Wendy’s went all in on breakfast. It’s paying off
People are eating at home more. But Wendy’s says they’re still showing up for breakfast. The chain said Wednesday that sales at its US…
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These Texas chains will still require masks once the state’s mandate is lifted
The end of mask mandates in Texas and Mississippi has created a dilemma for businesses: Keep such safety rules in place to protect against Covid-19…
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How news orgs can combat vaccine hesitancy as production ramps up
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. The vaccine story is…
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Why 5G is such a headache for designers
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Continue Reading Bitcoin is surging as an inflation hedge, but don’t count out gold either
Inflation concerns have led to more volatility in the stock and bond markets of late. That should be good news for gold, a tangible asset with a…
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Two of the most powerful economic voices in America disagree on a tax for the uber-rich
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren faces an uphill battle persuading Washington to back her tax on ultra-millionaires — starting with convincing…
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Get over it, the media isn’t going to give Joe Biden a free ride
Over the past few weeks, progressive activists have lit up Twitter over the media’s criticism of President Joe Biden. There have even been loud…
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Former New York Times reporter breaks silence after being ousted amid racial slur controversy
Donald G. McNeil Jr., the star New York Times reporter who resigned amid uproar over his 2019 use of a racial slur, broke his silence on Monday,…
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Biden throws support behind Amazon workers holding milestone union vote
President Joe Biden on Sunday night lent his support to Amazon workers who are pushing to unionize — and appeared to warn Amazon not to deter…
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Renew your vehicle registration at Walmart
Save a trip to the MVD office and renew your registration while you…
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48% of Americans would give up their job just to travel again, survey finds
(KYMA, KECY/NBC News) – After staying home for nearly a year, Americans would give anything to hit the road again. Anything. Desperate vacationers…
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Stocks pop as bond yields take a breather
Stocks jumped at Monday’s opening bell as US Treasury yields are pulling back and taking a breather from their recent ascent. The Dow opened…
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Warren Buffett sees shades of 1980s crisis in today’s bond market
Warren Buffett is warning that the “pathetic” returns available to bond investors may encourage risky behavior. “Bonds are not the…
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Chinese investment in Australia plunged last year as tensions worsened
Trade ties between Australia and China worsened over the past year as the two countries became mired in a diplomatic dispute. Now it appears those…
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How long should movies be in theaters before streaming? Hollywood is trying to find out
With the movie business upended during the pandemic and tilting more towards streaming than cineplexes, Hollywood is rethinking its business model.…
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Unpaid rent is piling up. Landlords can’t hold on forever
Millions of struggling renters caught a much-needed break when the federal moratorium on evictions was extended through the end of March. But for…
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Where the stimulus bill stands in Congress, and what comes next
The major order of business for President Joe Biden and Congress is to pass a $1.9 trillion Covid relief package before the round of unemployment…
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These stocks are set to benefit from a post-Covid travel rebound
Americans may be itching to travel again now that more people are getting vaccinated for Covid-19 — and there are several stocks poised to benefit…
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India imposes new rules on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
India issued strict new rules on Thursday for Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms weeks after the country’s government attempted…
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