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Congress responded to the pandemic by pumping trillions of dollars into the economy with an alphabet soup of assistance programs: PPP, PUA, EIDL, EIPs and ERCs. Fraud was rampant, and the government lost an estimated $300 billion.On Tuesday, Republicans Sen. Joni Ernst and Rep. Roger Williams introduced a bill that…
Germany’s armed forces, the Bundeswehr, announced on Tuesday that it had created a new brigade, the 45th Armored Brigade, to be stationed in Lithuania.It will be the first long-term deployment of German soldiers to another country since World War II, according to the Associated Press.Brigadier General Christoph Huber, Commander of…
I used to think that 40 was old. My mom had me when she was 36, so some of my earliest memories of her were when she was in her 40s. She would talk about things like “hot flashes” and “heavy periods,” and most days, she’d need an afternoon rest.…
Ben Affleck said he adapted his filmmaking career into a 9-to-5 job so that he could spend more time with his three teenage children.In a new GQ interview, Affleck said he realized that being present as a parent was important to him, so he wanted to avoid spending multiple days…
Earlier this month, standing on the White House driveway, President Donald Trump hawked a fleet of gleaming Teslas with the kind of gusto normally reserved for his campaign rallies. Clutching handwritten notes about prices and models, he said, “I’m going to buy one because it’s a great product, as good…
China’s economy is showing signs of recovery, with better-than-expected data in January and February.Although economic activity remained soft, many indicators appear to have stopped deteriorating, per Goldman Sachs.China’s economy is dogged by a property crisis, deflation, and challenges in the employment landscape.China’s economy and markets have been battered over the…
I moved to Florence, Italy once when I was 20 and again at 30.The second time I moved, I found a way to immerse myself in Italian culture.It completely changed how I view Florence. I now feel like it’s a place where I belong.I have had two major crises in…
“The Wheel of Time” season three trailer teased that Moiraine might die in the coming episodes.Moiraine is a fan-favorite character played by Rosamund Pike.The TV series may be adapting a storyline from one of the later source material books.Warning: spoilers ahead for the first four episodes of “The Wheel of…
Heathrow Airport shut down due to a fire, disrupting flights for most of the day.The shutdown affected thousands of passengers and likely cost airlines millions in lost revenue.Airlines could lose $80 to $100 million rerouting passengers and any accommodation.London Heathrow Airport closed on Friday due to a power outage, crippling…
Tesla workers in Germany are asking for better working conditions and more breaks.The petition follows a global decline in Tesla sales and backlash against CEO Elon Musk.Tesla’s challenges in Germany also include anti-Musk sentiment and environmental protests.Tesla workers at a German factory say working conditions don’t allow them enough time…
