coronavirus
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IRS Will Push Tax Filing Deadline to July 15
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Friday that the IRS will move the national income tax filing day ahead to July 15. That’s three months after the usual deadline of April 15th.
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State Department Just Raised Global Health Advisory to Level 4: Do Not Travel
The State Department has made a rare move to raise the global advisory level to 4, which means do not travel at all. This is the most severe warning level available.
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Netflix and Other Services Are Crippling the Internet
According to Netflix, streaming video in HD uses around 3GB data per hour, while standard definition uses less than a quarter of that, around 0.7GB per hour. Netflix already adjusts the quality of streams based on the network capacity.
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State Department: Passport Applications Delayed, Expedited Service Extremely Limited
The Department of State has currently issued a Global Level 3 Health Advisory (Reconsider Travel) due to the global impact of COVID-19. In addition passport services operations are impacted, with expedited service extremely limited and regular service delayed.
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Coronavirus Latest: Menards Accused of Raising Prices, Travel Insurance Not Covering Cancellations, Chase Closing Branches, Drive-Thru Shows at Vegas Strip Clubs
Menards stores illegally raising prices during the outbreak, Amazon Prime could be useless when many items run out, travel insurance firms not covering coronavirus cancellations, Chase to temporarily close 1,000 branches and drive-thru shows at Las Vegas strip clubs.
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Simon Mall Locations Will Shut Down Today at 7PM, To Stay Closed till 3/28
Simon Mall Shut Down Simon Mall announced today that after extensive discussions with federal, state and local officials and in recognition of the need to address the spread of COVID-19, it will close all of its retail properties, including Malls, Premium Outlets and Mills in the U.S. This measure will take effect from 7 pm…
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Coronavirus Latest: $1.2 Trillion Stimulus Package and Checks Mailed Out, Clear Water in Venice, 67M Americans Have Trouble Paying Credit Cards
Checks that could be sent out to American soon, water in Venice is clear once again, 67 million Americans will have trouble paying their credit card bills, 1.2 Trillion stimulus package being considered by the government, Ikea finds 50,000 forgotten face masks and a fun and impressive video for those locked indoors.
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Hotel Industry Asks Government for $250B Bailout
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a sharp decline in travel. Airline and hotels have been heavily affected by this. After airlines asked for a $50 billion bailout, the hotel industry is seeking a total of $250 billion for owners, employees and suppliers.
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U.S. and Canada Will Close Border to Non-Essential Traffic
U.S. and Canada will close their border to help halt the spread of the coronavirus. The measure will block leisure travel between the two countries, but trade will not be affected.
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American Express Waiving Fees During Coronavirus Pandemic
The credit card issuer is waiving fees, discussing payment options and financial hardship programs with customers who are having trouble making payments during this time.
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T-Mobile Tuesdays: Your Click Can Help Donate to Feeding America COVID-19 Response Fund and a Gas Discount
This week you will not see the usual offers. Instead a $1 donation will be made if you just click the promotion and you can still get you gas discount.
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Amtrak Cuts Northeast Corridor Service by 60%, Cancels Canada Routes
Amtrak is cutting its frequency on the Northeast Corridor by 60% of its typical schedules between Boston, New York and Washington. The measures announced Monday are in response to plummeting demand due to the coronavirus.
