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China is seen pursuing its ‘own interests’ as it decides whether to help Russia
China will consider its own interests when deciding whether it should help Russia cope with the impact of Western sanctions as a result of the Ukraine war, according to a former deputy sanctions coordinator for the U.S. State Department. “The U.S. government will see China as very important here,” Richard Nephew told CNBC Monday, in […]
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The rise (and fall?) of the Covid-19 testing industry
The multi-billion dollar Covid-19 testing industry emerged practically overnight to meet sudden demand for coronavirus tests. But with Covid-19 testing requirements now easing, what does its future look like? The Covid-19 testing industry sprung up almost overnight. There was an overwhelming demand for tests around the world, and entrepreneurs reacted quickly – pouring money into hiring staff, […]
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Ukraine claims it downed Russian aircraft; UN says at least 596 civilians have died in Ukraine
Mon, Mar 14 20223:01 AM EDT Ukraine says it shot down 8 Russian military aircraft on Sunday Ukraine’s Air Force Command claims it downed eight Russian military aircraft on Sunday, including four fixed-wing aircraft. The command said on Facebook that it used anti-aircraft missiles to take down four planes, three helicopters and an unmanned aerial […]
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‘For the first time in history anyone can join a war’: Volunteers join Russia-Ukraine cyber fight
Cyber warfare is being waged, not only between Ukraine and Russia, but on behalf of these countries by “digital soldiers” from around the world. Rapeepong Puttakumwong | Moment | Getty Images Cyber warfare related to the Ukraine-Russia conflict is surging as digital volunteers from around the world enter the fight. The number of cyberattacks being […]
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‘Golden passports’ for the rich face new restrictions in global crackdown on Russian oligarchs
Sweeping sanctions against Putin’s oligarchs has led governments to limit and in some cases end their lucrative pay-for-passport programs. Source
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Meet the company that lets you work remotely from anywhere in the world
Sevdha Thompson, digital producer of marketing for Coalition Technologies, spent a few weeks working in Costa Rica last year. Courtesy: Sevdha Thompson Millions of Americans are quitting their jobs and rethinking what they want when it comes to work and work-life balance. Companies are responding, meeting their employees’ needs in areas like remote work, flexible hours, […]
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Pfizer planning to submit data on 4th Covid shot soon, while working on vaccine for all variants
Pfizer plans to submit data to the Food and Drug Administration for a fourth Covid shot soon, and it’s working on a vaccine that protects against all coronavirus variants, CEO Albert Bourla told CNBC on Friday. “I think we’re going to submit to FDA a significant progress of data about the need for a fourth […]
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Jones Soda unveils cannabis-infused sodas, syrups and gummies under new Mary Jones brand
Jones Soda’s cannabis offshoot, Mary Jones Source: Jones Soda Meet Mary Jones, the new brand from Jones Soda that will feature cannabis-infused sodas, gummies and syrups. It’s a bold step for the publicly traded company, which is best known for its craft soda, but its relatively small size means it may feel it can take […]
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Countries crack down on ‘golden passport’ programs amid Russian oligarch sanctions
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email CNBC’s Robert Frank joins ‘Squawk Box’ to report the U.S., EU and Canada are considering phasing out their “golden passport” programs amid sanctions against Russian oligarchs. 02:03 Fri, Mar 11 20228:17 AM EST Source
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China is ‘deeply’ worried about Ukraine crisis, Premier Li Keqiang says
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang speaks during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow on September 18, 2019. Pavel Golovkin | Afp | Getty Images BEIJING — China is “deeply” worried about the crisis in Ukraine, Premier Li Keqiang said Friday, warning that sanctions will hurt global growth. “On Ukraine, indeed […]
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