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Facebook to Review Content Policies Related to Civil Unrest, Violence

June 7, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facebook to Review Content Policies Related to Civil Unrest, Violence
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that the company will review existing policies on how it handles content related to civil unrest or violence, as the company faces criticism over its decision to not moderate or take down certain posts.

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Tents Are Hot Item as Businesses Reopen Outdoors

June 6, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tents Are Hot Item as Businesses Reopen Outdoors
Restaurants, retailers and even Amherst College are looking to move activity outside to allay infection fears, and that has boosted demand for temporary structures.

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IKEA Can’t Reopen Stores Fast Enough After Flubbing Online Orders

June 6, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on IKEA Can’t Reopen Stores Fast Enough After Flubbing Online Orders
Overwhelmed by the surge in U.S. e-commerce, the furniture giant is now struggling to tighten screws in its operations that the pandemic shook loose. Shoppers say deliveries are lagging and many can’t schedule pickups.

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After Cranking Out $267 Billion in Stimulus Payments, IRS Faces Fresh Challenges

June 6, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on After Cranking Out $267 Billion in Stimulus Payments, IRS Faces Fresh Challenges
The IRS sent out the stimulus checks faster than many analysts expected. But challenging work lies ahead, such as opening 10 million pieces of piled-up mail and resuming a semblance of normal taxpayer service.

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Face Masks Get a Fashion Makeover as U.S. Reopens Amid Coronavirus

June 6, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Face Masks Get a Fashion Makeover as U.S. Reopens Amid Coronavirus
Fashion brands are adding Covid-19 face masks to their permanent lineups as people reemerge from homes and health officials recommend wearing a face covering in public.

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The Spy Novelist and Covid-19 Skeptic at Center of Amazon Controversy

June 5, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Spy Novelist and Covid-19 Skeptic at Center of Amazon Controversy
Alex Berenson’s comments on how governments are handling the pandemic have put him at the center of controversy over the company’s market power.

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The Office Is Far Away. Can Its Culture Survive?

June 5, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Office Is Far Away. Can Its Culture Survive?
Bosses fear that if remote working arrangements last much longer that relationships will fray and innovation may suffer.

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Justice Department Issues Subpoenas to Beef-Processing Giants

June 5, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Justice Department Issues Subpoenas to Beef-Processing Giants
The Justice Department is deepening federal antitrust scrutiny of the $213 billion U.S. meat industry, following complaints from farmers and meat buyers about industry pricing practices.

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Congress Passes PPP Flexibility Act of 2020

June 5, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Washington, D.C.) – The newest changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) were approved by the Senate on June 3 with H.R. 7010, The PPP Flexibility Act of 2020. The Act will make several modifications […]

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Readers Flock to Books About Race Relations

June 5, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Readers Flock to Books About Race Relations
Books about the history of racism, diversity and race relations are soaring to the top of bestsellers’ lists, a sign of growing interest in racial issues amid nationwide protests against police brutality.

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