Gig apps for a pandemic economy: Part time, no commitment
LONDON — For months, Gabrielle Walker had been looking for a part-time job. She applied to restaurant chains and retailers like Nando’s and Primark, and…
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Biz Buzz: Accessories business gets new owner; popular burger joint coming to Dubuque; MercyOne plays big role at big game
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Fiesta Bowl, Caesars announce sports betting partnership
PHOENIX — The Fiesta Bowl Organization announced a multi-year partnership with Caesars Entertainment today, pairing one of the biggest postseason college football games with legal…
Existing home sales rose in July; median price hits new high
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in July for the second month in a row, though they only increased modestly from a year ago,…
Stocks rise broadly; Pfizer rises after FDA approves vaccine
Stocks were solidly higher in early trading today, led by gains in a broad range of technology, financial and health care companies. Energy stocks rose…
U.S.. regulators give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON — The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine today, a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the…
Pfizer to pay $2.26 billion for cancer treatment developer Trillium
Pfizer is spending more than $2 billion in cash to buy a drugmaker focused on cancer treatments. Pfizer will pay $18.50 for each share of…
Poll: School mask, vaccine mandates supported in U.S.
BOSTON — As COVID-19 cases surge around the country, a majority of Americans say they support mask mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools,…
Biz Buzz Monday: MercyOne workers provide care at Field of Dreams
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Longtime Farley bar changes hands but remains in family
FARLEY, Iowa — It wasn’t the easiest decision to come to, but in the end, it was the right one to make. “I’m going to…