U.S. dental offices are quickly bouncing back, but it won’t be business as usual. Expect social distancing, layers of protective gear and a new approach […]
Year: 2020
Universal Orlando laying off workers just two weeks after reopening
Universal Orlando has laid off a number of employees across various departments, including its parks and resorts division, a spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday. The cuts […]
IMF slashes forecast for the global economy, warns of soaring debt levels and unemployment
The International Monetary Fund slashed its economic forecasts once again on Wednesday and warned that public finances will deteriorate significantly as governments attempt to combat […]
Disney World workers petition to delay reopening as COVID-19 cases spike
More than 7,000 people have signed a petition calling on Disney executives and Florida officials to reevaluate their plan to reopen Disney World in July […]
U.S. is considering $3 billion in new tariffs on products from France, Germany, Spain and the UK
The United States is studying the possibility of slapping $3.1 billion in additional tariffs on goods from the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Spain — […]
Amazon warehouse in Minnesota had more than 80 COVID-19 cases
An Amazon warehouse in Minnesota was the site of a spike in COVID-19 cases, according to newly released data from the Minnesota Department of Health. […]
Wirecard ‘fintech’ CEO arrested after regulators find $2 billion missing
The former CEO of the German payments firm Wirecard was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of falsifying accounts, after the company disclosed a $2.1 billion […]
Fifth Avenue is going out of style for luxury retailers, as coronavirus erodes sales
High-end fashion stores on New York’s Fifth Avenue used to play the role of a showroom, where shoppers could browse through curated racks of clothes […]
Facebook faces growing pressure from advertisers to do more to counteract hate speech
As mass social justice protests push for change across America, the outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia is the latest company to pull its advertising from Facebook, […]
9 hand sanitizers may contain toxic methanol, FDA warns
The Food and Drug Administration has warned that several types of hand sanitizer made in Mexico may contain methanol, a type of alcohol that can […]
Ditching Intel, iOS 14 and more
Apple’s developer conference started on Monday afternoon. It’s announcing a bunch of new software, including the latest version of iOS, the iPhone operating system. Apple […]
After backlash, AMC Theatres reverses decision on optional mask wearing
The cinema chain AMC put itself in the crosshairs of the coronavirus culture wars this week, announcing that it would allow customers to choose whether […]
Soybean farmers face ‘stress, chaos,’ as Trump continues to attack China trade deal
While Republican lawmakers are demanding retribution on China, economists warn that the U.S. economy can’t afford to boycott Beijing. American farmers are hoping that the […]
Life in Arizona has almost returned to normal. A coronavirus surge could send it back.
Tempe, ARIZONA — Mill Avenue, a bar crawl hot spot for locals and Arizona State University students, has come back to life in recent weeks […]
Double air miles, a free stay in Sicily and $10 nights on the Las Vegas Strip? Welcome to summer 2020.
From free flights to free nights, the tourism industry is pulling out all the stops this summer to get international customers back onto planes and […]