Carlos Rivera

Reporter · Allentown, PA

Carlos has a background in Finance from Drexel University and over 6 years of experience reporting on local businesses for regional economic publications. He focuses on how small businesses are adapting and thriving in Allentown.

4 stories from Carlos Rivera in Easton

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Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 workers as the company makes a major shift

Microsoft is giving about 60,000 employees a chance to leave the company voluntarily, a major workforce move that comes as the technology giant pours billions of dollars into artificial intelligence.

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The hottest toys this Christmas season are at Walmart

Christmas shopping season is officially here, and if you have kids on your list, you probably already know that the hottest toys can change from one season to the next. From squishy sensory toys and collectible blind boxes to LEGO sets and magnetic building tiles, there are plenty of fun finds...

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Easy pumpkin pie with gingersnap crust

When it comes to pumpkin pie, it doesn't get more simple or streamlined than this one. Spicy gingersnap cookies give the pat-in-the-pan crust a bit of sweetness and spice that pairs wonderfully with the creamy pumpkin filling. Plus, it's a lot easier than parbaking a traditional pie crust. Use your...

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Arizona man survives tornado after being sucked up in a tornado ‘Wizard of Oz’-style while riding bike

A tornado swept an Arizona man off the ground while he was riding his bike from the grocery store, and he lived to describe the “loss of gravity.”

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