The Movie Industry Holds Its Breath As New York Reopens Theaters
Movie theaters in New York City are reopening after nearly a year. And the decisions has consequences for the entire globaly output of Hollywood.
Economy
Scotch Whisky, English Cheese Prices Could Ease As U.S. Halts Tariffs
Scotch whisky and other goods have been subject to a 25% tariff. The levies cost companies hundreds of millions of dollars in lost exports, according to the Scotch industry.
YouTube Influencer Develops Online Resource For People Living In Vehicles
For some people, giving up their house or apartment and living on the road is a choice. But for many Americans priced out of the housing and rental markets, living in a vehicle is a necessity.
Blue Ridge Parkway Sees Over 14 Million Visits In 2020
Despite impacts from road closures and the coronavirus pandemic, more than 14 million people visited the Blue Ridge Parkway in 2020.
'It's Madness': American Factories Scramble To Secure Critical Supplies
U.S. factories are thriving thanks to unexpectedly strong demand for all kinds of goods, but that is also leading to unexpected headaches.
Biden's Financial Watchdogs Would Be Tougher Cops On The Beat
Biden's picks to run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Securities and Exchange Commission signaled in a Senate hearing they'd be tougher cops on the beat than their Trump era predecessors
Bitcoin: Mother Of All Bubbles, Or Revolutionary Breakthrough
From 21st century carmaker Tesla to 170-year-old life insurer MassMutual. From banks to the auction house Christie's. They have all opened their doors to cryptocurrency, bringing it to the mainstream.
Belongings Sold At Auction As Missed Payments To Storage Sites Increase
Storage facilities are packed to capacity. But with the impact of the pandemic, a lot of people are failing to make payments. Every month, hundreds of them have their stored items auctioned.
Texas Attorney General Sues Griddy, Saying Electricity Provider Misled Customers
The state says it received more than 400 complaints about Griddy in less than two weeks. One woman who was hit with $4,677 on her credit card said, "I do not have the money to pay this bill."