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Americans had a spending bash after getting their stimulus checks. They sobered up in April
The numbers: After a stimulus-fueled binge, Americans pruned their spending in April and kept a sizable amount of savings on…
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Hancock: Cummings’ ‘unsubstantiated’ dishonesty allegations are ‘not true’
The UK’s health secretary Matt Hancock has said allegations that he lied about the government’s approach to managing the Coronavirus pandemic were…
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Pending home sales sink as the housing market falls back to Earth
The numbers: An indicator of existing-home sales fell in April, suggesting that the housing market could be cooling in the face…
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U.S. investors are pouring money into European stock funds
U.S. investors have stepped up their purchases of European stocks — even as performance this year has been neck-and-neck with…
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China slams Biden for investigation of coronavirus origins as WHO says Africa urgently needs 20 million AstraZeneca doses
The global tally of confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose above 168 million on Thursday, as China hit back at President…
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10-year Treasury yield rises back above 1.60% as investors weigh data, $6 trillion budget proposal
U.S. Treasurys sold off and yields climbed on Thursday as economic reports on balance confirmed a healthy economic recovery from…
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Johnson was urged to promote ‘chicken pox’ parties for Covid-19 herd immunity, claims Cummings
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was urged by cabinet secretary Mark Sedwill to tell the British public to hold “chicken pox…
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Taiwan criticizes China over Pfizer vaccine deal, and Wuhan lab theory irks Beijing
Tensions between Taiwan and Beijing flared on Wednesday when Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen accused China of blocking a deal Taipei…
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New CDC Data Shows Just How Rare COVID-19 Breakthrough Infections Really Are
People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can still get the infection. But these “breakthrough infections” are very, very rare,…
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Government feared lockdown would trigger bond market collapse, Cummings says
The UK government was scared the bond markets could turn against them if they went into a coronavirus lockdown, the…
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Dominic Cummings says he would have put a ‘dictator’ with ‘kingly powers’ in charge of Covid-19 response
The Prime Minister’s former adviser Dominic Cummings said he would have put an official with dictatorial powers in charge of…
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EU expects to take delivery of 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses by the end of September, agrees on digital certificate for travelers
The European Union, which has been lagging in getting its 450 million citizens vaccinated against COVID-19, expects to take delivery…
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Will we need COVID-19 booster shots? Increasingly, the expectation is yes
It looks like Americans may need to roll up their sleeves for a COVID-19 booster shot, though vaccine makers and…
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Covid has bolstered the fintech revolution — and criminals’ opportunities
Markets are changing — and fast. The tech revolution in finance is only picking up speed and the Covid-19 pandemic…
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NYC schools to be 100% in-person this fall with no remote option, De Blasio announces
New York City schools will be all in person this fall with no remote options, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced…
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WHO head slams ‘scandalous inequity’ in COVID vaccines with 10 countries accounting for 75% of doses administered
The head of the World Health Organization slammed wealthy countries for a “scandalous inequity” in COVID-19 vaccines that is prolonging…
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Citigroup lays out plans for staff return to Canary Wharf
Citigroup will up the number of staff coming into its Canary Wharf headquarters from 21 June, on the back of…
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5 Vitamin D Benefits You Should Know About
You’ve probably heard by now that vitamin D is good for you, and maybe you’ve even thought about taking a…
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Existing-home sales fall for third straight month — so what’s going on?
The numbers: Existing-home sales declined yet again, a result of the low inventory of properties for sale and rising prices…
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White House Proposes $1.7 Trillion Infrastructure Counteroffer to Republicans
Here’s what you need to know to navigate the markets today. • The White House made a $1.7 trillion infrastructure…
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5 People with Bipolar Disorder Share How They’re Handling ‘Re-Entry Anxiety’
Knowing that everyone will be leaving me and that I’ll be home by myself again is making me very anxious.…
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Getting This One Thing Right Will Help Prevent Another COVID-19 Surge, Dr. Fauci Says
We can prevent another COVID-19 surge—with the help of one key strategy: getting enough of the U.S. population vaccinated, Anthony…
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Will You Really Need a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster? Here’s What Experts Say.
Even if you already got your COVID-19 vaccine, you might soon need another one. Vaccine developers are already working on…
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COVID vaccination success in U.S. and other wealthy countries contrasts with shortages elsewhere as G-20 promises to step up
Growing optimism that the coronavirus-borne illness COVID-19 is in retreat in the U.S. and other wealthy countries was tempered Friday…
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I’m Vaccinated and Still Plan on Wearing a Mask—Here’s Why
Last week, my best friend sent me a text asking, “How are you feeling about everything?” By “everything,” she meant…
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Here are five charts that show the City reopening
The City has been a ghost town for much of the past 14 months, with bankers forced to work from…
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PGIM Real Estate’s Eric Adler on the post-Covid office and why he’s an ‘odd’ American
Eric Adler is surprisingly upbeat considering what global real estate investors have had to endure since the onset of the…
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True COVID-19 global death toll is likely 2 to 3 times higher than official count of 3.4 million, warns WHO
The number of global deaths caused by the coronavirus-borne illness COVID-19 is likely far higher than official numbers suggest, as…
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WHO Europe advises avoiding international travel for now as concern about vaccine inequity grows
Travelers keen to jet off for a long-awaited vacation should exercise patience in the face of “fragile” progress in containing…
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Feel pushed to go back to the office? Here’s what you need to ask your boss first
As England lifts its third nationwide lockdown, companies are beginning to introduce their employees to their future office setup. Most…
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Fidelity International, JPMorgan scramble to vaccinate India staff as nation reels from Covid
Fidelity International, the $706bn asset manager, is offering to pay for Covid vaccines for its more than 3,000 staff based…
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Here’s How Many Kids Have Already Received a COVID-19 Vaccine Dose
More than 600,000 kids got a COVID-19 vaccine dose in the first week they became available for 12- to 15-year-olds,…
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As Europe relaxes COVID-19 restrictions and U.S. cases fall, India suffers deadliest single day of the pandemic
The uneven state of the pandemic across the world was on full display Wednesday, with India setting a global record…
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UK reveals vaccine booster trial programme
The UK government has funded new clinical trials to assess the potential for a number of Covid-19 booster vaccines. More than 2,800 people aged…
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With drinkers back, 2 of Britain’s biggest pub groups are hoping for a strong rebound
Two of Britain’s biggest pub operators on Wednesday reported bigger half-yearly losses, as the COVID-19 pandemic and related lockdowns forced…
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House passes bill to combat hate crimes against Asian Americans, sending it to Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress approved legislation Tuesday intended to curtail a striking rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans and…
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Dr. Fauci Says the Pandemic Exposed the ‘Undeniable Effects of Racism’ on Health
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the devastating impact that racism can have on health in the U.S., said Anthony Fauci, M.D.,…
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Why This New Study Helped Convince the CDC to Change Its Mask Guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mask guidelines for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 changed last…
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Hanock urges ‘humility’ in face of virus as Indian variant soars
Health secretary Matt Hancock has urged the country to remain “humble in the face of this virus” as latest figures…
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World Economic Forum cancels August Singapore meeting
The World Economic Forum has cancelled its August meeting in Singapore because of renewed fears over the Covid-19 pandemic. As recently…
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Walt Disney World drops mask requirement for visitors who are outdoors
Families can now walk right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A. at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom without wearing…
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These stocks could fly as Europe’s Covid-19 reopening gathers pace, Goldman says
Analysts at Goldman Sachs have tipped a group of stocks to take off as Europe emerges from widespread Covid-19 lockdowns. The…
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When Will the Pandemic Actually Be Over?
Additionally, we are uncertain if the COVID-19 vaccines in use will provide long-lasting immunity, as the smallpox and polio vaccines…
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UK ramps up second vaccine doses to combat Indian Covid variant
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that the UK’s vaccine rollout will be stepped up in a bid to combat…
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Dow jumps over 250 points, even as retail sales data comes in weaker than expected
U.S. stock indexes rose early Friday as investors took a weaker-than-expected reading of April retail sales in stride, after a…
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Second Covid jabs could be fast-tracked to combat Indian variant spread
The government may “flex” its vaccine programme by accelerating second Covid shots and offering jabs to multi-generational households to help…
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Fully Vaccinated People Can Go Most Places Without Masks—What Does That Mean?
People who are fully vaccinated can go without a few public health measures that we’ve become accustomed to, the new…
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ETF Wrap: Is a new ‘crypto’ fund the long-awaited bitcoin ETF in disguise
Hello, again: Thanks for all the feedback from last week’s ETF Wrap. Please, keep it coming. The Holy Grail for…
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Why Some COVID-19 Conspiracy Theorists Are Finally Wearing Masks and Social Distancing
Some people who believe baseless conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 vaccines are wearing masks and staying distanced from others—but not…
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‘Vaccine envy is real,’ says a Cleveland Clinic pediatrician. Here’s what she’s telling parents and teens about the COVID-19 vaccine
Regulators have given the go-ahead for younger teens to begin getting Pfizer’s COVID-19 shots, raising questions for some parents who…
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