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Some businesses struggle to pay back pandemic-era loans

In 2020, the Federal Reserve established the Main Street Lending Program to support mid-size businesses during the pandemic. Now, those businesses are having trouble catching up on those loan ...

At the Pandemic’s Start, Americans Began Drinking More. They Still Are.

Excessive drinking persisted in the years after Covid arrived, according to a new data.

Science - The New York Times - November 11

Pandemic-era drinking increases persist, study shows

Alcohol is a leading cause of illness and death in the United States, and new research suggests an alarming increase in alcohol use since the pandemic is persisting. CBS News' Stephanie Stahl reports.

Renovating During the Pandemic: Patience Pays Off

A family needed more space but decided not to leave New York City. They bought a fixer-upper in Brooklyn and slowly went to work.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

How People Are Earning Thousands Investigating Pandemic Fraud

Some private citizens are hunting for potential cases of fraud tied to small-business loans. They have earned big payouts — in some cases, more than $1 million.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

BP reports lowest quarterly profit since pandemic on weak oil prices

Energy group pledges to review share buyback plan in February after latest $1.75bn repurchase

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Despite Covid ‘Amnesia,’ the Pandemic Simmers Beneath the 2024 Race

Dueling Trump and Harris rallies outside Atlanta offer a case study in how anger and anxiety over Covid-19, a proxy for the larger debate over trust in government, have shaped the 2024 race.

Health - The New York Times - October 29

A big pandemic-era IOU is coming due after the U.S. election

Major U.S. companies will need to refinance some $250 billion in low-coupon bonds issued in 2020. Tax policy is up for grabs in the election.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Murders Surged in the Pandemic. Now in Many Cities That Surge Is Gone.

A huge drop in 2023 has been followed by an even greater improvement so far this year.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

Ghost of pandemic haunts US election with win for anti-vax movement

Robert F Kennedy Jr, vaccine skeptic and conspiracy theorist, says Trump promised him control of health policy. Donald Trump will be propelled to the White House for a second term amid concerns ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

UK home sales still below pre-pandemic levels

Pricier mortgages in recent years have a knock-on effect on property transactions

World - Financial Times - November 9

AeroGarden, a Pandemic-Era Phenomenon, Is No More. What Happens Next?

The hydroponic plant-growing company is shutting down. Here’s what to expect growing forward if you own any AeroGarden devices.

Tech - Wired - November 11

Vaccine opponent sentenced to 5 years for encouraging terrorism during pandemic

An opponent of vaccines who wrote social media posts urging violence against scientists, politicians and public health officials during the COVID-19 pandemic has been sentenced to five years in prison

World - ABC News - November 11

Americans' increased pandemic drinking lasted for years, study finds

Pandemic-prompted drinking persists, according to a new study that shows a continued increase in alcohol use.

Excessive drinking inches higher after pandemic increase: Research

Excessive drinking continued increasing in 2022, after rising during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study that was released on Tuesday. The study, published in the Annals ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Watch live: House COVID panel looks into preparations for future pandemics

The House Oversight and Accountability Committee's COVID-19 panel is holding its final hearing Thursday, focusing on ways to prepare for a future pandemic. Subcommittee Chair Rep. Brad Wenstrup ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Poland moves to reopen embassy in North Korea closed during COVID pandemic

Poland says it is reactivating its embassy in the capital of North Korea, becoming the second Western nation after Sweden to resume operations that were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic

World - ABC News - November 15

When Trump left office, students were struggling because of the pandemic. They still are

When President-elect Trump left office in early 2021, the pandemic was at its height. Now he returns as American children and schools are struggling to overcome its lingering impact. Learning loss ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Fireworks imports continue to rise in Germany after pandemic-era ban

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Poland moves to reopen embassy in North Korea closed during COVID-19 pandemic

World - Yahoo News - November 15

NHS was ‘within hours’ of running out of gowns during pandemic, Hancock tells Covid inquiry – UK politics live

Former health secretary is facing questions at the UK Covid-19 inquiry. British prime minister Keir Starmer says he is “deeply saddened” to hear that Prescott has died, and called him a “true giant ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Matt Hancock says he ‘reluctantly’ stopped non-urgent treatment during pandemic

Former health secretary also pressed at Covid inquiry on the ‘slowness’ of the resumption of elective care. The former health secretary Matt Hancock has said he “reluctantly” approved of the ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Why the latest bird flu case has experts worried about pandemic potential

A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.

China’s banking system is still suffering whiplash from its pandemic-era practices

Misuse of loans and an ongoing real-estate crisis are pushing up default rates and exposing weaknesses in banks’ lending practices.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Pharma giant Sanofi opens $595 million vaccine facility in Singapore to prepare for potential pandemics

It will contribute about 200 skilled jobs to the city-state, and will be fully operational by mid-2026.

Business - CNBC - 2 hours ago

'Moana 2'-led Thanksgiving box office could be best in post-pandemic era

The trifecta of "Moana 2," "Wicked" and "Gladiator II" could make this year's Thanksgiving box office the best in years.

Business - CNBC - 1 hour ago

Carsley backs benched Kane to bounce back

England interim boss Lee Carsley has backed Harry Kane to respond to being dropped against Greece by confirming he will start in Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash against Republic of Ireland at ...

Sports - ESPN - November 15

Jon Jones is back -- so is he back on top?

After a dominant victory at UFC 309, where does the heavyweight champion stand in ESPN's rankings?

Sports - ESPN - November 20

Can Boeing come back?

The aircraft maker was a great American company — then things started falling apart.

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Disney strikes back

And Turkish Trump trades

World - Financial Times - November 18

UK inflation creeps back

October’s sharp acceleration cements expectation that Bank of England will delay rate cuts

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Melton out for Warriors-Pelicans back-to-back; Wiggs questionable

The Golden State Warriors won't have De'Anthony Melton for their next two games, and Andrew Wiggins' status is uncertain for Tuesday's game.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Follow live: Rodgers, Jets look to snap five-game losing streak, host Texans

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Sports - ESPN - October 31

Rockets commemorate 30th anniversary of back-to-back titles with City Edition uniforms

The Rockets will debut the uniforms against the Pacers on Nov. 20.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Floridians face slow recovery after back-to-back hurricanes

Processing permits is one aspect of recovery that is slow due to high demand.

Politics - The Hill - November 20

Why Mark Cuban backs Harris

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Mark Cuban's campaign blitz for Harris The billionaire investor has emerged as one of Vice President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Looking back at the 2020 presidential election

Americans went to the polls under very different circumstances in 2020. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett takes a look back ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5.

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