Photos show crime-ridden New York City in the 70s and 80s
A return to this? Gritty images show New York City ravaged by crime in the 70s and 80s when the Big Apple was dubbed ‘Fear City’ – amid growing concern … Read More
Americans must unify against vast Covid-19 spread, experts say
“We are now having 40,000 cases a day. I would not be surprised if we go up to 100,000 a day if this does not turn around,” Director of the … Read More
German jobless rate edges up in June, millions in furlough
Official figures show that Germany’s unemployment rate ticked higher in June By The Associated Press July 1, 2020, 8:34 AM 2 min read 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to … Read More
Global shares up after Wall St’s best quarter since 1998
Global shares are mostly higher after Wall Street closed out its best quarter since 1998 By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer July 1, 2020, 9:32 AM 4 min read 4 … Read More
Most Presidents would try to stop the US from barreling toward disaster, but Trump has nothing to say and no answers to mitigate a calamity unfolding on his watch
Trump is now pretty much the sole figure in authority in either party — including his major Republican allies — who refuse to wear or endorse face masks that are … Read More
Hong Kong police make first arrest under China’s new security law
The Hong Kong crackdown begins: Police fire water cannon at protesters and man holding independence flag becomes the first to be arrested under China’s new security law A man with … Read More
Public Health England could be axed as Boris Johnson admits coronavirus response ‘sluggish’
Public Health England could be axed as Boris Johnson admits parts of coronavirus response were ‘sluggish’ Mr Johnson said failures in dealing with pandemic had made it feel like being … Read More
How to make your children’s savings grow while they do
How to make your children’s savings grow while they do: Putting money into shares for them can produce a third more than if you stick to cash Experts call on … Read More
The 2m limited company directors with very little lockdown support
Pushed to the back of the queue: Two million self-employed limited company directors have had little support – and are getting desperate In March, Chancellor Sunak unveiled a £300bn package … Read More
Asian shares up after Wall St closes best quarter since 1998
TOKYO — Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday after Wall Street capped its best quarter since 1998, shrugging off continued signs of global economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic. Japan’s … Read More
