Pandemic

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Researchers from Harvard found that a considerable number of asymptomatic grocery store workers tested positive for coronavirus at a time when face mask mandates were not enforced in a state. The scientists found that employees with direct customer contact were five times more likely to test positive. Grocery store staff…

Panic’s handheld console with a physical hand crank has been delayed until 2021 because of issues caused by the pandemic. The company reassures interested future buyers that it is nearly finished with the device and that the product will still ultimately hit the market, but it seems a few extra…

This week, GV General Partner (and TechCrunch alum) MG Siegler joined us on Extra Crunch Live for a far-ranging chat about what it takes to foster a good relationship between investor and startup, how portfolio management and investing has changed as the COVID-19 crisis drags on, and what Siegler expects…

The National War Memorial in Ottawa on a past Remembrance Day. Photo: Royal Canadian Legion Oct 31, 2020 — Remembrance Day - the same day as Veterans Day in the United States - is a solemn occasion, and public observances of it will be more subdued this year due to…

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Canada’s tradition of welcoming newcomers with open arms is being challenged in an era of closed borders.How great that challenge is will become apparent Friday as the federal Liberals release a status update on immigration to Canada so far this year and a plan for how many they intend to…

Online retail giant Amazon has enjoyed a bumper third quarter, as demand for its goods and services continues to soar as the pandemic forces people to stay home By Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK Published: 30 Oct 2020 9:45 Amazon has tripled its profits and seen its revenue rise by…

Just another day, just another Kardashian drama. Recently, Kim Kardashian turned 40 and celebrated her birthday with her friends and family at a tropical getaway. Kardashian flew her friends and family for the extravaganza outing during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and later, shared numerous pictures. This move by the beauty…

Imax Corporation was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, cutting its third quarter revenues in half and sending its earnings into negative territory. Revenues at the exhibitor plunged 56.9% to $37.3 million, down from $86.4 million in the year-ago period. Imax reported a loss of $47.2 million or 80 cents…