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Credit card companies offering enhanced rewards amid the Coronavirus

The Coronavirus pandemic has forced many Americans to rethink their finances and that includes credit cards. Experts say it's a good time to give another look to what credit card will serve you best during the new normal. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.

(NBC News) — The Coronavirus pandemic has forced many Americans to rethink their finances and that includes credit cards. Experts say a lot of credit card companies have been forced to pivot, with some offering enhanced rewards at the grocery store or credits for streaming and cell phone plans. It’s also a good time for consumers to take another look…

Apple to host Annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference this week

(NBC News) Apple is hosting its annual Worldwide Developer Conference this week, but as you can imagine, this year’s conference looks very different than before. Apple CEO Tim Cook addressed an empty stadium Monday to kick off the company’s conference. This year’s event is being held virtually for the first time due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Apple announced its newest…

Trump travels to Arizona amid Coronavirus surge

(NBC News) Shifting focus to his border wall may prove difficult for President Trump during today’s visit to Yuma, Arizona – one of the nation’s current hot spots for surging COVID-19 cases. Back on Capitol Hill, Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top Trump health officials will testify to a House committee today, warning that the pandemic will not end anytime…

Traveling the world from home

An Arkansas mother used some major creativity to keep her family engaged and learning throughout quarantine. KAIT's Destiny Quinn reports.

(NBC News) — Parents everywhere have had to get creative to try and keep their kids engaged and learning throughout quarantine. For Quiera Borders, it didn’t take long for her creativity to take flight. “The first week of quarantine,” said Borders. “I had to think and think fast, I was just like, oh my gosh what am I going to…

Traveling the world from home

(KAIT) Parents everywhere have had to get creative to try and keep their kids engaged and learning throughout quarantine. For Quiera Borders, it didn’t take long for her creativity to take flight. “The first week of quarantine,” said Borders. “I had to think and think fast, I was just like, oh my gosh what am I going to do and…

COVID-19 Surcharges Spark Backlash

Many businesses are adding COVID-19 surcharges, passing some of the economic hardship of the pandemic on to customers. NBC's Chris Clackum reports.

(NBC News) — The COVID-19 crisis has forced some businesses to charge customers more to cover the extra costs of doing business. Some customers say they understand the need for price increases, but not everyone is buying into it. Hair salons, dental practices and even golf courses are among the businesses tacking on a surcharge to make up for extra…

Fine art on the sidewalk: Chalk artist recreates masterpieces

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (NBC News) — A Minneapolis artist is reproducing famous paintings through chalk art. Rebecca Mozdy has been street painting on Minneapolis sidewalks and park pathways for the past few months. For two hours on Wednesday, Mozdy worked on a chalk painting of Haystacks by Monet at Boom Island Park. “Sometimes I think everyone has a particular style that…

Juneteenth celebrations take on new urgency

The holiday honoring the end of slavery is under renewed focus this year amid a new push for racial justice. NBC's Alice Barr reports.

WASHINGTON (NBC News) — In a time of racial reckoning in America, Juneteenth took on a powerful new meaning this year, driving demonstrators into the streets in cities from coast to coast and in the nation’s capitol. “I always fantasized that Juneteenth being looked at – like July 4th – an independence for people it actually means independence for –…