Pandemic

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem catapulted onto the list of conservative politicians favored by former President Donald Trump with her libertarian approach to the pandemic. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem catapulted onto the list of conservative politicians favored by former…

1 / 1 Children, youth and adults enjoyed rides, games and food at the Campbell Amusements midway May 20, 2018. Darren Taylor/SooToday Read More

What Happened: Post-pandemic, China’s corporate bond defaults have been rising massively. Excessive corporate debt stands at $1.3 trillion of domestic debt owed over the next 12 months, says Bloomberg. In comparison, that is 30-percent more than what US companies owe. In 2021, Chinese firms have so far failed to make…

“Reliable Sources” host Brian Stelter Sunday addressed the ongoing scandal surrounding fellow CNN anchor Chris Cuomo doling out advice to his brother, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo over accusations of sexual harassment. Stelter asked his Sunday panel: When the anchor is also the governor’s brother, where is the line? This…

Universal’s “F9” has now earned the highest global opening weekend for a Hollywood film since the start of the pandemic, grossing $162 million from 8 markets this weekend including $135 million in China. That makes the “Fast & Furious” franchise the sixth in box office history to reach $6 billion…

Sir Leonard Blavatnik topped the United Kingdom’s latest Sunday Times Rich List, after he made approximately £7.2-billion during the pandemic. The Ukrainian-born media mogul now has a net worth of £23-bilion. His investments in Warner Music, the record label, and Dazn, which has been dubbed the “Netflix of sport”, really…

Navigation for News Categories Metro Performance Glass is back in the black but continues to be plagued by pandemic related disruptions. Photo: Google Maps It has reported a net profit of $8.5 million for the year ended March compared with a loss of $78.9m the year before, which included close…

Navigation for News Categories Ryman Healthcare has delivered another strong bottom line profit despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. Photo: 123RF The large retirement village operator's full-year net profit for the year ended March rose 60 percent to $423.1 million, while revenue rose nearly 54 percent to $872.6m. The…

Nominated for eight consecutive years, chain recognized as leader of the pack for its innovation and growth amidst pandemic Palm Beach, FL  (Restaurant News Release)  BurgerFi International Inc. (Nasdaq: BFI, BFIIW) is honored to be recognized as the top brand of 2021 by FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers Awards.…

CE visits Art Basel Hong Kong (with photos/video) *************************************************      The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (May 20) visited the ninth edition of Art Basel Hong Kong, which is being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai for five days starting yesterday (May 19).…