NEW YORK (AP) – In the most seismic shift by a Hollywood studio yet during the pandemic, Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that all of its 2021 film slate – including a new “Matrix” movie, “Godzilla vs. Kong” and the Lin-Manuel Miranda adaptation “In the Heights” – will stream on HBO Max at the…… MORE
Southwest Warns Nearly 7,000 Workers Of Possible Furloughs
DALLAS (AP) – Southwest Airlines is moving closer to the first furloughs in its history. On Thursday, the airline warned nearly 7,000 employees that they could lose their jobs unless labor unions accept concessions to help Southwest cope with a sharp drop in travel during the pandemic. Southwest is seeking pay cuts of around 10%…… MORE
Texas Plans For 1.4M Vaccine Doses As Hospitalizations Rise
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — How soon Texas nursing home residents will have access to the first coronavirus vaccine shots is under discussion as Republican Gov. Greg Abbott expects an initial round of 1.4 million doses to begin arriving later this month. Across the country, states are drafting plans to determine who will go to the front of…… MORE
Governor Orders Business Capacity Reduction
(WBAP/KLIF) — The COVID-19 hospitalization rate in North Texas has officially reached a steady 15% for seven consecutive days, which has triggered mandatory occupancy restrictions. According to Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order, all retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses are immediately to reduce from 75% to 50% capacity. In addition, all bars are ordered to…… MORE
Chris Krok Show: How Lockdowns Are Affecting Small Businesses
In the government’s continued efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, one of the options that they have been utilizing is rolling back business openings and even locking down again. Needless to say, small businesses have suffered the most from the continued limitations placed on them from the government. One Michigan restaurant owner is fed…… MORE