The Business News Headlines 18 August 2021

As much of the world focuses on what is happening in Afghanistan we're focused on what's going on in the business world and away from politics.  Here's what we've got for you today: 

• Garth Brooks makes a business & health decision;
• The White House says booster shots on the way;
• The world's largest retailer is....
• Experts said you would be spending less on your home;
• Communities fighting back against dollar stores;
• Rents, sad to say, are going up...like way up;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Do we really, really need the 40 hour work week?

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