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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.

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

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

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

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

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 ...

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

'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 - 2 hours ago

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

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

The era of political polarization is over

Despite claims of political polarization, the Democratic and Republican parties are unified in their temperament and values, with both candidates moving towards centrist positions on issues such as ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

How to trade in the Trump era

From bitcoin to navigating the new president’s Tudor court, investors should bear the following in mind

Business - Financial Times - November 15

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

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

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

The Trump Era Never Really Ended

Should we even call it a comeback?

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

Is the Northeast Entering Its Wildfire Era?

The New York region is unlikely to ever have as many brush fires as out West. But residents need to be ready for more droughts.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Will China win the clean-energy era?

Trump loves fossil fuels but his sidekick Musk wants a piece of the action

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

The Daniel Jones era is done. It's time for the Giants to acknowledge it.

Another week, another game where New York's offense was trying to hide its quarterback, at least until falling behind by multiple scores. That says a lot.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

The long Obama era is over | Osita Nwanevu

The Democrats must learn to speak to voters who don’t believe in the politics of old and aren’t interested in returning to it. The ever-splenetic HL Mencken once wrote that “democracy is the theory ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Welcome to the era of Donald Trump versus Taylor Swift

Donald Trump's victory in the 2020 election was aided by Mitch McConnell's refusal to convict him in his second impeachment trial, and Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris, which backfired ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8