Health care industry
Singapore confirms case of monkeypox, first in Southeast Asia
In this photo illustration, blood test vials are seen in front of a screen that says ”Monkeypox” Nikos Pekiaridis/ | Nurphoto | Getty Images Singapore has confirmed an imported case of monkeypox, the health ministry said late on Tuesday, the first such case reported in Southeast Asia during this year’s outbreak of the viral disease. […]
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Fraud trial against Elizabeth Holmes’ partner at Theranos nears end
SAN JOSE, Calif. — In a harshly worded closing argument, prosecutors on Tuesday said former Theranos COO Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani “wasn’t a victim, he was the perpetrator of fraud” in the company’s downfall, while his attorney blasted the government’s case calling it inconsistent. The closing statements capped a three-month-long trial where the government alleged Balwani […]
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Tuesday’s market bounce allows us to raise some cash to buy in the next downturn
We’re raising cash about equal to what we put to work last Friday in three trades when the market was much lower. Source
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Britain backs offering monkeypox vaccine to broader population
The World Health Organization has said that there is a “window” of opportunity to contain a recent monkeypox outbreak which has seen cases spread across Europe, the U.S. and Australia. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images British authorities are recommending gay and bisexual men at higher risk of exposure to monkeypox should be offered a […]
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Wall Street set to bounce after S&P 500’s worst seek since 2020 The sign for Wall Street is seen with U.S. flags outside the New York Stock Exchange. Yuki Iwamura | Afp | Getty Images Dow futures […]
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Estate planning 101: the do’s and don’ts, what to expect to pay and what your options are
Jodi Jacobson | Getty Images You don’t have to be older and rich to do some estate planning. In fact, regardless of age and wealth, experts say virtually everyone should consider how they want their assets distributed upon their death and what decisions will be made by whom if they are unable to make those […]
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Macao’s Covid outbreak shuts most businesses and restaurants, but casinos stay open
Macao’s government relies on casinos for over 80% of its income, with most of the population employed directly or indirectly by the casino industry. Dragon For Real | Moment | Getty Images The world’s biggest gambling hub Macao began its second day of mass Covid-19 testing on Monday, with banks, schools, government services and other […]
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CDC advisors recommend Covid vaccines for children as young as 6 months
A child is administered a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pediatric vaccine. Mayela Lopez | Reuters The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s independent vaccine experts on Saturday backed Pfizer’s and Moderna’s Covid-19 shots for children as young as 6 months. The CDC committee voted unanimously to recommend the shots for use in […]
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FDA authorizes Pfizer and Moderna’s Covid vaccines for children as young as 6 months
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized Moderna’s and Pfizer’s Covid-19 shots for children as young as 6 months old, which makes nearly every person in the U.S. now eligible for vaccination. The FDA decision comes after its committee of independent vaccine experts voted unanimously to recommend the shots after weighing their safety and […]
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Wall Street set to bounce but still tracking for a terrible week Traders on the floor of the NYSE, June 16, 2022. Source: NYSE U.S. stock futures on Friday pointed to a strong open on Wall Street. […]
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