Pandemic

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz reported Wednesday its lowest annual profit since the Covid pandemic, as it counted the cost of US tariffs and cutthroat competition in China. Net profit for 2025 was 5.3 billion euros ($6.3 billion), Mercedes said, down almost 49 percent from 2024 but better than had been expected…

Asia-Pacific, Featured, Gender, Gender Identity, Headlines, Human Rights, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, TerraViva United Nations Opinion A young female domestic worker was doing housework for her employer in Manila, the Philippines. Credit: ILO Asia and the Pacific/J. Aliling BANGKOK, Thailand, Feb 11 2026 (IPS) - The COVID-19 pandemic reminded…

Published: Feb 9, 2026 by Sarah Lewis In Small Business News Timothy Boyle has become the last of eight defendants sentenced in a sweeping $7.7 million pandemic fraud scheme that targeted Small Business Administration (SBA) programs and state unemployment benefits. This case, which highlights both the vulnerabilities in fraud detection…

One of my pandemic hobbies that stuck was home automation. I discovered Home Assistant — the popular open source, extremely customizable home automation platform — and all the intricate things you can do with it to make your home work better. I have ADHD and have found Home Assistant to…

Saturday 07 February 2026 6:05 am  |   Updated:  Friday 06 February 2026 5:35 pm With workplace leasing enjoying a major post-pandemic bounceback, it’s clear that, once again, the office is seen as critical to success, writes Philip Hobley The third quarter of 2025 marked the low point for sentiment among…

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A recent case has spotlighted the risks associated with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a crucial funding initiative that aimed to support small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sabrina and Joseph Mitlo, a couple from New Jersey, face serious legal consequences for allegedly defrauding the PPP, illustrating both the effectiveness…

The rise of sports betting and online gambling has led to a notable surge in addiction rates among populations all over the globe. Now, a body of 300+ health experts has launched an evidence-based appeal to have national governments, regulators, and international bodies address what they see as a pandemic. …

Photo by cottonbro studio via Pexels Listed companies in the FTSE Construction & Materials sector issued 18 profit warnings between them during 2025. By comparison they put out five warnings in 2024. The 18 profit warnings in 2025 was the highest annual total since 2020, when the covid pandemic induced…

As one of the most beloved fantasy IP around, The Lord of the Rings has spawned its fair share of video game adaptations. And many of them have been incredibly solid RPGs, from straightforward retellings to more expansive takes like Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. In recent years, however, many of…