He had sexually exploited his followers for years – now self-help guru Keith Raniere has been sentenced to 120 years in prison in New York. Four of Ranier’s helpers are still waiting for their sentence. Keith Raniere officially marketed his organization Nxivm as a self-help group since the 1990s, but unofficially, women were sexually abused … Read more
The restructuring of Deutsche Bank is making further progress. In the third quarter, the bank even made profits again – thanks to strong securities trading. Good news also comes from another area. Overall, the group posted a profit of 309 million euros for the third quarter, after a loss of 832 million euros in the … Read more
Christmas will look different this year: Due to Corona, the Pope is only planning the celebrations in the Vatican in a small circle. And in Germany many Christmas markets have already been canceled. Because of the corona pandemic, Pope Francis will hold this year’s Christmas celebrations “in private” and broadcast them online. This emerges from … Read more
Whether in the Alps or the Baltic Sea: it becomes problematic for autumn vacationers from inner-German corona risk areas. Where you can go and stay overnight, where quarantine applies – that is different in many places. An overview. Holidays in Germany are also very nice, said Prime Ministers from the South and North and the … Read more
Medium-sized businesses in Germany have to reckon with significantly lower sales due to the Corona crisis. Every sixth company therefore cuts jobs. According to a KfW study, 1.1 million jobs could be lost. As a result of the Corona crisis, medium-sized companies in Germany are cutting numerous jobs. According to a study by the state … Read more
The number of acts of violence in New York has risen sharply since the beginning of the corona pandemic. Even toddlers are victims of shootings in broad daylight. Mayor de Blasio is at a loss. By Antje Passenheim, ARD-Studio New York “Go to hell!” Samantha Gardner has only this message to the murderers of her … Read more
No city in the US was hit so badly by the corona virus – the metropolis was “on pause” for more than three months. Now it should timidly go back to normal. But there are new risk factors. By Peter Mücke, ARD-Studio New York After around 100 days of the Corona crisis and eleven weeks … Read more
Even at smaller wedding celebrations, the coronavirus can become a danger: In the USA, a mega wedding has now been stopped by the authorities. Up to 10,000 guests were announced. New York authorities have taken action against a planned wedding that may have more than 1,000 guests. “There was a big wedding planned that would … Read more
Although restaurants and shops are allowed to reopen under certain conditions, New York’s streets are still rather empty. The city is broke. Mayor de Blasio promises: “The New Yorkers can do it.” By Peter Mücke, ARD-Studio New York Mayor Bill de Blasio tried to lead by example. He had his hair cut by hairdresser Alberto … Read more
Manhattan is the heart of New York. But now there are many vacant apartments in the district – and not only there. Thousands of residents have fled: from Corona, fear and unemployment. By Antje Passenheim, ARD-Studio New York They shape the streetscape of New York: moving trucks. Boxes and furniture are piling up on the … Read more