EU prepares legal action against AstraZeneca over vaccine delivery issues
President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen Thierry Monasse | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — The European Union is preparing legal action against AstraZeneca over shortfalls in deliveries of its coronavirus vaccine, according to four people familiar with the matter….
Treasury yields fall ahead of jobless claims data
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Thursday morning, ahead of the release of weekly jobless claims data. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note dipped to 1.552% at 4 a.m. ET. The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond dipped to 2.244%. Yields move inversely to…
Six vaccinated medical experts reveal their summer travel plans
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cleared vaccinated Americans to travel again, but some immunized travelers remain on the fence about making summer plans. Is it finally safe to fly? What about visiting unvaccinated relatives or traveling with young children? CNBC…
How to deal with pressure to go back into the office as Covid lockdowns ease
10’000 Hours | Getty Images With workplaces slowly reopening as coronavirus vaccinations gather pace, some people may be feeling the pressure to go back into the office more than they would actually like. Many employers have embraced sweeping changes brought in by the coronavirus pandemic,…
Tech is an ‘extremely dynamic’ and resilient investment as economy reopens: Oppenheimer
Market bull John Stoltzfus sees investment opportunities across the board as earnings season kicks into high gear. Stoltzfus, chief investment strategist at Oppenheimer Asset Management, considers trading activity a lot more sensible than critics think — particularly when it comes to 2020’s big winner. “We…
13-year-old raises thousands to transport seniors to vaccination appointments
A 13-year-old came up with a way to transport seniors to and from vaccination sites free of charge.Inspired to help others by his cardiologist dad, Kevin Manshadi, of Stockton, California, set up a GoFundMe for vaccination ride-share vouchers and raised more than $9,600.His father, Dr….
Biden announces tax credit for businesses giving paid leave for Covid vaccinations and recovery
US President Joe Biden makes a statement of a police shooting in Minnesota in the Oval Office of the White House after a meeting with members of Congress about the American Jobs Plan April 12, 2021, in Washington, DC. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty…
Faces of Unemployment: Indianapolis man becomes homeless after losing job during pandemic
INDIANAPOLIS — Michael Hogg has lost a lot during the pandemic. First his job, then he lost his place to stay. Hogg’s whole life turned upside down after losing his job making trailers for semis. “I just wanted to give up, that’s how bad it…
Here’s where Americans are planning to go for that summer vacation
Siesta Key beach in Sarasota, Florida. Pola Damonte via Getty Images | Moment | Getty Images Americans are looking to finally get out and about this summer, and interest in both well-known and new emerging getaway spots is rising along with temperatures, according to travel…
Treasury yields rise slightly as earnings remain in focus
Treasury yields rose slightly on Wednesday morning, as investor focus remained on corporate earnings. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note climbed to 1.578% at 4 a.m. ET. The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond advanced to 2.277%. Yields move inversely to prices. U.S….
Bipartisan plan to fix Social Security draws criticism
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, speaks with reporters about the minimum wage at the U.S. Capitol on March 1, 2021. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters Many Americans have one big question when it comes to their retirement: Will Social Security still be there when I need it?…
EU agency finds possible blood clot link with J&J vaccine but says benefits outweigh risks
A box of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine doses are pictured at Grubb’s Pharmacy on Capitol Hill on Monday, April 12, 2021. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images LONDON — The European Medicines Agency said Tuesday the Johnson & Johnson…
Treasury yields rise as investors eye on corporate earnings
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Tuesday morning, as investors eye on the latest corporate earnings. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note rose to 1.619% at 4 a.m. ET. The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond climbed to 2.315%. Yields move inversely to prices….
More than half India’s population could be immune by September, says hospital executive
At least 55% of India’s population should be immune to Covid-19 by September, pushing the country toward population immunity, according to the managing director of a local health-care group. Suneeta Reddy of Apollo Hospitals said around 122 million doses of vaccines have been administered in…
Clinton school district drops face mask requirement
Teachers in Clinton, Missouri, on Monday saw many of their students’ faces for the first time in more than a year.The district school board voted unanimously last week to drop a requirement for face coverings in schools, citing a low number of COVID-19 cases and…
Alaska is out, but the Caribbean is full speed ahead: What we know about cruising in 2021
More than a year after Covid-19 brought cruise ships to a standstill, there are clear signs that cruising could be making a comeback. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) signaled this month that cruises may resume by mid-summer — with restrictions —…
Investors are poorly prepared for inflation, all-star money manager Rich Bernstein warns
Institutional Investor Hall of Famer Richard Bernstein is finding a lot of denial about inflation risks. According to Bernstein, the evidence is baked in to how investors are positioned right now. “Think about what people love. They love long-duration equities right now,” the CEO and…
Greta Thunberg urges world leaders to end the ‘tragedy’ of Covid vaccine inequity
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is pictured during a “Fridays for Future” protest in front of the Swedish Parliament Riksdagen in Stockholm on October 9, 2020. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND | AFP | Getty Images LONDON — Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on Monday pressed world leaders…
Treasury yields start the week lower as retreat continues
U.S. Treasury yields ebbed lower on Monday morning, continuing to fall from recent highs. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note fell to 1.564% at 4:15 a.m. ET. The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond dipped to 2.253%. Yields move inversely to prices. There…
Chile has one of the worlds’ best vaccination rates. Covid is surging there anyway
A health worker administers a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against Covid-19, to a man at the Medalla Milagrosa Church in Valparaiso, Chile, on April 6, 2021. JAVIER TORRES | AFP | Getty Images LONDON — Chile’s vaccination campaign against the coronavirus has been one…
Common Symptoms Of COVID-19
The CDC has a collection of nine Roche antibody assays designed to provide rapid results from COVID-19 rapid antigen test. If you are a potential carrier of the human papilloma virus (HPV) and are looking for HPV testing kits for the home, it is important…
Things You Never Knew About The Best Water Purifier
Things You Never Knew About The Best Water Purifier: We all know the importance of having a water purifier at home, but not many people know the things they need to know before buying one. Most of the time, we miss out on the most…
Med hub smart pill, a device for patients having medicines intake in the daily schedule.
Med hub smart pill: The drug prescribed by a doctor will be effective if it would be taken at the right time suggested by the doctor because it is necessary for our healing process. When a patient takes too many medicians in a day also…
10 Best Effective Plants to Fight Pollution – Diwali Edition
Effective Plants to Fight Pollution: Few more months and the most awaited festival of the year will be here. We Indians love our festivals, and the biggest festival of India, especially north India, is Diwali. It is a massive affair here. It generally falls in…