Brick-and-mortar retail was in the midst of seismic changes even before the pandemic. Analysts say as much as a quarter of America’s malls may close in the next five years.
Monthly Archives: July 2020
Briton who was FIRST to spot fall of Wirecard
Mark Hiley, who runs The Analyst, reveals in The Mail on Sunday that he issued a ‘Red Flag Alert’ on Wirecard to his clients six years ago.
Yoko Ono, 87, ailing and using wheelchair, is ‘slowing down,’ insiders say
Yoko Ono, now 87, requires round-the-clock care and rarely leaves her sprawling apartment in New York City, a source says.
Southampton ‘fights for its soul’ as Covid-19 closes theatres
The arts were at the heart of the maritime city’s bid for regeneration. Will its closed venues get any help this week, along with others across the UK? Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIt has been a tough week in a city that is an increasingly tough place to live. Southampton, which launched its 2025 UK city of culture bid armed wi […]
Coronavirus cases rising in Saudi Arabia, UAE after curfews lifted
Restrictions had been in place in both countries since mid-March and their gradual lifting has allowed commercial businesses and public venues to reopen.Other Gulf countries have also moved to ease restrictions, although Kuwait has maintained a partial curfew and Qatar, Bahrain and Oman did not impose one at all.
As Coronavirus Slams Houston Hospitals, It’s Like New York ‘All Over Again’
The death toll is lower, but there are echoes of March as cases spike, doctors fall ill and supplies run short. Now, Texas is trying to adapt hard-won lessons while addressing a new set of challenges.
Indians keep their distance in mass tree planting campaign
More than 2 million people have gathered in northern India while trying to practice social distancing to plant 250 million trees as part of a government plan to tackle climate change
Rivera, Redskins owner work on new nicknames
Washington coach Ron Rivera told The Washington Post “it would be awesome” if the team could change its nickname by the time the season starts.
Islam for non-Muslims – Chinese imam in Hong Kong on a mission to explain his religion and its history in the city
Tucked away in a quiet backstreet on Hong Kong Island, the Masjid Ammar and Osman Ramju Sadick Islamic Centre is a world apart from the strip of bars not far away in Wan Chai district.On one side is a tall white tower with a pastel green spire, reminiscent of a minaret. At the entrance an attendant checks the temperature of everyone walking in, because of th […]
Tanaka out of hospital after taking liner off head
Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka was released from a hospital Saturday after taking a line drive off his head during a simulated game at Yankee Stadium. Manager Aaron Boone said Tanaka will be placed in the concussion protocol.
TALK OF THE TOWN: Raise a glass to the Royal ravers who went to the pub after weeks of lockdown!
They’ve been dubbed the king and queen of Royal ravers, so it was no surprise to see Amelia Windsor and Cassius Taylor going to pubs after weeks of lockdown.
Before You Buy: Tesla Model Y Buyers Turn To Quality Checklists
If the Model Y ultimately outsells the Model 3, Model X, and Model S combined, first Tesla has to get the quality right.
Building a greener future stretches Axa’s alternatives chief
Isabelle Scemama on why she thinks interest in zero carbon buildings will stay strong
Kanye West 2020: I’m Running for President!
Despite years and years of Kanye West’s unhinged behavior, he still manages to catch people off guard. On Independence Day, Kanye decided to announce that he is running to be President of the United States. In 2015, Kanye West was for some reason awarded the Video Vanguard Award at the VMAs. This unfortunately meant that he was allowed to speak to the a […]
Japan flooding: Fourteen dead in flooded care home
At least 16 people have died and a dozen are missing on the island of Kyushu amid devastating rains.