SINGAPORE / VARANASI, India (Reuters) – A wheelbarrow and a handful of scrap metal meshes, emblazoned with the words “Renew Oceans,” sit rustling outside an empty, padlocked office in the Indian city of Varanasi, a short walk from the Ganges. Litter traps are seen outside the locked office of Renew Oceans in Varanasi, in the northern part of Uttar Pradesh, …
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California calls for a temporary halt to the distribution of certain Moderna vaccines following reported allergic reactions
California health officials are recommending a temporary halt to the distribution of a specific batch of Modernas COVID-19 vaccine out of concern about allergic reactions. More than 330,000 doses of that batch were distributed to 287 health care providers across California earlier this month. A special community vaccination clinic reported up to 10 allergic reactions to the vaccine within a …
Read More »Open Bitcoin interest rate hits $ 8.8m as 45% of BTC options expire in 2 weeks
Over the past two months, the open interest rate on Bitcoin options has remained relatively stable, although the figure rose by 118% to reach $ 8.4 billion as the (BTC) price rose to a new record high. The result of Bitcoin’s price increase and the growing open interest in BTC options has resulted in a historical expiration of DKK 3.8 …
Read More »The US gets its very own version of the next generation Honda HR-V
Honda HR-V is aging. While it got a facelift for the 2019 model year, the little crossover – called the Vezel in some parts of the world – has been around for seven years. Honda knows this and is currently testing the next generation of HR-V, first discovered by our spy photographers in Europe last week. While it brings hope …
Read More »Video of Oregon Trader Joe’s manager taking over anti-mask shoppers goes viral
The video has more than 6.8 million views on Twitter. Many users praise the patience and firmness shown by Trader Joe’s staff. SALEM, Ore. An eight-minute video of a Trader Joe’s store manager tactfully talking to someone who is not willing to wear a mask into the store went viral this week. A store representative confirmed to The Oregonian that …
Read More »China’s economy ends coronavirus-ravaged year with strong growth – South China Morning Post
China’s economy ends coronavirus-ravaged year with strong growth rate South China Morning Post China’s economy will grow by 2.3% in 2020, as the recovery accelerates CNN China’s economy picks up in fourth quarter, forecasts Business and Economy | WION WION China is an economic winner, not an economic leader Bloomberg Samsung shares jump after Vice President gets jailed for bribery; …
Read More »Man fearing COVID-19 arrested for staying at airport for several months
A man with fear of COVID-19 was arrested for living in a safe area of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport for nearly three months, according to a report. Aditya Singh, California, hid at the airport from Oct. 19 – when he arrived from Los Angeles – until Saturday, when two airport workers confronted him, the Chicago Tribune reported, citing prosecutors. Singh …
Read More »Israel reveals patients’ data as it provides Pfizer as part of COVID vaccine deal – Israel News
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Read More »Street racing ends in burning crashes in Solano County
Two people were injured Saturday after two cars crashed into a Solano County crash, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officials said a 34-year-old man was driving a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette on westbound State Route 37 around 1 p.m. 16 at more than 120 mph. Witnesses told officers that the Corvette was driving another vehicle at the time. The driver …
Read More »Samsung heir Jay Y. Lee goes back to jail for bribery
While in prison, Lee may not be able to make major decisions for Samsung at a crucial time when demand for its memory chips and other products is sky high. Korea and Samsung in particular have gained more prominence lately due to stony relations between the United States and China. In the final hearing of the trial, Lee made a …
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