UK investigates possible allergic reactions to COVID-19 shot
LONDON — U.K. regulators said today that people who have a “significant history’’ of allergic reactions shouldn’t receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine while they investigate…
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Perks of Success: At 10-year mark, Dubuque coffee roaster continues moving forward
One decade ago, Verena Street Coffee Co. began with just four workers and a 3,000-square-foot warehouse. Co-founder Michael Gantz remembers those days fondly. “We were…
Dubuque developing first-of-its-kind traffic management system
City of Dubuque leaders seek to develop a traffic efficiency program that local officials say will be the first of its kind in the country….
Aerospace company announces layoffs in Bellevue as aviation industry crumbles
An aerospace and defense company with a major presence in eastern Iowa disclosed plans to lay off 65 workers, including 36 at a plant in…
Dubuque parking revenues continuing to stall
Though City of Dubuque officials reimplemented charges at parking ramps and spaces months ago, revenues continue to underperform compared to last year. From July to…
UK starts virus campaign with a shot watched round the world
LONDON (AP) — A nurse rolled up 90-year-old Margaret Keenan’s sleeve and administered a shot watched round the world -– the first jab in the…
Aerospace company plans to cut dozens of jobs in Bellevue
An aerospace and defense company with a major presence in eastern Iowa has disclosed plans to lay off 65 workers, including 36 who work at…
US productivity increased at 4.6% rate in third quarter
WASHINGTON — U.S. productivity increased at a solid 4.6% pace in the July-September quarter, slightly below the initial estimate, while labor costs fell at a…
‘Route out’ of pandemic: UK gives 1st COVID-19 vaccine doses
LONDON — A retired British shop clerk received the first shot in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program today, signaling the start of a global immunization…
Research: Millions of smart devices vulnerable to hacking
BOSTON — Researchers at a cybersecurity firm say they have identified vulnerabilities in software widely used by millions of connected devices — flaws that could…