When the pandemic emerged in 2020, it led to a down year for every kind of industry – even confetti sales. However, 2021 brought more reasons for people to get out and celebrate, which will culminate with 3,000 pounds of confetti being dropped on thousands of people in Times Square to ring in the new year. Massive gatherings have been scaled back, but some retailers have witnessed a confetti resurgence. Concerns about the omicron variant have hobbled plans for New Year’s celebrations at bars and eateries. A jury in New York has found Teva Pharmaceuticals responsible for contributing to the deadly opioid addiction epidemic in the U.S.

Aired December 31, 2021

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