#Retailers stuck in the middle of CDC’s new mask guidance

#Retailers stuck in the middle of CDC’s new mask guidance

“#Retailers stuck in the middle of CDC’s new mask guidance” Welcome to “maskageddon.” The CDC’s new mask policy — allowing vaccinated people to largely ditch their masks — is putting retailers in a tough spot. Labor unions are now demanding large retail chains go against the CDC’s advice and continue to insist all customers wear…

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#Brood X cicadas force businesses, homeowners to take precautions

#Brood X cicadas force businesses, homeowners to take precautions

“#Brood X cicadas force businesses, homeowners to take precautions” Brood X, a classification of the trillions of periodical cicadas that have descended in states across the eastern and southern U.S., has emerged after a 17-year hiatus — and already closed one restaurant. The District of Columbia and the surrounding states of Maryland and Virginia are cicada ground zero, reporting sightings earlier than most other states.  More…

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#The legendary Friars Club reopens with new dean

#The legendary Friars Club reopens with new dean

“#The legendary Friars Club reopens with new dean” The yucksters are back at the legendary Friars Club.  Shuttered 14 months ago by the one-two punch of a flood followed by a pandemic, the iconic institution of New York showbiz — where entertainment luminaries like Henny Youngman, Frank Sinatra and Larry King used to hold court…

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#The 2021 Michelin star restaurant ratings are utter BS

#The 2021 Michelin star restaurant ratings are utter BS

“#The 2021 Michelin star restaurant ratings are utter BS” The Michelin Red Guide, the only restaurant “bible” published by a tire company, needs to be retired.  Its New York City book — which released its star ratings online Thursday — has meant near zilch to anyone except Michelin-mad foreigners and ego-inflated chefs since it launched its hilariously…

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#US private payrolls post biggest gain in 7 months

#US private payrolls post biggest gain in 7 months

“#US private payrolls post biggest gain in 7 months” US private payrolls surged by the most in seven months in April as companies rushed to boost production amid a surge in demand, suggesting the economy gained further momentum early in the second quarter, powered by massive government aid and rising COVID-19 vaccinations. Strengthening labor market conditions…

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