TRUMP DECLARES CORONAVIRUS NATIONAL EMERGENCY – WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
Trump declared national emergency in response to coronavirus. This declaration gives him over 100 special provisions to tackle the spread of the pandemic.
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HARVARD ASKED STUDENTS TO LEAVE DORMS AND TAKE COURSES ONLINE
Harvard University has asked students to leave their dorms by Sunday, March 15 2020. This decision comes in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK FORCES THE FEDERAL RESERVE TO CUT RATES
The Federal Reserve decided to drop interest rates by half a point on Tuesday March 3, 2020. This decision comes amid growing fears about coronavirus.
One Million Britons Will Be on Zero-Hour Contracts by the End of 2020
If current trends continue, around a million working people will be on zero-hours contracts by the end of the year 2020, researcher says.
Real Pay Data Show Trump’s Blue Collar Boom Is More of a Bust for Us Workers, in 3 Charts
Next time you read a story about a rise in pay, try to see if it reports the wage data in nominal or real terms, and if it includes fringe benefits too.
Negative Interest Rates Will Not Fix the Global Economy – Just Ask Switzerland
Base interest rates have been negative in Switzerland, Denmark, Japan and the eurozone for years. This represents a new macroeconomic policy experiment.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Who’s Decision To Not Declare a Global Public Health Emergency Explained
The concept of the World Health Organization declaring global public health emergencies first arose after the 2003 Sars coronavirus outbreak.
The English Language Is Evolving – Here’s How It Will Change After Brexit
How about a Slovenian cyclist being interviewed in English language by a French journalist about his performance in an Italian cycling event.
Mental Health: One in Three Young People in England Are Struggling – New Report
Over 38% of young people in England are struggling with poor mental health. This is the highest proportion since the 2006 survey.
Why Flood Insurance Needs an Overhaul: 6 Questions Answered
Homeowners’ insurance does not cover damage caused by flooding. A homeowner must have a separate flood insurance policy to cover flood-related losses.
Asbestos in Schools: What You Need To Know
Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by asbestos. It causes five times more deaths among school teachers than the general population.
Why Asbestos Litigation Won’t Go Away: Because Asbestos Won’t Go Away
Asbestos and mesothelioma cancer lawyers are helping victims to get high compensations from companies that exposed them to that dangerous material.
You’re Probably Paying More for Your Car Loan or Mortgage Than You Should
The main components of the cost you pay to borrow money are a benchmark rate, credit risk and how much profit a lender wants to make.
Almost 50 Years of Equal Pay Legislation – but the Waiting Continues for Women
It will take 217 years for women to achieve equal pay according to the WEF. So we can expect many stories such as the case of Carrie Gracie at the BBC.
College-Educated Cops Enforce the Law More Aggressively
Study found that college-educated law enforcement officers were more likely than others to search the vehicles they pulled over.
London’s Extraordinary Surplus of Empty Luxury Apartments Revealed
Around one in 20 homes in Central and West London lies empty, according to the United Kingdom government’s statistics agency.
ARE THERE 400,000 FEWER CHILDREN IN POVERTY IN THE UK THAN THERE WERE IN 2010?
Boris Johnson’s bold claim about children in poverty needs careful consideration – it is a very partial truth that completely misrepresents wider realities.
Climate Change: Why Sweden’s Central Bank Dumped Australian Bonds
Sweden’s central bank dumped its Australian bonds, and promised that it will no longer invest in assets from governments with large climate footprints.
Over 70% of the EU Millionaire Bankers Live in the UK, Eba Report Reveals
The UK continues being home to the large majority of the EU millionaire bankers. About 3,567 of them live in the UK, whereas only 390 live in Germany, 233 in France and 201 in Italy.
IMPEACHMENT: TWO QUOTES THAT DEFINED THE FIRST DAY OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Wednesday’s public testimony in the House of Representatives’ impeachment hearings did not make a lot of news about the substance of what is at stake.
The Hilarious Weapon of Iraqi Protesters: Trained Lions
The police threatened the Iraqi protesters with trained dogs. One of the protesters answered by bringing a lion and threatening to let it attack both the dogs and the police.
Oil Companies Are Thinking About a Low-Carbon Future, but Aren’t Making Big Investments in It Yet
An analysis by the Carbon Disclosure Project shows that investor-owned oil companies currently are spending 1% to 4% of their capital investment on low-carbon energy sources.
Captive Breeding Has a Dark Side – as Disturbing Czech Discovery of Trafficked Tiger Body Parts Highlights
The rotting remains of a number of tigers, lions and cougars were recently discovered in a raid in Prague. Exotic wildlife trade is booming in Europe.
The Us Is a Whole Lot Richer Because of Trade With Europe, Regardless of Whether EU Is Friend or Foe
The European Union is the largest U.S. trading partner in terms of its total bilateral trade and has been for the past several decades.
‘I Have a Job but I’m Homeless’ – the Working Poor Who Can’t Afford to Rent
One in every 200 people in Britain is homeless – sleeping on the streets or stuck in temporary accommodation, including hostels and B&Bs.