Consumer News: Disney bringing back indoor mask requirements, tax-free weekend coming up and more!
Consumer News: Disney bringing back indoor mask requirements, tax-free weekend coming up and more!
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Some federal COVID-19 relief programs beginning to expire
The federal financial relief programs aimed at minimizing the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to expire. 16 months after those measures were created, lawmakers aren’t focused on extending them again.
President Biden expected to announce new vaccine guidelines for federal workers
President Joe Biden is expected to announce new vaccination guidelines for federal workers today.
Walmart offers to pay 100% of college tuition for employees
The retailer says they hope the incentive will encourage more people to apply
Image:Google Map Street View (CNN) — -Walmart will pay for full college tuition and book costs at some schools for its U.S. workers, the latest effort by the largest private employer in the country to sweeten its benefits as it seeks to attract and retain talent in a tight job market. The program includes 10 academic partners ranging from the…
Pfizer says it could release vaccine data for young children by the end of September
Pfizer says they could release vaccine data on children ages 5-11 by the end of September.
Division over mask guidelines grows in cities across the nation
Division over mask guidelines grows in cities across the nation
Consumer News: Experts note “shrinkflation” on store shelves, average rent increases in the Midlands and more
Consumer News: Experts note “shrinkflation” on store shelves, average rent increases in the Midlands and more.
No charges to be filed in the death of Jamal Sutherland in a Lowcountry jail
No charges will be filed against the deputies involved in the death of a mentally ill man in the Lowcountry. Solicitor Scarlett Wilson said that evidence from the lengthy investigation into the death of Jamal Sutherland would not lead to convictions of the officers involved.
Vaccination rates slow as the Delta variant continues to spread
Here in South Carolina and across the country, health officials say the COVID-19 vaccination rate has slowed as the Delta variant continues to spread.
White House designating $100 million for vaccine outreach at rural health clinics
Rural health care clinics are getting a shot in the arm from the federal government. Friday morning, the White House announced it is designating $100 million for the clinics’ vaccine outreach efforts.
