Month: July 2021
U.K. Plans to Introduce Covid-19 Booster Shots in September
The U.K. is one of the first governments to set out provisional plans for booster shots. It is concerned that possible further Covid-19 outbreaks over the winter could coincide with a wave of influenza and put pressure on the country’s
Read MorePaper gets $100M worth of venture-backed paper for B2B edtech
For edtech startups, it’s always been easier to go direct-to-consumer than it is to sell into school districts. The latter has stodgy and strict sales cycles, while the former has a bit more flexibility when it comes to opening up that
Read MoreTrump Organization CFO Surrenders to Authorities in New York
The Trump Organization’s longtime chief financial officer surrendered to authorities in New York to face state tax charges after a grand jury indicted him and his employer in the first criminal case against former President Donald Trump’s company. Allen Weisselberg,
Read MoreWATCH LIVE: Florida officials brief Biden on building collapse
Florida officials and relatives of those still missing in the condo building collapse are scheduled to meet with President Joe Biden on Thursday.
Read MoreFireworks Explosion Destroys LA Police Bomb Disposal Truck UPDATED – Jalopnik
Fireworks Explosion Destroys LA Police Bomb Disposal Truck UPDATED Jalopnik Los Angeles explosion: 17 injured after bomb truck carrying illegal fireworks explodes Fox News LAPD bomb squad truck explodes during fireworks detonation, injuring 17 New York Post 17 Injured After Planned Detonation Of
Read MoreU.S. jobless claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell again last week to the lowest level since the pandemic struck last year, further evidence that the job market and the broader economy are rebounding rapidly from the coronavirus recession.
Read MoreWATCH LIVE: House subcommittee examines how to fight vaccine hesitancy
A House subcommittee will hold a hearing on combating COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and increasing vaccinations across the country on Thursday.
Read MoreCovid-19 Vaccine Passport System Gets First Test in Europe
The European Union has started rolling out a digital health certificate as airlines hope for a recovery in summer travel.
Read MoreTrump Organization CFO surrenders ahead of expected charges
Allen Weisselberg surrendered to authorities early Thursday ahead of an expected court appearance on the first criminal indictment in a two-year investigation into business practices at Donald Trump’s company.
Read MoreTurkey Offers Covid-19 Booster Shot After Early Use of Chinese Vaccine
A third dose is being made available to healthcare workers and people over the age of 50 amid concerns over the spread of the highly transmissible Delta strain.
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