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Fed Prepared To Let Economy Run Hotter
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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The Federal Reserve is adjusting its long-range policy on inflation and employment. The central bank said it’s now more concerned with prices that are too low than with runaway inflation.
Ohio Approved for Additional Unemployment; Schools Must Report Positive COVID Cases
By: Sarah Taylor | WKSU
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKSU) — Ohioans who qualify for unemployment benefits will receive a federal extension of $300 a week. During the bi-weekly briefing on the coronavirus today, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted… Read More
Yost Considering Legal Action To Stall Electric Bill Hikes
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Attorney General Dave Yost (R-Ohio) says he’s considering taking legal action to stall the billion dollar nuclear power plant bailout as legislators consider a possible… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms No New COVID-19 Cases For August 27
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County remained at 376 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after no new cases were confirmed Thursday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
As Nation Reckons With Race, Poll Finds White Americans Least Engaged
By: Adrian Florido | NPR, Marisa Peñaloza | NPR
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The NPR/Ipsos poll also found wide gaps in support for demands that racial justice advocates are making.
Pence Warns Of An Unsafe America Under Biden: Takeaways From Day 3 Of The RNC
By: Deirdre Walsh | NPR
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Vice President Pence stressed a law and order message as protests over racism and policing continue. Republicans also worked to shore up support from suburban women and contrast visions of the future.
Athena Cinema Presents 8th Annual Sustainability Film Series Virtually
Athena Cinema, University Libraries and Environmental Studies Program present the 8th annual Sustainability Film Series. For the first time ever, the series will be presented virtually. In keeping with all previous series,… Read More
WOUB to Hold Virtual Premiere Screening of New PBS Kids Program
ELINOR WONDERS WHY is geared toward preschool aged children ATHENS, OH – WOUB Public Media’s Learning Lab is going to hold a virtual premiere screening of the new PBS Kids… Read More
Career expert Kerry Hannon shares tips for working remotely
Prolific jobs and finance writer Kerry Hannon has a new book out, and it could be THE career book of 2020: “Great Pajama Jobs: Your Complete Guide to Working from… Read More