Below are frequently asked questions, separated by topic, related only to the first round of Economic Impact Payments, also known as stimulus payments. Please do not call the IRS. If you have questions about the second Economic Impact Payment, also known as stimulus payments, see the related questions and answers. …
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Critics say Robinhood gamifies stock trading. That didn’t deter the GameStop mob
As the app takes center stage in the GameStop saga, experts worry that inexperienced traders could get hurt.Robinhood, the stock trading app at the center of the bizarre GameStop saga, has long been controversial. Even before the toll-free service hit the headlines recently, Robinhood was accused of downplaying the risks …
Read More »Tesla Model S refresh, 2021 Cadillac Escalade driven and more: Roadshow’s week in review
Tesla Model S INNOVATION TESLA MODEL S 2021: INCREDIBLE PHOTOS SHOW HIGH PERFORMANCE EV IN ACTION Tesla’s all-electric sedan has been spotted with some impressive design tweaks. The Kilowatts/YouTube MIKE BROWN 1.4.2021 7:57 PM THE MODEL S, Tesla’s premium all-electric sedan, may be set for a design refresh. The visual …
Read More »You can get the COVID-19 vaccine, but kids can’t. Why not, and when they might
Coronavirus vaccines have been authorized for most people, but so far none for children. Here’s what’s happening. People make mRNA all the time. In our cells, DNA in the nucleus is used to make mRNA, which is sent to the cytoplasm where it serves as a blueprint to make proteins. …
Read More »5 companies that offer invisible braces at home, without a dentist visit
Many adults wish they had straighter teeth, but don’t have the time or money to spend on traditional orthodontic care. If that sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Straight teeth in just six months: That’s the claim that has overrun billboards and brick walls in big cities, …
Read More »PayPal and Shopify remove Trump-related accounts, citing policies against
PayPal and Shopify remove Trump-related accounts, citing policies against supporting violence The Canadian online platform took its action a day after Mr. Trump spoke to a group of supporters in Washington, D.C. and continued to promote allegations that the recent election was stolen from him and them. “Shopify does not …
Read More »Amazon lists militia-related nonprofits among groups
Amazon lists militia-related nonprofits among groups that can receive Smile donations Amazon ‘s Smile program allows users to dedicate 0.5% of qualifying purchases to charities of their choice. Three charities found in an Amazon search tool include the name Oath Keepers. Getty Images Three charities that appear to be affiliated …
Read More »MediaTek’s new chipsets pack in features for high-end phones
MediaTek’s new chipsets pack in features for high-end phones — but not faster 5G The Dimensity 1100 and 1200 will first arrive in China in handsets made by realme, Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi.News Highlights: MediaTek’s new chipsets pack in features for high-end phones — but not faster 5G. MediaTek’s new …
Read More »Joe Biden launches new Twitter account Meet @PresElectBiden
Joe Biden launches new Twitter account. Meet @PresElectBiden Biden Twitter account ‘starts from zero’ with no Trump followers New account emerges after it was revealed Biden might not retain all the followers on the official @POTUS account. Joe Biden’s transition team flipped the switch on a new Twitter account for …
Read More »Biden to activate FEMA and National Guard to vaccinate Americans COVID-19 virus
The president-elect said his team plans to “manage the hell out of this operation,” to hit the ground running on vaccinating Americans.President-elect Joe Biden said Friday that he’ll activate the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Guard to help get COVID-19 vaccines to millions Americans. FACT: Rinsing your nose …
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