Some hospitals in South Africa are experiencing a huge increase in admissions. Plus, the financial impact of extreme weather events. And, China attempts to rein in its biggest technology company.
Goods, covered. Services — and financial services, in particular — not so much. Plus: a gloomy outlook for post-Christmas sales and Tucson, Arizona wants you (yes, you) to try it on for size.
A state’s ability to tax nonresidents’ income while they work remotely is being challenged at the Supreme Court. Plus: Scrambling for additional health care workers, several states have sped up the certification process for workers trained abroad. And: Adult student enrollment takes a hit.
From the BBC World Service: The Brexit agreement reached yesterday only covers goods trade — what happens to the financial services industry once the calendar flips to 2021? Plus: Demand for the services of charitable organizations around the world has soared this year, leading to dwindling resources for many.
