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Gov. Abbott Asks Biden for Help With COVID Testing, Antibody Treatments
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is asking the Biden Administration for help managing the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in Texas after the state health department says they've run out of an antibody treatment proven to be the most…
Fed’s Harker calls for ‘action on inflation,’ sees 3 or 4 rate hikes likely this…
Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker said Thursday he foresees three or four interest rate hikes this year as likely to fight inflation.His thinking, outlined in a live interview on CNBC's "Closing Bell," is consistent with…
Bob Chinn’s Crabhouse Temporarily Closes Due to Proof-of-Vaccination Requirements
Bob Chinn's Crabhouse Restaurant in Wheeling announced a temporary closure Saturday, citing the reason as "unforeseen business circumstances" caused by proof-of-vaccination requirements in suburban Cook County.
In a social…
As China Evergrande Teeters, Beijing Steps In
HONG KONG — For months, as a troubled property company called China Evergrande spooked global markets with its financial problems, Beijing sat on the sidelines.Now, the government is taking a more hands-on role.Evergrande, the world’s…
Nikola shares surge 20% after company delivers its first EV truck, says more to come
San Pedro, CA - December 17: The first two zero-emissions electric trucks, from an order of 100 vehicles, delivered from the Nikola Corporation to Total Transportation Services at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro on Friday, December…
Waitress is FIRED after group of Good Samaritans leave her a $4,400 tip
A waitress who received a $4,400 tip from a group of good Samaritans to split between her and another server has been fired from her job after the restaurant manager forced her to cough up most of the money.Grant Wise, who owns a local…
China Evergrande braces for debt deadline after doubting ability to pay
Evergrande says no guarantee it can make $82.5 mln debt paymentsSays creditors have also demanded $260 mln repaymentAuthorities summon chairman; shares drop 20% to all-time lowDisorderly collapse could ripple through property sectorHONG…
US Asks AT&T, Verizon To Delay 5G Rollout Over Aviation Safety Concerns
<!-- -->Wireless industry group CTIA said 5G is safe and spectrum is being used in about 40 other countries.Washington: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on…
HBO Max And HBO Hit 73.8M Global Subscribers At End Of 2021, Topping Company Forecasts –
UPDATED with executive comments. HBO Max and HBO combined for 73.8 million global subscribers by the end of 2021, ahead of company projections for 70 million to 73 million.
In a brief interview with Deadline, WarnerMedia CEO Jason…
High inflation is a ‘severe threat’ to Fed’s employment goals, Jay Powell says
High inflation is a “severe threat” to the Federal Reserve’s employment goals, chair Jay Powell told US lawmakers during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, as he sketched out the US central bank’s plans to tighten monetary…