Marijuana market is way up in these troubled times
SEATTLE (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak has set off an unexpected surge in Washington’s legal marijuana market. Companies are reporting big jumps in deliveries and sales, as consumers stock up for lockdowns or simply light up in
Washington man pleads guilty for fraud involvement
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two men pleaded guilty in an online dating scheme where a Kentucky woman was scammed out of more than $750,000. Kahad Wuupini, of Seattle, and Thomas Inkoom, of Newark, New Jersey, each pleaded
Trump administration to impose new restrictions at border, leaving asylum seekers in limbo
TriggerPhoto/iStock(WASHINGTON) — In addition to closing U.S. borders to all but “essential travel” and citing concerns over the spread of the novel coronavrius, the Trump administration announced Friday that unauthorized immigrants accused of crossing illegally will face
Fearing market impact, Trump administration asks states to postpone unemployment data
Oleg Albinsky/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry announced on Monday unemployment application waivers for workers impacted by COVID-19. In the span of two days, the department received over 121,000 unemployment applications. When asked for an
Lawmaker speaks after testing positive for coronavirus: 'When I cough, I feel pain'
rarrarorro/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Utah Rep. Ben McAdams, the second member of Congress to test positive for the novel coronavirus, told ABC News on Friday that he’s still not feeling up to par. His announcement came just an hour
Netflix creates $100 million relief fund for COVID-19-devastated entertainment industry
Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — It’s no secret that Hollywood celebs are stuck at home with nothing to do, given their social media updates amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. But shuttered theaters and stopped productions are devastating to those
Kristen Bell and her kids dance from afar, for quarantined dad Dax Shepard
ABC/Jeff Niera(LOS ANGELES) — Kristen Bell, and her kids with Dax Shepard — 5-year-old Delta and her nearly-7-year-old big sister, Lincoln — entertained the actor from afar as he’s self-quarantining following some travel. The trio wanted to keep the self-isolated actor’s spirits up, so they danced
Grocer’s group issues guidelines for shopping during this time of pandemic
PORT ANGELES – The Northwest Grocery Association, an industry group representing grocery store companies, has issued a news release they’re calling FOUR SIMPLE GUIDELINES FOR GROCERY SHOPPERS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. The number one message that
How religious leaders are adapting to keep the faith as coronavirus cancels mass gatherings
iStock(NEW YORK) — As people around the world adjust their daily routines in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the new limits on social gatherings have impacted a societal norm that might have once seemed unwavering and untouchable:
Grocery stores urge calm amid coronavirus crisis: 'This is a demand issue. Not a supply issue'
Kwangmoozaa/iStock(NEW YORK) — Despite scenes of empty shelves and customers hoarding all the essentials, the grocery industry says they are doing everything they can to remain open, safe and stocked amid the coronavirus pandemic, emphasizing that the