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Interest in off-roading, boating explodes during pandemic

Interest in off-roading, boating explodes during pandemic

People who make and sell motorized recreational equipment from boats to four-wheelers and other all-terrain vehicles say they’re having difficulty keeping up with demand. They say the pandemic-related desire for outdoor activities has fueled growing interest in what are called “power sports.”
by Mark Zdechlik

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Why remote work might not revolutionize where we work

Why remote work might not revolutionize where we work

Apple joins the ranks of tech firms freeing many employees from Silicon Valley offices. What this might mean for the geography of the American economy.
by Greg Rosalsky

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Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship

Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship

Swashbuckling entrepreneur Richard Branson hurtled into space aboard his own winged rocket ship Sunday in his boldest adventure yet, beating out fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota will get $50M in Purdue Pharma settlement

Minnesota will get $50M in Purdue Pharma settlement

State Attorney General Keith Ellison said the settlement money, paid out over nine years, will be overseen by the state’s opioid epidemic response advisory council and will be used for addiction prevention, treatment and recovery.
by Elizabeth Shockman and The Associated Press

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Donald Trump sues Facebook, YouTube and Twitter for alleged censorship

Donald Trump sues Facebook, YouTube and Twitter for alleged censorship

The former president filed suit against three of the nation's biggest tech giants, alleging they wrongfully kicked him off their platforms after a mob of his supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol.
by Shannon Bond

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U.S. job openings remain at a historic high, giving job seekers options

U.S. job openings remain at a historic high, giving job seekers options

The number of job openings in the U.S. topped 9 million in May, according to Labor Department. The number of people quitting their jobs eased slightly from April but remains high.
by Andrea Hsu

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Iceland finds 'major success' moving to shorter workweek

Iceland finds 'major success' moving to shorter workweek

The results of two trials in Iceland found that a 35- to 36-hour workweek resulted in similar or greater productivity and improved well-being among workers.
by Andrea Hsu

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