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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.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
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 -
Trump’s aspiration isn’t Nazi Germany, it’s feudal Germany
Trumpism is merely a cult of personality, and Trumpworld is an untidy amalgam of hero-worshippers, opportunists, zealots, grifters and closeted responsible politicians who publicly abase themselves ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
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 repurchaseBusiness - 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 transactionsWorld - 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 prisonWorld - 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.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
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 pandemicWorld - 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 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - 16 hours ago -
Is Germany’s business model broken?
All three of the country’s major industries are in crisis, and the economy is flatlining. Are politicians finally waking up?World - Financial Times - November 5 -
Germany's Fractious Government Collapses
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed a pro-business party from his governing coalition, ending a three-year alliance marked by increasing internal dissent and political stasis.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
The eastern inheritance of united Germany
History, political culture and social conditions of the former communist region repay close attentionWorld - Financial Times - November 9 -
Vodafone’s revenue drops in Germany
UK telecoms group hit by law changes over bundling TV with rent in its biggest marketWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
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Germany’s deepening political crisis
Chancellor Scholz’s three-party coalition government has fallen apartTop stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Germany Will Hold Snap Election in February
After the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition, the balloting will be held on Feb. 23, about seven months before it had been scheduled.World - The New York Times - November 13 -
Germany will stand up to Russian intimidation, says foreign minister
Germany’s foreign minister has vowed that her country will not be intimidated by Russia’s new nuclear deterrent policy as it had in the pastWorld - ABC News - November 19 -
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 - 6 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.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
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 - 5 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 -
Germany will play a pivotal role in Ukraine’s future
Russia is escalating its aggression even as western leaders debate Nato membership for Kyiv and a negotiated ceasefireWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
German coalition teeters on brink of break-up
Chancellor Olaf Scholz snubs partners, fuelling speculation of early elections in springBusiness - Financial Times - October 30
