Some good news from around the world on Tuesday
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The US is more alone than ever, just at the moment the world needs its leadership
The US is more alone than ever, just at the moment the world needs its leadership
COVID-19 around the world: U.S. cities fear protests may fuel new wave of outbreaks | CBC News
The massive protests sweeping across U.S. cities following the police killing of a black man in Minnesota have sent shudders through the health community and elevated fears that the huge crowds will lead to a new surge in cases of the coronavirus.A police officer in Miami talks with protesters during a demonstration Saturday. Protests across…
In a low-interest-rate world, high-interest savings proving a big winner for smaller banks
For financial institutions such as EQ Bank, offering interest rates that are 40 times higher than those attached to savings accounts at the Big Five banks is starting to pay dividends.EQ, which is backed by the Toronto-based Equitable Bank, is still offering its clients a two per cent base interest rate on its Savings Plus…
Wish you were here? See the world from your sofa
The May Bank holiday is usually a busy weekend for tourism, but even though most major attractions across the world are closed due to Covid-19, you can still visit them virtually from the safety of your own armchair. Exploring the Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia, listening to bird song as you hike the Grand Canyon and having a virtual…
This is how the world is celebrating Easter during the covid-19 pandemic
PhotographyBy Kenneth Dickerman | Apr. 12, 2020By now, the spread of covid-19 has affected just about everyone around the globe. From Rome to Barcelona to New York and beyond we have been cautioned to practice social distancing to help contain the virus outbreak. This has affected everything we do, from work to school and now,…
As world struggles to contain coronavirus, China is over the worst
Coronavirus Updates Michael Atkinson Fired Stimulus Check RFK’s Granddaughter Coronavirus Task Force Bill Withers Has Died Job Market Slammed Unlivable Wage Documentary News US World Politics Entertainment Health MoneyWatch Technology Science Crime Sports Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner and George Takei with advice for the “Next-Greatest Generation” With more working from home, our Internet undergoes a…