More from Jimmie Johnson
-
Are you eligible for the advanced child tax credit payment?
The IRS will begin disbursing advanced child tax credit payments to Americans with kids beginning July 15. Families that qualify can receive up to $300 per child thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act passed in March. -
Can a four-day workweek beat out a five-day, 40-hour work schedule?
The idea of a four-day workweek is currently being explored by employers around the globe. Results from a recent study in Iceland show “overwhelming success,” but can it beat out a five-day, 40-hour work schedule? -
Why rental car prices are through the roof–if you can find one
An estimated 48 million Americans are expected to travel this Fourth of July holiday weekend, according to AAA. However, analysts say a rental vehicle shortage may put a damper on some travel plans. -
How these college athletes plan to get rich off new NCAA policy
The NCAA reversed a policy that will forever change the landscape of college sports. The rule change allows players to cash in on their name, image, and likeness. -
Hurricane Elsa may halt Surfside search and rescue efforts
Search and rescue efforts continued Friday at the site of the Surfside, Florida building collapse. Officials say 20 people are confirmed dead and 128 remain unaccounted for. The next few days are crucial as the state braces for the potential impact of Hurricane Elsa. Gov. Ron DeSantis said state and local leaders are prepared to undertake… -
Will new GOP conference chair Elise Stefanik unite or divide a fractured party?
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York replaced Liz Cheney as GOP Conference Chair making her the third highest ranking Republican in the House. Will she help unite or further divide the party? -
Delta variant: Growing concern as countries see an uptick in COVID-19 cases around the globe
Countries around the globe have a growing concern about the uptick in Delta variant cases. A new report says half of the adults infected in Israel received two doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. As the variant spreads in the United States, Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning about a growing disparity in vaccination rates in parts… -
Why are we talking about NIH grants and the Wuhan lab leak theory?
President Joe Biden has asked the intelligence community to “redouble efforts” investigating the origins of COVID-19. The Wuhan lab remains at the center of the investigation and $600k in National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants are in question. -
DOJ seizes Iranian state-linked news website domains
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — American authorities seized a range of Iran’s state-linked news website domains they accused of spreading disinformation, the U.S. Justice Department said Tuesday, a move that appeared to be a far-reaching crackdown on Iranian media amid heightened tensions between the two countries. The Justice Department said 33 of the seized… -
From strikes and hot deals: What you need to know about Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day began Monday, with deals and strikes grabbing the headlines. This is the earliest time of year Prime Day has ever happened. It was moved up to accommodate the Olympics next month. Many people were excited for one of the busiest online shopping days of the year. Video caught a plane spelling “Amazon… -
“Flying racing car” takes flight ahead of first-of-its-kind races
A full-size, pilotless “flying racing car” took flight for the first time Wednesday, ahead of flying car races set for later this year. “It is a momentous day,” founder and chief executive of Adelaide-based Alauda Aeronautics Matt Pearson said. “To be able to showcase the Mark 3 to the world and show that flying car… -
Juneteenth: Social justice, political unrest thrust holiday into national spotlight
Social justice and political unrest have pushed Juneteenth into the national spotlight. The holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, the day the last enslaved Blacks in Galveston, Texas received the news they were free. U.S. President Joe Biden is applauded as he reaches for a pen to sign the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law… -
Health experts warn of return of flu, other viruses
As more and more Americans unmask, health experts say viruses like the flu could return after going nearly dormant during the pandemic. In a report from last September, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said flu activity dropped 98 percent over the first few months of the pandemic. Cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)…