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
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
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
No other US city has been hit as hard by the corona virus as New York. A ARD-Data research shows: One reason for this is the inequality that is deeply rooted in the city. By Stefanie Dodt, NDR, Christiane Meier, WDR and Gregor Aisch, Datawrapper New York, the glittering metropolis, the place of longing, the … Read more
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