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In the U.S., COVID-19 Wasn’t Sole Cause of Excess Deaths in 2020

April 15, 2021

British Reporter — Comparing death rates in the United States with those of the five biggest European countries, Penn and Max Planck demographers found that significant excess mortality cost more lives annually than the epidemic itself.

Presidential Message on Christmas, 2020

The FINANCIAL -- White House spreads Presidential Message on Christmas, 2020. "The First

by The FINANCIAL

December 25, 2020

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More Walmart Health centers open in Chicago

The FINANCIAL — Families in the Chicago area can now experience new

by The FINANCIAL

November 20, 2020

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American Airlines eliminates change fees

The FINANCIAL — American Airlines is giving customers complete flexibility when they travel

by The FINANCIAL

November 20, 2020

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Business

Amazon to open first fulfillment center in Nebraska

The FINANCIAL — Amazon Inc. announced plans to open its first fulfillment center in the state of Nebraska in Papillion. The site, which is anticipated to launch in 2021, will create 1,000 full-time jobs with industry leading pay and comprehensive benefits starting on day one.

by The FINANCIAL

October 28, 2020

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WORLD

Germany remains on top of “Nation Brand” ranking, the UK edges out Canada to the second spot

The FINANCIAL — This year is marked by an overall decline in perception of nations’ reputations, and the top-10 NBI nations are not immune to this overall negative sentiment. While Germany retains the top position in the 2020 Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands IndexSM

by The FINANCIAL

October 28, 2020

4 mins read

BANKS

Bank of America announced 10 completed equity investments in MDIs and CDFI banks

The FINANCIAL — On June 2, Bank of America made a $1 billion, four-year commitment to advance racial equality and economic opportunity, of which $50 million is dedicated to support minority depository institutions (MDIs) and community development financial institution (CDFI) banks. As part

by The FINANCIAL

October 27, 2020

1 min read

Business

Nestle Purina announced $550 mln investment to build new factory in Ohio

The FINANCIAL — Nestlé Purina PetCare announced a USD 550 million investment to build a new factory in Ohio, United States, to meet increasing demand for its high-quality, nutritious pet foods. The Williamsburg Township location will join Purina’s network of 21 existing manufacturing locations

by The FINANCIAL

October 27, 2020

1 min read

Travel News

IHG’s Hotel Indigo expands in 14 neighbourhoods around the world

The FINANCIAL — IHG® Hotels & Resorts’ upper upscale brand, Hotel Indigo®, one of the world’s fastest growing boutique hotel brands, continues its growth momentum with new destinations across the globe. 2020 welcomes 14 Hotel Indigo properties to its portfolio and each

by The FINANCIAL

October 26, 2020

4 mins read

Coronavirus

First and only FDA-approved treatment of coronavirus

The FINANCIAL — Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the antiviral drug Veklury® (remdesivir) for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 requiring hospitalization. As an antiviral drug, Veklury works to stop replication of

by The FINANCIAL

October 23, 2020

5 mins read

Business

LEGO reveals 123 Sesame Street set

The FINANCIAL– Voted for by LEGO brick lovers all over the world, a wonderfully nostalgic new LEGO Ideas set has been brought to life after being envisioned by an avid builder. The brand-new LEGO® Ideas 123 Sesame Street set is the latest

by The FINANCIAL

October 23, 2020

2 mins read

Tech

Microsoft will support Texas to expand education and skilling opportunities

The FINANCIAL — Microsoft Corp., in collaboration with the state of Texas, announced new programs and events to address the need for digital and technical skills in the workforce. The digital alliance is intended to create new economic opportunity, close equity and

by The FINANCIAL

October 23, 2020

1 min read

Tech

Alaska Airlines and Microsoft collaborate to cut carbon emissions

The FINANCIAL — Microsoft Corp. employees who fly between their global headquarters in Redmond, Washington, and California on Alaska Airlines will fly more sustainably thanks to the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to cover their business travel. The SAF, supplied by

by The FINANCIAL

October 23, 2020

3 mins read

Business

Deloitte received 8 awards at the 15th ITR’s Americas Tax Awards 2020

The FINANCIAL — Deloitte received eight awards at the 15th International Tax Review Americas Tax Awards 2020. In addition to being named the Americas Transfer Pricing firm of the year – the fourth year in a row – Deloitte also received the

by The FINANCIAL

October 22, 2020

1 min read