Dec. 31, 2020: Ma Rainey Enters Public Domain, Minimum Wage Increase in 20 States and More

Welcome to Word on the Street where we discuss the top five most interesting links of the day. Here is what’s hot for Thursday, December 31, 2020:

Ma Rainey, Great Gatsby Works to Enter Public Domain: Songs by Ma Rainey, as well as the Great Gatsby and other works of art created in 1925 will enter public domain as their copyright expires on January 1, 2021.

Minimum Wage to Rise in 20 States: 20 states will see an increase to their minimum wage on January 1, often slight increases from their previous amount.

Becky Hammon Becomes First Woman to Direct NBA Team: After head coach Gregg Popovich was ejected, Becky Hammon took the reins and became the first woman to act as a head coach in an NBA game as the San Antonio Spurs played the L.A. Lakers.

Senate Under McConnell Block $2000 Stimulus Amendment: Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, has blocked a $2000 stimulus bill from advancing in the United States Senate. The Bill has already passed in the House of Representatives.

Congresswoman to Miss Swearing In Ceremony Due to COVID-19: Congresswoman-elect Elvira Salazar will miss the Congressional swearing in as she has tested positive for COVID-19 and had been admitted to the hospital with a heart arrhythmia.