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US applications for unemployment benefits come back down after last week's big rise
Read full article: US applications for unemployment benefits come back down after last week's big riseThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell markedly last week following a big increase the week before.
Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls again and hovers near 7-month lows
Read full article: Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls again and hovers near 7-month lowsThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining near seven-month lows.
Russia earns less from oil and spends more on war. So far, sanctions are working like a slow poison
Read full article: Russia earns less from oil and spends more on war. So far, sanctions are working like a slow poisonThe Russian currency has stabilized after dipping below 100 rubles to the U.S. dollar — but that doesn't mean the pressure is off Russia's economy.
You can stop by this shop every day for a free doughnut after you get your COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: You can stop by this shop every day for a free doughnut after you get your COVID-19 vaccineThere are plenty of benefits to reap from getting the COVID-19 vaccine, but we’re about to throw another one at you: If you provide your vaccine card at any U.S. Krispy Kreme location, you can get a free original glazed doughnut.
Gym owner offers free membership to those who don’t get vaccinated
Read full article: Gym owner offers free membership to those who don’t get vaccinatedDespite companies such as Krispy Kreme offering free food or items for those who get the COVID-19 vaccine, one gym owner is offering free memberships to those who don’t get the vaccine. Ian Smith, owner of The Atilis Gym, located in Bellmawr, New Jersey, made the proposal on Twitter after Krispy Kreme announced its intention to give free doughnuts to vaccinated customers. Smith said, “We believe in health - the real way - exercise, good diet, plenty of vitamin D, zinc, and an environment to destress.”In light of @krispykreme giving free donuts for receiving the CVD shot, here at @TheAtilisGym we are giving out free memberships to all who don’t get vaccinated. We believe in health - the real way - exercise, good diet, plenty of Vitamin D, Zinc, and an environment to destress. — Ian Smith (@iansmithfitness) March 23, 2021Since the tweet, Smith said he’s received a lot of hate mail as of Thursday morning for his proposal.
Here are some Election Day freebies, discounts and deals to look out for
Read full article: Here are some Election Day freebies, discounts and deals to look out forHOUSTON – Besides deciding on the next president, voting has some other perks. You may want to take advantage of some of those Election Day deals Tuesday. Here are some discounts and deals voters can look out for after they’ve done their civic duty:
Taco Bell will hand you a free taco on Tuesday -- following proper social distancing protocol
Read full article: Taco Bell will hand you a free taco on Tuesday -- following proper social distancing protocolIt's easy to forget which day of the week it is when you're cooped up in your home for weeks on end. But please, don't forget Taco Tuesday. Taco Bell hasn't. On March 31 (this upcoming Tuesday, if you haven't glanced at a calendar for a bit), the chain will hand out one free beef taco per customer. So go on, claim your free taco in this strange, isolated time.
Here are all the companies giving free food, products to health care workers
Read full article: Here are all the companies giving free food, products to health care workersRight about now is a great time to say thank-you to all the health care workers and people keeping us safe during this novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic. pic.twitter.com/e7Z8aRCtMt — Starbucks Coffee (@Starbucks) March 26, 2020People who identify as frontline workers in the health care industry can get a free tall brewed coffee. UberUber Health will provide transportation for front-line health care workers, both to and from patients’ homes, as well as between health care facilities, according to this news release. “In Europe and Latin America, we are working with public authorities to offer rides for health care workers to hospitals and their homes. KFCThis deal is for health care workers and normal people alike: free delivery!