Tag: coronavirus pandemic
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Coke is rebounding after pandemic decimated sales
Coca-Cola took a big hit during the pandemic, mostly because half of it sales come from public places like restaurants and stadiums. Coke is rebounding now, as the reopenings have finally returned its case volumes to 2019 levels. The Associated Press has the story: Coca-Cola case volumes return to 2019 levels due to reopenings Sales…
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India’s capital locking down again due to COVID-19
Although the nation does not want to admit it’s another lockdown, the capital of India is reverting to a partial lockdown after a surge in coronavirus cases. Politicians don’t even like to use the word as city after city brings back restrictions. The Associated Press has the story: Weeklong lockdown imposed on New Delhi, India…
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‘In the Heights’ kicks of Tribeca Film Festival
The Tribeca Film Festival begins this year on June 9. It was canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The drama features every day life in a Dominican suburb of Washington D.C. The Associated Press has the story: New York’s Tribeca Film Festival resumes this year with a Dominican-themed drama NEW YORK (AP) —…
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Stocks, S&P 500 rising after bond increases
As the effects of the coronavirus pandemic decrease, the stock market is rebounding. Friday ended a good week as the S&P 500 went up 0.2% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 3% as of 2:02 p.m. Eastern. The Associated Press has the story: Tick up in bond yields helps lift bank stocks Major indexes…
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India asked to provide more vaccines to Africa
Third World countries are having difficulties getting enough COVID-19 vaccines, as initial distributions have favored wealthier nations. African CDC official John Nkengasong is speaking out about the inequity, asking India to release its limits on how many shots it exports. The Associated Press has the story: African countries lagging behind in obtaining vaccines, India criticized…
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Jobless claims decrease to lowest since pandemic
The economy continues to turn around as the effects of the pandemic diminish. Employers are adding jobs, the unemployment rate continues to decrease and sales have jumped back. The Associated Press has the story: Only 576,000 Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits tumbled…
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Canadian Parliament member caught naked on video session
In what has become a phenomenon due to COVID-19 lockdowns, people conducting business are getting caught not fully dressed during video conferencing meetings. The latest casualty is Canadian Parliament member William Amos. The Associated Press has the story: Canadian MP William Amos stark naked during virtual meeting of the House of Commons OTTAWA, Ontario (AP)…
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Banks to hugely profit as ‘bad’ loans become ‘good’
Banks are starting to move billions of dollars worth of “bad” loans back into the “good” pile where they can now be considered part of their profits. The money had been temporarily placed there due to the pandemic, as a reserve in case loans went bad. The Associated Press has the story: Banks’ money in…
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J&J shots paused; Biden says it’s a sign of safety
Federal regulators have recommended pausing the distribution of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine shots after six women developed unusual blood clots. One died and another remains hospitalized. The Associated Press has the story: Biden assures Americans that temporarily halting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a good sign WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s COVID-19…
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Holocaust survivors enlighten using social media
The rise in anti-Semitism during the pandemic has prompted Holocaust survivors to turn to social media to educate people about how hate can turn to murder. The campaign uses the #ItStartedWithWords hashtag. The Associated Press has the story: #ItStartedWithWords educational campaign started by Holocaust survivors due to rise in online anti-Semitism during pandemic BERLIN (AP)…