Tag Archives: Pandemic

Uber Buys Postmates for $2.65 Billion 

The ride-hailing company’s core business has struggled in the pandemic, and it is betting on growth of its Uber Eats division.

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The Tell: Goldman Sachs has done the math and a national mask mandate to halt the spread of coronavirus would have a big impact on the U.S. economy 

Wearing a mask has become a uniquely hot-button issue in the U.S., which finds itself in the throes of viral pandemic that appears to be drifting out of control by the day.

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Eurozone economy leans on domestic demand for revival 

Record retail sales rise helps recovery from pandemic but smaller rebound for industry

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What’s Happening At The Autism Job Club During The Pandemic 

At the Autism Job Club, adults with autism, family members and friends work together to help each other find jobs. The pandemic has raised the stakes, and necessitated new job strategies.

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Pakistan to avail Rs 335 billion debt relief from G20 to mitigate negative effects of pandemic 

Pakistan to avail Rs 335 billion debt relief from G20 to mitigate negative effects of pandemic 

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Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea mobile revenues to fall in Q1 due to lockdown: Emkay Global Report 

The lockdown, imposed to combat the coronavirus pandemic, led to delayed recharges, fewer subscriber additions, and absence of international roaming revenues for telcos.

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The Pandemic’s Big Mystery: How Deadly Is the Coronavirus? 

Even with more than 500,000 dead worldwide, scientists are struggling to learn how often the virus kills. Here’s why.

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Pandemic a wake-up call for more healthy eating, Jakarta organic food pioneer observes 

Organik Klub, a Jakarta-based centre for organic food shopping, dining, and education, is open again for customers to walk in and chat with founder Emilia Nursanti Wibisono, a pioneer of the city’s organic food movement. She had expected business would fall off with social distancing measures in place to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. “What happene […]

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With Department Stores Disappearing, Malls Could Be Next 

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.

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Brexit shutout looms for UK funds as market access talks falter 

Missed deadline prompts warnings of disruption as fund groups already grapple with the pandemic

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Trump claims 99% of US Covid-19 cases are ‘totally harmless’ as infections surge 

President’s White House speech capping 4 July celebrations says US coronavirus strategy is ‘moving along well’Coronavirus latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDonald Trump has celebrated independence day with a string of false and misleading claims attempting to play down the coronavirus pandemic and warning that China will be “held accountable”.The […]

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Disney forced Dana White to scrap UFC 249 because of coronavirus pandemic and have a £1.2bn deal in the championship 

DANA WHITE was willing to pull out all the stops to miraculously stage UFC 249 amid the coronavirus pandemic… until the highest powers at Disney got involved. White was due to host the event – initially set for Brooklyn – at the Tachi Palace Casino Resort in California to swerve coronavirus distancing guidelines, after New […]

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Macy’s July 4th Fireworks Spectacular — See Pics From The Gorgeous Displays Across NYC 

Oh, say can you see … the 2020 Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks! The coronavirus pandemic may have altered plans this year, but the show must go on.

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Coronavirus, Social Unrest Test MLS Vision As ‘League For A New America’ 

As the league prepares to return to play following a break imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the idea that MLS stands for the progressive values of its largely young, urban fanbase could face scrutiny.

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Air France, sister airline to cut 7,580 jobs 

Air France confirmed plans to cut some 7,500 jobs including 1,000 at sister airline HOP! on Friday, as staff protested over its response to the collapse in travel due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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