Josh Rivera
USA TODAYPublished 6:22 PM EDT Jun 5, 2020Mall of America is set to reopen Wednesday after closing in mid-March to prevent the spread of COVID-19.The largest mall in the U.S. was scheduled to open earlier this week, but …
Are they better at protests or identity protection?
Josh Peter
USA TODAYPublished 1:06 AM EDT Jun 6, 2020Arsonists, looters and rioters who think they evaded U.S. law enforcement this past week because they wore face masks might be in for a surprise.Not long after the Centers for Disease …
Free donuts at Krispy Kreme, Dunkin, more
Kelly Tyko
USA TODAYPublished 2:47 PM EDT Jun 5, 2020In some circles, one of the year’s most popular days for doughnut lovers and freebie fans has been extended.While Friday, June 5 is National Doughnut Day – also known as National …
Economy add 2.5 million jobs as businesses reopen
Paul Davidson
USA TODAYPublished 11:17 AM EDT Jun 5, 2020The economy unexpectedly gained 2.5 million jobs in May after record losses the prior month as states began allowing businesses shuttered by the coronavirus to reopen and many Americans returned to …
How employers can clean to keep offices safe
John Bacon
USA TODAYPublished 8:37 PM EDT Jun 4, 2020As states cautiously ease stay-at-home restrictions, American workers are preparing to return to their offices. And an army of janitors and cleaning professionals are preparing those offices for their return.But will …
Hoax touts free Starbucks for yelling ‘Black Lives Matter’
Devon Link
USA TODAYPublished 7:46 PM EDT Jun 4, 2020The claim: Starbucks is offering customers who shout ‘Black Lives Matter!’ in stores free FrappuccinosAs America finishes out a second week of protests following George Floyd’s death, a fake Starbucks promotion …
Low-income people must act to get theirs
Susan Tompor
Detroit Free PressPublished 10:21 AM EDT Jun 4, 2020The coronavirus relief money, which began rolling out in April, has been sent to 159 million Americans, according to the Internal Revenue Service on Wednesday.The payouts totaled almost $267 billion. …
Pilgrim’s Pride executives indicted for price fixing
Coral Murphy
USA TODAYPublished 4:10 PM EDT Jun 3, 2020Pilgrim’s Pride’s chief executive and three other chicken industry executives were charged with conspiring to fix prices on chickens sold to restaurants and grocery stores, according to Bloomberg.This comes as part …
Ben & Jerry’s calls for dismantling of ‘culture of white supremacy’
Josh Rivera
USA TODAYPublished 6:55 PM EDT Jun 3, 2020It’s hard for brands to weigh in on social issues. At best, it can reaffirm a loyal customer base of the company’s values, and at worst, it’ll be seen as a …
Coronavirus masks: defining the age
Josh Peter
USA TODAYPublished 1:49 PM EDT Jun 3, 2020They are being sold by Kim Kardashian West, Gucci and plenty of others looking to make a buck. They have led to lawsuits, violent assaults and police intervention.They could help determine …