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Pennsylvania jobless claims drop 32 percent, still far above numbers before outbreak

HARRISBURG, Pa. (The Center Square) – For the sixth consecutive week, Pennsylvania has seen massively inflated numbers for new unemployment claims compared to the data from before the onset of the coronavirus crisis. Another 131,282 Pennsylvania residents filed for jobless benefits during the week ending April 25, according to the latest numbers released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor. That brings the total for the past six weeks up to about 1.6 million. In comparison, for the week ending March […]

todayApril 30, 2020 45

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160,000 Nintendo accounts breached

KYOTO, Japan (UPI) -- Hackers have breached 160,000 Nintendo accounts since the beginning of April, the gaming company revealed Friday. The Japanese-based company said it was tipped off to the breach after users complained of funds missing from their accounts or that their money was used to buy Fortnite's virtual currency. Additionally, users' nicknames, birthdates, countries, and email addresses may have been accessed. "We sincerely apologize to our customers and related parties for any inconvenience and concern, a statement from […]

todayApril 25, 2020 45

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Earnings call: No WWE 2K21 game in sight

If you were planning to purchase the upcoming WWE 2K release, don't because it's not coming. WWE 2K21 is off the table, according to remarks made during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) earnings call Thursday. An early report was made available on Twitter from talkSPORT's Alex McCarthy. https://twitter.com/AlexM_talkSPORT/status/1253446353818128384 Mike Hickey of Benchmark Company made an inquiry regarding WWE 2K21. WWE 2K20 went to market last fall. Unfortunately, it did not receive a good reception, receiving poor reviews as a result. […]

todayApril 23, 2020 136

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Four secrets to finding your dream job

Are you in the market for your dream position? Perhaps you are tired of an office that you have been stuck in for years. You may even want to switch industries or sectors to find something that you are truly passionate about. It’s easier than most people realize to find their dream job. Here are some hidden job market secrets you need to know to ensure discovery of that perfect job.  It's about who you know (unfortunately) You’ve probably heard this […]

todayApril 23, 2020 40

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Oklahoma to gradually reopen businesses beginning Friday

OKLAHOMA CITY (UPI) -- Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has announced the state will begin to ease staunch measures implemented to curb the spread of the coronavirus from Friday with aims to reopen its economy by June. During a press conference Wednesday, Stitt said the state planned to enter phase one of a three-phase plan to reopen Oklahoma's economy, which first began to shutter with Stitt signing a Declaration of Emergency in mid-March. https://youtu.be/stqvFSkU1IQ "Let me be clear: We will do […]

todayApril 23, 2020 28

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Tyson Foods closes Iowa plant, will test workers for COVID-19

WATERLOO, Iowa (UPI) -- Tyson Foods announced Wednesday it's suspending operations at its Waterloo, Iowa, plant after almost 200 workers tested positive for the coronavirus disease. The Springdale, Ark.-based company said the pork plant closure will be indefinite, depending on the health of its workforce. Tyson said operations have been running at reduced levels in recent weeks as workers missed work due to ill health. Local officials told The Courier in Waterloo more than 180 employees tested positive for COVID-19 […]

todayApril 22, 2020 43

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Understanding how supply chains work

With the COVID-19 pandemic spreading worldwide, one major impacting factor is the supply chain of necessary goods and services. The media heavily reports on this issue. Moreover, it’s crucial for hospitals and healthcare centers that are in desperate need of supplies. However, one must wonder what exactly makes up the supply chain. The role of supply chain management A supply chain is an organizational system of people, activities, information, and resources moving a variety of things from the company to […]

todayApril 20, 2020 41

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Remote business operations as a result of changes due to COVID-19

The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has affected every country across the globe, and it has affected every individual in some way or another. While this isn’t going to last forever, there’s no doubt that things have changed -- and will continue to do so -- for the foreseeable future. As businesses, we need to adapt and that includes resorting to remote operations. However, we’ve no way of telling whether lockdown restrictions will be in place for a few months or a […]

todayApril 19, 2020 1865

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Illinois Democrats seeking more than $40 billion in Federal bailout funds for pensions, budget deficits

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) -- Illinois lawmakers – citing the state’s pension costs, budget shortfalls, and empty unemployment trust – are asking for more than $40 billion in no-strings-attached aid from the federal government. In a letter to the state's Congressional delegation, Senate President Don Harmon said Illinois state government is projecting significant budget shortfalls in the current, coming and preceding fiscal years. “Illinois could see an estimated revenue loss of $14.1 billion for 2020-2021 due to this pandemic,” they said […]

todayApril 17, 2020 14

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