Politics
Nearly 6,000 Ukrainians approved to enter the U.S. through Biden admin’s Uniting for Ukraine website
After convincing her mother and aunt to flee the Ukraine for Poland, Yuliya Day uses Facebook Messenger to video conference with her mother as she tries to figure a way to bring them to the United States from her home in Fullerton, California, April 21, 2022. Mike Blake | Reuters The Department of Homeland Security […]
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Novavax posts first profitable quarter as Covid vaccine rolls out around the world
Rafael Henrique | LightRocket | Getty Images Novavax on Monday reported its first profitable quarter as its Covid vaccine rolls out across several countries around the world, though the company still missed earnings and revenue expectations. Novavax stock was down more than 8% in after hours trading. Novavax reported net income of $203 million in […]
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Biden signs bill that aims to streamline U.S. military aid to Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden signs an executive order to prohibit trade and investment between U.S. individuals and the two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine recognized as independent by Russia, at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 21, 2022. The White House | Reuters WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed a bill Monday that will streamline the […]
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Yellen says financial system working well despite ‘potential for continued volatility’
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies during a hearing before Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill November 30, 2021 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong | Getty Images Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen believes the U.S. financial system is in working order, but that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s Covid-19 lockdowns are […]
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Queen won’t attend Parliament opening due to mobility issues
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II attends a Service of Thanksgiving for her late husband, Britain’s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey in central London on March 29, 2022. Richard Pohle | AFP | Getty Images Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II will not attend the opening of Parliament on Tuesday amid ongoing mobility issues. […]
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U.S. will limit next generation Covid vaccines to high-risk people this fall if Congress doesn’t approve more funding
The U.S. will have to limit the next generation of Covid vaccines this fall to individuals at the highest risk of getting seriously sick from the virus if Congress fails to approve funding to purchase the new shots, according to a senior Biden administration official. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, warned that […]
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Hedge fund billionaire Dan Loeb appears to be courting NYC Mayor Eric Adams over charter schools
Hedge fund billionaire Dan Loeb appears to be cozying up to New York City Mayor Eric Adams after pouring $1 million into the political action committee that helped get him elected, according to people familiar with the matter. Adams and Loeb have held several private discussions since Adams was sworn in earlier this year, focusing […]
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European markets close down 2.8% as travel, tech stocks lead losses; oil prices fall 5%
LONDON — European stocks on Monday fell to two-month lows as global investors fled risk assets en masse due to fears over inflation. The pan-European Stoxx 600 provisionally ended down 2.8%, hitting its lowest level since Mar. 8. Travel and tech shares led the losses, down 5.8% and 4.8% respectively, as all sectors and major […]
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UK opposition leader Starmer says he would resign if police fine him for Covid rule breach
Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is under investigation after a photo emerged of him having a beer and a curry with colleagues during last year’s Hartlepool By-election, when some Covid-19 restrictions were still in place. Hollie Adams | Getty Images News | Getty Images British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer said on Monday he would […]
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Cable companies to offer effectively free internet to low-income homes
Vice President Kamala Harris during an event on high-speed internet access. Kent Nishimura | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images The Biden administration said it secured commitments from 20 internet service providers to either reduce prices or increase speeds to serve low-income households, according to a White House press release published Monday. The news means […]
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