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SMBs Appeal Congress for More Restaurant Assistance as Pandemic Continues
SMBs Appeal Congress for More Restaurant Assistance as Pandemic Continues
January 09, 2022  |  SMBs

Small restaurants’ challenges in the pandemic have not been alleviated, with the highly contagious omicron only adding to their problems, The Wall Street Journal reported...

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Pixar Movie “Turning Red” Skips Theaters in Favor of Streaming Only
Pixar Movie “Turning Red” Skips Theaters in Favor of Streaming Only
January 09, 2022  |  Streaming

Pixar’s animated film “Turning Red” is the latest movie to skip theaters and go exclusively to streaming on Disney+ in March, the company announced Friday...

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US Plans $10B in Funding for SMB COVID Aid
US Plans $10B in Funding for SMB COVID Aid
January 09, 2022  |  SMBs

The U.S. will give out $10 billion in aid to new companies in an attempt to spur business in disadvantaged companies and broaden the recovery...

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UK Omicron Staffing Issues Could Lead to $48B in Output Losses
UK Omicron Staffing Issues Could Lead to $48B in Output Losses
January 09, 2022  |  Coronavirus

Omicron staff shortages in the U.K., including illnesses as well as mandatory isolation, might end up cutting $48 billion in output in January and February,...

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PYMNTS NFT Series: In the Metaverse, NFTs Can Buy Experiences, Luxury and Eyeballs
PYMNTS NFT Series: In the Metaverse, NFTs Can Buy Experiences, Luxury and Eyeballs
January 09, 2022  |  NFTs

Welcome to the fifth installment of PYMNTS’ series on non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, the newest craze in crypto. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Amazon Cuts Paid Leave Time for Workers With COVID
Amazon Cuts Paid Leave Time for Workers With COVID
January 09, 2022  |  Amazon

Amazon will be cutting paid leave time for the front-line workers in the U.S. who test positive for COVID-19, CNBC reported Friday (Jan. 7). Get...

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Deliveroo Plans to Open a Pizza Joint in the UK
Deliveroo Plans to Open a Pizza Joint in the UK
January 09, 2022  |  Delivery

Seeking to better understand the challenges faced by the restaurants that use its platform, U.K.-based food delivery company Deliveroo says it plans to open a...

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Ryder Grows Its Supply Chain Business Segment With Two Acquisitions
Ryder Grows Its Supply Chain Business Segment With Two Acquisitions
January 09, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Logistics and transportation company Ryder announced Jan. 4 that it has completed two acquisitions that will accelerate growth in its supply chain solutions business, expand...

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A Look at the CES Parade of Innovation, From Wonderful to Weird to Wonky
A Look at the CES Parade of Innovation, From Wonderful to Weird to Wonky
January 08, 2022  |  CES

It’s the tech industry’s equivalent of the Super Bowl. A sprawling hall filled with gadgets and gizmos that offer a glimpse of the future. But rather than a trek to...

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