Pandemic

More than 50% of the physical toys that Hasbro produces are made in China. That has put the G.I. Joe and My Little Pony manufacturer squarely in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s turbulent trade war between the world’s two largest economies. “In February, and then again in April, and…

With support from the Pandemic Fund and in collaboration with PAHO/WHO, FAO, and the World Bank, six countries unite to build more resilient health systems Washington, DC, 13 June 2025 (PAHO/WHO)- A landmark initiative to boost pandemic preparedness and response in the Eastern Caribbean was officially launched this week in…

Orlando, Fla — A surge in mortality due to thyroid storm occurred in the US during 2020-2021, likely partially, but not entirely, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new analysis of people hospitalized with thyrotoxicosis in the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) between 2016 and 2021 showed. However, “the increased mortality…

The Manhattan market has been experiencing a prolonged post-pandemic occupancy recovery, despite strong ADR gains. Although legislative and supply changes should bolster this recovery, recent geopolitical factors and the tariffs and policy changes enacted by the new federal administration are expected to affect short-term hotel market trends. Our current demand…

Leaders of the FDA have published a list of new priorities for the agency. They want to deliver rapidly-approved cures and "unleash AI." AP Images Earlier this week, two new leaders of the US Food and Drug Administration published a list of priorities for the agency. Both Marty Makary and…

Navigating the Longer Road Back: The Recovery of Manhattan’s Hotel Market - Image Credit Unsplash    The Manhattan market has been experiencing a prolonged post-pandemic occupancy recovery, despite strong ADR gains. Although legislative and supply changes should bolster this recovery, recent geopolitical factors and the tariffs and policy changes enacted by…

Photo Credit: JRE Joe Rogan claims that two unnamed former presidents contacted Spotify regarding his COVID commentary on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ podcast. The disclosure came amid ongoing debates about misinformation and content moderation on major media platforms. Spotify faced significant backlash for hosting Joe Rogan’s podcast, which critics accused…

Republic | Image: Republic Many Indian families are now choosing term life insurance to stay financially secure for the future. After the COVID-19 pandemic, people are more aware of the need to protect their families. Term insurance vs life insurance is now a common question. While some life insurance plans…

1 of 2 | The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on Dec. 12, 2020, gave emergency use approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine among those 16 and older. File photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo June 11 (UPI) -- Two days after disbanding the entire 17-member independent vaccine advisory…

The global gender gap has closed to 68.8%, led by economic and political advances - yet progress is still behind pre-pandemic pace, with full parity an estimated 123 years away. Women outpace men in higher education but only 28.8 % reach senior leadership, a missed opportunity for greater economic resilience…