News from November 12th, 2020 Civil servants, high-paid employees, students and the self-employed all have the choice of whether to switch to private health insurance. But switching to private health insurance is not always worthwhile. Medical treatments can get expensive quickly? it’s good to have a health insurance company that covers the costs. Image source: … Read more
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
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
Among other things, he is said to have shot a bailiff when his apartment in Obertshausen was to be evicted. Therefore, from Wednesday (11th) a 68-year-old has to answer before the Darmstadt regional court. The tenant is charged, among other things, with attempted murder. Shot from close range According to the public prosecutor’s office, a … Read more
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
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
News from November 5th, 2020 Tweet Many municipalities are up to their necks. Eleven of the 20 most heavily indebted cities and districts in Germany are in Rhineland-Palatinate. The district of Neuwied is also above average in debt with a total volume of EUR 166.5 million. The municipalities lose their design options. Symbol photo Neuwied … Read more
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
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
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