The first U.S. polio case since 2013 was detected last month. A doctor answers ‘Was I vaccinated for polio?’ and other urgent questions about the virus.Story Published at: August 16, 2022 at 07:54PM
‘Was I vaccinated for polio?’ and other trending questions about the virus, answered by a doctor
Bed Bath & Beyond soars 70% as meme traders talk up Ryan Cohen’s call options purchase
Bed Bath & Beyond jumped as meme stock traders piled in, encouraged by GameStop chairman Ryan Cohen placing another bet on the struggling retailer.Story Published at: August 16, 2022 at 05:48PM
China’s $370 billion tech giant Tencent could post its first revenue decline on record
A Covid-induced slowdown in the Chinese economy and continued challenges in the domestic gaming market could prove strong headwinds for Tencent.Story Published at: August 16, 2022 at 02:19PM
Walmart sticks with second-half outlook after earnings beat expectations
The retailer’s profits are under pressure, as consumers feel pinched by inflation and buy fewer high-margin items, such as apparel and electronics.Story Published at: August 16, 2022 at 12:06PM
UK real wages decline at record rate as inflation soars
U.K. real wages, which reflect the power of employee’s pay after accounting for inflation, fell by an annual 3% in the last quarter.Story Published at: August 16, 2022 at 10:14AM
U.S. Navy is seeing more ‘unsafe’ aerial intercepts by China, says Seventh Fleet commander
Karl Thomas said on Tuesday that he’s seen a increase in “unsafe” aerial intercepts by Chinese military in the South China Sea region.Story Published at: August 16, 2022 at 08:34AM
Salman Rushdie’s ‘The Satanic Verses’ leaps to top of Amazon bestseller lists
The author’s “The Satanic Verses” topped several Amazon’s bestselling book lists on Tuesday, days after he sustained serious injuries in a stabbing.Story Published at: August 16, 2022 at 04:15AM
Asia’s inflation has peaked compared with major economies in other regions, Morgan Stanley says
Inflation has peaked in Asia compared with other major economies such as the U.S. and Europe, according to the chief Asia economist at Morgan Stanley. Story Published at: August 16, 2022 at 02:19AM
SoftBank-backed Ola Electric wants to launch a made-in-India EV in 2024
Ola’s venture into India’s electric car market will see it compete with companies like Tata Motors. Story Published at: August 16, 2022 at 02:26AM
DOJ urges judge to keep Trump search warrant affidavit sealed to protect national security investigation
Federal prosecutors investigating former President Donald Trump asked a judge not to unseal an affidavit related to the FBI’s search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home.Story Published at: August 16, 2022 at 01:27AM