The island has had to weather a hurricane, a political crisis and earthquakes, but those crises did not lead to the widespread unemployment caused by the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Monthly Archives: July 2020
Boohoo launches independent review into supply chain after allegations of labour exploitation
Fast fashion retailer commits £10m towards ‘eradicating malpractice’ among suppliers
Coronavirus — when a trip to the store is not fun anymore
Everybody in Germany has to wear a nose and mouth mask when they enter a store. The question is: how much longer? Shopkeepers say we cannot go on like this. Germany is a divided country and feelings are running high.
Facebook civil rights audit: ‘serious setbacks’ mar progress
A two-year audit of Facebook’s civil rights record found “serious setbacks” that have marred the social network’s progress on matters such as hate speech, misinformation and bias
FKA twigs slips into silk lingerie to perform the standing splits during sultry pole routine
The singer, 32, showed off her impressive flexibility as she proceeded to do the standing splits- an advanced move for pole during an Instagram routine on Tuesday.
Why South Asians pip East Asians to top roles in US
A recent study has shown that East Asians (Chinese, Japanese, Koreans) are less likely than South Asians (Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis) and whites to attain leadership roles in American organisations. The research focused on three key aspects — prejudice, motivation and assertiveness.
Germany’s Angela Merkel in Brussels for talks on EU coronavirus recovery
Merkel’s trip to Brussels is her first abroad since the pandemic caused lockdowns across the continent. Her talks with the presidents of the three main EU institutions will be dominated by the coronavirus stimulus deal.
Love Island’s Francesca Allen shows off her flawless figure
The fashionista, 24, looked phenomenal in a sizzling green triangle bikini as she joined Georgia, 22, who was clad in a chic coral number for the jaunt
FBI chief slams Chinese cyberattacks on U.S., calls it ‘one of the largest transfers of wealth in human history’
Wray’s comments come on the heels of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s threat to ban TikTok as well as other Chinese social media apps citing national security concerns.
Major corporations, companies linked to Trump associates got small business loans
New Treasury Department data reveals that large corporations and companies linked to Trump associates received millions in loans for small businesses hurt by coronavirus. Stephanie Ruhle tells Lawrence O’Donnell that it’s up to Congress to decide whether
Inside the rift between Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, and what comes next
Becoming the poster boys for the NBA’s coronavirus shutdown wasn’t the beginning of tensions between Utah’s All-Star duo.
The Chicks Are Done Caring What People Think
The trio formerly known as the Dixie Chicks is returning with its first album in 14 years, at peace with an industry that’s never made nice.
British grocers reject U.S. chlorine-washed chicken as row over welfare standards deepen
Several of the U.K.’s leading grocers have vowed never to sell chlorine-washed chicken and hormone-injected beef as the U.K. negotiates a free-trade agreement with th U.S.
Economists warn of UK jobs crisis ahead of crucial budget
U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak will deliver a fresh set of policy initiatives on Wednesday as Britain looks to spark an economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Lululemon’s Mirror Acquisition Is Next Level Omnichannel Retailing At Its Finest
Lululemon’s acquisition of Mirror checks all four boxes of what makes for great omnichannel retailing.