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Universities and grocery stores should open first
Universities and grocery stores should open first, new pandemic research says From CNN’s Jen Christensen Grocery stores, banks, dentists, universities
Sunday, June 14, 2020 No Comments
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Poor Conditions at Meatpacking Plants
Poor Conditions at Meatpacking Plants Have Long Put Workers at Risk. The Pandemic Makes it Much Worse. Plant closures due
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 No Comments
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Self-serve salad bars and all-you-can-eat buffets face an uncertain future in the age of coronavirus
Self-serve buffets and all-you-can-eat salad bars are, by design, hands-on affairs. So where’s their place in a hands-off world?It’s been just over 80 years since America got its first taste of the buffet. Now, thanks to the novel coronavirus, this subset of the restaurant industry is facing an increasingly uncertain future, and Americans may have…
Thursday, May 28, 2020 No Comments
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Krispy Kreme is giving away free donuts to graduating seniors dressed in their caps and gowns
That cap and gown may not go to waste after all.Krispy Kreme is making sure the outfits are put to good use, even with many graduation ceremonies canceled due to the closure of schools from the spread of coronavirus. On Tuesday, Krispy Kreme will give its “Graduate Dozen” boxes to high school or college seniors…
Thursday, May 28, 2020 No Comments
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Covid-19 Makes the Case for More Meatpacking Robots
On Memorial Day weekends past, you might have joined in the All-American ritual of firing up the grill, cracking a cold one, and feuding with your family over which hot dog condiment is correct. (Mayonnaise, clearly.) But this holiday, you might not have as many wieners to argue about.Everything You Need to Know About the…
Monday, May 25, 2020 No Comments
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Stan’s Donuts: A farewell to a shop closed by coronavirus
Stan Berman had run his doughnut shop since the 1960s The coronavirus pandemic has dealt a hard blow to businesses around the world. In the US alone, economists project that more than 100,000 small businesses have permanently shut because of the health crisis. Among those are iconic institutions that…
Monday, May 25, 2020 No Comments
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Amazon engineers develop face shields for frontline workers
A team of Amazon engineers from its drone delivery unit worked with a group of 3D printing volunteers to develop reusable face shields for frontline workers, the company announced in a blog post Thursday. Amazon Prime Air’s mechanical design and hardware teams adapted the design for the shields from the Washington State 3D Face Shield…
Sunday, May 24, 2020 No Comments
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Telemedicine Doesn’t Need Boston Dynamics’ Nightmare Robot Dog
Right now, telemedicine could be key to keeping frontline healthcare workers safe. To that effect, plenty of robots have been deployed to help hospitals remotely monitor patients, disinfect surfaces, make deliveries, and bring food to quarantined people. Now, Boston Dynamics is jumping on this bandwagon with…
Sunday, May 24, 2020 No Comments
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Samsung U.S. will repair frontline and healthcare workers’ phones for free
Samsung is launching a new initiative aimed at supporting the first responders and healthcare workers fighting the current pandemic in the frontlines. Called Free Repairs for the Frontline, the program offers one free smartphone repair to doctors, nurses, hospital workers, EMTs, police officers, and firefighters. The offer is valid through June 30, and the phone…
Sunday, May 24, 2020 No Comments
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Lyft’s ‘Wait and Save’ rides offer a cheaper fare for essential trips
If your region is under stay-at-home guidelines, it’s best to avoid using ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft. But not everyone has that option. And with both companies having suspended shared rides and carpooling during the pandemic as a safety precaution, some people who need rides are finding themselves left without more affordable, reduced-fare ways…
Sunday, May 24, 2020 No Comments
