Stocks edge higher on Wall Street, led by health care
Stocks rose in midday trading on Wall Street Wednesday and health care companies were leading the way for the second day in a row By DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business … Read More
Russians to stay off work for a week as virus deaths rise
MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered most Russians to stay off work for a week later this month amid rising COVID-19 infections and deaths, and he strongly urged … Read More
$650M plan would give Los Angeles Zoo flashy transformation
A $650 million plan would give the Los Angeles Zoo a theme park-style transformation over the next 20 years ByThe Associated Press October 20, 2021, 3:29 PM • 2 min … Read More
Mini TORNADO hits Cheshire estate causing ‘total devastation’
Wet and wild! Mini TORNADO hits Cheshire estate causing ‘total devastation’ as two days of heavy wind and rain is set to lash southern England Mini tornado ‘devastates’ a housing … Read More
Buccaneering Mail photographer Gary Trotter dies aged 65
Buccaneering Mail photographer Gary Trotter who snapped famous John Prescott croquet shot and risked his life covering Iraq and Afghanistan dies aged 65 Gary photographed John Prescott playing croquet when he … Read More
Gates Foundation to spend $120M on access for COVID-19 pill
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says it will spend $120 million to boost access to generic versions of drugmaker Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill for lower income countries, if the … Read More
Supply chain crisis ‘could last until 2024, business leaders warn MPs
Supply chain crisis ‘could last until 2024’: Business leaders warn staff shortages, rise in cost of materials and freight will see swathe of small firms go under in six months… … Read More
Care home worker, 47, who slapped resident with Down’s syndrome is jailed for six months
Care home worker, 47, who slapped resident with Down’s syndrome before dragging him off garden chair weeps in dock as she is jailed for six months Sona Mertova slapped and … Read More
EU chief says key to energy crisis is pushing Green Deal
The European Union’s top official is exhorting the bloc’s 27 nations to wean themselves off natural gas not only to speed the transition to clean energy but also to make … Read More
Credit Suisse faces penalties over Mozambique loan deals
Credit Suisse has announced settlements totaling nearly $700 million with British, Swiss and U.S. authorities over lending to Mozambique state-owned companies that Swiss regulators say violated anti-money-laundering rules By JAMEY … Read More
