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Dr Pepper Latest Company to Face Shortage
Dr Pepper announced it is joining the list of companies facing shortages amidst the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement released on Twitter, Dr Pepper said, “having

Cities are Losing their Luster for Homeowners and Tenants
Recent surveys and web traffic data suggest that urbanites are looking to move at much higher rates than their suburban and rural counterparts, and suburbs seem to be their

Amazon in Talks to Take Over Empty Department Stores in Malls
Simon Property Group (SPG), the largest mall company in the U.S., may soon hand over vacant stores to Amazon, a company well-known for powering the decline

Amazon Launches Prime Gaming
Amazon is making another attempt to break into the gaming industry with its new service Prime Gaming, set to launch on Aug. 10. The launch

Lucid Motors Sets Industry Record with Long-Range Air Sedan
Lucid Motors has set an industry record with its first all-electric car, the Lucid Air. The new sedan beat out its competition with over 500 miles worth

GM Unveils Cadillac Lyriq, the First Electric SUV
On Aug. 6, General Motors (GM) officially debuted the Cadillac Lyriq, the world’s first fully-electric SUV. GM’s release of the Lyriq show car comes at

Better Battery Storage Needed to Make Renewable Energy Viable for Consumers
Dropping battery prices and favorable court rulings may pave the way for wind and solar to displace more traditional sources, although battery installation required for variable renewables remains relatively pricey. Lockdowns

U.S. Travel Advisory Lifted
The State Department lifted guidelines on Aug. 7 that created a blanket ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory worldwide, moving back to a case-by-case strategy for restrictions. “With health

Carvana Sells More Cars Amid Pandemic
The changing conditions of shopping, spurred by the coronavirus pandemic, has led to new interest in online retailer Carvana. Carvana, an online-only car retailer, is

Rising Grocery Prices Could Hurt Unemployed, Low-Income During Pandemic
Consumers are choosing grocery stores more than ever to cover their meals as Americans face financial pressure associated with rising unemployment, and other food services,