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New Thinking on Lockdowns: They’re Overly Blunt and Costly

August 24, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on New Thinking on Lockdowns: They’re Overly Blunt and Costly
Blanket business shutdowns—which the U.S. never tried before this pandemic—led to a deep recession. Economists and health experts say there may be a better way.

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Hideout Harley Davidson to Host Show N’ Shine Saturday

August 24, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Bring your drag car, hot rod, race care, or bike to Hideout Harley Davidson for their Show N’ Shine event on Saturday, August 29 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Any and […]

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Gun Sellers Use New Tactic to Deal on Facebook Marketplace

August 24, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Gun Sellers Use New Tactic to Deal on Facebook Marketplace
Ads for stickers of gun-brand logos that are actually for gun sales are being used on a Facebook site, a year after Democratic lawmakers called for better policing of the site’s ban on firearm sales.

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Lego’s Next Build: Worlds and Characters Created by Its Fans

August 23, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Lego’s Next Build: Worlds and Characters Created by Its Fans
The maker of tiny colorful bricks introduces a platform to get its ardent fans, as well as professional creators, to develop story lines and toy ideas.

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Facebook’s CEO Stoked Washington’s Fears About TikTok

August 23, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facebook’s CEO Stoked Washington’s Fears About TikTok
Mark Zuckerberg emphasized that Chinese internet companies posed a threat as he worked to fend off U.S. regulation of Facebook.

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Preserving Trees Becomes Big Business, Driven by Emissions Rules

August 23, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Preserving Trees Becomes Big Business, Driven by Emissions Rules
California launched a market in forest preservation with its cap-and-trade regulations. Now energy giants such as BP are expanding their investments in a bet that it is about to become more lucrative.

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While Working Remotely, Here’s How to Get Noticed—and Promoted

August 23, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on While Working Remotely, Here’s How to Get Noticed—and Promoted
With millions of people working from home during the pandemic, it’s time for strategies to keep your career on track and not be overlooked.

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Many Companies Postpone Office Reopening Plans

August 23, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Many Companies Postpone Office Reopening Plans
Expecting the coronavirus to be under control by Labor Day, many employers had hoped to bring workers back to the office next month. But as cases rose in dozens of states, some have scuttled those plans.

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Home Sales Reach Lofty Heights

August 23, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Home Sales Reach Lofty Heights
Sales of previously owned homes surged in July as low interest rates and a desire for more space amid the pandemic boosted home-buyer demand.

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U.S. Economic Recovery Gains Steam While Others Stutter

August 23, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Economic Recovery Gains Steam While Others Stutter
The U.S. economy picked up momentum this month as firms shook off the effects of the pandemic-induced downturn, though recoveries in other parts of the world slowed, according to new surveys of purchasing managers.

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