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Biden Extends Pause On Student Loans

Wochit Entertainment 22 Jan 2021

President Biden issued an executive order extending a pause on federal student loan payments. The order will cover the vast majority of all federal student loans. Under President Biden's direction, the pause will allow borrowers to defer payments without penalty and reset interest rates to zero. According to HuffPost, the pause will be in effect through at least the end of September 2021. A pause on payments initially went into effect in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

What Is Shazam And How Can It Help You?

Wochit Entertainment 22 Jan 2021

What do you do when you find yourself wondering what song you're listening to or what TV show you're watching? Download Shazam and let it do the detective work for you. Shazam is an app that can help you identify music and TV shows by listening to a short sample of their audio. To use the app, you simply tap the Shazam button in the app or activate it through Siri on an Apple device. Once a song or TV show is identified, Shazam displays additional information and sharing options.

Bitcoin Falls 11%

Wochit Entertainment 21 Jan 2021

On Thursday, Bitcoin fell as much as 11%. The drop comes after a report from BitMEX Research suggested a critical flaw called "double-spend" occurred in the bitcoin blockchain. Double-spend is a highly feared scenario where a user is able to spend their same bitcoin more than once. Business Insider reports a double-spend event has not been confirmed. There have been mixed messages from BitMEX on the particular instance.

Biden Keeping Christopher Wray As FBI Director

Wochit Entertainment 21 Jan 2021

Biden Keeping Christopher Wray As FBI Director

What To Expect From Apple’s Earnings

Wochit Entertainment 21 Jan 2021

What To Expect From Apple’s Earnings

Federal Student Loan Forbearance Extended Through September

Wochit Entertainment 21 Jan 2021

Biden has extended federal student loan forbearance through September 30 by executive order. The forbearance was put in place by the CARES Act in March 2020. It has since been extended several times, according to Business Insider. Federal student loan payments will remain paused through September 30, with interest rates at 0%. This puts millions of Americans at ease as the economy continues to suffer due to the virus.

An Amazon Top Exec Is Offering Help With The Vaccination Effort

Wochit Entertainment 21 Jan 2021

Amazon exec Dave Clark wants to help vaccinate the country against Covid-19. Clark is offering to help President Joe Biden with the unprecedented vaccination effort. Biden has pledged to vaccinate 100 million Americans in his first 100 days in office. Clark offered Amazon's logistics, communications, and IT expertise in a letter addressed to President Biden. Clark said: "We are prepared to leverage our operations, information technology, and communications capabilities".

RBC: S&P 500 Due For 8% Jump

Wochit Entertainment 20 Jan 2021

RBC Capital expects the S&P 500 to climb 8% to 4,100 through 2021 as the US economy rebounds. The firm's analysts says the benchmark will reach new records despite a likely brief sometime in the first half of 2021. Business Insider reports that market leadership will continue to shift from large-caps and growth stocks to value and cyclical names.

Mars Glaciers Reveal Many Ice Ages

Wochit Entertainment 20 Jan 2021

(CNN) Glaciers that still exist on the surface of Mars are helping to tell the story of its past. The red planet experienced between six and 20 separate ice ages during the past 300 to 800 million years, a new analysis of glaciers on Mars has revealed. During the last ice age on Earth 20,000 years ago, our planet was covered in glaciers. Those glaciers then retreated to the poles.

Biden Faces Massive Economic, Health Crises

Wochit Entertainment 20 Jan 2021

Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP Biden's vow to work with Republicans will be quickly tested with his new stimulus package. "Biden is inheriting among the worst crises a president has stepped into," a former top economic advisor to Obama said. Nearly 10 million fewer Americans are employed due to the pandemic and millions more are receiving unemployment benefits. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

Biden: 'Engage With The World Once Again'

Wochit Entertainment 20 Jan 2021

(CNN)US President Joe Biden will rightly spend his first days in office addressing the myriad domestic crises that he has inherited from his predecessor, Donald Trump. However, the transfer of power in the most powerful elected office in the world usually means a change in foreign policy, too.

Pence, McConnell, and McCarthy To Skip Trump's Departure Ceremony

Wochit Entertainment 20 Jan 2021

At least three top Republicans plan to miss President Donald Trump's farewell ceremony. House Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Rep. Kevin McCarthy will attend church with Joe Biden. Vice President Mike Pence is unable to make it due to logistical issues, says Business Insider. Many people see this as the final snub to Trump from his once-closest allies. Others may also fail to attend but none so far have been confirmed outside of these three.

Harry Brant, Son Of Stephanie Seymour And Peter Brant Dies At 24

Wochit Entertainment 20 Jan 2021

Harry Brant has passed away. The model and entrepreneur's death was confirmed by his parents. Brant is the son of model Stephanie Seymour and businessman Peter Brant. According to CNN, Brant died of an accidental overdose. Brant wrote for Interview Magazine and helped develop a unisex cosmetic line. He was 24 years old.

Vegan Restaurant Becomes In France Earns Michelin Star

Wochit Entertainment 20 Jan 2021

A plant-based restaurant has become the first vegan eatery to earn a Michelin star. The restaurant, in the small village of Arès, near Bordeaux, is a completely animal-free establishment. According to CNN, the restaurant "ONA" will appear in the Michelin Guide to France. It is among 54 restaurants to earn its first star in the 2021 update. Michelin said a "key takeaway from the 2021 selection is the continued spread of diverse styles of cuisine".

Methane Emissions Decline During 2020

Wochit Entertainment 19 Jan 2021

Methane Emissions Decline During 2020

Trump Gave PPP Loan To Anti-Vaxx Company

Wochit Entertainment 19 Jan 2021

Five top anti-vaccine advocacy groups received PPP funding from the Trump administration. The news was broken by the Washington Post American distrust in the safety of COVID-19 vaccinations continues to pose a threat to public health. A Harvard professor of health communication told Insider that anti-vaccine groups are "likely to perpetuate the adverse impacts of the pandemic."

How Droughted-Out Farmers Could Be Saved By The Sun

Wochit Entertainment 18 Jan 2021

As climate change drives drought, and the rising global population drives food demand, the world's food security is ever more precarious. But struggling farmers may find relief from the soaring temperatures from the sun itself--and the technology that harnesses its power. HuffPost reports students at the University of Arizona noticed that vegetables grown under the cover of solar panels flourished during the hottest summer on record. The observation provided food for thought for Prof.

Far From Raising A Glass To The Bidens, The Trumps Are Raising Something Else

Wochit Entertainment 18 Jan 2021

On the morning of January 20, 2021, Donald Trump and Melania Trump will depart the White House as President and first lady. According to tradition and proper White House etiquette, the outgoing First Couple observes a number of protocols in the peaceful transition of power. But the Trumps have no intention of doing so. Rather than offering the hand of friendship, they will be raising their well-manicured middle fingers.

What To Expect On Student Loans From Biden

Wochit Entertainment 18 Jan 2021

What To Expect On Student Loans From Biden

How To Sidestep Buying Expensive Home Warranties

Wochit Entertainment 18 Jan 2021

The average homeowner spends anywhere from 1% to 4% of their home's purchase price on maintenance every year. That can make home warranties appealing. But a home warranty's fine print can translate into it not always coming through when you need it to. So when Business Insider contributor Choncé Maddox got burned by her home warranty company skating out of some pricey repairs, she turned the tables.

Man Who Live-Streamed Capitol Siege Under Arrest

Wochit Entertainment 17 Jan 2021

On January, 6th, the far-right personality known as 'Baked Alaska' live-streamed the Capitol riots. The FBI used his feed on the DLive platform to nab multiple rioters and has asked members of the public to watch the footage to help them identify others. With the help of the public, more than 125 arrests have been made. And now, 'Baked Alaska' himself has been arrested, too. Newser reports Tim Gionet, as he's legally known, was nabbed by the FBI in Houston on Saturday.

Poshmark 'Super User' Earns $6K In A Week By Investing In Company's IPO

Wochit Entertainment 17 Jan 2021

Tiffany Wood has been an active 'super user' seller on Poshmark since 2015, and her loyalty has truly paid off. According to Business Insider, Wood now has a $12,000 nest egg because she bought stock in the company's initial public offering. In a leaked email, Poshmark let super users know the company had reserved 330,000 shares that they, and their friends and family, could purchase. The max buy was 150 shares. Wood bought 149 shares at $42 a share--the initial share price.

Millennial Credit Scores Boosted More Than Any Generation

Wochit Entertainment 17 Jan 2021

Millennial Credit Scores Boosted More Than Any Generation

FBI Probes Whether Capitol Hill Rioters Got Foreign Aide

Wochit Entertainment 17 Jan 2021

NBC News reports that the FBI is probing whether foreign actors provided funding any of the Capitol Hill riot groups. According to a report by Bitcoin experts last week, $500,000 was transferred to US far-right groups and individuals. Business Insider reports the bitcoin was transferred by a now deceased French national about a month ahead of the riots.

Eric Trump Comes Under Spotlight As Trump Org Property Is Investigated

Wochit Entertainment 16 Jan 2021

The Trump Organization's finances are to be under even closer scrutiny by the Manhattan District Attorney's office. CNN reports the investigation will include the family's 212-acre 'Seven Springs' compound in Westchester County. It's a significant widening of an investigation that began more than a year ago, and also draws closer to President Donald Trump's son Eric Trump.

Pentagon Ups National Guards Numbers To 25,000--And They'll Be Armed

Wochit Entertainment 16 Jan 2021

The Pentagon has upped the number of National Guard members it wants present at President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration by 4,000. CNN reports the Pentagon on Friday authorized up to 25,000 National Guard members, marking an increase from the 21,000 troops authorized a day earlier. Law enforcement in Washington, DC, and around the country is bracing for more extremist violence after the deadly insurrection at the Capitol last week. The DOD announced Tuesday that Guardsmen and women will be armed. Law enforcement is monitoring phones and other communications in an all-out effort to track individuals to ensure they do not travel to Washington.

How To Leverage Raises And Bonuses To Painlessly Beef Up Your Retirement Savings

Wochit Entertainment 16 Jan 2021

Freelance writer and Business Insider contributor Rebecca Chamaa and her husband had ambitious savings goals when they first got married. On the other hand, they weren't quite sure how to go about it. Should they save a fixed amount of income each month, or a percentage? If you have an employer-matched 401(k), Chamaa says it makes sense to at least contribute the same percentage. Otherwise, you're losing money! Also, live below your means. As your income rises, so will your savings.

Paying Taxes With A Credit Card?

Wochit Entertainment 16 Jan 2021

Paying taxes with a credit card to earn a big sign-up bonus or reward points makes sense for some. You can pay taxes with a credit card through third-party providers, not through the IRS website. Some states, cities, and counties allow you to pay income and property taxes with a credit card as well. Setting up a payment plan with the IRS is safer than using your credit card if funds are tight.

Which Country Has Given The Most COVID-19 Vaccinations?

Wochit Entertainment 16 Jan 2021

Which county has administered the most coronavirus vaccine injections? More than 40 countries around the world have begun the vaccination process. According to Business Insider, rich and middle-income countries have secured almost all the available vaccine supply. According to data, the U.S. had administered roughly 1.94 million COVID-19 vaccine doses. Following behind the U.S. is China, which has administered at least 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses.

IRS Delays The Start Of Tax Season

Wochit Entertainment 16 Jan 2021

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that the start of tax season has been pushed back two weeks, to February 12. According to Business Insider, Tax season usually opens at the end of January. For those hoping to file taxes right away and get a refund, you'll have to wait a bit longer. Experts point out that the deadline to file your taxes has not changed: According to the IRS, tax filing deadlines are still April 15.

Joanne Rogers, Widow Of TV's Mister Rogers, Dies At 92

Wochit Entertainment 15 Jan 2021

Joanne Rogers passed away Thursday in Pittsburgh. She was an accomplished concert pianist and wife of beloved children's television host, Mr. Rogers. Joanne and Fred Rogers were married for more than 50 years. Born Sara Joanne Byrd in 1928, Joanne Rogers met her future husband at Rollins College in Florida. She is survived by two sons, James Byrd Rogers and John Rogers. HuffPost reports that no cause of death has been given. She was 92 years old.

National Rifle Association Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Wochit Entertainment 15 Jan 2021

The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) has filed for voluntary bankruptcy in Texas. The nation's foremost gun lobby confirmed the announcement on Friday. According to CNN, the organization said it plans to leave New York and reincorporate as a Texas nonprofit. The NRA is calling the rebranding effort "Project Freedom." The group said it's in its "strongest financial condition in years," but the restructuring will help to "streamline costs and expenses.

Bumble Files For IPO

Wochit Entertainment 15 Jan 2021

Raymond Hall/GC Images/Getty Images Dating app company Bumble filed for its initial public offering on Friday morning. The "Risk Factors" section of the document highlights the challenges facing Bumble in the years ahead. The risks include everything competing apps to the potential for tech-focused legislation. We break down the full list below. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. One of the most popular dating app companies, Bumble, is officially going public.

GM May Soon Offer Corvette Crossover SUV

Wochit Entertainment 15 Jan 2021

GM May Soon Offer Corvette Crossover SUV

Moderna CEO Says Coronavirus Will Be Here Forever

Wochit Entertainment 15 Jan 2021

Moderna CEO Says Coronavirus Will Be Here Forever

Armie Hammer Ex: Looking For A Good Therapist

Wochit Entertainment 15 Jan 2021

Armie Hammer's ex girlfriend Paige Lorenze is looking for a good therapist. Hammer hit the news after a series of disturbing messages purportedly authored by him were leaked his weekend The messages were allegedly sent to a woman over a period of four years. They detailed rape fantasies, slave play, cannibalism, choking, and 'blood-sucking' Over the last few days several women have detailed disturbing allegations against Hammer.

Taco Bell Working With Beyond Meat

Wochit Entertainment 15 Jan 2021

Taco Bell Working With Beyond Meat

New Jersey Prioritizing Cigarette Smokers For COVID-19 Vaccines

Wochit Entertainment 15 Jan 2021

New Jersey announced Thursday it would start vaccinating people age 65 and older. But also, they will be vaccinating people with underlying health conditions against the coronavirus. One of those health conditions that now bumps New Jerseyans to the front of the line is smoking. Only people age 75 and older and essential workers were recommended to be next in line. However, US officials recently urged states to expand eligibility says Business Insider.