how COVID-19 turns body cells into viral factories
When the coronavirus attacks the body of its next victim, it turns the patient’s own cells into original factories for the production of new viruses. The process begins on the surface of the cell when the virus captures the protein, which usually helps regulate the patient’s blood pressure. The cell involuntarily lets the virus inside […]
The stimulus agreement in the US includes checks for citizens … but will last until May
Markets react to the US stimulus package (CNN) – US lawmakers managed in the early hours of this Wednesday a $ 2 trillion stimulus deal, which includes the direct sending of checks to citizens in the midst of the crisis of coronavirus… but this money is likely to take at least until May. President Donald […]
Mega-H: trillions for the American economy
economy Mega-H Trillions for the American economy Status: 07:08 a.m. | Reading time: 2 minutes Congress agrees on first aid to the US economy Source: AFP via Getty Images / SAUL LOEB Negotiations on the package to alleviate the consequences of the corona pandemic have dragged on for days. The breakthrough came on Wednesday night. […]
Wilhelm Bleek’s book “Vormärz – Germany’s Dawn of Modernity”
“German history between 1815 and 1848 does not have a good reputation.” With this sentence, Wilhelm Bleek’s book on the era of the “Vormärz” begins. Accordingly, it is the implicit intention of the emeritus political scientist in Bochum to free the prestige of this period from the “obnoxious skin gout” that clings to the “restoration […]
The American coronavirus stimulus law fails to pass Congress for the second time, sending Wall Street red
updated March 24, 2020 10:50:33 AM Photo: Economic intervention by the Federal Reserve has done little to increase investor confidence. (AP: Craig Ruttle) Related story: Australian equities drop again when companies close and U.S. Congress argues over coronavirus stimulus Related story: Michael Hill closes the shop indefinitely as the coronavirus pushes customers out of the […]
SEC warns of insider trading after Loeffler’s sales
U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler (L), R-GA, and husband Jeffrey Sprecher, CEO of the Intercontinental Exchange and President of the New York Stock Exchange, on January 6, 2019. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images On Monday, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a strong warning against the negotiation of non-public information related to coronavirus – […]
Coronavirus relief law slows down in the United States Senate, talks continue
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The US Senate’s impetus to pass a $ 1 trillion coronavirus response law remained hampered last Sunday, while Democrats asked for more money to help governments and state and local hospitals while Republicans have urged swift action to give funding markets a sign of encouragement. On Sunday, the Senate failed to get […]
Reports that U.S. Republican Senators unloaded shares before coronavirus market crash triggers resignation
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two Republican senators addressed requests for resignation on Friday, media reports reported that they sold substantial stocks before the global coronavirus-induced market crash after receiving private information about the outbreak. Unoccupied chairs and tables remain outside a closed cafeteria in the Dirksen Senate office building, ahead of a Senate lunch meeting on […]
United States Senate to seek agreement on $ 1 trillion coronavirus economic aid package
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell introduced emergency legislation to stem the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday, and Republicans and Democrats agreed to meet Friday to seek a deal. PHOTO FILE: Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks to members of the media as he enters his office, while […]
Trump’s argument for re-election is collapsing
President Donald Trump speaks at a Make America Great Again rally at the Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia. Leah Millis | Reuters WASHINGTON – Looking back now, the night of February 4th was probably the height of Donald Trump’s presidency. A few minutes after 9:00 pm ET, Trump entered the elaborate Chamber Chamber and […]