19th & 22nd

  Tesla reportedly had 450 cases of coronavirus at its California plant after reopening last May https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/13/22329041/tesla-450-cases-coronavirus-fremont-california-coronavirus-elon-musk SOURCE:  Kim Lyons, The Verge  Amazon ordered to temporarily close facility near Toronto due to increase in COVID-19 cases https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/13/22328874/amazon-ordered-temporarily-close-canada-toronto-increase-coronavirus SOURCE:  Kim Lyons, The Verge 

  Vaccine carrots or sticks? U.S. businesses grapple with getting employees inoculated https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-vaccine-policies-focu/vaccine-carrots-or-sticks-u-s-businesses-grapple-with-getting-employees-inoculated-idUSKBN28L19R SOURCE:  Erwin Seba, Jessica Resnick-Ault, Reuters  How Black women feel about the Olivia Jade 'Red Table Talk' interview https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-vaccine-policies-focu/vaccine-carrots-or-sticks-u-s-businesses-grapple-with-getting-employees-inoculated-idUSKBN28L19R SOURCE:  Megan Sims, Yahoo Life 

 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

  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 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 

 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

 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 details about Trump's post-COVID White House speech -- and, where a second wave of coronavirus is spreading. Trump Makes 'Law and Order' Pitch to Black, Latino Voters in 'Blexit' White House Speech https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-makes-law-and-order-pitch-to-black-latino-voters-in-blexit-white-house-speech/ar-BB19TR4M?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Benjamin Fearnow, Newsweek  (via MSN News) Dr. Birx warns of "silent" coronavirus spread in the Northeast https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/dr-birx-warns-of-silent-coronavirus-spread-in-the-northeast/ar-BB19TkNc?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  CBS News  (via MSN)

Here are some updates regarding Trump's standalone relief bill and how far the White House coronavirus exposure may have spread.  Where COVID-19 stimulus relief bill stands after Trump, and what it means for you: FAQs https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/10/07/covid-19-stimulus-faqs-where-stands-and-what-means-you/5908019002/ SOURCE:  Nicholas Wu and Jessica Menton, USA Today White House coronavirus outbreak may have exposed thousands from Atlanta to Minnesota https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2020/10/07/officials-exposed-went-attend-rallies-debates-and-fundraisers/5907663002/ SOURCE:  Josh Salman and Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today

 More updates below regarding Sean Conley and coronavirus vaccine guidelines... Trump's doctor may be the first osteopath to serve as presidential physician https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/trumps-doctor-may-first-osteopath-142333373.html SOURCE:  Algernon D'Ammassa, Las Cruces Sun-News White House Blocks New Coronavirus Vaccine Guidelines https://news.yahoo.com/white-house-blocks-coronavirus-vaccine-120821752.html SOURCE:  Sharon LaFraniere and Noah Weiland, The New York Times (via Yahoo News)

The President and First Lady have coronavirus. Although, I am not a Trump supporter, I wish them both a speedy recovery. No stimulus deal was reached yesterday -- which means more talks between Pelosi and Mnuchin will continue today. I truly hope a deal is reached soon. Several companies recently announced major layoffs, which include Wells Fargo, Disney and American Airlines.  More details below... Coronavirus stimulus discussions yield no deal, but Pelosi says talks will continue https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/01/coronavirus-stimulus-update-pelosi-mnuchin-talk-about-relief-bill.html SOURCE: Jacob Pramuck, CNBC Trump says he and first lady have tested positive for coronavirus https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-says-he-and-first-lady-have-tested-positive-for-coronavirus/ar-BB19CG4u?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  John Dawsey, Colby Itkowiz, Washington Post (via MSN News)