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Governments Weigh Mitigation Versus Containment as They Wrestle With Omicron

December 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Governments Weigh Mitigation Versus Containment as They Wrestle With Omicron
The holiday weekend began with governments wrestling with whether to focus on containing the spread of Omicron or trying to mitigate its effects, as staff outages and self-isolation requirements continued to disrupt travel.

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Omicron’s Spread Deepens Travel Woes

December 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Omicron’s Spread Deepens Travel Woes
The Covid-19 variant is sidelining pilots and flight attendants, forcing airlines to cancel hundreds of flights during the Christmas holiday rush.

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AMC Lags Behind in Surprisingly Competitive Saudi Cinema Market

December 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on AMC Lags Behind in Surprisingly Competitive Saudi Cinema Market
Four years since the kingdom lifted a ban on theaters, local rivals have moved ahead of the U.S. giant.

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Small Shops Flourish in the U.K., Offering Hope for the Global Retail Industry

December 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Small Shops Flourish in the U.K., Offering Hope for the Global Retail Industry
Chains were hit by online rivals, then the pandemic. Now, independent stores are back.

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Omicron Surge Complicates Crew Changes in Busy Cargo Ports

December 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Omicron Surge Complicates Crew Changes in Busy Cargo Ports
Only a quarter of seafarers are vaccinated, which constrains the movement of crews on and off ships as countries erect new barriers to travel.

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Omicron Starts to Slow U.S. Economy as Consumer Spending Flags

December 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Omicron Starts to Slow U.S. Economy as Consumer Spending Flags
Fewer people are dining in restaurants, and rising case numbers are leading many businesses to close for a short period.

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Nations Shorten Recommended Quarantine Times

December 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Nations Shorten Recommended Quarantine Times
Some officials reduced isolation recommendations for those who contract Covid-19, with New York saying a range of workers, including teachers and grocery employees, could return to their jobs after as little as five days.

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Europe’s Industrial Firms Flash Warning on Energy Costs

December 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Europe’s Industrial Firms Flash Warning on Energy Costs
Steelmakers, glass manufacturers and other energy-hungry businesses in Europe are calling on governments to take action to stop record gas and electricity prices from hobbling the region’s economy.

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Rental-Car Shortage Drives Up Prices and Wait Times

December 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Rental-Car Shortage Drives Up Prices and Wait Times
A shortage of rental cars that emerged earlier this year is getting worse, with Hertz, Avis and other providers struggling to meet demand and charging more.

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Thanks to the Chip Shortage, Texas Instruments Is Worth $170 Billion

December 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Thanks to the Chip Shortage, Texas Instruments Is Worth $170 Billion
Even in the digital age, analog chips such as those the company makes are essential, and they are in short supply.

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