By Paxtyn Merten Malls, once hubs for big chains and small retailers alike, are struggling. That is shifting the way entrepreneurs launch and run businesses. According to a 2023 Jones […]
Tag: COVID-19
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Texans receiving federal food assistance caught in crosshairs of congressional funding fight
By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune Jan. 3, 2024 “Texans receiving federal food assistance caught in crosshairs of congressional funding fight” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, […]
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Health Crisis Looms: CDC Issues Stark Warning Amidst Rising Tide of COVID and Flu Cases
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia A looming healthcare crisis is on the horizon as hospitals and emergency rooms face the potential need to ration care by […]
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Texas attorney general sues Pfizer, claiming vaccines didn’t end pandemic quickly enough
By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Nov. 30, 2023 “Texas attorney general sues Pfizer, claiming vaccines didn’t end pandemic quickly enough” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a […]
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Despite strong economy, Texas cities grapple with excess office space
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune Nov. 29, 2023 “Despite strong economy, Texas cities grapple with excess office space” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media […]
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For Black Students, the Pandemic Made Everything Worse
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, educators warned about the need to support school children during such a difficult and […]
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Small businesses can still apply for the Employee Retention Tax Credit—here’s what you need to know
By Barry Eitel Did your small business keep employees on your payroll through the pandemic? Congratulations! You may be eligible for a tax credit from the Internal Revenue Service. The […]
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Voucher proposal spurs mix of excitement, wariness in Texas home schooling community
By Keaton Peters, The Texas Tribune Oct. 20, 2023 “Voucher proposal spurs mix of excitement, wariness in Texas home schooling community” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, […]
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ACT Scores for Black Kids Drop to New Lows
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black From annual high-stakes state testing to high school exit exams, standardized testing is a part of student life in the United […]
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This Device to Diagnose COVID-19 Doesn’t Always Work on Black People
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black As the Black community grapples with the ongoing impact of COVID-19, research shows that the faultiness of pulse oximeters on dark-skinned […]