Fourth stimulus check news: Tens of thousands of Americans add their names to petition
Over the past month, tens of thousands of Americans — some 175,000, to be exact — signed a petition calling for a fourth stimulus check …
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Andy Meek is a reporter who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in outlets including The Guardian, Forbes, and The Financial Times, and he’s written for BGR since 2015. Andy's coverage includes technology and entertainment, and he has a particular interest in all things streaming. Over the years, he’s interviewed legendary figures in entertainment and tech that range from Stan Lee to John McAfee, Peter Thiel, and Reed Hastings.
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