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Some Larger Companies Promise to Return PPP Funds
On April 3, the Treasury Department, through the Small Business Administration (SBA), rolled out “Paycheck Protection Program” (PPP) to support small businesses hurting from the

Collectible ‘90s Kitsch Dolls Set Fire to Ailing Cinema Industry
“I got this feeling… inside my bones. It goes electric-wavy when I turn it on.” Justin Timberlake’s iconic line from his earworm hit “Can’t Stop

Retailpocalypse Continues with J.C. Penney Bankruptcy
Iconic department store J.C. Penney is now the latest victim of “retailpocalypse” following the likes of J. Crew and Neiman Marcus. As with those stores,

Uber Falls Flat on First Bid for Grubhub
Recently, Uber and Grubhub have been in merger negotiations. However, a merger between the gig economy powerhouses will have to wait. According to MarketWatch, Uber’s

FCC Approves Ligado 5G L-Band Network Drawing Ire of Other Agencies
Last month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously approved Ligado’s application to facilitate 5G and internet of things (IoT) services. However, the FCC’s decision doesn’t

Mixed Drinks get the Thumbs Up
During the heart of the pandemic, lawmakers have been gathering around the table to discuss an incredibly important – possibly even essential – matter. Should

Consumer Privacy Questions Remain With Pandemic Tracing Apps
In the age of COVID, technology’s integration with public health has never been more prevalent. Contact tracing, the practice of finding people possibly exposed to

Samsung, Google Announce Debit Cards
Samsung has teamed with SoFi to release a Samsung Pay debit card later this year. The announcement comes a year after Apple launched its credit

PODCAST: THE FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN IS BREAKING
In Episode 135 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Lowell Randel, Vice President of Government and Legal Affairs for the Global Cold Chain Alliance,

Coronavirus Cuts the Cord on Cable
The introduction of streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu drastically altered the way consumers watch television. But until now the movement away from traditional