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Has the M&A Market Caught a Virus Too?

The M&A market is certainly disrupted by COVID-19, but it is far from dead.

New York Puzzle Manufacturer Says Demand Up 1,500% Amid COVID-19 Stay at Home Orders

As health officials advised people to remain in their homes, Buffalo Games saw its inventory virtually evaporate.

Look Out for These 6 COVID-19 Scams

Scammers are exploiting vulnerability and fear during the COVID-19 crisis to steal money and personal information. Here are six emerging scams to look out for.

7 Industrial Shows & Movies to Stream on Netflix While You're Isolated During COVID-19

PBS' How its Made is just the tip of the iceberg.

16 Immediate Actions Company Owners Should Take to Protect Their Business' Financial Health During COVID-19

As our hospitals are increasingly operating in triage mode in response to spreading virus, so must many companies to remain fiscally fit during economic catastrophe.

U.S. Rig Count Begins April Down 35% Year-Over-Year [Report]

The U.S. total active oil and gas rig count has rapidly declined with the turn of spring.

Björk, Microsoft to Create AI-generated Music That Changes Based on Weather

Björk has collaborated with Microsoft and a funky New York hotel to create AI-generated music that changes depending on the weather. The ambient soundscape, called Kórsafn, is currently playing in the lobby of the Sister City hotel in Manhattan.

9/11 Mask Stockpile, Grey’s Anatomy Wardrobe, and More Donations Amid COVID-19

It wasn’t that long ago that the Thomas Insights editors saw some of you at New York Build at the Javits Center. Now FEMA is converting the 1,800,000 square foot convention hall into four hospitals. Here are a few uplifting stories about college labs, costume designers, and would-be manufacturers lending a helping hand to solve the Coronavirus pandemic.