FILE PHOTO: A man uses a vape device in this illustration photo, September 19, 2019. REUTERS / Adnan Abisi / File Photo (Reuters) – Vaping could be associated with a five- to seven-fold increased risk of COVID-19 among American teens and young adults, a study published on Tuesday suggests. Researchers …
Read More »Shares run despite inflation news, Stimulus fear
Text size Getty Images U.S. equities stand despite the lack of progress in efforts to negotiate another stimulus package and further data showing strengthening inflation. Shortly after the open, the Dow Jones Industrial Average averaged 263 points, or 1%, up 27,950. The S&P 500 also advanced 1%, while the Nasdaq …
Read More »Funding for $ 300 per week unemployment benefits could run out in six weeks
An additional $ 300 a week in federal unemployment benefits will likely take a few weeks to reach out to workers and funding could be depleted a month and a half later, a Labor official said. The official said states should be able to start making the payments after applying …
Read More »Facebook deleted seven million posts in the second quarter for false coronavirus information
(Reuters) – Facebook Inc (FB.O) said on Tuesday that it deleted 7 million posts in the second quarter for sharing false information about the new coronavirus, including content that promotes false preventive measures and excessive cures. FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed Facebook logo is seen placed on a keyboard in this …
Read More »GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks fall on US stimulus uncertainty
* American gridlock on incentive parts sharing prices * News about vaccines in Russia encourages escape from safe haven capacity * Value-oriented shares purchased worldwide By Hideyuki Sano and Lawrence Delevingne TOKYO / BOSTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Asian equities danced on Wednesday on growing uncertainty over whether U.S. lawmakers …
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