WASHINGTON — U.S. military forces around the world will no longer be required to get the covid-19 vaccine after the mandate was lifted under an $858 billion defense spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law Friday by President Joe Biden.The department has 30 days to work out the details for rescinding the mandate. […]
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Art dealer charged after world's top museums and auction houses cheated out of millions
An art dealer accused of being behind forgeries that duped London‘s National Gallery and tricked Sotheby’s into parting with millions has been charged with the art world’s ‘crime of the century’. Giuliano Ruffini, 77, is charged due to concerns over ‘newly discovered’ works by the Old Masters, The Daily Telegraph reported. The dealer and collector […]
Continue readingNew law ends COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US troops – KMBC Kansas City
Sign up for daily emails with local updates and other important news.U.S. military forces around the world will no longer be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine, after the mandate was lifted under an $858 billion defense spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law Friday by President Joe Biden.The Pentagon is now likely […]
Continue readingApple employees go on strike demanding better pay and conditions during busiest weekend of the year
Apple employees go on strike demanding better pay and conditions with stores across Australia affected over the festive season Apple employees strike during one of the busiest trading periods of the year Workers will demand better pay and working conditions in new agreement Strike began at 3pm on Friday and expected to continue through Christmas […]
Continue readingSouth Africa Covid Booster Shots to be Offered to Most Vulnerable – Bloomberg
Insight and analysis of top stories from our award winning magazine “Bloomberg Businessweek”.Sanjay Shah used an obscure loophole to go from unemployed trader to $700 million whale in just a few years. Now regulators are after him for what they consider the biggest tax heist in European history.UK May Mull Crackdown On Gambling Ads to Curb […]
Continue readingCorporate China struggles with supply snags as COVID cases spread – Reuters
SHANGHAI/BEIJING, Dec 21 (Reuters) – As China's massive wave of COVID-19 infections begins its march across a country roughly the size of Europe, the ripple effect on business is accelerating.From its original epicentre in the north, including the capital Beijing, COVID-19 infections are spreading throughout the country and cases are impeding workforces in manufacturing belts, […]
Continue readingOne in four university students say they are ADDICTED to Elf Bars
One in four university students say they are ADDICTED to Elf Bars – as data suggests the number using disposable vapes who never previously smoked may be higher than expected 27 per cent of students admitted being addicted to the vapes The study surveyed more than 18,000 students across 24 institutions 51 per cent said they […]
Continue readingA Covid-19 'senior wave' is driving up hospitalizations – CNN
A Covid-19 ‘senior wave’ is driving up hospitalizations CNNsource
Continue readingPacked ICUs, crowded crematoriums: COVID roils Chinese towns – Norman Transcript
Some clouds in the morning will give way to mainly sunny skies for the afternoon. High 33F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. Low 16F. Winds light and variable. Updated: December 24, 2022 @ 2:59 amA man pulls a cloth to cover up the face of an elderly woman whose vitals flatlined […]
Continue readingSam Bankman-Fried's ex Caroline Ellison admits knowing her actions were ILLEGAL in plea deal
Sam Bankman-Fried‘s ex-girlfriend has confessed that she knowingly engaged in ‘illegal’ business tactics with the disgraced FTX founder in bombshell court testimony given as part of a plea deal with authorities. Caroline Ellison, 28, Bankman-Fried’s former on-off lover, told a New York court that she ran Bankman-Fried’s investment company, Alameda Research, and essentially had access […]
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