Work-from-home trend makes lumber a winner, paper a loser
While the demand for printing papers had been in slow decline before the pandemic, the magnitude of the drop during COVID-19 has been a surprise.
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Amazon closer to launching satellites, upping internet reach
Amazon received government approval to put more than 3,200 satellites into orbit with the goal of beaming internet service to earth. The company said it will spend $10 billion on the initiative.
United States sinks another $2.1 billion into potential COVID-19 vaccine
The vaccine prospect is based on the existing DNA-based technology that is used to produce Sanofi’s seasonal flu vaccine. It is one of several vaccines in development.
U.S. consumer spending increased 5.6% in June, but could be easing again
With confirmed viral infections rising in a majority of states, many businesses have had to pause their re-openings or close a second time and cut jobs, thereby putting consumers under renewed pressure.
U.S. wages, benefits grow at slowest pace in three years
With unemployment so high, workers who still have jobs have less ability to resist pay cuts or demand raises.
Fast-growing Sharpen Technologies could add 75 employees by end of 2021
Sharpen Technologies, an Indianapolis-based developer of cloud-based customer service software, came out of the gates fast this year, and despite a pause in March has continued to experience dramatic growth right through the pandemic.
Proposed 40-story Signia at Pan Am Plaza to shake up hotel landscape
The $300 million hotel will be the most expensive and elaborate new lodging project built in the city since the $450 million JW Marriott complex was completed in 2011. And it will compete directly with the JW.
Amazon’s virus stumbles have been boon for Walmart, Target
Former and current Amazon executives who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly say no company could fully prepare for the crush of orders stemming from a global pandemic.
Trump offers, but Democrats reject short-term fix for $600 jobless benefit
Democratic leaders panned the idea in late-night talks at the Capitol, opting to keep the pressure on for a much more expensive and sweeping bill.
IPS board delays return to classrooms until at least October
IPS struggled with the shift to remote instruction in March, but officials said they were taking steps to mitigate problems this time around.
Second U.S. virus surge hits plateau, but public health experts remain wary
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s foremost infectious-disease expert, said he’s worried about rising percentages of tests coming back positive in states like Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana.
Dunkin’ to close 800 U.S. stores as pandemic hurts sales
The 800 stores represent 8% of Dunkin’s U.S. footprint but just 2% of its sales.
Pfizer executive targets end of year for COVID-19 vaccine
The developers said they have the potential to manufacture up to 100 million vaccine doses by the end of this year and up to 1.3 billion doses by the end of 2021.
With weights hard to find, resistance bands could be the answer
Is resistance training part of your routine? If not, it should be. The American College of Sports Medicine and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention both recommend that healthy adults strength train twice a week.
Ask the Vet: Even indoor cats need rabies vaccination
Globally, 59,000 people die every year from rabies. In the U.S., most human cases result from a bat bite inside the home, but it is the domestic cat that most often tests positive for the disease.
Analysis: Did third of economy really vanish in just three months?
The Commerce Department reports quarterly GDP at an annual rate to allow easy comparisons to other time periods. Remove the annualization, and we see the economy contracted a still-abysmal 9.5%.
RECIPE: Skillet-cook summer corn and chorizo for tacos that pop with summer flavor
While fresh-picked corn will be sweetest, it’s not always available. At the grocery store, opt for cobs still in the husks. There’s a better chance they were picked more recently. Frozen corn kernels also are a good option. They were most likely frozen at their peak.
If we’ll be learning and working from home this fall, August is the month to take charge of decluttering
Organizing can empower you and your family to take control of your immediate surroundings; ideally, it will increase productivity, lower stress levels and save money.
A Greener View: Recognizing—and eliminating—poison plants
So, how do you get rid of these plants in your garden? The same way you do for any other weed. Early identification while the plant is small and not letting it go to seed are the first steps.
This reliable jam recipe will let you savor the best berries and stone fruit year-round
Preserving is a masterful technique to have in your kitchen arsenal. It’s time to get your pantry ready for winter with jams, pickles and tomatoes. Start with raspberry jam, which makes only four or five jars. Enjoy one now, put two in the pantry or barter with your neighbor for some homegrown tomatoes. And then consider what you want to put up next.
