As the U.S and some European and Asian countries are going through another round of COVID-19 case surges, the Far Eastern small city-state that is Singapore has done what was seemingly impossible before the pandemic year 2020 ended: the near eradication of the dreaded coronavirus within its borders. According to the CDC’s COVID Data Tracker, there are already a total of nearly …
One of the main aspects of COVID-19 is social distancing and isolation, the need to create space. In metropolitan areas around the world, this is easier said than done. As cities continue to grow and population numbers expand, more and more people have been forced to coexist in limited amounts of space. As a result, …
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A few days ago, America had decided and chosen a new leader in the democratic representative, Joe Biden. In a race to 270 electoral votes, Joe trumps Donald with 273 while the former having only 214. The US media has announced the official projection and results of the election after a nail-biting couple of days …
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The U.S. presidential elections have come to a close. For supporters of both sides of the political fence, the days leading to the casting of ballots have been fraught with anxiety. As soon as the tallying of votes began, the level of unease felt by American voters shot through the roof, given it was a …
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COVID-19 has taken so much from us. From more than 200,000 deaths to income security loss to mental health decline, every American has lost something to this pandemic, in one way or another. Now more than ever, communities need to come together and unite to help slow down the infection. We can see a level …
Innovations and Tools Communities Need to Use amid COVID-19 Read More »
In the run-up to the 75th Founding Anniversary of the United Nations, various sectors have expressed their concern for the seemingly growing political and economic conflict between the United States and China. The ongoing trade war saw both countries hitting each other with millions of dollars worth of tariffs and other sanctions that hurt each …
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A mortgage is the sum of money that a person borrows from a lender and pay off on a monthly basis with the intention of buying a real estate property. There are many lenders out there offering different rates and costs. Some are better than others because they offer their clients so much more. However, …
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The rise of smart home technology has made the lives of many Americans easier and more efficient. Your Internet-connected devices, such as your TV, security cameras, smart locks, and smart thermostats, can help make your life more convenient. However, they can also make you and your home vulnerable to cyberattacks. With most of your home …
Air pollution is a bigger global killer than smoking. In the UK and other parts of the world, it affects health and cuts lives short. The UK economy incurs over £20 billion yearly because of it. Thankfully, the government is doing their part in mitigating the problem. A new Environment Act is in the works, and …
What Businesses Can Do to Reduce Fuel Costs and Its Effect on the Environment Read More »
Following the announcement that the coronavirus has hit our shores, Americans were sent back to their homes in hopes of mitigating the effects of the pandemic. Because of this, thousands of businesses and establishments were forced to close shop except for those deemed essential businesses such as groceries, food shops, drug stores, and delivery services, …
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