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Give Kids The World closing indefinitely because of coronavirus; 171 employees laid off

Give Kids The World closing indefinitely because of coronavirus; 171 employees laid off

Give Kids The World — the sprawling fantasy-come-true resort that gives children with life-threatening illnesses and their families an all-expenses-paid vacation in Orlando — made the “devastating” decision Tuesday to close its doors indefinitely because of the coronavirus. The decision means the vast majority of the charity’s staff — 171 employees — will be laid off, effective June 27. The village may not reopen until there’s a vaccine.

Two telemarketers made 1 billion robocalls, FCC says. Now they face a record $225 million fine.

Two telemarketers made 1 billion robocalls, FCC says. Now they face a record $225 million fine.

Over more than four months in early 2019, the FCC said, two telemarketers faked the number their calls displayed in caller ID with intent to deceive consumers; purposefully called people who are on the Do Not Call list; and called people’s mobile phones without getting permission first.