The End of the World - What if Covid-19 Becomes Even More Deadly?
The coronavirus has already killed more than 1.8 million people worldwide. Yet its death rate is still at a relatively small percentage of the population and targets mostly the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions that make their immune systems compromised.
Read full storyChina Cracks Down On Ant, Looks Toward Its Own Digital Currency
Sometime in 2021, China will shift to a digital currency. In ten years, the society will move from a cash-based economy to strictly digital. That has ramifications for Chinese citizens and those countries that have extensive trade agreements or investments with China. In essence, they are going to be signing over their economy if they choose the Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP).
Read full story'Tis The Kitchen Appliance Season
As the New Year approaches, many resolutions made in the heady moments of the calendar change will likely go quickly by the wayside. But even if you don't lose weight, exercise more, or give up smoking, there is one resolution that can’t be ignored for long – updating your kitchen and appliances. That’s because there’s a definite shelf life to these crucial tools of living, and waiting until they formally break down is never a good option.
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