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McDonald’s says some pandemic consumer trends could linger

An employee wearing protective gloves handles an order at a prototype fast-food giant McDonald’s location for restaurants that adhere to the 6-foot social distance measure. Piroschka van de Wouw | Reuters McDonald’s is seeing some trends in consumer behavior reverse as blockages are reduced, but the fast-food giant believes that …

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US Mint asks for help to get coins back in circulation

Amid the coronavirus crisis, Americans have largely abandoned cash in favor of credit cards or contactless payments. As a result, there are not enough pennies, nickels, nickels, and quarters for everyone. Now the US Mint, which makes coins, is asking for help. “There is an adequate amount of coins in …

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Bill Gates returns to school during the coronavirus pandemic

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates told CNBC that it is important for young students to return to school to learn in person, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “I firmly believe that for young children, the benefits in almost every place, particularly if teachers can be well protected, outweigh the costs,” he …

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