The numbers: Sales of newly built single-family homes occurred at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 676,000 in May, the government reported Tuesday. That represented a 16.6% increase from the revised downward pace of 580,000 in April. Compared to the previous year, new home sales increased 12.7% in May. Analysts …
Read More »Scientists estimate the speed and distance of coronavirus transmission when people cough, sneeze, speak, and run
There are many scientists who know, and many who do not. In “Coughs and Sneezes: Their Role in Transmission of Viral Respiratory Infections, Including SARS-CoV-2,” published Tuesday, the researchers describe the various types and sizes of virus-containing drops present in sneezes and coughs, and how some medical procedures and devices …
Read More »Apple quietly announces that developers will be able to challenge application ‘guidelines’ amid backlash over policy
Given the developer’s backlash and antitrust scrutiny, Apple Inc. has quietly announced that it will make some adjustments to its App Store development policies. The company said in a press release on Monday that it plans to implement two changes to its app review process later this summer. Developers will …
Read More »Is Robinhood Making Money From Those Daily Trading Millennials? Okay, yes. That is the point.
As the twin black swans of the coronavirus pandemic and the historic collapse in oil prices rocked financial markets in early 2020, opportunities arose. So did the media narratives. One of the most popular: Bored youths, trapped at home with no access to sports, bars, or live entertainment, went into …
Read More »“Every day is blurred”: how to fight exhaustion and find a healthy work-life balance during the pandemic
[ad_1] Vanessa Bohns is one of the lucky Americans who can work from home, but the blurring of the lines between work and home life sometimes takes its toll. “For my part, I feel exhausted by the constant Zoom ZM + 3.78% meetings all day, so having Saturday and Sunday …
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