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Daily Business BriefingJune 1, 2021Updated just nowCompanies can require vaccines only of employees returning to the workplace, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said.Credit...John Muggenborg for The New York TimesAt the urging of…

If you like to look at trees and bark and the pattern of veins in the leaves; if you are fascinated by clouds or specks on a ladybug's back; If you love to split open rocks and see what's inside, you are already an outdoor scientist.…

Like moving turtleneck sweaters to the back of the closet, it’s time to retire well-aged whiskeys and bring on the clear spirits, fruit juices and crushed ice. The warmer seasons demand refreshing drinks, alcoholic or not, served in tall,…

If you are thinking of changing careers, starting your own business, or making some other important life change, there may be financial costs, at least in the short term. At the very least, "you should have a spreadsheet of the bills and…

Sales of kayaks — along with other outdoor equipment like bikes and camping gear — spiked during the pandemic, so you may need to wait a few months for your boat.“People are rediscovering how great it is to get outside, even in their own…

This article is part of the On Tech newsletter. You can sign up here to receive it on weekdays.Today I want to talk about a semi-mysterious purge of products on Amazon. Buyers likely didn't notice, but these evictions say a lot about…

Mint has a lot to say. This stubborn perennial gives food and drink a refreshing coolness, often with a bittersweet edge and sometimes with notes of pepper. It's not subtle like some herbs and makes its presence known in everything from…

If you were a school-age kid in the 1980s, you likely spent countless hours in the background perfecting the chains of gum wrappers that once graced every strip of fruit (and other brands) you chewed through.Kirsten Frits, a reader from…

If you enjoy watching birds float by or chipmunks scurrying across your lawn, then you can draw them to remember what was cheering you on. A few basic tips can help you make simple drawings. Don't worry about how good they are. Enjoy…

As many cities across the country open up, the state of entertainment remains divided. Socially distant indoor shows have returned to live music venues like the City Winery in New York and the Nutty Brown Amphitheater in Austin, while NY…