So far, the city has taken plasma donations from seven recovered patients, and is screening about 10 other potential donors. Hong Kong police rejected an application to hold a demonstration on May 1, …
TPG Reader Hall of Fame: This couple redeemed 720k points for a pre-pandemic vacation to the Maldives
For some of us, our last trips were long-weekend getaways or visits to the local beach. For TPG reader Josh, a financial advisor who got his first American Express card in 1998, his last trip was one …
Georgia officials investigate racist text to Atlanta mayor
Georgia officials are investigating a racist text received by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Attorney General Chris Carr directed his office’s prosecution division to investigate who sent the …
Many Georgia churches not taking up invitation to reopen
Many churches in Georgia are not planning on reopening despite calls from Republican Gov. Brian Kemp for institutions in the state to transition out of the coronavirus shutdown.
Leaders disagree on when Georgia lawmakers should return
With Georgia’s legislative session suspended because of fears of transmitting the new coronavirus, the two Republicans who must agree on when to return continue to eye different dates. House Speaker …
Trump’s abrupt reversal on Georgia’s reopening plan highlights growing tensions with Kemp
The president’s rapid about-face has undermined a member of his party and added to the sense of confusion about how states should begin restarting economic activity in the middle of a deadly pandemic.
Lebanon’s Premier Slams Central Bank Chief Over Currency Chaos
Lebanon’s prime minister launched a scathing attack on central bank Governor Riad Salameh over the sharp depreciation of the pound on the unofficial market amid the country’s worst ever financial …
Chinese engineering firm fully resumes construction of China-Laos railway
VIENTIANE: The Laos-China Railway Co, Ltd. (LCRC), a joint venture based in the Laos capital Vientiane in charge of the railway, said on Saturday (April 25) that the China Railway Group Limited (CREC) …
Tajikistan triples planned domestic borrowing volume
Tajikistan’s government plans to borrow 300 million somoni ($29 million) on the domestic market this year, Finance Minister Faiziddin Qahorzoda said on Wednesday, up from 100 million somoni envisaged …
Who is Jordan Love, the controversial QB drafted to replace Aaron Rodgers?
Opposing college coaches agreed that Jordan Love’s transition to managing the game pre-snap at the line of scrimmage will ultimately determine his future in the NFL.