#The end of patio season has never been so bleak

#The end of patio season has never been so bleak

“#The end of patio season has never been so bleak” Marie-Danielle Smith: There’s a growing shortage of patio heaters and many bars and restaurants are already struggling to stay afloat without the added cost. But even the coziest heaters may only extend the season by one or two months. My toes are slightly numb in…

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#Domino’s quarterly profit suffers due to higher COVID-19 costs

#Domino’s quarterly profit suffers due to higher COVID-19 costs

“#Domino’s quarterly profit suffers due to higher COVID-19 costs” Domino’s reported a smaller-than-expected profit Thursday as high pandemic-related costs and staff bonuses offset a jump in demand for pizzas during the coronavirus crisis, sending the company’s shares down about 8 percent. The world’s largest pizza chain has thrived during the health crisis as diners staying…

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#Sri Lanka bans public gatherings amid sharp rise

#Sri Lanka bans public gatherings amid sharp rise

“#Sri Lanka bans public gatherings amid sharp rise” COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan authorities have banned all public gatherings as a new cluster of COVID-19 expands in the Indian Ocean island nation. Health authorities said Wednesday the outbreak centered at a garment factory has risen to 1,022 confirmed infections while 1,500 people have been…

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#Instacart valuation jumps to .7 billion

#Instacart valuation jumps to $17.7 billion

“#Instacart valuation jumps to $17.7 billion” Instacart on Thursday said it raised $200 million in its latest round, valuing the company at $17.7 billion as it cashes in on a surge in online shopping due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In June, Instacart raised $225 million, and the company was valued at $13.8 billion in that…

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#You can now be sexy hand sanitizer for Halloween

#You can now be sexy hand sanitizer for Halloween

“#You can now be sexy hand sanitizer for Halloween” If 2020 had a mascot, it could be this. Internet-favorite costume retailer Yandy has debuted their latest sexy spin for Halloween 2020: a hot hand sanitizer look. The revealing outfit costs $69.95, and comes with a high-hip leotard printed with a fake hand sanitizer logo and…

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#840,000 workers seek unemployment benefits

#840,000 workers seek unemployment benefits

“#840,000 workers seek unemployment benefits” Another 840,000 American workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the coronavirus continued to threaten the US economy, the feds said Thursday. The US Department of Labor’s latest seasonally adjusted figures brought the number of initial jobless claims filed amid the COVID-19 crisis to about 63.6 million — the…

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