The good news is that there are things you can do to both minimize your risk of COVID and the consequences from social isolation. Here are five ways to optimize your mental and physical health during another pandemic winter. 1.... Read More
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Black Girl Hockey Club (BGHC) is inviting donations to its scholarship program that supports young Black girls, ages 9-18, in the sport of hockey. In the past 18 months, BGHC has awarded $65,000 in scholarships, supporting the participation of... Read More
The U.S. Labor Department released this month’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS report). The report suggests hiring and resignations are falling, but that job openings have increased massively. On Oct. 31, job... Read More
Kanye West is set to perform his first headlining show in five years at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Thursday (Dec. 9) at the Free Larry Hoover benefit concert, which will feature a special guest appearance by Drake. Luckily for those... Read More
The holidays are an important time to give to those in need, but many people will take advantage of this. Watch for spoofed or fake phone numbers that look real, copycat organization names, sweepstake promises. If you are planning to make a... Read More
Scammers may post ads online that promise big payouts if you invest in their cryptocurrency, only to find that you cannot withdraw the money you’ve invested. Or they may offer easy-to-use software to help you mine for cryptocurrency, only to... Read More
Whether you’re giving a monthly subscription service or booking a vacation, read the fine print before you sign an agreement, or set up a recurring charge to your credit card. Some financing options are actually “leases” where you rent... Read More
U.S. retail sales rose by 1.7% in October, more than double the 0.8% growth in sales from September. The country’s biggest growth areas were gasoline sales (+47% YoY), restaurants and bars (+29% YoY), clothing... Read More
There could soon be a “bitcoin yield“ for Miami residents. Mayor Francis Suarez announced today on CoinDesk TV that MiamiCoin, the city’s cryptocurrency, will share some of its gains with residents by distributing payments through digital... Read More
Bond & Play – a portfolio holding company focused on building innovative products and platforms for the digital economy – announced today the inaugural FinTech BLK Fest will kick off on Tuesday, November... Read More
Veterans Day is a well-known holiday that allows people to pause and honor those who have served in the military. However, there are several misconceptions about Nov. 11 – like how it’s spelled or whom exactly it celebrates. To clear some of... Read More
Police are ramping up patrols this weekend as we get ready to change our clocks. They say daylight saving time usually leads to drowsy drivers and more car crashes. AAA came out with new DMV data Friday that said, “October, November and... Read More
With Pfizer’s children’s vaccine officially available for emergency use, some cities and states are looking to get as many of America’s kids vaccinated. And they’re getting creative with the process. In NYC, kids who... Read More
Telecom giants AT&T and Verizon agreed to punt the rollout of new 5G service, citing a request from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA.) The new 5G service in question, C-band spectrum, is designed to provide “wide average coverage... Read More
It’s NFT Week in New York City. Non-Fungible Tokens are on the clock as we witness a confluence of artists, fans, and financiers. So today, we provide a handy guide to NFTs and some related terms. What is an NFT? A Non-Fungible Token... Read More