Jobless claims fall below 1 million as aid expires
The weekly unemployment claims dropped to 963,000, the second straight decline from 1.2 million but still well above the pre pandemic level. The expiration of the $600 weekly federal aid and soft consumer demand keep the economy at risk while states slowly reopen and hiring slows.
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AMC to reopen with 15-cent tickets on first day
AMC Theatres plans an Aug 20 reopening across more than 100 cinemas at 15-cent prices for a day. The mix of classics and new releases will run under 2020 prices, with movies like Ghostbusters and Back to the Future returning at the retro rate while Tenet and New Mutants follow later in late August and September.
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Facebook expands anti misinformation labeling ahead of election
Facebook will add voting information labels to posts about voting as the 2020 election nears. The labels link to a Voting Information Center hub with official updates and resources. Company aims to reach at least 160 million U S users with voter information and emphasizes registering voters.
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