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Congress extends Paycheck Protection Program; billions remain available

Wednesday, July 1

By SARA KOLINOVSKY and CHEYENNE HASLETT, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Congress has extended the deadline for small businesses to apply for approximately $134 billion in Paycheck Protection Program funds until Aug. 8.The House... Read More.

Realtor groups drop ‘master’ bedroom, bathroom terms from listings

Wednesday, July 1

By Katie Kindelan via GMA(HOUSTON) -- At least two realtor groups are now no longer using the word "master" to describe bedrooms and bathrooms in their listings.The Houston Association of Realtors replaced... Read More.

Elon Musk poses a ‘serious risk of reputational harm’ to Tesla, advisory firm warn

Wednesday, July 1

By CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A major advisory firm is urging Tesla shareholders to vote to remove CEO Elon Musk from the company's board, citing "a number of concerns" ranging... Read More.

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Wharton business school’s 1st woman, 1st person of color dean says ‘always bet on yourself’

Wednesday, July 1

By KATIE KINDELAN, ABC News(PHILADELPHIA) -- The first woman and first person of color to lead the prestigious Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania says she wants young people to see... Read More.

Why ratings are being dropped from The Infatuation’s restaurant reviews

Wednesday, July 1

By KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- With the restaurant industry rapidly evolving amid the coronavirus pandemic, The Infatuation announced Tuesday that their numbered ratings scale on all reviews are officially a... Read More.

Ulta Beauty launches empowering “Wonder Woman 1984” collection

Wednesday, July 1

By JACQUELINE LAUREAN YATES, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- If you are excited to channel looks from the upcoming film Wonder Woman 1984, Ulta Beauty has a treat for you.There's now a... Read More.

Requiring face masks nationwide could save US economy from 5% hit, Goldman Sachs predicts

Tuesday, June 30

By Catherine Thorbecke, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A team of analysts at investment bank Goldman Sachs argued that mandatory face masks nationwide could not only improve health outcomes amid the novel coronavirus... Read More.

Kim Kardashian West sells 20% of beauty brand for $200M

Tuesday, June 30

By Megan Stone and Jacqueline Laurean Yates via GMA (NEW YORK) -- There could possibly be a new billionaire in town and her name is Kim Kardashian West.On Monday, it was announced that... Read More.

Why Netflix is investing $100 million in Black financial institutions

Tuesday, June 30

By CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Netflix announced it is allocating 2% of its cash holdings going forward -- a sum of up to $100 million initially -- into financial institutions... Read More.

Lululemon to acquire at-home exercise startup Mirror for $500 million

Tuesday, June 30

By CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) -- Lululemon Athletica said it will acquire at-home fitness startup Mirror as it looks to expand its market reach beyond yoga pants and athleisure wear.The... Read More.