USPS bounces back in 21 holiday season
The U S Postal Service and private shippers reported smoother deliveries during the 2021 holiday period. ShipMatrix shows 96.9 percent on time for USPS shipments in a two week December window. Increased staffing and new equipment helped cut late mail from the prior year.
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Canceled flights strain New Year travel as omicron spreads
As 2021 ends, thousands of flights are canceled or delayed due to crew shortages and winter weather. United, JetBlue, Delta, and others cancel hundreds of flights daily. over 9,000 U.S. cancellations since Christmas Eve. FAA notes more staff positives may slow air traffic. cruise ships face outbreaks as omicron drives up daily case averages.
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Stocks end slow trading year with mixed gains and losses
Wall Street closed 2021 with modest losses on a quiet Friday as the S&P 500 rose 26.9 percent for the year including dividends, the Nasdaq gained 21.4 percent, and the Dow fell on the final day. Investors faced inflation, supply chain issues, and COVID variants amid meme stock buzz and expectations of end of easy-money policies in 2022. The S&P 500 posted 70 all-time highs in 2021, while trading volumes were light as many funds year ended.
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Philanthropy sees big year with Gates and others gifts
The Chronicle of Philanthropy notes 2021 had record large donations led by Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates with 15 billion to their foundation. Nike co founder Phil Knight and Penny Knight gave 500 million to the University of Oregon, while George Soros pledged 500 million to Bard College. Northwestern received 480 million from Patrick Ryan and Shirley Ryan, and a total of 18.1 billion across top gifts highlighted.
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