50,000 new stimulus checks are going out as soon as next week – are you getting one?
The IRS says that starting as soon as next week, some 50,000 people are going to be receiving a new stimulus check. These new stimulus …
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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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A major US city is going back into lockdown today because of COVID-19
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Trump’s new stimulus plan could slap you with a huge tax bill
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Doctor lists 5 places she’s avoiding right now because of coronavirus
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Yet another Hollywood director is warning fans – don’t go see ‘Tenet’
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IRS says 50,000 people are getting a stimulus check next month
The IRS has just announced that about 50,000 people are getting a new stimulus check next month. Don’t rejoice just yet, however. This doesn’t mean …
This is how bad face mask hysteria has gotten
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Experts are worried about coronavirus spikes in these 4 states
Nationally, the number of new coronavirus cases has been on a downward trend in recent days as the US begins to get a better grip …
Airlines are practically giving away flights with these fare sale deals
With the coronavirus pandemic situation starting to improve somewhat, air carriers like Southwest Airlines are back to offering the fare sales that promise cheap flights …
New stimulus checks aren’t coming after all, but here’s some good news
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Believe it or not, more than a dozen countries are actually coronavirus-free
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Rich and famous stars don’t have to follow the same coronavirus rules that we do
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What’s the status of new stimulus checks? Here’s everything you need to know
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Maybe this will make some of you take the coronavirus pandemic more seriously
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‘Scrubs’ creator Bill Lawrence has made the best show on Apple TV+
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Biden wants to lock down the country, and Virginia might mandate a vaccine
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The show that’s been called Netflix’s answer to the X-Men is crushing it
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This guy’s reaction after taking Russia’s coronavirus vaccine is hilarious (and fake)
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Kamala Harris wants to cut you a $12,000 stimulus check right away
Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris supports a dramatic plan to offer most Americans a new stimulus check each month for the duration of the …
I hope this news about pineapples and coronavirus is true
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Over the next several weeks, cities around the US will see a number of movie theaters reopening, albeit with stringent new safety measures as a …
This is how to get the stimulus money you’re owed
Despite the fact that Congress has already started the task of working on a new coronavirus stimulus bill, many Americans are still waiting to receive …
A Yale professor’s brutally honest email about COVID-19 underscores how messed up things are
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We just learned something new and pretty scary about coronavirus
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This Southern state is a case study in how not to respond to coronavirus
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I can’t believe this is seriously being considered for the next stimulus bill
The latest coronavirus stimulus check update we have is a bit of a head-scratcher — despite how popular this benefit is, and how badly needed …
This study might make you hope for a female head of state during the next pandemic
Following the latest coronavirus update from one day to the next throughout the pandemic, some of you may have already reached this conclusion — countries …
Dr. Fauci explains why temperature checks to fight COVID-19 are pointless
Temperature checks are a pretty inaccurate method to rely on to screen people for the coronavirus. That’s according to White House health advisor Dr. Anthony …
