Now to black friday, the summer edition. Retailers are offering deep discounts on just about everything. Designer clothes and kitchenware are up to 70 off at macys. And jcpenney is offering more than 50 off clothing. This is the fifth year for black friday in july. Some analysts say the coronavirus pandemic has forced some retailers to offer sales now to avoid bankruptcy. Before you take advantage of any of those sales, you might want to reconsider your personal finances. So Many Americans were caught off guard when their income stopped cold turkey during this pandemic pause. So what have we learned . Will ganss spoke with an expert. Good morning, will. Rng, you guys. Just like weve all learned to wear masks and socially distance ourselves from one another, our financial exre learning a lot about our Bank Accounts during this pandemic as well. Weve learned a lot about ourselves these past few months, and according to willows personal finance analyst vera gibbons, weve also learned some
Race matters america inis cr a pbs newshour special. Woodrf good evening, im judy woodruff. Welcome to this pbs newshour special, race matters america in crisis. The death of george floyd at th hands of pol minnesota has ignited outrage across the world and on again exposed the deep wounds ofthacism here in u. S. Protesters have filled the streets in cities large and small, demanding justice and change. The vast majority have been violence and looting, andeen thereve been aggressive tactics from Law Enforcement. How americans see all this is filtered part through the lens of race, according to ourw ll, one we do with n. P. R. And marist. 62 of americans say they believe the demonstrations are legitimate protests. 77 of black americans feel that way, but among White Americans, its 58 . 28 of all americans say they believe the demonstrations are people acting unwfully. We want to examine how we got to this moment and where we go from here. That is a long cversation, and we think its impo
Republicans need strong federal leadership to combat this deadly threat. Help to get the protective equipment and supplies they need to protect their frontline medical workers and essential employees. Thertunately, administration is leaving it up to the states, forcing them to compete against each other in order to purchase equipment and supplies from the private sector. This is leading to higher prices and greater shortages. We need the federal government to use the existing authorities to efficiently, effectively, and citiesly help states and that need them the most. This committee has heard from Bipartisan Health experts that cities and states need a comprehensive nationwide plan to safely reopen the economy, including detailed plans for tracing, andact containment. Have been forced to develop their own testing ineffective,cient, and inequitable patchwork that will only prolong and exacerbate the crisis. Local governments are facing financial crises. Expectt survey shows budget shor
Coronavirus crisis. This is two hours and 30 minutes. I want to begin by thanking our pannestist and esteemed members for joining us. This week our country passed a grim milestone, more than 100,000 americans have lost their lives due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands of americans continue to contract this virus every day. Over 150 more here in South Carolina on yesterday. And the day before, wednesday, marked our largest singleday increase of covid19 deaths. Local Community Leaders across the country, democrats, and republic ans need strong federal leadership to help them combat this deadly threat. Communities need federal help to get the protective equipment and testing supplies they need to protect their front line medical workers and essential employees. Unfortunately the administration is leaving it up to the states. Forcing them to compete against each other in order to purchase equipment and supplies from the private sector, leading to higher prices and greater shortages. W
Now, jump to yesterday, which is about two weeks later, you can see all four counties above 200 it is clear. Cases, and Santa Clara County we are in the thick of this outbreak, so nine bay area with more than 600 cases. Counties will be extending their we do want to point out cases shelter at home order until will continue to go up as more early may. Testing is done. We broke the news last night, and 80 of people by the way and today, San Franciscos mayor diagnosed will fully recover, confirmed it in a news just by treating their symptoms conference. The official announcement is at home. Coming tomorrow. On the front lines, thousands of men and women nbc bay area thom jensen is in working at bay area grocery San Francisco with more on this stores, helping us stay at home, extension. Reporter mayor london breed stock up on the essentials that we need, but what happens when said that San Franciscoens are they get sick . Doing a good job for the most nbcs Marianne Favro has more part but