• General Motors stalls dividend and share buybacks to conserve cash

    General Motors stalls dividend and share buybacks to conserve cash

    General Motors said on Monday the automaker has suspended its quarterly cash dividend on its common stock and its share buybacks to save cash in the face of the coronavirus crisis that has severely hurt global automobile sales. Shares of GM were trading 1.3 percent lower in late-morning trading, at at $21.67. “We continue to …
  • ‘It Started as a Joke:’ Laughter and tears at beloved Brooklyn comedy fest

    ‘It Started as a Joke:’ Laughter and tears at beloved Brooklyn comedy fest

    Arts festivals can be truly life-changing. They can also be ripe for mockery, which is what occurred to comedian Eugene Mirman and his friends back in 2008. Their good-natured satire, the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival, surprised them by becoming the real deal, selling out shows and running for a decade. “It Started as a Joke,” …
  • What grocery stores are doing to protect workers during coronavirus outbreak

    What grocery stores are doing to protect workers during coronavirus outbreak

    Grocery stores like ShopRite have taken drastic measures to help and protect their customers and workers from the coronavirus pandemic — from $2 pay raises to installing plexiglass sneeze guards, and now allowing workers to wear protective masks and gloves. Grocery stores have mentioned Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines in notices on whether …
  • Jill Kargman mocks ritzy NYC moms under quarantine

    Jill Kargman mocks ritzy NYC moms under quarantine

    Author Jill Kargman is mocking ritzy New York moms who may not see the big picture when it comes to social isolation and fighting the spread of coronavirus. The Upper East Side mother of three — who has taken aim at Manhattan society moms both on the page and on the small screen — debuted …
  • Automakers to allow car owners to delay payments due to coronavirus

    Automakers to allow car owners to delay payments due to coronavirus

    Several automakers on Monday said US buyers of new vehicles will have the option to defer their payments and customers with existing car loans could ask for payment rescheduling if affected by shutdowns due to the spread of coronavirus. The move is also aimed at boosting new car sales during a time of uncertainty for …