GROCERY SQUEEZE: Harris Teeter, Publix closing stores earlier amid worker shortage

Because Americans increasingly do not want to work for the pittance offered them by corporate America, some segments of the economy are having to significantly adjust their business practices. Harris Teeter and Publix, two major southern grocery chains, are drastically cutting their hours of operation until further notice. Harris Teeter, which prided itself on being open … Continue reading GROCERY SQUEEZE: Harris Teeter, Publix closing stores earlier amid worker shortage

German chancellor Merkel warns 70 percent of Germany now at risk of being infected by the coronavirus

Seventy percent of the German population — roughly around 58 million people — are now at risk of getting infected with the deadly coronavirus, warns Chancellor Angela Merkel. Merkel made the remark during her address at the parliamentary group meeting of the Christian Democratic Union party. German-language newspaper Bild, which covered the event, said the room “fell silent” … Continue reading German chancellor Merkel warns 70 percent of Germany now at risk of being infected by the coronavirus

Italy joins Japan in closing schools due to coronavirus

A draft decree put together by the Italian government outlines the many new draconian measures that the European country has decided to put in place in order to combat the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19), including the mass closure of schools. All schools in the northern part of the country, the worst-hit area of Italy, have now been shuttered, … Continue reading Italy joins Japan in closing schools due to coronavirus