Chris Morris
Fortune
New Jersey, United States
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Recent articles by Chris:
Early signs show 2021 could be an especially catastrophic wildfire season in California
The level of moisture in plant life, normally at its peak in April, is below its annual average and previous record lows. → Read More
Everything we know about the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine pause (so far)
Is it mandatory? How long will it last? And what if I was scheduled to get the shot? → Read More
Domino’s is now using robots to deliver pizzas
The company has begun making autonomous deliveries in in the Woodland Heights area of Houston, powered by Nuro’s R2 robot. → Read More
COVID pandemic is growing "exponentially," says WHO
The world is averaging 4.4 million new cases per week, an eight-fold increase over a year ago. → Read More
Nike Refurbished will sell used, returned sneakers at a discount
Air Jordans, Vapormaxes, and Reacts for less. Nike puts discounted, refurbished sneakers on the shelf. → Read More
Americans invested more in past five months than the last 12 years
$569 billion has gone to global equity funds since November. In the previous 12 years combined, that total has hit just $452 billion. → Read More
It’s going to be a lot harder to get a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 shot next week
States are projected to get 700,000 doses, compared to 4.9 million this week. The reason isn't clear, though could be tied to manufacturing issues. → Read More
This NFT has a real-world component: A 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house
The upcoming sale also includes a physical property with an estimated worth of over $800,000. → Read More
Target’s car seat trade-in event is back through April 17
Participating customers will receive a coupon for 20% off a new car seat, car seat base, stroller, and more. → Read More
Despite Zoom happy hours and day drinking, 2020 wasn’t a great year for craft brewers
The pandemic has led to the first production decline of the modern craft era, but the Brewers Association says mass-closings seem to have been avoided. → Read More
CDC says it's not necessary to disinfect most surfaces to prevent COVID-19
'Disinfection is only recommended in indoor settings, schools and homes where there has been a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19, within the last 24 hours.' → Read More
U.K. to offer two at-home COVID-19 tests per week to citizens
Authorities bet that frequent testing could prevent future outbreaks. Opponents say it could become a 'scandalous' waste of money. → Read More
GameStop plans to sell stock amid surge in stock prices
Retailer plans to sell up to 3.5 million shares, which could more than double its cash on hand. → Read More
Krispy Kreme and Oreo team up to create an Oreo Cookie doughnut glaze
The collaboration will be part of two new offerings, and it comes on the heels of the company's offer of a free doughnut daily for the entirety of 2021 to people with COVID-19 vaccinations. → Read More
Everything that is open (and closed) on Easter Sunday 2021
Need to get last minute groceries or supplies on Easter Sunday 2021? Here are the grocery stores, restaurants and retailers who will be open and closed. → Read More
Despite delay, millions of people still face an April 15 tax deadline
Quarterly payments for the self-employed and sole proprietors are still due, despite requests to push the deadline from Congress and accounting groups. → Read More
2021 Final Four ticket prices are 145% higher than any other Final Four in history
Limited number of seats brings about a surge in the secondary market, with prices 145% higher than any other Final Four in history. → Read More
Here’s how nearly two-thirds of Americans have used their third stimulus checks
A study from bill paying service doxo finds that 62% of stimulus checks are being used to pay bills, with a significant portion of that earmarked for credit card debt. → Read More
Report: 10% of U.S. restaurants have closed since start of pandemic
Nearly 80,000 restaurants will never reopen their doors due to the pandemic, according to a new report. → Read More
IRS will begin refunds for $10,200 unemployment tax break in May
Move will give cash to people who filed before the waiver on $10,200 in benefits was passed - and will come in two waves. → Read More