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Furloughs, pay cuts in WWE leads to talent releases

STAMFORD, Conn. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Unforeseen economic struggles as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic has forced WWE to make some drastic changes Wednesday. WWE announced changes to staffing and compensation packages for executives among other measures, according to a report from Wrestling Observer's Josh Nason. A press release reveals these actions, which include decreasing operational expenses, cutting talent, staffing and consulting costs and delaying the headquarters move from Titan Towers by six months. WWE was identifying headcount reductions, making […]

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Peacock gives authorities the slip in Texas city

TYLER, Tex. (UPI) -- Police, animal control officers and firefighters in Texas are hot on the trail of an unusual fugitive -- a peacock that has repeatedly given them the slip. Tyler Police Department said they first responded to attempt to capture the peacock Thursday at the side of Loop 323, but the bird successfully evaded officers. The peacock, dubbed Kevin by locals, has since dodged police, animal control officers and firefighters. The peacock now has his own Facebook fan […]

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House representatives not returning to Washington before May 4

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Members of the House of Representatives will not return to Washington before May 4, House Democratic Leader Steny Hoyer said Monday. Lawmakers in the chamber were expected to return from their districts on April 20 after an extended absence due to the global COVID-19 pandemic but Hoyer's office said that they will not be required to return "absent an emergency" in a letter to representatives. The letter stated that lawmakers would also receive sufficient notice if they […]

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Football News

Christian McCaffrey to become highest-paid RB in Carolina Panthers history

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (UPI) -- The Carolina Panthers are making star running back Christian McCaffrey the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history. League sources told ESPN and NFL Media on Monday that McCaffrey agreed to a four-year, $64 million extension. According to ESPN, the deal also includes a fifth-year option. In total, McCaffrey will make about $75 million over six years. He had two years remaining on his rookie deal and the option. The team has yet to confirm […]

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Census Bureau asks for 120-day delay of 2020 census deadlines

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The U.S. Census Bureau on Monday requested to delay deadlines related to the 2020 census for 120 days due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham issued a statement saying they have asked Congress for an additional 120 calendar days to deliver final counts to compile data used to apportion members of Congress among the states and draw congressional districts. "Under this plan, the Census Bureau would extend the […]

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Golf News

20-time PGA Tour winner Doug Sanders dies at 86

HOUSTON (UPI) -- Former professional golfer Doug Sanders -- who compiled 20 PGA Tour victories over 16 years -- has died at the age of 86. The PGA Tour announced that Sanders died of natural causes in Houston Sunday. Sanders was a four-time runner up and had 13 top-10 finishes in major championships, but he never won any of the four tournaments. He was known as "the Peacock of the Fairways" due to the bright colored wardrobe he wore. Born […]

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Business & Lifestyle

IRS delivers first coronavirus stimulus deposits to Americans’ bank accounts

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the first round of payments distributed as part of a coronavirus relief package have been deposited in Americans' bank accounts. "IRS deposited the first economic impact payments into taxpayers' bank accounts today," the agency wrote on Twitter Saturday afternoon. "We know many people are anxious to get their payments; we'll continue issuing them as fast as we can." The distributions were established by a $2.2 trillion relief package signed in […]

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Tornado strikes northern Louisiana as storm pummels southern United States

MONROE, La. (UPI) -- Tornadoes struck northern Louisiana on Sunday afternoon, including damage to nearly two dozen homes and the airport in Monroe, as a severe storm system passed through the South. With most people kept indoors at their homes on Easter Sunday because of the pandemic coronavirus, about 95 million people may be impacted by the storm, including the threat of tornadoes, according to Rick Reichmuth, Fox News' chief meteorologist. "Big weather going on today," Reichmuth said on Fox […]

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Business & Lifestyle

When am I receiving my COVID-19 stimulus check?

(Heartland Newsfeed) -- Many Americans are likely wondering, "When will I receive my COVID-19 stimulus check?" Recent updates from Washington are beginning to give a clearer timeline as to how soon those payments could arrive. Direct Deposit users will receive their stimulus payment first You should expect to see your stimulus payment in your account as soon as next week. Those receiving their payments first will be those who utilize Direct Deposit for income tax returns and Social Security disbursements. […]

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