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Boston Businesses Struggle in Pandemic ‘Ghost Town’

December 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Boston Businesses Struggle in Pandemic ‘Ghost Town’
The heart of New England’s largest city typically pulses with office workers, tourists and shoppers. Since the coronavirus pandemic struck–canceling vacations and clearing out office towers–once-bustling weekdays feel more like sleepy Sundays.

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Free Webinar: Employer’s Guide to the New COVID-19 Relief Bill

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The good news: As you’ve probably heard, a $900 billion federal relief package was finalized this past weekend — including additional weekly unemployment benefits and another round of stimulus checks for individuals. The best news: […]

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Global Digital-Tax Detente Ends, as U.S. and France Exchange Blows

December 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Global Digital-Tax Detente Ends, as U.S. and France Exchange Blows
France has resumed collecting what is known as its digital-services tax, while the U.S. is set on Jan. 6 to impose $1.3 billion in tariffs on French imports, including cosmetics and handbags.

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U.K. Authorizes Covid-19 Vaccine Made by AstraZeneca, Oxford

December 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.K. Authorizes Covid-19 Vaccine Made by AstraZeneca, Oxford
The green light for emergency use comes as the country grapples with a surge in cases and a new coronavirus variant, and after a similar approval for a Pfizer shot.

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Third Point Calls on Intel to Explore Strategic Alternatives

December 29, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Third Point Calls on Intel to Explore Strategic Alternatives
The activist hedge fund warned of broader implications for U.S. tech supremacy should the chip maker fail to take action.

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Boeing’s 737 MAX Returns to U.S. Commercial Service

December 29, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Boeing’s 737 MAX Returns to U.S. Commercial Service
American Airlines put passengers back on Boeing’s 737 MAX for the first time in the U.S. since the aircraft was grounded nearly two years ago following two deadly crashes.

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Inside the Google-Facebook Ad Deal at Heart of the Price-Fixing Lawsuit

December 29, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Inside the Google-Facebook Ad Deal at Heart of the Price-Fixing Lawsuit
Details of a state attorneys general lawsuit against Google, including contract terms and company documents, shed light on the legal battle against the tech giant, which is being accused of illegally fixing prices in a 2018 business agreement with Facebook.

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C2C Releases Annual Year in Review Including 2020’s Most Memorable Arts and Cultural Moments

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(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C), Joplin’s community arts agency, compiled and released 2020’s most memorable arts and cultural moments in the Joplin area on Monday, December 28, 2020, via email communication and social media channels. […]

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These Tech Firms Pay Workers the Same Rates Across U.S.

December 29, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on These Tech Firms Pay Workers the Same Rates Across U.S.
Tech workers and employers alike are beginning to question location-focused pay scales. A handful of companies are moving to abandon them altogether.

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FAA Issues Long-Anticipated Rules for Commercial Drones

December 28, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on FAA Issues Long-Anticipated Rules for Commercial Drones
U.S. regulators established industrywide requirements for remote identification of drones, along with new safeguards for flights over populated areas and at night.

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