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Dr Fauci Bobbleheads Are Coming Soon, And For a Great Cause
$5 from every sale will go towards The One Hundred Million Mask Challenge set up by the American Hospital Association.
Bill Withers Has Died at the Age of 81
The legendary singer-songwriter hits, “Ain’t No Sunshine”, “Lean on Me”, and “Lovely Day” will be remembered forever.
Some May Not Receive Their Stimulus Check Until August
The federal government expects to make payments to millions of Americans in mid-April as part of the new stimulus law. However, some people without direct deposit information may not get their checks until mid-August or later.
Colorado State Researchers Predict Active 2020 Hurricane Season
If life wasn’t already difficult enough, Colorado State University Hurricane researchers predict an active 2020 hurricane season.
On This Day in Baseball: 1995 Work Stoppage Ends
On this day 25 years ago the longest work strike baseball has ever seen came to an end.
Energy Dept. Announces Opening of Strategic Petroleum Reserve
U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette announces on the Moon Griffon Show that his department is making the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Storage Capacity available to struggling U.S. oil producers.
Circle K Is Closing Several Stores Including 3 in Louisiana
Circle K closes several stores, but will keep most open, for now.
Hallmark Giving Away Two Million Free Cards
The greeting card giant is currently giving out two million free cards to help spread love around the world and connect with friends and family while apart.
Logan's Roadhouse Closing 261 Stores, Firing all Laid-off Workers
CraftWorks Holdings also reportedly fired their CEO Hazem Ouf and CFO Jim Lebs after the two were accused of paying the company's bills without permission.
Patriots Team Plane To Deliver Over A Million Medical Masks
The New England Patriots team plane will return from China today with 1.2 million N95 masks for medical professionals.
SSI Recipients to Get Stimulus Checks Automatically
The IRS has announced that Social Security recipients will not need to file tax returns in order to earn a stimulus check.
Small Businesses Encouraged to File for Payroll Protection Act
Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is encouraging small businesses to get a jump on filling out applications for the Payroll Protection Act.