Is Marvel’s Spider-Man: Remastered Worth It? | Background

Is Marvel’s Spider-Man: Remastered Worth It?  |  Background

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Remastered is, as the name implies, a remaster of the PlayStation 4 classic Marvel’s Spider-Man. The game will be released on November 19 together with the PlayStation 5. For an extra 20 euros you will receive the remaster together with the new Spider-Man: Miles Morales. The question is of course: should you do … Read more

US election campaign on Staten Island: The “Swing State” in New York

US election campaign on Staten Island: The “Swing State” in New York

Neither US President Trump nor challenger Biden can bet on getting a majority in New York’s fifth district, Staten Island. Both camps are almost equally strong. The followers are conciliatory towards each other. By Christiane Meier, ARD Studio New York You have to leave Manhattan behind to visit New York’s fifth borough, Staten Island. 20 … Read more

Car insurance: a change could be worthwhile

Car insurance: a change could be worthwhile

The price war has started: these days, motor insurers are using special offers to attract customers who are willing to advertise. Drivers can cancel their policies until the end of November. This year, changing insurance should be particularly worthwhile – because of Corona. From Notker Blechner, boerse.ARD.de Good news not only for accident statisticians: Because … Read more

New York: Short Trial with Weinstein

New York: Short Trial with Weinstein

The trial of former Hollywood film producer Weinstein in New York is progressing faster than expected. The accused definitely sees chances of success – also thanks to his aggressive lawyer. By Peter Mücke, ARD-Studio New York The media interest is huge. And the expectations are perhaps even higher: Because the Weinstein case got the global … Read more

Reaction to Biden’s victory: cheers and congratulations

Reaction to Biden’s victory: cheers and congratulations

Cheers broke out on many streets in the United States immediately after the news of Biden’s victory. The future president immediately received congratulations from abroad. Many utterances speak of relief. Just seconds after several US media outlets declared the Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden the winner of the US election, there was great cheer in … Read more

Ostrovets: Belarus’ first nuclear power plant goes online

Ostrovets: Belarus’ first nuclear power plant goes online

In the small Belarusian town of Ostrovets, the country’s first nuclear power plant goes into operation today. A success for President Lukashenko? The neighboring states have security concerns. By Christina Nagel, ARD Studio Moscow Today is a public holiday for Belarus ‘head of state Alexander Lukashenko: Belarus’ first nuclear power plant is officially connected to … Read more

GGD: ‘Commercial test streets do not comply with the notification requirement’

GGD: ‘Commercial test streets do not comply with the notification requirement’

REGION – The GGD North and East Gelderland warns that the corona figures will be blurred. The organization sees that a number of commercial test streets in the region do not comply with the notification requirement. This obligation means that the doctor or laboratory involved must report any positive test result to the GGD. In … Read more

Trump Tower sealed off: New York is arming itself against violence

Trump Tower sealed off: New York is arming itself against violence

While voters go to the polls in traditionally democratic New York, the police prepare for possible rioting. The fear of violence on election night has never been as great as this time. By Peter Mücke, ARD-Studio New York Osama Miro from Williamsburg wanted to be absolutely sure. In the morning he went to the polling … Read more

US election: Crowds in Manhattan, slack in the Bronx

US election: Crowds in Manhattan, slack in the Bronx

Long lines formed in New York even before the polling stations opened. At least in Manhattan – there is still little rush in the Bronx. The mood is tense everywhere. Many fear unrest. By Antje Passenheim, ARD-Studio New York Long before sunrise, the church on Manhattan’s affluent Upper West Side is busy. In the cold, … Read more

Fight against the corona pandemic: emergency measures or rule chaos?

Fight against the corona pandemic: emergency measures or rule chaos?

In view of the increasing number of corona cases, the federal states and many large cities have increased their security measures. Above all, bans on accommodation and higher fines for those who refuse to wear a mask are discussed further. After the number of confirmed new corona infections had risen significantly in the past week, … Read more