The pandemic has been a wake-up call for the US job market
After decades of relying on low-paying services jobs that come with few benefits, the coronavirus has made clear the nation needs to take care of its workers. Hazard pay, paid … Read More
Holmes jury resumes deliberations after closed-door meeting
The jury weighing fraud charges against former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes will resume their lengthy deliberations amid some intrigue raised by a closed-door meeting among her attorneys, federal prosecutors and … Read More
Stocks open higher on Wall Street, led by banks and tech
Stocks are edging higher on Wall Street in early trading Wednesday, sending the S&P 500 slightly above the record closing high it set on Monday By The Associated Press December … Read More
France ups pressure on unvaccinated amid record infections
France’s government is forging ahead with efforts to increase pressure on unvaccinated people to get coronavirus jabs ByThe Associated Press December 29, 2021, 2:41 PM • 3 min read Share … Read More
Scottish government urges people not to travel to England for NYE
English border pubs bracing for 100,000 to cross from Scotland and Wales for New Year’s Eve amid rising anger over regional curbs as Scottish government admits it cannot stop Scots … Read More
Home delivery rapid tests STILL unavailable while ministers say take a lateral flow before going out
Government blames ‘global shortage’ for Covid test chaos that threatens New Year plans: Tory MP says ministers are ‘buying all that’s available’ as world suffers shortfall of kits – with … Read More
Boris Johnson gives green light to ‘cautious’ New Year celebrations
Boris breaks cover after 10 days to say ‘everybody should enjoy New Year’ – as he notes Omicron is ‘obviously milder’ but renews pleas to get booster because ‘90% of … Read More
Scotland is more like North Korea at the moment’: Facebook prankster blasts arrest over spoof party
‘Scotland is more like North Korea at the moment’: Facebook prankster blasts ‘political policing’ after being ARRESTED over spoof invite for Hogmanay party at Nicola Sturgeon’s house Arrested Chris Brown … Read More
Greece bans New Year’s music at venues amid COVID surge
Greece’s health minister says music will be banned at all commercial venues for New Year’s celebrations as part of new restrictions announced in response to a surge in COVID-19 infections … Read More
How long can you spread Omicron?
The United States and the United Kingdom have slashed their recommended self-isolation periods for asymptomatic people — and more countries may soon follow suit, as the highly transmissible Omicron variant … Read More
