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Trump administration seeks to block fund for virus testing and tracing
- July 21, 2020
House Democrats are pushing for much more than the $ 1 trillion package McConnell wants - including considerably more in extra unemployment benefits due to stop at the end of the month. Meadows said the payroll tax cut "plans to be in it". Trump has blamed increased testing for the rising number. McConnell is straining to keep the bill's total price tag at $1 trillion. (more...)
- July 21, 2020
House Democrats are pushing for much more than the $ 1 trillion package McConnell wants - including considerably more in extra unemployment benefits due to stop at the end of the month. Meadows said the payroll tax cut "plans to be in it". Trump has blamed increased testing for the rising number. McConnell is straining to keep the bill's total price tag at $1 trillion. (more...)
US FDA authorizes new COVID-19 pool testing
- July 21, 2020
The company does not expect to reduce those wait times as long as covid-19 cases continue to increase dramatically across the U.S. "This EUA for sample pooling is an important step forward in getting more COVID-19 tests to more Americans more quickly while preserving testing supplies", FDA Commissioner Stephen M. (more...)
- July 21, 2020
The company does not expect to reduce those wait times as long as covid-19 cases continue to increase dramatically across the U.S. "This EUA for sample pooling is an important step forward in getting more COVID-19 tests to more Americans more quickly while preserving testing supplies", FDA Commissioner Stephen M. (more...)
EU clinches historic deal on €750 billion recovery fund
- July 21, 2020
Divided and slow to respond at the start of the coronavirus outbreak in Europe, EU leaders believe they now have a chance to redeem themselves with an aid plan that would show Europeans the bloc can react to a crisis. "People have often accused Europe of being too little, too late". "Occasionally we can collide, but everybody can handle that, we are all professionals", Rutte said after the meeting. (more...)
- July 21, 2020
Divided and slow to respond at the start of the coronavirus outbreak in Europe, EU leaders believe they now have a chance to redeem themselves with an aid plan that would show Europeans the bloc can react to a crisis. "People have often accused Europe of being too little, too late". "Occasionally we can collide, but everybody can handle that, we are all professionals", Rutte said after the meeting. (more...)
Oil falls as virus infections rise, eyes on European Union recovery plan
- July 21, 2020
Global benchmark Brent crude was trading at $43.50 per barrel at 0634 GMT for a 1% increase after closing Monday at $43.20 a barrel. Brent crude LCOc1 was down 36 cents, or 0.8%, at $42.78 a barrel by 0653 GMT, after dropping slightly last week. (more...)
- July 21, 2020
Global benchmark Brent crude was trading at $43.50 per barrel at 0634 GMT for a 1% increase after closing Monday at $43.20 a barrel. Brent crude LCOc1 was down 36 cents, or 0.8%, at $42.78 a barrel by 0653 GMT, after dropping slightly last week. (more...)
Deadlock continues on virus recovery plan — European Union summit
- July 20, 2020
Rutte took it in stride. We are here because we do business for our own country. Other officials involved said negotiations looked likely to drift late into the night. "And how do we ensure that those really take place?" Highlighting the febrile atmosphere, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte sent a tweet bluntly spelling out what he saw as the weight of numbers against Rutte and his allies. (more...)
- July 20, 2020
Rutte took it in stride. We are here because we do business for our own country. Other officials involved said negotiations looked likely to drift late into the night. "And how do we ensure that those really take place?" Highlighting the febrile atmosphere, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte sent a tweet bluntly spelling out what he saw as the weight of numbers against Rutte and his allies. (more...)
KFC creating 3D-printed 'meat of the future'
- July 20, 2020
Beyond Fried Chicken will be available at more than 50 select locations in Orange County, San Diego and Los Angeles beginning July 20. The company said that 3D Bioprinting Solutions is developing additive bioprinting technology using chicken cells and plant material, allowing it to reproduce the taste and texture of chicken meat nearly without involving animals in the process. (more...)
- July 20, 2020
Beyond Fried Chicken will be available at more than 50 select locations in Orange County, San Diego and Los Angeles beginning July 20. The company said that 3D Bioprinting Solutions is developing additive bioprinting technology using chicken cells and plant material, allowing it to reproduce the taste and texture of chicken meat nearly without involving animals in the process. (more...)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show: Producers Finally REACT To Allegations Of ‘Toxic’ Workplace
- July 20, 2020
The former employee was one of 11 mostly ex-employees who detailed horror stories of the "toxic" work environment on the show in a Buzzfeed article on Thursday, pulling the curtain on the lighthearted comedy host. The staff, who had been working on the show for a year, had an unfortunate suicide attempt, so she had to check himself into a mental health facility. (more...)
- July 20, 2020
The former employee was one of 11 mostly ex-employees who detailed horror stories of the "toxic" work environment on the show in a Buzzfeed article on Thursday, pulling the curtain on the lighthearted comedy host. The staff, who had been working on the show for a year, had an unfortunate suicide attempt, so she had to check himself into a mental health facility. (more...)
List of National Retail Chains Requiring Masks is Growing
- July 20, 2020
As retail chains grapple with reopening their stores and how to keep their customers and employees safe during the coronavirus pandemic, many have implemented policies that require face masks when shopping in their stores. Face coverings will be required for all of our teams and customers. And many encouraged consumers to go shopping in other ways, such as through curbside pickup, if they choose not to put on a mask or can't wear one for medical reasons. (more...)
- July 20, 2020
As retail chains grapple with reopening their stores and how to keep their customers and employees safe during the coronavirus pandemic, many have implemented policies that require face masks when shopping in their stores. Face coverings will be required for all of our teams and customers. And many encouraged consumers to go shopping in other ways, such as through curbside pickup, if they choose not to put on a mask or can't wear one for medical reasons. (more...)
Disney halts funding Facebook and Instagram ads
- July 20, 2020
Disney joins hundreds of other companies that have paused spending on the service. While it won't necessarily cause significant hardship for Facebook, it may be noticeable than ad cuts for other companies, including Ford, Starbucks and Engadget's parent company Verizon. (more...)
- July 20, 2020
Disney joins hundreds of other companies that have paused spending on the service. While it won't necessarily cause significant hardship for Facebook, it may be noticeable than ad cuts for other companies, including Ford, Starbucks and Engadget's parent company Verizon. (more...)
33-year-old tech CEO found dismembered in NY apartment
- July 20, 2020
Saleh reportedly bought the condo where the remains of his body were found for $2.25 million a year ago in a building on East Houston St.at Suffolk St. "Thank you for understanding as we get through this". 'We have a torso, a head that's been removed, arms, and legs. Born in Saudi Arabia to a Bangladeshi family, Fahim Saleh moved around before his family eventually settled on Rochester, New York , according to a 2016 blog post. (more...)
- July 20, 2020
Saleh reportedly bought the condo where the remains of his body were found for $2.25 million a year ago in a building on East Houston St.at Suffolk St. "Thank you for understanding as we get through this". 'We have a torso, a head that's been removed, arms, and legs. Born in Saudi Arabia to a Bangladeshi family, Fahim Saleh moved around before his family eventually settled on Rochester, New York , according to a 2016 blog post. (more...)
Vegan Ice Cream Recipes that Will Keep You Cool All Summer Long!
- July 19, 2020
And George Washington reportedly dished out $200 in a single summer season to get his frosty take care of. Now, the typical American consumes much more than 20 lbs. The proclamation - No. 5219 , to be exact - describes "a nutritious and wholesome food, enjoyed by over 90 percent of the people in the United States". (more...)
- July 19, 2020
And George Washington reportedly dished out $200 in a single summer season to get his frosty take care of. Now, the typical American consumes much more than 20 lbs. The proclamation - No. 5219 , to be exact - describes "a nutritious and wholesome food, enjoyed by over 90 percent of the people in the United States". (more...)
Dharmendra Pradhan Invites US Investors To Seize Opportunity In India's Growth Story
- July 19, 2020
India and the USA on July 17 signed a preliminary agreement for cooperating on emergency crude oil reserves, including the possibility of India storing oil in the United States emergency stockpile. Talking about the Strategic Energy Partnership , Mr. Pradhan said, cooperation in the natural gas sector has been identified as a priority area and far-reaching changes and policy reforms are underway in the exploration and production sector in India. (more...)
- July 19, 2020
India and the USA on July 17 signed a preliminary agreement for cooperating on emergency crude oil reserves, including the possibility of India storing oil in the United States emergency stockpile. Talking about the Strategic Energy Partnership , Mr. Pradhan said, cooperation in the natural gas sector has been identified as a priority area and far-reaching changes and policy reforms are underway in the exploration and production sector in India. (more...)
1.3 million People filed 1st-time unemployment claims last week
- July 19, 2020
The workforce providers blame a lack of state funding for the dismissals, while the DEO says the workers were let go because their performances weren't up to par. The latter reversed course on its reopening process this week, shuttering nonessential offices as well as indoor spaces including malls, restaurants and movie theaters. (more...)
- July 19, 2020
The workforce providers blame a lack of state funding for the dismissals, while the DEO says the workers were let go because their performances weren't up to par. The latter reversed course on its reopening process this week, shuttering nonessential offices as well as indoor spaces including malls, restaurants and movie theaters. (more...)
US mortgage rates reach historic depths below 3%: Freddie Mac
- July 19, 2020
Meanwhile, 5-year hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages had an uptick to a rate of 3.06 per cent, compared with 3.02 per cent a week ago. "The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 2.98%, mortgage-finance giant Freddie Mac FMCC -1.40% said Thursday, its lowest level in nearly 50 years of record keeping". (more...)
- July 19, 2020
Meanwhile, 5-year hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages had an uptick to a rate of 3.06 per cent, compared with 3.02 per cent a week ago. "The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 2.98%, mortgage-finance giant Freddie Mac FMCC -1.40% said Thursday, its lowest level in nearly 50 years of record keeping". (more...)
HDFC Bank Profit Rises 20% To Rs 6,659 Crore In June Quarter
- July 19, 2020
Leading private lender HDFC Bank on Saturday said the ongoing slowdown may lead to a rise in the number of customer defaults and consequently an increase in provisions . The former HDFC Bank and Yes Bank executive is headed to join south-based CSB Bank . "The banks will recover Rs 2,750 crore from this transaction along with some security receipts of the total outstanding debt of Rs 3,872 crore", the source added. (more...)
- July 19, 2020
Leading private lender HDFC Bank on Saturday said the ongoing slowdown may lead to a rise in the number of customer defaults and consequently an increase in provisions . The former HDFC Bank and Yes Bank executive is headed to join south-based CSB Bank . "The banks will recover Rs 2,750 crore from this transaction along with some security receipts of the total outstanding debt of Rs 3,872 crore", the source added. (more...)
Rio Tinto's Q2 iron ore shipments rise; sees China demand recovery
- July 19, 2020
Rio Tinto on Friday reported a 1.5% rise in iron ore shipments for the second quarter and said demand for the steelmaking ingredient was improving in China as its economy recovers from the coronavirus outbreak. "Our bauxite integrated operations centre (BIOC) in Brisbane, Australia provides 24/7 operation and monitoring of all safety, production and quality aspects at our remote bauxite sites in Weipa, Queensland and Gove, Northern Territory", Rio Tinto stated. (more...)
- July 19, 2020
Rio Tinto on Friday reported a 1.5% rise in iron ore shipments for the second quarter and said demand for the steelmaking ingredient was improving in China as its economy recovers from the coronavirus outbreak. "Our bauxite integrated operations centre (BIOC) in Brisbane, Australia provides 24/7 operation and monitoring of all safety, production and quality aspects at our remote bauxite sites in Weipa, Queensland and Gove, Northern Territory", Rio Tinto stated. (more...)
Cloudflare Suffers Massive Outage, Brings Down Discord, Other Sites
- July 19, 2020
We will share more shortly-we have a team writing an update as we speak". Major sites that run on Cloudflare and stood affected include Discord , Netflix, Feedly Politico , Shopify, League of Legends, Gitlab, Patreon, Medium and as ironic as it may sound, even Downdetector . (more...)
- July 19, 2020
We will share more shortly-we have a team writing an update as we speak". Major sites that run on Cloudflare and stood affected include Discord , Netflix, Feedly Politico , Shopify, League of Legends, Gitlab, Patreon, Medium and as ironic as it may sound, even Downdetector . (more...)
China's economy rebounds in second quarter after steep slump
- July 19, 2020
This comes after the economy faced a sharp contraction of 6.8% in the first quarter of the year. China's economy grew by 3.2% in the second quarter of the year, signalling that the country may be on course for a V-shaped recovery and its darkest days from the virus may be over. (more...)
- July 19, 2020
This comes after the economy faced a sharp contraction of 6.8% in the first quarter of the year. China's economy grew by 3.2% in the second quarter of the year, signalling that the country may be on course for a V-shaped recovery and its darkest days from the virus may be over. (more...)
Concerns raised over Tesla’s ‘misleading’ ad on autonomous driving system
- July 19, 2020
But Musk reckons the court got it wrong. In a tweet, Musk said: "Tesla Autopilot was literally named after the term used in aviation". Tesla's Autopilot combines adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist with various other safety systems and can perform driving tasks for extended stretches with little or no human intervention, however it is not an autonomous driving system and Tesla does state that the driver must remain in control of the vehicle at all times. (more...)
- July 19, 2020
But Musk reckons the court got it wrong. In a tweet, Musk said: "Tesla Autopilot was literally named after the term used in aviation". Tesla's Autopilot combines adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist with various other safety systems and can perform driving tasks for extended stretches with little or no human intervention, however it is not an autonomous driving system and Tesla does state that the driver must remain in control of the vehicle at all times. (more...)
Instagram's rival to TikTok will come to the USA in early August
- July 18, 2020
As for actual transactions, products available for direct purchase through Instagram will be visually marked with double checkout arrows, so shoppers can keep the whole experience within the app. A Facebook representative confirmed the launch of Reels on Thursday. Already there are signs of the TikTok community splintering - dancers prefer apps like Dubsmash and Triller, while young Gen Z'ers like Byte , for example. (more...)
- July 18, 2020
As for actual transactions, products available for direct purchase through Instagram will be visually marked with double checkout arrows, so shoppers can keep the whole experience within the app. A Facebook representative confirmed the launch of Reels on Thursday. Already there are signs of the TikTok community splintering - dancers prefer apps like Dubsmash and Triller, while young Gen Z'ers like Byte , for example. (more...)
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