Current Events in October 2021

Whole Foods now charges $9.95 for grocery deliveries

Walmart is already trying to convert Prime subscribers into Walmart+ members

Read article 10/29/2021

Facebook officially changes corporate name to ‘Meta’

Critics of the company claim its an attempt to change the subject

Read article 10/29/2021

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Electric vehicle tax credit to climb to $12,500 if Biden plan goes through

White House officials say consumers will be able to save hundreds of dollars per year

Read article 10/29/2021

Nurses who are parents struggle more with stress and sleep, study finds

Experts say we need to find a way to better support nurses who are experiencing a lot of stress

Read article 10/29/2021

Setting goals helps consumers maintain attention for longer periods of time

Experts say receiving feedback along the way can also help consumers stay on task

Read article 10/29/2021

Gas prices creep higher for yet another week

The average price is $1.25 more than a year ago

Read article 10/29/2021

Truck driver shortage puts supply chain at great risk, trucking group says

No relief is in sight unless shipments decline and new drivers sign on

Read article 10/28/2021

Coronavirus update: Researchers report positive results using an older drug

White House shows some flexibility on mandates

Read article 10/28/2021

Hertz may acquire another 100,000 Tesla vehicles for Uber drivers

Not all drivers will have access to the vehicles right away

Read article 10/28/2021

Rents are rising fastest in major cities with technology employers, report finds

Consumers who fled cities during the pandemic are returning

Read article 10/28/2021

People who switch jobs earn more money, report finds

Employers are being forced to pay more to fill jobs

Read article 10/28/2021

College students feel separation anxiety when leaving pets at home, study finds

Dog owners were more attached to their pets than those who had other kinds of animals at home

Read article 10/28/2021

Fast-food products contain harmful industrial chemicals, study finds

Experts say phthalates and plasticizers were detected in several fast-food options across the U.S.

Read article 10/28/2021

Coronavirus update: FDA experts approve shots for young children

Merck is sending COVID-19 treatment pills to poor nations

Read article 10/27/2021

Airlines prepare for barrage of international travelers as U.S. reopens borders

Travelers should be patient because things could be a little sloppy at first

Read article 10/27/2021

FCC bans China Telecom from operating in the U.S.

The agency will help consumers find new telecom options if they need assistance

Read article 10/27/2021

Mortgage rates hit an eight-month high

The window for refinancing appears to be closing

Read article 10/27/2021

Highly processed foods may harm long-term memory, study finds

Experts say the inflammatory response linked with processed foods may impact brain function

Read article 10/27/2021

Women who breastfeed may reduce their risk of cognitive decline, study finds

Experts say the health benefits linked to breastfeeding aren’t just for newborns

Read article 10/27/2021