Small biz owners are both hopeful and anxious about the holidays, taking a cue from their customers Posted December 2, 2023 All signs point to a relatively solid holiday season for America's small businesses. Yet, owners of these businesses appear to have a collective anxiety about the…
Stargazers get full experience in Brazilian park as astro tourism gets popularity boost Posted November 26, 2023 Far from the city’s light pollution, a Brazilian park is becoming a hub for stargazing enthusiasts. Astro tourism is proving popular, with packages including dinn…
New deadly bird flu cases reported in Iowa, joining 3 other states as disease resurfaces Posted November 23, 2023 Two commercial turkey farms in Iowa have been hit by the reemerging highly pathogenic bird flu, causing about 100,000 birds to be killed to prevent the disease fr…
Amazon will start testing drones that will drop prescriptions on your doorstep, literally Posted November 18, 2023 Amazon will soon make prescription drugs fall from the sky when the e-commerce giant becomes the latest company to test drone deliveries for medications
Amazon, Tripadvisor, and other companies team up to battle fake reviews while FTC seeks to ban them Posted November 16, 2023 Some of the most used platforms for travel and online shopping said on October 12 that they’re going to team up to battle fake reviews. Amazon, review sites Glassdoor and Trust…
Natural wine uncorks back to basics movement in the U.S. Posted November 15, 2023 Natural wine – wine produced with minimal chemical intervention – is growing increasingly popular in the United States. But critics say the l…
Reese’s $25,000 promotion may violate sweepstakes laws Posted November 13, 2023 Reese's may be in violation of state and federal laws with its new sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups. The promotion on two-cup packages reads "…
Amid a mental health crisis, toy industry takes on a new role: building resilience Posted November 10, 2023 As more children emerge from the pandemic grappling with mental health issues, their parents are seeking ways for them to build emotional resilience. And toy comp…
From Coke floats to Cronuts, going viral can have a lasting effect on small businesses Posted November 8, 2023 The Lexington Candy Shop in New York City has served burgers, fries and shakes to hungry patrons for decades. Last remodeled in 1948, the diner is the definition of old-fashioned.…
Mori Building opens new development in Tokyo, part of push to revitalize the city Posted November 5, 2023 Mori Building, one of the biggest players in multibillion-dollar redevelopment projects led mainly by private developers, is putting the finishing touches on two …