Consumers are spending up a storm at bars and restaurants. It’s a sign of pent-up demand, but can it be sustained? Also, surprise medical bills continue to surprise.
Why the U.S. wants more limits on Americans’ private investment in Chinese firms
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
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Washington is looking at economic ways to counter China’s influence — especially when it comes to companies linked to the country’s military.
Confident in the economy or not, American consumers are going out
by Stephanie Hughes
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Sales at restaurants and bars were up around 25 percent from last year. Part of that is likely due to pent-up demand.
For Tubi chief, streaming’s future is serving fragmented audiences
by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
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Since Fox bought the ad-supported streaming service in 2020, growth has been like a “rocket ship,” says Tubi CEO Farhad Massoudi.
A Tulsa sneakers store plans for a year of uncertainty
by Sean McHenry
Courtesy Gary Mason
For Venita Cooper, owner of Silhouette Sneakers & Art, business is up. But will it last? “The big challenge is just trying to keep engagement,” she says.
Ticktock, TikTok: Government agencies are on the clock to purge the app from all devices
by Samantha Fields
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Canada and the EU, too.
Despite legislation against them, surprise medical bills can still … surprise
by Blake Farmer
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ER doctor groups were among the top providers disputing claims in the first months of a resolution process created by the No Surprises Act.