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Opinion | Covid Testing for Travelers From China Won’t Stop Variants

  
WSJ - 12.28.2022 Original article ›
The Editorial Board
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This Editorial Board opinion in the WSJ says the covid test requirement for travelers from China is inadequate because it does not apply to travellers from Europe. In the early part of the pandemic travelers from Europe brought the virus to the US. The virus first spread to Europe from China before entering the US. It does not go into effect for another week. WSJ cites reports that show the surge in cases in China is already accelerating in cities like Shanghai.

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Flying From China to U.S. Will Require Negative Covid Test

  
WSJ - 12.28.2022 Original article ›
Dominique Mosbergen
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The covid test requirement applies for entry to the US from China and South Korea. It also includes airports in Canada at Vancouver and Toronto. Japan and India have their own covid test requirements for travelers from China following the surge in cases in China in December 2022 after all covid restrictions are removed.

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Pan-European sleeper train to sweep Britons to Berlin from May 2023

  
The Guardian - 12.28.2022 Original article ›
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Starting in May 2023 one could catch a Eurostar sleeper train from London's Kings Cross St Pancras to Berlin with a change in Brussels for 109 euros. This gets you into Berlin for breakfast after a nights sleep on the sleeper train. The service will extend to Dresden and Prague by Dec 2023.

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Four in 10 junior doctors plan to quit NHS as soon as they can, survey finds

  
The Guardian - 12.28.2022 Original article ›

China’s move to open up travel sparks concern over spread of new variants

  
The Guardian - 12.28.2022 Original article ›

China Hospitals Overwhelmed as Covid Cases Soar

  
WSJ - 12.28.2022 Original article ›

China’s Easing of Travel Rules Met With Joy, and Some Anxiety

  
NYTimes.com - 12.28.2022 Original article ›
Chang Che, Claire Fu, Amy Chang Chien
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A big surge in travel to mainland China from Asian countries and business travel from the US and Europe. Chinese travel outside of China to Hong Kong and Europe is also surging. Travel from China to Japan will face quarantines as Japan says there is no clarity on covid situation in China. A surge in cases and overcrowded hospitals is also causing much anxiety along with relief from the fatigue of lockdowns.

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Russia-Ukraine War: Hard-Line Positions Suggest Progress Toward Peace Talks Is Far-Off

  
NYTimes.com - 12.28.2022 Original article ›
Shashank Bengali
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Both sides hold positions unacceptable to the other in the Russia Ukraine conflict making negotiations difficult. Russia wants to hold on to annexed regions in the east including Donetsk and Luhansk. Russia continues shelling of Kherson after it was taken back by Ukraine. The conflict drags on in the winter months. The civilian population of Ukraine bears a significant burden from damage to the electricity grid, reducing heating and lighting in the winter.

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Even a Soft Landing Would Be Hard on Stocks

  
WSJ - 12.28.2022 Original article ›
Justin Lahart
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US public companies, manufacturers and retailers that make up more than half of the S&P 500 index, came out with strong sales per share of 24% increase in 2022 over 2019. This means slower growth is expected ahead in 2023, says Justin Lahart in the WSJ.  The shift to consuming more services such as dentist visits and tourism from buying washing machines and appliances will mean slower sales for these large companies that are manufacturers and retailers. Fed chairman Jay Powell's higher interest rates will also limit growth in sales in 2023. Overall the US economy may barely skirt a recession, and this depends on which forecaster one talks to.

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Live: Putin bans Russian oil exports to countries that impose price cap

  
France 24 - 12.27.2022 Original article ›

Ukraine aims for UN-mediated peace summit in February – DW – 12/27/2022

  
dw.com - 12.27.2022 Original article ›

Year in Review | Indian economy amid global headwinds

  
The Hindu - 12.27.2022 Original article ›
The Hindu Bureau
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A good look at the Indian economy is provided in this year end review by The Hindu. India navigated through a difficult environment with fluctuating oil prices and inflation in the international economic environment, and yet maintained investment in infrastructure for future growth.

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House of knowledge: The fascinating aura of the British Library

  
The Hindu - 12.27.2022 Original article ›
Siddharth Pandey
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The British Library in London is one of the great libraries of the world in an awesome new setting that as Siddharth Pandey says in The Hindu, casts a spell on one's senses and imagination. Its wonderful architecture reflects a modernist sensibility and Scandinavian aesthetics.

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Mock drills across States to check COVID-readiness

  
The Hindu - 12.27.2022 Original article ›
Jacob Koshy

David Warner caps milestone Test with 200 for Australia against South Africa

  
The Guardian - 12.27.2022 Original article ›

Opinion | Arizona Is in a Race to the Bottom of Its Water Wells, With Saudi Arabia’s Help

  
NYTimes.com - 12.27.2022 Original article ›
Natalie Koch
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Unlimited water can be drawn from wells in Arizona. How this is affecting the state's water supplies under the ground is shown here in the NYT- with alfalfa grown to ship to Saudi Arabia.

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Retirees Are One Reason the Fed Has Given Up on a Big Worker Rebound

  
NYTimes.com - 12.27.2022 Original article ›
Jeanna Smialek, Ben Casselman
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Many people in the US turning 65 years have just opted to retire in this pandemic. This is changing the fabric of the American labor force in 2023, says NYT. This means the Fed will carry on the fight against inflation longer as there is a shortage of people in the labor market.

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India’s Upscale Housing Market Strengthens, Defying Global Trend

  
WSJ - 12.27.2022 Original article ›
Shefali Anand

Apple’s Best Bet Against China Might Be India

  
WSJ - 12.27.2022 Original article ›
Megha Mandavia

Invest in Yourself the Way You’d Invest in the Stock Market in 2023

  
WSJ - 12.27.2022 Original article ›
Julia Carpenter
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WSJ offers some useful advice in its Invest in Yourself series. Its a good idea to separate this investment into three baskets, your career or professional, the personal- what passions you have and interests you enjoy, and the health- the food and exercize habits that keep you healthy and vibrant. Overinvesting in one financially or in time can lead to hurting the others. For this reason keep a good balance so that you do not burnout and enjoy aspects of the personal and health at the same time as you accomplish your goals for professional growth. Staying motivated and healthy in all the ways possible, doing things you enjoy and are excited about gives you the ability to get to where you would like to be.

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Cash Cushions Dwindle at U.S. Pension Funds

  
WSJ - 12.27.2022 Original article ›
Heather Gillers
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Cash holdings at pension funds including the California State Teachers Retirement System hit new lows. Pension fund managers balancing the need to generate returns in a fluctuating market and need for cash on hand to meet needs.

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Auto-Loan Interest Rates Are Skyrocketing. No One Told Credit Unions.

  
WSJ - 12.27.2022 Original article ›
Ben Eisen
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Auto loan interest rates hit a high of 8.5% by Jan 2023. Credit Unions that offer lower rates have increased their share of auto loans to 28%.

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Chip Inventories Swell as Consumers Buy Fewer Gadgets

  
WSJ - 12.27.2022 Original article ›
Asa Fitch
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In contrast to early in 2022 chip inventories are swelling at the beginning of 2023, as consumers are shifting their purchases away from electronics products and automobiles. Banks interest rates on auto loans reached a high of 8.5% by Jan 2023.

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Green Mountain Grandma - Zero Waste Life | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand

  
NHK WORLD - 12.27.2022 Original article ›
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Since ancient times the Japanese have believed a life force exists in all creations. Nakahara learned to value all things from an early age, says this NHK Japan video of a woman who settled in a mountain region of Japan thirty years ago after living in the city. In her weaving of cloth, dyeing, and making clothing she practices a zero waste lifestyle that inspires all around her. She uses pampas grass in her backyard for making dyes and makes the cloth using traditional handicraft weaving equipment. Click on Original Article for the NHK video.

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More Than Mom's Hand-me-down - Zero Waste Life | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand

  
NHK WORLD - 12.27.2022 Original article ›
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NHK World- Japan's Zero Waste Life video series shows practice of responsible consumption and production for zero waste lifestyle. Since ancient times the Japanese have believed a life force exists in all creation. It is an essential component of climate change action today. This one shows Li Riu's sewing school teaching students how to remake adult clothes into kids wear. Items that could end up in that disposal heap in the Atacama desert in Chile are transformed into clothes for their own children. Her place is full of laughter for mothers and children alike says the author. Click on Original Article for the NHK video.

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