Text size A rally on upbeat coronavirus-vaccine data has touched off a rally in many sectors, including tech plays for an economic recovery. David Paul Morris/Bloomberg While tech shares are lagging in Monday’s vaccine-driven rally, some tech laggards are showing dramatic gains on the prospect for a return to a […]
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Your browser does not support the audio element. Chelsea Beck for NPR It’s time to gather the family together for the talk. Not that talk — the talk about what to do for Thanksgiving this year as the pandemic rolls on. It has been months since many of us have […]
The Thanksgiving table at Dr. Anthony Fauci’s home is going to feel a lot emptier this year, with his three adult children skipping the trip to Washington D.C. for the holiday. For UCSF’s Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, it will be a Zoom holiday, with extended family dining together while apart. Dr. […]
The coronavirus has dealt a savage blow to the world economy, idling workers and bankrupting businesses around the globe. But months into the crisis, a clear divide between survivors and casualties is emerging. Countries, workers and industries that rely on making stuff—from computers to furniture to toys—are getting by, or […]
D.C., Maryland and Virginia have a slew of coronavirus testing sites. Find out where to get tested. D.C., Maryland and Virginia have several coronavirus testing sites with both drive-through and walk-up options for adults, children and vulnerable populations as the region fights the pandemic. DC The District frequently updates its […]
IOWA CITY — With COVID-19 cases rising across Iowa, its communities, and now public universities, the campuses are warning their tens of thousands of students likely headed home this month to make a plan for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday — including getting tested, if necessary. University of Iowa — which […]
SPEARFISH — On Oct. 16, the South Dakota Municipal League circulated a letter signed by mayors from 13, First-Class municipalities throughout South Dakota, including that of Spearfish Mayor Dana Boke. “We are writing to you with a simple ask, but one that we need everyone to take seriously. We need […]
The coronavirus pandemic is changing education for managers and employees. A panel at Business Insider’s Global Trends Festival brought together three leaders to comment on the changes. The speakers predicted that customization and flexibility are going to be key in online education and remote working in the future. Visit Business […]
Airbnb plans to make its IPO registration public next week, putting it on course for a New York stock market debut in December even as the COVID-19 pandemic intensifies, two people familiar with the matter said Thursday. The home rental company’s planned debut on the Nasdaq is set to be […]
Tyler Cowen Published 10:50 p.m. ET Nov. 4, 2020 COVID-19 has brought so many new and difficult choices into people’s lives, and now there is another one, particularly for well-to-do Americans: If a vaccine were not yet available in the U.S., would you fly to another country to get it? […]
Researching residency requirements for other countries and threatening to move to Canada when the presidential election doesn’t go your way is becoming a quadrennial tradition. Due to an unprecedented number of mail-in ballots and early votes cast, the 2020 election for president hasn’t been called yet and may not be settled for days. […]
Life for travellers looks as though it is going to be very bleak this winter. Three months after we were given the all clear to go abroad again, non-essential travel will be prohibited in England From 00:01 on November 5. In Wales, all leisure travel is banned; while in Scotland […]
Vastmedic LLC will offer seasonal discounts on face masks, hand sanitizers, alcohol prep pads, thermometers, and more CHEYENNE, Wyo. (PRWEB) November 03, 2020 VastMedic LLC, an online retailer of high-demand medical and personal care items, wants to make it easier for Americans to travel safely during holiday celebrations this year […]
Yandex‘s (NASDAQ:YNDX) stock recently dipped after the Russian tech company posted mixed third-quarter numbers and warned of rising COVID-19 cases across the country. Its revenue rose 30% year-over-year to 58.3 billion rubles ($732.1 million), which missed expectations by $21.8 million. On a like-for-like basis, which excludes its consolidation of Yandex.Market […]
Downtown Sacramento, abandoned in March by thousands of office workers when the the coronavirus pandemic struck, is like a world turned inside out. Work from home orders that emptied office buildings have helped lay bare just how bad Sacramento’s homeless problem is and how little the city, state and social […]
The hotel revenue management technology sector is an area where the biggest impact of the pandemic can be seen in a very clear way. Traditional RM technology was reliant upon algorithms, most often based primarily on historical demand patterns – such as booking lead times, booking pickup by segments and […]
SILVER SPRING, MD — Montgomery County is offering free walk-in and drive-thru coronavirus testing at a number of sites this week. No doctor’s order is required and no appointments are needed. County officials ask that symptomatic residents call the Testing Helpline at 240-777-1755 for assistance. Find more information on eligibility […]
(Reuters) – When the temperature dipped near freezing in Columbus, Ohio in mid-October, the children had no heat. The gas had been shut off in their apartment for nonpayment. DaMir Coleman, 8, and his brother, KyMir, 4, warmed themselves in front of the electric oven. The power, too, was set […]
Halloween is not canceled it’s just a little different this year. There are still plenty of ways to celebrate safely. SAN DIEGO COUNTY, California — As San Diego County heads into a Halloweekend, public health officials are urging members of the public to practice COVID-19 protocols — including avoiding large […]
London, UK: As hotels around the globe continue to grapple with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Fornova, a world-leading travel and hospitality business intelligence specialist, released a comprehensive report exploring the steps hotels can take to navigate the ‘new normal’. ‘How to lead your hotel through the COVID-19 crisis: […]
ANN ARBOR, MI — The Delonis Center homeless shelter in downtown Ann Arbor hasn’t had a COVID-19 case since March when two guests tested positive. While shelters elsewhere have had outbreaks and Washtenaw County has seen several thousand coronavirus infections, the Delonis Center’s seven-month streak is sort of shocking, said […]
Despite the fact that holiday gatherings have been putting the fun in dysfunction for decades, telling folks not to gather due to COVID-19 precautions is bound to ruffle a few turkey feathers. After eight months and counting, our inability to participate in rituals both happy and sad is likely to […]