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How vacation travel has been impacted post-COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed pretty much every aspect of our lives. From our workplaces to our financial situations to our freedoms, there’s truly nothing left of what we used to call “normal.” Over 40 million Americans have filed for unemployment in this crisis - that’s a serious shift. With this unprecedented time upon us, one thing that absolutely nobody is doing right now is taking a vacation. It’s just not a viable option. Many countries have closed their borders, […]

todayJune 3, 2020 22

Business & Lifestyle

How suppliers can improve customer service

Supply companies are an essential part of everyday business. While the general public might not understand their importance, every business knows that they would not survive without top-quality supply firms delivering stock and transporting essentials.  Even so, suppliers can sometimes get a bad reputation. As they often move equipment cross-country, there is a wide range of issues that can crop up along the way. That is true, even if it isn't their fault. As a result, this can impact their […]

todayMay 5, 2020 29

Business & Lifestyle

Major airlines will require passengers to wear face coverings

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Three major U.S. airlines on Thursday announced they will require passengers to wear face coverings on planes as unions and politicians pressure the Trump administration to mandate the practice nationwide to prevent the spread of the deadly and infectious coronavirus. Delta on Thursday said customers will be required to wear a face mask or an appropriate face covering from Monday in the check-in lobby, Delta Sky Clubs, boarding gate areas, jet bridges and on the aircraft for the […]

todayMay 1, 2020 44

Columnists

Italian connoisseurs choose leisurely Lucca

On a sunny summer evening in Lucca, Italy, I was inspired by the simple joy of watching an old man bicycling with his granddaughter atop the wide, fortified wall that once protected this proud city from its enemies — and now seems to corral its Old World charm. Then, on rented bikes, a group of chatty tourists frolicked by. Their enthusiasm was contagious. Squinting at the energy in their smiles, surrounded by dazzling sunshine, it struck me that the sun […]

todayMarch 10, 2020 23

Automotive News

Safety 101: Why it is important to report accidents, regardless of type

When it comes to making a compensation claim, there is no denying that the lawyer you hire is going to be largely responsible for ensuring you secure compensation. However, this does not mean that you do not have a role to play. There are ways you can help accident lawyers to have the strongest chance of winning your case, and one of these ways is to report the incident correctly when required.  Reporting accidents that happen in the workplace One […]

todayMarch 5, 2020 38

Travel News

Two dead after passenger train derails in Australia

WALLAN, Victoria, Australia (UPI) -- Two people were killed Thursday when a passenger train derailed in southeastern Australia, authorities said.  The Australian Country Fire Authority said a diesel locomotive and five passenger carriages of the Melbourne-to-Sydney train jumped the tracks about 30 miles north of Melbourne, near Wallan in Victoria state. Officials said the train was carrying 160 passengers. An emergency medical center was set up at a nearby restaurant and gas station to treat the injured. The tracks […]

todayFebruary 20, 2020 30

Business & Lifestyle

The latest on the Coronavirus epidemic for February 1, 2020

Coronavirus kills 259 in China, nearly 12,000 infected worldwide SHANGHAI (UPI) -- China's death toll from the Coronavirus rose to at least 259 people Saturday as the number of cases worldwide rose to nearly 12,000. The National Health Commission said that among those infected by the disease, which began in December, were 10 in Taiwan. Officials said the number of suspected cases reached 17,988, adding that they were monitoring about 137,000 people who had close contact with infected individuals. The […]

todayFebruary 1, 2020 82

Business & Lifestyle

Outdoor activities you should try at least once

Whether it's on the beach, lake, sand, or snow, playing outdoors is fun for all ages. You won't even notice the hours pass by while you're having fun. If you're willing to try something new, here's a list of activities that you can do next weekend. Surfing When you have big, strong waves at the beach, it's time to bring out the board and go surfing. It's the perfect water activity for thrillseekers, as the waves would test your balance […]

todayJanuary 31, 2020 78

Business & Lifestyle

Sales skyrocket for 2012 viral game Plague Inc. in the wake of the Coronavirus

BRISTOL, U.K. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- An independent game studio in the United Kingdom is raking in the simoleons as sales of a real-time strategy game on how diseases are spread is skyrocketing -- even in China -- where the Coronavirus is wreaking havoc across parts of eastern Asia.Game studio Ndemic Creations, the developer of Plague Inc., revealed news that sales of their hit game have gone through the roof, just as the BBC revealed that the Coronavirus has 830 confirmed […]

todayJanuary 24, 2020 91

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