The Poynter Institute is launching MediaWise for Seniors, a program designed to teach older Americans how to spot misinformation online.
Author: Nathan Bomey, USA TODAY
13 more J.C. Penney store closings revealed: Department store continues bankruptcy store closures
J.C. Penney revealed the locations of another 13 stores it will close permanently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, including seven in Michigan.
The coronavirus pandemic can’t stop Americans from buying pickup trucks
While sales of cars and SUVs have fallen sharply, pickup sales have held up surprisingly well. Low interest rates and gas prices have helped.
When do new cars come out? You’ll have to wait to buy 2021, as automakers delay next year’s models
With the coronavirus pandemic slamming the auto industry, brand-new 2021 models will be late to arrive as automakers have slammed on the brakes.
What improved and what didn’t in Friday’s jobs report
Friday’s jobs report showed unexpected gains for the economy. Here’s what improved and what didn’t in May.
J.C. Penney store closings list released: Is your local store facing liquidation in bankruptcy?
J.C. Penney on Thursday revealed its initial list of 154 stores to close permanently in bankruptcy. Liquidation sales could begin within a week.
Are public pensions doomed because of the coronavirus pandemic? State, local budgets feel pain
With coronavirus dragging down stocks and budget crises for state and local governments, retirees are concerned about their public pensions.
AMC theater chain warns that it may not survive disruption from coronavirus pandemic
AMC, the world’s largest movie theater chain, warned Wednesday that it may not survive the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
H&M temporarily closes 95 stores amid widespread protests, unrest
Fashion retailer H&M is temporarily closing 95 stores due to unrest in cities throughout the country, including vandalism or looting of its locations.
Trump wants a crackdown on Twitter, Facebook, but the law protects them. Is that a good thing?
Debate over whether social media companies should be responsible for user content is reaching an inflection point with Trump’s latest action.