Over 140,000 children in the United States have experienced the loss of a parent or a grandparent during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to newly published research. Researchers looked at fertility data, death rates, and information on household composition. They estimate that between April 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021, more than 140,000 children lost a…
More Than 140,000 US Children Had Parents, Grandparents Die During Pandemic: Study
Spike Cohen: Culture of Fear Led to Massive Infringements of Our Rights
Across the United States, there’s a grassroots movement on personal liberty. To learn more about this and its significance for the United States, we sat down for an interview with Spike Cohen, former vice presidential candidate for the Libertarian Party. He argues that a culture of fear during the pandemic led to a historical violation…
Study: Homeschooling Became Viable for Many During COVID-19 Pandemic
Homeschooling has become an increasingly popular choice during the COVID-19 pandemic as parents, frustrated by remote learning and strict COVID-19 rules, take matters into their own hands. U.S. Census Bureau data released earlier this year shows the percentage of households with children being homeschooled doubled from 5.4 percent in spring 2020 to 11.1 percent in…
H&M’s Sept Sales Hit by Supply Delays After Profit Tops Pre-Pandemic Level
STOCKHOLM—Supply disruptions hampered H&M’s sales in September, the Swedish retailer said on Thursday, after its June-August profit surpassed expectations and pre-pandemic levels. Disruptions to the global economy during the pandemic have upset global supply chains, leading to shortages of goods as well as containers, storage and drivers for the transportation of goods, and causing a…
AT&T Extends COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to Most Union-Represented Employees
September 30, 2021
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AT&T announced on Sept. 29 that it is extending its current COVID-19 vaccination policy to employees who are members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) union, making it one of the largest employers in the U.S. to mandate vaccines for a significant portion of its workers. In a statement, the world’s largest telecommunications company said the vaccine…
Millions of Britons Could Face ‘National Shortage’ of Turkeys This Christmas
Millions of Britons could face a “national shortage” of turkeys, toys, and trees this Christmas due to a lack of skilled European employees following Brexit, according to the chair of a farming association. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) last month said the UK is facing a shortage of around 100,000 HGV drivers, which along with Brexit, has…
APPEC: Global Oil Demand Seen Reaching Pre-Pandemic Levels by Early 2022
September 27, 2021
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Global oil demand is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels by early next year as the economy recovers, although spare refining capacity could weigh on the outlook, producers and traders said at an industry conference on Monday. The outlook is in line with a bullish forecast from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), but…
Chile’s 2022 Draft Budget Seeks to Tame Deficit After Pandemic Splurge, Pinera Says
SANTIAGO—Chilean President Sebastian Pinera unveiled an $82.1 billion draft budget for 2022 on Thursday, that he said would begin to tame a ballooning deficit in the world’s top copper producer following more than a year of emergency spending to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. In a televised speech, the center-right president said the budget would reduce…
Bundesbank Says Germany’s Banking System Strong Despite Pandemic
BERLIN—Germany’s banking system is still robust despite a year and half of the COVID-19 pandemic but the crisis is not over yet, Bundesbank board director Joachim Wuermeling said on Wednesday. Wuermeling said the Bundesbank will restore normal regulatory requirements for banks but will make sure not to overburden lenders, warning of possible significant credit defaults…
Southeastern China Outbreak Worse Than Officially Reported, Locals Say
The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on southeastern China. Putian, Xiamen, and Quanzhou are the three hardest-hit cities in Fujian Province. Local residents have been locked inside their homes, the nucleic acid test sites are crowded, and clashes happen often due to understaffing. According to local official reports, between Sept. 10 and Sept. 20,…
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