Just before 1 a.m. ET on Friday morning, the President of the United States got on Twitter and decided to offer his thoughts about the ongoing unrest in Minnesota following the release of video footage showing the death of an unarmed black man named George Floyd while he was being taken into custody by police.…… MORE
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This incredibly popular store is one of the hardest to socially distance in
TJ Maxx built its appeal on the “treasure hunt” shopping experience. Now it must persuade shoppers that it’s safe to return to scavenging stores in the age of a pandemic. It may not be that hard a task. There are already early signs that many shoppers are eager to return to reopened TJ Maxx stores,…… MORE
Nick Offerman will donate proceeds of his comedy specials to America’s Food Fund
Nick Offerman wants to help keep people fed during the coronavirus pandemic. The actor and comedian announced on his website that he will donate all of the proceeds from sales of three of his comedy specials to America’s Food Fund. The specials include a new one titled “Full Bush,” which was filmed at the Chicago…… MORE
We have different attitudes toward social distancing, and it’s straining relationships
Andrew remembers the week everything changed. When his flight back home to Chicago landed on March 11, he returned from a family gathering to a city on the verge of shutting down. It was the week the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic. The week Andrew transitioned to a work-from-home dad, trying to “play…… MORE
Lady Gaga releases highly anticipated new album ‘Chromatica’
It’s finally here! Lady Gaga released her new album, “Chromatica” on Friday, much to the excitement of her fans. Gaga took to Instagram to post a video of herself dancing to the song, “911” from her new work. The 16-track album features an array of dance anthems, one could say Gaga is returning to her…… MORE
‘Quiz’ has the right answer for ITV’s ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ scandal
A 2001 cheating scandal on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” would have been an enormous story in the U.S., except that the news broke in the U.K. almost immediately after the Sept. 11 terror attacks. The under-covered aspect of the story brings an extra level of deliciousness to “Quiz,” a three-part AMC miniseries that…… MORE
Big chains filed for bankruptcy every week in May. Here are 6 of them
Temporary store closures. Near-zero travel demand. People shopping online even more as they’re stuck home. It was the perfect storm for bankruptcy for some of the country’s most recognizable consumer brands — and several have filed recently. Retailers had already been struggling, and now they’re bearing the brunt of coronavirus’ impact. But a large gym…… MORE
Senators ask CDC for plan to fix coronavirus-related drop in vaccinations
Seventeen Democratic senators have sent a letter to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, asking for a plan to fight a “dramatic” drop in childhood vaccinations since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this month, the CDC reported a “notable decrease” in the number of vaccines ordered through a federal program that…… MORE
‘Space Force’ casts Steve Carell in a broad satire that never achieves liftoff
Reuniting Steve Carell and “The Office” producer Greg Daniels, “Space Force” carries such an impressive payload — from the star-heavy cast to the concept — it’s a shame the actual show isn’t better. As is, this too-broad parody has sporadic moments but consistently feels like it’s trying way too hard to achieve liftoff, like an…… MORE
American spending collapsed by a record 13.6% in April
American consumer spending ground to a halt during the coronavirus lockdown, and that is a massive problem for the spending-addicted US economy. April’s personal consumption data showed a 13.6% drop in consumer spending, according to a Bureau of Economic Analysis report released Friday. That’s equal to $1.89 trillion, and drags spending down to a level…… MORE
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Big & Rich “Stay Home” Video
The official video for Big & Rich’s new song “Stay Home” is here!
Show Us Your Co-workers!
While you’re working from home, you may have some new furry co-workers. We want to see them! Upload a photo of your pet’s helping you at the home office!
A Weekend Guide to Quarantine
It has been a strange week that is for sure! But, we can still be excited that it’s the weekend. Whether you’ve been working from home, or had a ton of extra time on your hands, give yourself a break and take the opportunity to find some normalcy and have yourself a weekend.…
Chris Stapleton’s “All American Road Show” Tour
Chris Stapleton’s “All-American Road Show” tour has been rescheduled to 2021.