high-speed railway line in the northeastern United States
Amtrak’s faster, higher-tech Acela trains are delayed again: More extensive computer modeling and simulation tests are needed on the new high-speed trains.
washingtonpost.com/transportation/2022/04/13/amtrak-acela-trains-delay/
What it was like riding Amtrak’s Acela first class during the pandemic: It’s been a pretty big year for Amtrak.
thepointsguy.com/guide/acela-first-class-pandemic/
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-administration-announces-strategy-to-combat-future-pandemics-with-50-country-partnership
Quick Glance: Biden admin partners with 50 nations to prevent future pandemics
- President Joe Biden's administration will assist 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics like Covid-19.
- The U.S. will collaborate with countries to enhance testing, surveillance, communication, and preparedness for outbreaks.
- The announcement addresses the challenge of achieving a global agreement on responses to future pandemics.
- The U.S. government will involve multiple agencies to aid countries in refining their infectious disease response.
Sales of medical practices in 2022: Practice sales remain at the previous year's level - Figures for 2022 published
arzt-wirtschaft.de/news/umsaetze-der-arztpraxen-in-2022
BREAKING: Lawrence Wong will take over as Singapore’s 4th prime minister on May 15. www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/dpm-lawrence-wong-to-take-over-from-pm-lee-on-may-15
Quick Glance: Lawrence Wong to Assume Singapore Prime Ministership from Lee Hsien Loong on May 15
- On May 15, Lawrence Wong will officially become the Prime Minister of Singapore, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.
- Wong garnered unanimous support from PAP MPs and will be sworn in at 8:00 pm on May 15, 2024 at the Istana.
- The leadership transition began two years ago when Wong was named as the leader of the PAP's 4G team.
- Wong will be Singapore's fourth Prime Minister, emphasizing commitment to creating a bright future for the nation with his team.
Supply slowly improving: Lauterbach: "The problem of Long Covid is unsolved": A year ago, Karl Lauterbach officially declared the pandemic over ...
n-tv.de/wissen/Lauterbach-Das-Problem-Long-Covid-ist-ungeloest-article24877843.html
Children who wanted to learn to swim had a difficult time in the past few years of the corona pandemic and the energy crisis - that has changed.
Why child care costs are soaring: Wages in the industry have risen fast in the last few years — but they're still pretty low.
axios.com/2024/04/16/child-care-costs
China's GDP grew 5.3% in Q1, beating expectations : China’s economy beat expectations in the first quarter of the year with help from policies and an increase in ...
apnews.com/article/china-gdp-economy-first-quarter-a0743b0982996194c07713c5c701918f
Quick Glance: China's Economic Growth Surpasses Expectations at 5.3%
- China's gross domestic product increased 5.3% in the first quarter, outperforming expectations as Beijing aims for a manufacturing-led revival.
- The strong first-quarter growth rate followed mixed economic data in recent weeks.
- Industrial production rose 6.1% in the first quarter, while industrial producer prices fell 2.7% due to deflationary pressures.
- China's CSI 300 index dropped 1% on Tuesday, and other Asian markets declined following strong US retail sales data, impacting the likelihood of imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Paris-bound Olympians look forward to a post-COVID Games with fans in the stands: The biggest moments for many of this generation’s Olympic athletes came in ...
apnews.com/article/olympics-paris-covid-fans-dc5fbab9eb8e4c71ad18abb16737a5c4
Ikea is planning more stores in city centers - possibly in Galeria Karstadt spaces
rnd.de/wirtschaft/ikea-plant-mehr-laeden-in-innenstaedten-womoeglich-auf-galeria-karstadt-flaechen-BJCADO53L5NO3GH35WLHGJ5MMQ.html
Manufacturers need to face up to new wave of Chinese competition: Pace of post-pandemic development a wake-up call for western companies
ft.com/content/9feb754c-d1c1-4b3b-8e4a-c09c240d1179
A Huge Number of Homeowners Have Mortgage Rates Too Good to Give Up: On a scale not seen in decades, many Americans are stuck in homes they would rather leave.
nyti.ms/3Q2xnlA
Owners of Colorado funeral home where 190 bodies were found charged with Covid fraud
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/15/colorado-funeral-home-owners-charged-covid-fraud
Dealing with the pandemic: lessons for Germany from the coronavirus era: One year after the last corona measures expired, the debate about coming to terms with ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/plus251009832/Pandemie-Aufarbeitung-Die-Lehren-fuer-Deutschland-aus-der-Corona-Zeit.html
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How Royal Caribbean is leading the charge in the cruise industry comeback: The cruise industry has made a comeback, and Royal Caribbean is leading the charge.
cnbc.com/2024/04/15/royal-caribbean-is-leading-the-charge-in-the-cruise-industry-comeback.html
McDonald’s is bringing back a discontinued favorite
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article287632100.html
What’s next for behavioural economics?: Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, the pandemic was the nascent field’s biggest test yet ...
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/11/whats-next-for-behavioural-economics
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The Best Week to List Your Home for Sale Is... Right Now: A mix of factors, including higher prices and faster sale times, make mid-April one of the best times ...
money.com/best-week-to-sell-a-house-april/
Hiltzik: The debate over student debt relief reemerges: Republicans criticizing Biden's student debt relief plan took millions of dollars in pandemic relief ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-16/column-are-republicans-who-got-pandemic-debt-relief-hypocrites-for-complaining-about-student-debt-relief-yes
Cruise demand leaves pandemic in rearview with record passengers, more construction on tap
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/09/cruise-demand-leaves-pandemic-in-rearview-with-record-passengers-more-construction-on-tap/
University of Michigan football program penalized for Covid-era recruiting violations, NCAA says
nbcnews.com/news/sports/university-michigan-football-program-penalized-covid-era-recruiting-vi-rcna148071
As Truth Social tanks and Trump’s office towers struggle, this Florida resort is worth more than ever.
Read more: www.forbes.com/sites/kylemullins/2024/04/14/truth-social-is-plummeting-this-trump-property-is-not/
Caleb Grant is the pro on the go: As it fades from daily consciousness, the global pandemic will be remembered for breaking some businesses, while making others ...
royalgazette.com/local-business/business/article/20240415/caleb-grant-is-the-pro-on-the-go/
Monday was the last day to file your taxes, and if it seems like you didn’t get a refund like you used to, you’re not alone.
In fact, it’s a growing trend ... Show more www.politico.com/news/2024/04/15/tax-fewer-people-getting-refunds-00152248
The European Commission is pushing for the post-pandemic recovery fund not to be repeated — as well as for conditions on financing of poorer regions ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/european-commission-resisting-demands-finance-spending-poorest-european-nations/
$53 million PPP fraud case is latest of many Texas investigations: A $53 million fraud scheme is the latest in a slew of cases federal prosecutors in Texas are ...
dallasnews.com/business/2023/07/07/53-million-ppp-fraud-case-is-latest-in-series-of-investigations-by-texas-prosecutors/
Moved far from the city during Covid? Pray you don’t lose your job: Escape the appeal of ‘brain hubs’ like New York and San Francisco at your own risk ...
fortune.com/2024/04/15/pandemic-move-big-cities-career-opportunities-economy-berkeley/
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Consortium buys travel provider FTI for one euro: The fear for the tour operator FTI is over. A consortium led by the US financial investor Certares is taking ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/konsortium-kauft-reiseanbieter-fti-fuer-einen-euro-19657199.html
These Are Best Cities in the World for Remote Workers, According to a New Ranking
entrepreneur.com/business-news/these-are-the-best-cities-in-the-world-for-remote-workers/472806
Spain's tourism revenue seen hitting new record in 2024: Spain is benefiting from the rebound in global travel, especially from the Asian market ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_186046
What is involved in coming to terms with the pandemic?: “It’s all out now,” patients say to me. “They lied to all of us. And Lauterbach himself admitted that the ...
medical-tribune.de/meinung-und-dialog/artikel/was-zur-aufarbeitung-der-pandemie-dazugehoert
That's why the St. Wendel motorcycle racing fans are canceling their motorsport classic
saarbruecker-zeitung.de/saarland/st-wendel/sanktwendel/motorsport-klassik-in-st-wendel-abgesagt-das-ist-der-grund_aid-110792821
Record number out of work because of long-term sickness: Figure now stands at 2.8 million, an increase of 700,000 over the past three years
thetimes.co.uk/article/record-number-out-of-work-due-to-long-term-sickness-8n8cxd0h3
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At least there is normality outside: The Ronolulu starts the outdoor pool season: The pool is still a construction site in parts, but on May 1st normality will ...
kreiszeitung.de/lokales/rotenburg/rotenburg-ort120515/draussen-herrscht-normalitaet-ronolulu-startet-freibad-saison-93014657.html
Corona processing: The RKI files are worth the Federal Cross of Merit: The creators of Multipolar magazine should be officially honored for their contributions ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/corona-aufarbeitung-die-rki-files-sind-das-bundesverdienstkreuz-wert-li.2206046
Vaccine critics sold fake corona vaccination certificates via Telegram and Facebook
nwzonline.de/blaulicht/corona-impfung-gefaelschte-impfpaesse-ueber-telegram-und-facebook-verkauft-bewaehrungsstrafe-fuer-delmenhorster_a_4,1,761555732.html
Debt Mountains of Italy and France Are Rising Again, IMF Says - Bloomberg: The euro zone’s second and third-biggest economies are about to pile on debt again ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/debt-mountains-of-italy-and-france-are-rising-again-imf-says
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Important for survival: DLRG trains significantly more little swimmers: The next bathing season is approaching: good for everyone who can swim ...
saechsische.de/deutschland/ueberlebenswichtig-dlrg-bildet-deutlich-mehr-kleine-schwimmer-aus-5989385.html
#LongCovid , #MECFS : The #Pandemie is not yet for everyone over: We RiffReporters are staying tuned - with our research collective #Postviral ... Show more #Medizin #Gesundheit
Are we living through a stress pandemic?
On 7 May, join Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer at Google and author of best-selling 'Solve for Happy' to ... Show more www.tortoisemedia.com/thinkin/a-guide-to-stress-free-living-with-mo-gawdat/
Who wields the power in the world’s supply chains?: Inventories offer a clue
economist.com/business/2024/04/11/who-wields-the-power-in-the-worlds-supply-chains
Delmenhorst vaccination certificate forger sentenced to suspended sentence: A man from Delmenhorst had sold corona vaccination certificates in at least 85 cases ...
dk-online.de/lokales/delmenhorst/artikel/delmenhorster-impfpassfaelscher-zu-bewaehrungsstrafe-verurteilt-46834676
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Sporgasse and Co.: Vending machine shops are increasingly starting up in the best locations in Graz
kleinezeitung.at/steiermark/graz/18368226/automatenshops-starten-immer-oefters-in-besten-grazer-lagen
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Altenburg lawyer in court: Help for dying woman in Corona lockdown: An ex-judge in Altenburg is on trial because she gave her father, a pastor ...
lvz.de/lokales/altenburger-land/altenburger-juristin-vor-gericht-hilfe-fuer-sterbende-frau-im-corona-lockdown-IVPXKUKW2VCJTPRBQCLXJJZWMM.html
Paid articlePaid New report estimates U.S. fraud losses exceed $233 billion annually: The U.S. government may have lost $1.6 trillion as a result of fraud between 2018 and 2022 ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/16/government-fraud-gao/
“If I had known beforehand how much I enjoyed driving a taxi, I would have given up my job sooner,” says former advertising salesman Jürgen Carstensen ... Show more #shz #derechtenorden
Cooper’s COVID shutdowns of bars violated NC constitution, Court of Appeals says: A Court of Appeals panel ruled Gov. Roy Cooper shouldn’t have excluded NC bars ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287724125.html
Florida master of disasters Guthrie talks about hurricanes, migrant flights pause
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/16/master-of-florida-disasters-guthrie-talks-about-hurricanes-migrant-flights-pause/
Opinion: How the U.S. economy depends on public health: This alarming trend, which began before COVID, fuels a deadly cycle of a sick workforce and weakened ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-16/united-states-economy-covid-public-health
New SSB federal deputy from Berge: “The Corona period hurt”: Mountains - A big position for a shooter from the Berge district of Anröcht. Since Saturday ...
derpatriot.de/artikel/anroechte/neuer-ssb-bundesvize-aus-berge-die-corona-zeit-hat-weh-getan.html
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Pfizer's Doldrums, Just A Bad Case Of COVID-19?: Pfizer may be worth buying as the COVID-based product revenues decline and equilibrate ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4683994-pfizer-doldrums-just-a-bad-case-of-covid-19-pfe-stock
Paid articlePaid Bogus 'tax service specialists' duped business owners in latest Covid relief debacle, IRS says
nbcnews.com/news/investigations/bogus-tax-service-specialists-duped-business-owners-latest-covid-relie-rcna147183
“Murder on the Orient Express” successfully solved: Convincing presentation of the literature courses at the Burggymnasium
come-on.de/lennetal/altena/mord-im-orientexpress-ueberzeugende-darbietung-der-literaturkurse-am-burggymnasium-93012246.html
Traditional South Harz inn before closure: Sandra and Roman Leuckefeld have been running the inn with the beer garden under the old linden tree since 2009 ...
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Hong Kong lawmakers slam HK$3.75 million monthly bill for 6 Covid isolation facilities on standby
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3259193/hong-kong-lawmakers-slam-hk375-million-monthly-bill-6-covid-isolation-facilities-standby
The country's best trainees in the Saarbrücken regional association: Valentin van Kempen
saarbruecker-zeitung.de/saarland/saarbruecken/die-landesbesten-azubis-im-regionalverband-saarbruecken-valentin-van-kempen_aid-110769219
Paid articlePaid China Industry Has Lowest Capacity Utilization Since Covid Hit: China’s factories used less of their potential in the first quarter than at any time since the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/china-industry-has-lowest-capacity-utilization-since-covid-hit
Kentucky Senate confirms Robbie Fletcher as next state education commissioner: Veteran school administrator Robbie Fletcher has won state Senate confirmation to ...
apnews.com/article/kentucky-education-commissioner-ec3d40aa56261d1b3e9cbf08cc892320
Offenbach is stepping on the gas again in public transport: Especially because of the corona pandemic, Offenbach had to massively cut back on public transport ...
faz.net/aktuell/rhein-main/offenbach-gibt-wieder-gas-im-oepnv-19655831.html
With handcart and picture of Hitler to the Corona demo - Regional court imposes a fine
mittelbayerische.de/lokales/stadt-regensburg/mit-bollerwagen-und-hitler-bild-zur-corona-demo-landgericht-verhaengt-geldstrafe-15852255
Worklessness hits eight-year high: The number of ‘economically inactive’ (not in work or looking for it) rose by a remarkable 150,000 in the last three months to ...
spectator.co.uk/article/worklessness-hits-eight-year-high/
Cabaret in Bietigheim-Bissingen - “We all have one to blame”: Martin Zingsheim was a guest in the Kleinkunstkeller with his program “It’s not normal”.
bietigheimerzeitung.de/inhalt.kabarett-in-bietigheim-bissingen-wir-haben-alle-einen-an-der-klatsche.6c8ee7ad-8a61-4c21-ab71-ccbd857b344c.html
These Are the Busiest Airports in the World, According to a New Ranking: The Airports Council International released its preliminary rankings for the busiest ...
entrepreneur.com/business-news/what-is-the-busiest-airport-in-the-world-rankings-revealed/472730
Quick Glance: SFO vs. Oakland Airport: The Trademark Battle
- In a trademark battle between SFO and Oakland airport, experts speculate on the potential legal outcomes.
- Experts believe that both arguments regarding the proposed name "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" hold merit.
- The dispute may be resolved through a compromise name, similar to other intercity conflicts.
- Experts highlight potential confusion from the Oakland airport's name change, as well as the geographical justification of including "San Francisco Bay" in the new name.
Greifswalder AstraZeneca hero Greinacher receives award: During the Covid pandemic, his name was on everyone's lips - because Prof. Andreas Greinacher and his ...
ostsee-zeitung.de/lokales/vorpommern-greifswald/greifswald/greifswalder-astrazeneca-held-greinacher-wird-ausgezeichnet-WMG24FDT4ZBYHOZ5AURIBZPDN4.html
Rose Bikes: "The gravel bike is a gateway drug": The bike provider Rose builds its success on off-road racing bikes, says managing director Heckrath-Rose ...
zeit.de/mobilitaet/2024-04/rose-bikes-fahrraeder-rennraeder-gravelbike
Paid articlePaid Aakar Patel| We can’t forget how govt failed to tackle Covid’s 2021 2nd wave: Three years ago, on April 15, 2021, the National Task Force on Covid-19 met for ...
deccanchronicle.com/opinion/columnists/aakar-patel-we-cant-forget-how-govt-failed-to-tackle-covids-2021-2nd-wave-889680
Truro Cathedral has been inundated with interest in a sell-off that has been slammed by one fan as 'a disgrace to the heritage'.www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/truro-cathedral-accused-disgrace-selling-9224983
Critical moment: Turning disagreement into a pandemic agreement - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/04/16/critical-moment-turning-disagreement-into-a-pandemic-agreement.html
NIOSA is a great San Antonio party, and a great volunteer opportunity.: A Night In Old San Antonio continues to buck a national trend of declining volunteerism.
expressnews.com/opinion/commentary/article/volunteering-niosa-conservation-la-villita-success-19398216.php
Apple iPhone sales had their biggest decline since the pandemic: Samsung has now topped Apple as the world's top smartphone seller
qz.com/apple-iphone-smartphone-sales-slump-covid-samsung-1851410066
Activist investor blasts Novavax for not using mRNA fears to boost COVID-19 vaccine sales
qz.com/novavax-covid19-mrna-1851410267
Quick Glance: Criticism of Novavax for Missed Opportunities in Boosting COVID-19 Vaccine Sales
- Shah Capital called for immediate changes in the company's board.
- The activist hedge fund Shah Capital criticized Novavax's leadership for not capitalizing on concerns some individuals have about mRNA vaccines to increase sales of its traditional, protein-based COVID-19 vaccine.
- Findings from a survey of 1,500 Americans by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) at the University of Pennsylvania revealed an increase in the spread of vaccine misinformation.
- The limited use of COVID-19 vaccines is also affecting other vaccine manufacturers. In the U.S., only 14% of adults have received an updated COVID-19 vaccine for 2023-2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Wealth in Germany: More unequal than almost anywhere in Europe: Sylt or Sauerland? There is now a greater gap in the amount of German wealth ...
faz.net/aktuell/finanzen/vermoegen-in-deutschland-so-ungleich-wie-fast-nirgendwo-in-europa-19655000.html
Venture capital investment in UK start-ups falls in Q1 2024, report says
reuters.com/business/finance/venture-capital-investment-uk-start-ups-falls-q1-2024-report-says-2024-04-15/
San Antonio's most traffic accident-prone areas revealed: Vehicle crash data from Texas Department of Transportation reveal the most high-risk roads in Bexar ...
expressnews.com/projects/2024/san-antonio-car-accidents-intersections/
Delivery-only restaurants, once pandemic successes, face uncertainty: Ghost kitchens and virtual brands became a way for restaurants to generate revenue as ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/business/ghost-kitchens-restaurants-pandemic.html
Who’s dying now? Here’s how recent COVID deaths compare to the early months of the pandemic in California
mercurynews.com/2024/04/15/whos-dying-now-heres-how-recent-covid-deaths-compare-to-the-early-months-of-the-pandemic-in-california/
Colorado funeral home operators charged with mishandling corpses now accused of $880K in COVID relief fraud
denverpost.com/2024/04/15/return-to-nature-funeral-home-jon-carie-hallford-covid-fraud/
5 unique wedding venues in the Southeast: From a historic cemetery to a chic parking garage, these five unique venues are sure to add a magical touch to your ...
ajc.com/things-to-do/travel/unique-wedding-venues-near-me/D6ZQRJJYL5AJTCXYFRNNI56DCA/
Are Americans feeling like they get enough sleep? Dream on, a new Gallup poll says
abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/wireStory/americans-feeling-sleep-dream-new-gallup-poll-109232146
Sublime restaurant rises again in downtown Oceanside: Carlsbad restaurateur James Limjoco has revived his popular comfort food brand in the former Mak Mak space
sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/dining-and-drinking/story/2024-04-12/sublime-restaurant-rises-again-in-downtown-oceanside
CFM CEO Expects Leap Engine To Hit CFM56 Benchmark Soon: With some 75% of the new single-aisle engine market and the worst post-pandemic supply chain issues in ...
aviationweek.com/mro/aircraft-propulsion/cfm-ceo-expects-leap-engine-hit-cfm56-benchmark-soon
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