U.S. retail sales rise 0.3%
WSJ: Lower gas prices are boosting household spending at restaurants and other stores.
Panel considers lifting FDA ban on blood donations by gay men
LA Times: A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services panel is debating whether to overturn the long-standing ban.
The short list: 5 hot coffee shops for entrepreneurs
Oregon entrepreneurs reveal their favorite caffeine hangouts.
Reimagining education to solve Oregon’s student debt and underemployment problems
BY RYAN CARSON | OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR
How do we skill up our future technology workforce in a smart way to take advantage of these high-paying jobs? The answer shouldn’t focus only on helping people get a bachelor’s degree.
YouTube launches music-streaming service
Forbes: YouTube Music Key will have a promotional price of $7.99 per month and a regular price of $9.99 per month.
Berkshire Hathaway to acquire Duracell
NYT: Billionaire Warren E. Buffett purchased the battery company from Procter & Gamble.
Ballmers give $50M to UO
Connie and Steve Ballmer’s donation will help endow scholarships, hire five researchers to study obesity and pay for a marketing campaign to promote the University of Oregon’s academics.
Monsanto settles GMO wheat dispute with NW farmers
The St. Louis-based company said it would prefer to settle the case for $2.4 million rather than pay for an extended legal battle.
Portland city council to legalize Airbnb in apartments, condos
Permit applications for multi-family properties would be $100 and no city inspections would be required.
Employers adjust for impact of health reform tax
Workers will see less health care coverage for more money.