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COVID-19
COVID surge might not be the main factor in retail sales drop
by Marielle Segarra
Aug 17, 2021
The obvious explanation for July's 1.1% dip would be the coronavirus delta variant. Not so fast; inflation may also be a culprit.
Cutting the Taliban off from global trade could be a tall order
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Aug 17, 2021
The U.S. has already frozen Afghan assets in this country.
COVID-19
Hospitals are short-staffed and running out of beds. Again.
by Samantha Fields
Aug 17, 2021
With COVID-19 cases rising, at least a few hospitals in almost every state are dealing with critical staffing shortages, including nurses and custodians.
Business districts face an uncertain future as return-to-office is delayed
by Kristin Schwab
Aug 17, 2021
State Street is closing its two Manhattan offices — a sign of what may be to come as we get closer to many companies' back-to-office target dates.
A Warmer World
Emissions offsets ease travel guilt, but do they reduce carbon footprints?
by Amanda Peacher
Aug 17, 2021
The voluntary carbon offsets market is unregulated, with no standard pricing. And offsets may not deliver what they promise.