Target, Home Depot, CVS and other stores drop face mask requirements
More stores announced this week they are easing their mask requirements, joining a growing number of top chains changing their policies in the wake…
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Forbes staffers announce intention to unionize
At Forbes, a publication known for its coverage of the rich and powerful, its employees are fighting for something rather less glamorous: fair pay…
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Oregon jobless rate holds steady in April, but hiring slows, long-term jobless grows
Oregon’s unemployment rate remained at 6.0% in April, the same as in March. The rate declined slightly in January, February, and March before…
Continue ReadingThe housing market is still red hot despite lumber shortage
Americans keep putting money into their homes. And that’s great news for Home Depot. The retail giant reported sales and earnings for the first…
Continue ReadingWalmart got a boost from shoppers spending their stimulus checks
The latest round of federal stimulus payments of up to $1,400 per person lifted sales at Walmart, the largest retailer in the United States, as…
Continue ReadingThe fight against gun control has some surprising new allies
The firearms industry and its GOP allies have taken a more inclusive approach to fighting Democrat-led efforts to pass stricter gun laws this year.…
Continue ReadingAmazon reportedly in talks to buy MGM as streaming wars intensify
Amazon is reportedly in talks to buy MGM, the vaunted film studio that was a staple of Hollywood’s Golden Age. A tie-up would give the tech…
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As some big retailers drop mask rules, C.O. businesses await new state guidelines
Target, Trader Joe’s, Costco and Walmart are a few of the retailers who are now allowing their vaccinated customers to shop without masks, based on…
Continue ReadingBob Garfield fired by New York Public Radio for allegedly violating anti-bullying policy
New York Public Radio has fired commentator Bob Garfield, who co-hosted the WNYC show “On the Media,” for allegedly violating the…
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Oregon Senate votes to reinstate foreclosure moratorium
Lawmakers in the Oregon Senate voted in favor of a bill on Monday that would reinstate the state’s moratorium on foreclosures for homeowners…
Continue ReadingWhat the WarnerMedia-Discovery deal means for CNN and Jeff Zucker
Twenty five years ago, David Zaslav was instrumental in getting the brand-new cable news channel MSNBC into homes, sparking a new era of cable…
Continue ReadingJ. Crew taps a streetwear design veteran to lead its men’s brand
J. Crew, a brand known for its preppy aesthetic, is turning to a streetwear design veteran to help attempt a comeback after filing for bankruptcy…
Continue ReadingWhy you should care about Discovery and WarnerMedia merging
Discovery is an iconic brand in the cable world, as are CNN and HBO. Warner Bros., the home of franchises such as DC and Harry Potter, is one of the…
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WorkSource Oregon to host construction, manufacturing drive-thru hiring event in Redmond
WorkSource Oregon will be hosting a drive-thru hiring event for construction and manufacturing positions with 16 employers on Saturday at its…
Continue ReadingAT&T to spin off and combine WarnerMedia with Discovery in deal that would create streaming giant
The streaming TV race is about to get even more competitive. On Monday morning AT&T and Discovery, Inc. announced a deal under which…
Continue ReadingBusiness travel has disappeared. Will it ever come back?
Book tickets. Schedule meetings. Obsess over your presentation. Pack a carry-on. Rush to the airport. Check out the lounge. Priority boarding. Take…
Continue ReadingBurger King is bringing back this fan-favorite menu item
Burger King is bringing back crown-shaped chicken nuggets after a 10-year absence, the latest nostalgia play in the fiercely competitive fast-food…
Continue ReadingAirline industry execs talk up hopes for Europe’s summer
Airline industry executives are cautiously optimistic that Europe’s accelerated vaccine rollout will allow travel restrictions to be lifted and…
Continue ReadingDr. Sanjay Gupta says the CDC mishandled announcement of new mask guidelines
Last week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised that fully vaccinated people can be indoors and outdoors without wearing masks…
Continue ReadingThe next phase of the streaming wars is all about scale
How much content is enough? All signs point to a significant escalation in the streaming wars after AT&T and Discovery announced plans to combine…
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