5 advances that followed pandemics

The National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan published statistics on Thursday showing that the country experienced an increase in criminal activity in 2022 for the first time in 20 years. The report tracked the number of police reports on documented crimes in addition to arrests. Among the crimes identified as seeing a significant rise in frequency were rape, child abuse, and street crimes, such as muggings and bicycle thefts. The rates of domestic violence and child abuse hit “all-time highs,” according to a report by the Indian news site First Post. Police also referred a record number of children to consultation centers after finding evidence of abuse. The increase follows a dramatic drop in crime following the eruption of the coronavirus pandemic originating in Wuhan, China, in late 2019. Japan shut its schools in February 2020 and sternly encouraged mask usage and “social distancing.” Relatively lax, compared to other parts of the world, government coronavirus restrictions … [Read more...] about Post-Pandemic Japan Sees First-in-a-Generation Crime Spike

The city of Tucson can seem like a small town but it has a vibrant community. And while there are many locals who love this city, there are also many people who flock into town for annual events like the Tucson Gem Show, the Tucson Rodeo and the Tucson Jazz Festival. Each of these events have their unique characteristics and qualities that bring in people from all over to the city of Tucson to explore and enjoy what the events have to offer to their guests. The COVID-19 pandemic put a pause on a lot of these annual events. There was not a single event that was not affected by the pandemic. Some events had the chance to rebound in 2022, but this year will be the year to expect the events to return to their full glory. One event making a full comeback after the pandemic is the Tucson Gem Show, which according to visittucson.org is “the largest, oldest, and most prestigious gem and mineral show in the world.” The 2021 Gem Show was unfortunately canceled, but in 2022 it was able to … [Read more...] about Tourism in Tucson rebounds after pandemic

The N.B.A. planned for each of its 30 teams to play 72 games across 145 days this season, its 75th. Despite a rash of postponements and injuries to big-name stars , all 1,080 games were played in the throes of the coronavirus pandemic. No one in the league office is celebrating yet. “We knew it was going to be a challenge to get through all of the games in a way that we thought kept people safe, and we’re really happy to have done that,” said David Weiss, the N.B.A.’s senior vice president of player matters. “At the same time, the virus keeps changing, so what we have to do keeps changing.” “No one knows everything about Covid,” Weiss added, “and so we’re always willing to revisit what we do.” With the playoffs underway, here are answers to some of the questions about where things stand with the N.B.A.’s health and safety rules related to the coronavirus . Here’s what you need to know: How did the season go without a bubble? What will happen if a player … [Read more...] about The N.B.A. vs. the Coronavirus May Be the Toughest Playoff Matchup

Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The Federal Reserve has now raised its benchmark interest rate from near zero to above 4.5 percent in the space of a year. That represents the most rapid spree of monetary tightening in U.S. history. It is past time for the central bank to take a breather. In recent weeks, a growing array of evidence has indicated that inflation is firmly on a downward path. At this point, the imperative to avert an unnecessary recession must take precedence over minimizing inflationary risk. My argument for that assessment has two parts. The first is a matter of data, the second of values. The consumer price index (CPI) declined by 0.1 percent between November and December. On a year-over-year basis, inflation remained at the elevated perch of 6.5 percent. But as Paul Krugman argues , for discerning the future path of inflation, it may be better to look at the rate of price growth over a six-month period. That interval eliminates the “noise” (i.e., … [Read more...] about The Fed Can Stop Choking the Economy Now

WASHINGTON — President Biden’s top economic aides have battled for weeks over a key decision for his State of the Union address on Tuesday: how much to talk about child care, prekindergarten, paid leave and other new spending proposals that the president failed to secure in the flurry of economic legislation he signed in his first two years in office. Some advisers have pushed for Mr. Biden to spend relatively little time on those efforts, even though he is set to again propose them in detail in the budget blueprint he will release in March. They want the president to continue championing the spending he did sign into law, like investments in infrastructure like roads and water pipes, and advanced manufacturing industries like semiconductors , while positioning him as a bipartisan bridge-builder on critical issues for the middle class. Other aides want Mr. Biden to spend significant time in the speech on an issue set that could form the core of his likely re-election pitch … [Read more...] about Biden Weighs State of the Union Focus on His Unfinished Agenda

0 Arts & Entertainment People with or exposed to coronavirus, or who have coronavirus symptoms, should stay home. They should NOT attend in-person gatherings. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the City of Cambridge: November 19, 2020 With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, please keep in mind that the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community is to celebrate with the members of your household. If, however you do plan to gather with others outside of your household, please review the current state orders and follow the recommendations below from the Cambridge Public Health Department and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on how to slow the spread of COVID-19. Please follow the three most important basic practices: Wear a mask or face covering. Practice physical distancing. Wash your hands for 20 seconds. Limit the size of gatherings “This … [Read more...] about City Of Cambridge’s Guidance For Celebrating A Healthy Thanksgiving Holiday