Economy

A First of Its Kind Alzheimer's Blood Test Goes on Sale

A new blood test claiming to detect brain plaque and help diagnose Alzheimer's disease goes on sale.
New Microsoft Tech to Track Body Language in Meetings Raises Privacy Concerns

New Microsoft Tech to Track Body Language in Meetings Raises Privacy Concerns

Microsoft had more plans on employee surveillance and privacy beyond managers tracking how often each worker checks their email or chats. Now, even each worker's body language can be monitored.
Amazon Warehouse Evacuated Over Hazmat Scare,  Multiple Workers Hospitalized

Amazon Warehouse Evacuated Over Hazmat Scare, Multiple Workers Hospitalized

Multiple Amazon employees were hospitalized after being exposed to an unknown substance at a distribution center in southern California.
6 Crucial Factors for Small Business Management

6 Crucial Factors for Small Business Management

There are several factors to consider when managing a small business. This is a daunting feat, but luckily there are many resources available to offer mentoring for those just getting started in small business management. In managing one's small business, it's crucial to secure the proper assets in advance, establish a location, establish appropriate pricing, appropriate product, and contact vendors.
A Mobile Application is a Quick Way to Gain New Customers

A Mobile Application is a Quick Way to Gain New Customers

Is it worth investing in a mobile application? The statistics show that more and more activities are performed on a smartphone or tablet. By providing customers with a dedicated solution for our business in the form of a mobile application, we can easily increase sales and attract new customers.
Restaurant

LA County to Ban Restaurant Dine-Ins Ahead Thanksgiving, Some Owners Express Disapproval

Los Angeles County is going to enforce extreme COVID-19 restrictions ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. So far, Los Angeles is the latest county to suspend dining at restaurants.

Zoox Green Lights Reveal for Electric Robotaxi

Tech start-up Zoox announced that it is ready to reveal its own electric robotaxi and updated plan. (Photo : Zoox YouTube Channel) Screenshot from "Zoox: ~1-Hour Fully Autonomous Drive in San Francisco with Commentary" Tech start-up Zoox announced that it is ready to reveal its own electric robotaxi and updated plan.

Florida Bar Shuts Down After Maskless Crowd Flocked at Reopening

Health officials had shut down a South Florida bar after a maskless crowd gathered upon the bar's reopening.
Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine Offers Strong Protection After First Dose, Poised for FDA OK

Pfizer First to Seek Emergency Use of COVID-19 Vaccine in US

Pfizer is the first to seek an emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its coronavirus vaccine.

Experts Urge Congress to Pass New Stimulus Package, Say Economy Cannot Wait

A bipartisan group, composed of top economists, business leaders, and policy experts, urged Congress to pass an economic stimulus package before the end of the year.
What You Need to Check Before Deciding on a Collection Agency

What You Need to Check Before Deciding on a Collection Agency

If you own a business, there's fun parts ... and not so fun parts. Debtors that don't pay their bills are clearly one that belongs in the second category.
The History Behind Progressive Web Apps

The History Behind Progressive Web Apps

Although the term Progressive Web App (PWA) was created by Google in 2015, the concept was born much earlier - in the early 2000s. In the past few years mobile devices have already overtaken web applications - it's not surprising that they've become a new focal point of developers' interest. Read the article to check how the concept of PWA was developed and how it influences modern technologies.
European Couple Aims to Capture the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Entrepreneurship

European Couple Aims to Capture the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship during the times of COVID-19 Pandemic: Indian-born Spanish writer and filmmaker Roshan Bhondekar along with his wife introduced a ‘new era of journalism’

US Airlines Offer Free Flight Changes for Boeing 737 Max Passengers

Boeing 737 Max has been cleared on Wednesday to resume commercial flights in the United States by U.S. safety regulators.
Disney CEO Attacks California Officials for Handling Pandemic, Keeping Parks Closed

Disney CEO Attacks California Officials for Handling Pandemic, Keeping Parks Closed

Disney CEO Bob Chapek slammed California's local government and their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and calling their rules arbitrary.

Moderna Cancer Vaccine Shows Promising Results in Early Clinical Trial

Moderna announced on Wednesday the promising results of its experimental cancer vaccine during an early-stage clinical trial.
Trump Bans US Investments in Companies Linked to Chinese Military

Trump Bans US Investments in Companies Linked to Chinese Military

President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning U.S. investments in firms that the administration says are owned or controlled by the Chinese military.
Umer Anees Explains Why SEO is the Core of Digital Marketing Strategies

Umer Anees Explains Why SEO is the Core of Digital Marketing Strategies

Small businesses compete with the big names in the industry, but many entrepreneurs remain clueless about how their unknown brand can attract more targeted customers. For them, marketing is just putting an ad on TV. But digital marketer Umer Anees suggests that entrepreneurs should look beyond traditional marketing methods to boost their sales volumes. According to this Pakistani digital marketer, search engine optimization is now the heart of all marketing strategies, especially if you're trying to take your business online.
Pfizer

Health Experts Raise Safety Concerns for Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine

Health experts had raised some concerns over Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. They said that the shot might be safe and effective, but many questions are left unanswered.
AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine Could Be Available by End of 2020, CEO Says

AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine Could Be Available by End of 2020, CEO Says

AstraZeneca's long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine may be available by the end of 2020, said the drugmaker's CEO.