Category: closure

What People Are Saying About Closure of Hong Kong’s Apple Daily

HONG KONG—Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily is set to print one million copies of its last edition on Thursday, after a year in which it was raided by police, and its tycoon owner and other staff were arrested under a national security law. Following are some comments from Hong Kong residents and others in…


France, in Reaction to Closure of Hong Kong’s Apple Daily, Says Attached to Press Freedom

PARIS—France is attached to the freedom and plurality of the press, government spokesman Gabriel Attal told reporters on Wednesday, when asked about Hong Kong pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily’s decision to print its last edition later this week. Apple Daily will print its last edition on June 24, after a stormy year in which it was…


Carnegie Hall Reopens in October After 19-Month Closure

NEW YORK—Carnegie Hall will resume performances in October following a 1 1/2-year closure caused by the coronavirus pandemic but with a limited schedule of recitals and small ensembles until large orchestras return in January. The Hall initially intended to open the season with a virtual gala, but Carnegie executive and artistic director Clive Gillinson said…


Energy Australia Announces Early Closure of Victoria’s Largest Coal-Fired Power Plant

Energy Australia announced on March 10 that it will close Victoria’s largest power station in mid-2028—four years earlier than scheduled. The move has raised concerns from the federal government over electricity prices and reliability in the national power grid. In a statement, Energy Australia Managing Director, Catherine Tanna, said the company approached the Victorian Government…


Los Angeles Shuts Five COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Due to Supply Crunch

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Thursday that five of the city’s COVID-19 vaccine sites will close Friday and Saturday due to a lack of supplies. “We’re vaccinating people faster than new vials are arriving here in Los Angeles,” he said at a Feb. 11 briefing. “And I’m very concerned right now” that the vaccine…


Disneyland Announces Cancellation of Annual Passes

ANAHEIM (CNS)—First, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of the Disneyland Resort. On Jan. 14, it prompted the elimination of a theme park favorite: the Disneyland annual pass. “We want to thank our annual passholders for their understanding during this closure period,” Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock said in a statement. “Due to the continued…