURCE:  Sarah Perez, Techcrunch 

More allegations about voter fraud and how to celebrate Thanksgiving in 2020... Detroit Elections Worker Alleges She 'Directly Observed' Voters Coached to Pick Joe Biden https://www.newsweek.com/detroit-elections-worker-alleges-she-directly-observed-voters-coached-pick-joe-biden-1546091 SOURCE:  Matthew Impelli, Newsweek Matching cheese boards on Zoom? Very 2020: Here are tips for a cozier Zoom Thanksgiving https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/11/08/zoomsgiving-tips-cozier-zoom-thanksgiving/6190649002/ Katie Workman, Associated Press  (via USA Today)

More political and entertainment news... McConnell declines in floor speech to congratulate Biden as president-elect https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/525177-mcconnell-declines-in-floor-speech-to-congratulate-biden-as-president-elect SOURCE:  Alexander Bolton, The Hill George Stephanopoulos Lobbies to Become Next Host of ‘Jeopardy!’ (Exclusive) https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/george-stephanopoulos-lobbies-become-next-181028363.html SOURCE:  Tony Maglio and Sharon Waxman, The Wrap  (via Yahoo News)

More news from the "new" First Lady and Mike Pence...  Jill Biden will be historic first lady: Just call her ‘Professor FLOTUS’ https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/entertainment/celebrities/2020/11/07/jill-biden-historic-first-lady-call-her-professor-flotus/6042142002/ SOURCE:  Maria Puente, USA TODAY 'This AIN’T over!' Vice President Mike Pence exhorts Trump campaign to continue challenging election result https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/09/election-results-mike-pence-urges-trump-campaign-keep-fighting/6224695002/ SOURCE:  Ledyard King USA TODAY

 Updates on cannabis stock and Black Friday Deals... Weed stocks are hitting new highs after Biden win https://techcrunch.com/2020/11/09/weed-stocks-are-hitting-new-highs-after-biden-win/ SOURCE:  Matt Burns, Techcrunch Best Buy Black Friday 2020: The Best Deals From This Weekend’s Wish List Sale https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2020/11/07/best-buy-black-friday-deals/?sh=92457825ce18 SOURCE:  Dave Johnson, Forbes

 Georgia election news updates... Battle for Senate majority keeps Georgia in spotlight https://www.ajc.com/politics/battle-for-senate-majority-keeps-georgia-in-spotlight/NETOPBHYLBG3NP5IF7SVEHMF2Y/ SOURCE:  Greg Bluestein & Patricia Murphy, AJC LIVE UPDATES: Ga. winding down vote count before audit, likely recount (scroll down to 7:40pm update) https://www.ajc.com/politics/live-updates-bidens-lead-in-georgia-grows-with-weekend-vote-counts/CDZ2PLBVPVC5JMDBWFJE3UOHGU/ SOURCE:  AJC Staff 

 Update on student loan payments and post-election Wall Street... Student Loan Payments Could Be Starting Up Again — Here’s How to Clear Your Debt Fast https://moneywise.com/a/student-loan-payments-could-be-starting-up-again-heres-how-to-clear-your-debt-fast SOURCE:  Shane Murphy, MoneyWise  How Wall Street Is Likely to Greet the Biden Victory https://moneywise.com/a/biden-victory-stock-market SOURCE:  Ethan Rotberg, MoneyWise 

 More fallout news from Election 2020... Trump's refusal to concede amps up pressure on GOP https://www.politico.com/news/2020/11/08/trumps-refusal-to-concede-pressure-gop-435124 SOURCE:  Andrew Desiderio, Politico Joe Biden will walk into the Oval Office facing a litany of weighty issues. Here's what they are. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/08/coronavirus-economy-main-issues-president-elect-biden-face/6187030002/ SOURCE:  Rebecca Morin, USA Today 

 Updates regarding Georgia's Election votes and a second stimulus package... LIVE UPDATES: Ga. winding down vote count before audit, likely recount https://www.ajc.com/politics/live-updates-bidens-lead-in-georgia-grows-with-weekend-vote-counts/CDZ2PLBVPVC5JMDBWFJE3UOHGU/ SOURCE:  AJC Staff With the election over, what about your 2nd stimulus check? https://www.yahoo.com/news/election-over-2nd-stimulus-check-164500504.html SOURCE:  Shane Murphy, Wise Publishing  (via Yahoo News)

 More political news regarding Biden and Melania Trump... What’s next for soon-to-be former first lady Melania Trump? https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/entertainment/celebrities/2020/11/08/whats-next-soon-ex-first-lady-melania-trump/6042109002/ SOURCE:  Maria Puente, USA TODAY Former President George W. Bush extends 'warm congratulations' to President-elect Joe Biden https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/08/george-w-bush-offers-congratulations-president-elect-joe-biden/6204399002/ SOURCE:  Courtney Subramanian & Michael Collins, USA TODAY

 More political news from Election Day 2020... 'Welcome back, America': World congratulates Joe Biden, allies and adversaries look ahead https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/07/joe-biden-wins-world-allies-send-congratulations-and-look-future/6170979002/ SOURCE:  Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY Biden plans immediate flurry of executive orders to reverse Trump policies https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/biden-plans-immediate-flurry-of-executive-orders-to-reverse-trump-policies/ar-BB1aNiOV?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Matt Viser, Seung Min Kim, Annie Linskey, USA TODAY

More political news...  Biden Will Need to Get Creative to Save the Economy https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2020-11-08/biden-will-need-to-get-creative-to-save-the-economy SOURCE:  Noah Smith, Bloomberg  'It's not over': Trump supporters flock to state capitols after Biden victory is announced https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/11/07/election-protests-updates-trump-supporters-state-capitols-biden-win/6203271002/ SOURCE:  Susan Miller & Jordan Culver, USA TODAY

 More news from the Biden team... Biden Announces 12-Member Task Force for Coronavirus Response https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/biden-announces-12-member-task-force-for-coronavirus-response/ar-BB1aNuCx?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Tyler Pager, Bloomberg  (via MSN News) Major The Dog Came From An Animal Shelter. Now He's Headed To The White House. https://www.yahoo.com/huffpost/biden-major-shelter-dog-211033425.html SOURCE:  Hilary Hanson·Assignment editor, HuffPost  (via MSN News)

 More political news... Maya Harris Is More Than Kamala Harris's Sister, She's a Key Political Ally https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/maya-harris-more-kamala-harriss-230000390.html SOURCE:  Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country (via Yahoo News) Jill Biden Could Be the First First Lady to Have a Full-Time Job Outside the White House https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/jill-biden-could-first-first-212100583.html SOURCE:  Andrea Park, marie claire (via Yahoo News)

More Biden news...  Joe Biden economic plan: What Biden means for the economy, your finances and another COVID-19 stimulus package https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/11/07/next-president-joe-biden-economy-growth-stimulus/6151943002/ SOURCE:  Paul Davidson, USA Today Meet the contenders for Biden’s Cabinet https://www.politico.com/news/2020/11/07/joe-biden-cabinet-picks-possible-choices-433431 SOURCE:  Politico Staff

 There are post-election protests and dance parties going on all across the country. I'm beginning to wonder if we'll ever get 'final' election results.  Elon Musk is at it again. This time, it's fast speed internet. I'm not totally against this -- because, it would be great to have another internet option besides Comcast.  Election protests live updates: Trump supporters protest in Phoenix, Detroit; Biden voters throw dance parties in New York, Philly https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/06/election-results-protest-live-updates-friday-detroit-philadelphia/6189255002/ SOURCE:  Grace Hauck, USA Today Elon Musk aims to make fast satellite internet with Starlink, but will it be worth it? https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/2020/11/07/starlink-elon-musk-aims-make-fast-satellite-internet/6190972002/ SOURCE:  Ken Colburn - Special for The Republic

In regards to the Trader Joe's article, I wonder how many other retailers have employees testing positive for COVID - but, not reporting it.  The Home Depot Black Friday Deals are really good -- make sure you check them out.  Trader Joe's: 1,250 workers tested positive for COVID-19 https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/11/06/covid-19-trader-joes-deaths-infection-rate-grocery-store-ssss/6193286002/ SOURCE:  Josh Peter, USA Today The Home Depot's Black Friday 2020 sale just dropped—here's what to buy now https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2020/11/06/home-depot-black-friday-2020-shop-best-stores-best-black-friday-deals/6144310002/ SOURCE:  Melissa Lee, Reviewed.com  (via USA Today)

 More election updates... What happens if election results are contested? https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/11/06/contested-election-results/ SOURCE:  Amber Phillips, The Washington Post Police evacuate area near Philadelphia ballot counting center over bomb threats https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/524859-police-evacuate-area-near-philadelphia-ballot-counting-center SOURCE:  Marina Pitofsky, The Hill 

 More  news... "There will be a recount:” It could be weeks before Georgia has presidential race winner, SOS says https://www.wsbtv.com/news/politics/there-will-be-recount-secretary-state-says-it-could-be-weeks-before-georgia-has-presidential-winner/2VKFQQ3CDFEOHEXC3XHZH56SX4/ SOURCE:  WSBTV.com Staff Southwest Warns Workers of First Layoffs in Company History https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/southwest-air-warns-workers-of-first-layoffs-in-company-history/ar-BB1aLuw3?ocid=uxbndlbing SOURCE:  Mary Schlangenstein, Bloomberg  (via MSN News)

 More election day news... Biden Team Forging Ahead With Presidential Transition Planning https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/trump-biden-election-day-2020/card/GhjD2JloS0Al9CRmtNhZ SOURCE:  Andrew Restuccia, Wall Street Journal Pizza, beer and weed: Americans voted, then ordered in for Election Day https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2020/11/05/election-alcohol-food-cannabis-trump-biden/6179993002/ SOURCE:  Josh Peter, USA Today 

 More election news regarding Trump and Biden... Trump lawyer promises legal challenges: 'This election is not over' https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/524787-trump-lawyer-promises-legal-challenges-this-election-is-not-over SOURCE:  Jonathan Easley, The Hill Secret Service ramping up protection around Biden ahead of election call: reports https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/524810-secret-service-ramping-up-protection-around-biden-ahead-of-election-call SOURCE:  CELINE CASTRONUOVO, The Hill 

 More political news updates... Biden to give prime-time address Friday evening https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/524818-biden-to-give-primetime-address-friday-evening SOURCE:  Jonathan Easely, The Hill Battle lines form over coronavirus fight in lame duck https://thehill.com/policy/finance/524814-battle-lines-form-over-coronavirus-fight-in-lame-duck SOURCE:  Jordain Carney, The Hill 

 More political and diversity inclusion updates... Facebook blocks hashtags for #sharpiegate, #stopthesteal election conspiracies https://techcrunch.com/2020/11/05/facebook-blocks-sharpiegate-hashtag-election-conspiracies/ SOURCE:  Sarah Perez, Taylor Hatmaker, Techcrunch  Amazon plans to double representation of Black VPs, directors in 2020 and 2021 https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/11/05/amazon-double-black-vice-presidents-directors-over-next-year/6172516002/ SOURCE:  Coral Murphy, USA Today

 More updates on political news and Black Friday Deals... 'This is getting insane': Republicans break from Trump immediately after wild and false speech https://www.yahoo.com/news/getting-insane-republicans-break-trump-012641145.html SOURCE:  David Choi, Business Insider  (via Yahoo News) Kohl's Black Friday Week deals revealed: Sale starts earlier with extra Kohl's Cash, more deals online https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2020/11/06/kohls-black-friday-sales-2020-deals-coupons-kitchenaid-mixer/6179090002/ SOURCE:  Kelly Tyko, USA Today

 More 'fake' political news updates and layoffs in the entertainment industry... Lionsgate lays off 15% of film staff as Hollywood suffers from the pandemic https://news.yahoo.com/lionsgate-lays-off-15-film-181745844.html SOURCE:  Ryan Faughnder, LA Times  (via Yahoo News) Twitter suspends fake Associated Press accounts that made bogus U.S. election calls https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-socialmedia-ap/twitter-suspends-fake-associated-press-accounts-that-made-bogus-u-s-election-calls-idUSKBN27K2RG SOURCE:  Raphael Satter, Reuters  

 Tips on how to talk about politics at work and an update on mortgage rates... The rules of talking politics at work https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/29/success/talking-politics-in-office/index.html SOURCE:  Kathryn Vasel, CNN Business Mortgage rates hit a record low for the 12th time this year https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/05/success/mortgage-rates-record-low-november-feseries/index.html SOURCE:  Anna Bahney, CNN Business 

Views about the Electoral College and more job cuts in media...  Abolish the Electoral College? We could also just work around it https://www.fastcompany.com/90572342/abolish-the-electoral-college-we-could-also-just-work-around-it SOURCE:  Kristin Toussaint, Fast Company ESPN To Cut 300 Jobs, Eliminate 500 Positions Overall As It Reaches Digital “Inflection Point” https://deadline.com/2020/11/espn-cut-300-jobs-eliminate-500-positions-overall-as-it-reaches-digital-inflection-point-1234609617/ SOURCE:  Jill Goldsmith, Dade Hayes, DEADLINE

 News regarding stimulus scams and preparing your taxes... IRS Warns On New Scam Related To Stimulus Checks https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2020/11/04/irs-warns-on-new-scam-related-to-stimulus-checks/?sh=e69bd1f42b59 SOURCE:  Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes Deducting medical expenses for a major illness or injury https://www.aol.com/2020-11-03-deducting-medical-expenses-for-a-major-illness-or-injury-23864470.html SOURCE:  Turbo Tax Staff (via AOL News)

 Updates on how to manage overdraft fees and workplace stress... Interest Checking Account Fees, Overdraft Charges Hit Record High https://www.newsweek.com/interest-checking-account-fees-overdraft-charges-record-high-1540316 SOURCE:  Latoya Harding, Newsweek Work-Related Anxiety Is Off the Charts. These Four Moves Will Help https://www.newsweek.com/2020/10/23/work-related-anxiety-off-charts-these-four-moves-will-help-1543034.html SOURCE:  Dorie Clark, Newsweek 

 A lot of people will potentially be facing evictions next year, so let's hope McConnell can get a stimulus bill passed before 2021. The second article below highlights the continuing saga of Ant Anstead... McConnell calls for coronavirus package before end of the year https://www.politico.com/news/2020/11/04/mcconnell-coronavirus-package-year-end-434047 SOURCE:  Marianne Levine, POLITICO Ant Anstead Jokes He Can't Hold Onto a Job or 'My Wives' After Wheeler Dealers Exit https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/ant-anstead-jokes-cant-hold-205856483.html SOURCE:  Yahoo! Entertainment

 Updates on how this election is affecting stocks and 401(k) retirement plans... Uncertain outcome of Trump vs. Biden presidential election puts 401(k) savers on edge https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2020/11/04/wall-street-election-401-k-retirement-plans/6160939002/ SOURCE:  Susan Tompor, USA Today Dow jumps 600 points as election hangs in balance on prospect of mixed results, split government https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/11/04/global-stocks-bounce-world-awaits-presidential-election-results/6158122002/ SOURCE:  Paul Davidson, USA Today

 More election night news... Bernie Sanders’ Accurate Prediction Of Donald Trump’s Election Night Playbook Goes Viral https://www.yahoo.com/huffpost/bernie-sanders-donald-trump-election-night-fears-110849647.html SOURCE:  Lee Moran·Reporter, HuffPost  (via Yahoo News) U.S. election limbo has Canadians on edge, offering 'emotional support' to Americans https://www.yahoo.com/news/blog-us-election-2020-045019690.html SOURCE:  Ahmar Khan, Yahoo News   Please checkout this tweet from "Canadian Fletchy"...I love it! https://twitter.com/Darth_Pingu/status/1323786312084762624

 News about voter suppression and some shows to binge watch today... How to combat voter suppression before, during, and after voting https://mashable.com/article/how-to-avoid-voter-suppression-2020-election/ SOURCE:  CHASE DIBENEDETTO, Mashable  13 shows you can binge in one day if you need a distraction https://mashable.com/article/shows-to-binge-in-one-day/ SOURCE:  ANGIE HAN, Mashable 

 More national news about unemployment benefits... 17,000 Americans Just Qualified For $1,800 In Extra $300 Unemployment Benefits; Here’s Why It Matters https://www.forbes.com/sites/shaharziv/2020/10/28/17000-just-qualified-for-1800-in-extra-300-unemployment-benefits-heres-why-it-matters/?sh=63031524410b SOURCE:  Shahar Ziv, Forbes  Federal Extended Benefits unemployment program to end Saturday for 3,000 jobless Tennesseans https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/federal-extended-benefits-unemployment-program-to-end-saturday-for-3000-jobless-tennesseans/ar-BB1ayhBq?ocid=uxbndlbing SOURCE:  Cassandra Stephenson, Nashville Tennessean  (via MSN Money)

 More finance and political news... Dow soars by 600 points as investors bet on clear election winner and swift passing of stimulus bill https://www.yahoo.com/news/wall-street-rises-investors-bet-143722448.html SOURCE:  Lucy Bayly, NBC News  (via Yahoo News) 'It's too important now': Record turnout, Black voters fuel Democratic hopes in Georgia https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/it-s-too-important-now-record-turnout-black-voters-fuel-n1245416 SOURCE:  Adam Edelman, NBC News

 For those who have outstanding debts, make sure you check out the article below. A new rule has given debt collectors new ways to contact you.  New rule lets debt collectors nag you through text, email and social media DMs https://www.komando.com/social-media/new-debt-collection-rule/565871/ SOURCE:  Kim Komando, Komando.com Apple will host yet another launch event on November 10 https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/02/tech/apple-event-november-10/index.html SOURCE:  Rishi Iyengar, CNN Business

 More political news... 10 most vulnerable senators: Outspent Republicans overrun final list before election https://www.rollcall.com/2020/11/02/10-most-vulnerable-senators-republicans-being-outspent/ SOURCE:  Bridget Bowman, Kate Ackley, and Stephanie Akin, Roll Call Voter intimidation complaints grow on the eve of Election Day https://www.rollcall.com/2020/11/02/voter-intimidation-complaints-grow-on-the-eve-of-election-day/ SOURCE:  Todd Ruger, Roll Call 

 More political news... 'You are no longer my mother': How the election is dividing American families https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-trump-families/you-are-no-longer-my-mother-how-the-election-is-dividing-american-families-idUSKBN27I16E SOURCE:  Tim Reid, Gabriella Borter, Michael Martina, Reuters Ice Cube Responds to Being Mocked on 'SNL' for Working With Trump https://www.complex.com/music/2020/11/ice-cube-trump-saturday-night-live-response SOURCE:  Joe Price, COMPLEX Magazine

 More tech and political news... Beware a New Google Drive Scam Landing in Inboxes https://www.wired.com/story/beware-a-new-google-drive-scam-landing-in-inboxes/#intcid=_wired-homepage-right-rail_ea2e19f6-4a71-4139-b87f-36eae92512d0_popular4-1 SOURCE:  Wired.com Twitter explains how it will handle misleading tweets about the US election results https://techcrunch.com/2020/11/02/twitter-explains-how-it-will-handle-misleading-tweets-about-the-us-election-results/ SOURCE:  Leslie Josephs, CNBC

 More news about WFH employees and of course, Donald Trump...  These Are the Perks Companies Use to Get Workers Back to Their Offices https://news.yahoo.com/perks-companies-workers-back-offices-131215268.html SOURCE:  J. David Goodman, The New York Times (via Yahoo News) Trump vs. The Illuminati: New "October Surprise" Movie by Ruthless Studios Featuring Donald Trump Fighting Aliens, Bigfoot and Satan https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/trump-vs-the-illuminati-new-october-surprise-movie-by-ruthless-studios-featuring-donald-trump-fighting-aliens-bigfoot-and-satan-301162438.html SOURCE:  Cision PR Newswire