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Province to debut school reopening plan
- June 20, 2020
An adapted delivery model, which blends in-class with online learning, which would see students alternating being in class by days or weeks. The possibilities: schools operating relatively normally but with strict public health guidelines; schooling that is a hybrid of part-time classes and learning at home; and students returning to at-home learning, online as much as possible. (more...)
- June 20, 2020
An adapted delivery model, which blends in-class with online learning, which would see students alternating being in class by days or weeks. The possibilities: schools operating relatively normally but with strict public health guidelines; schooling that is a hybrid of part-time classes and learning at home; and students returning to at-home learning, online as much as possible. (more...)
United Airlines to ban passengers without a face mask
- June 20, 2020
That is true - it is only a policy by the airlines. Earlier this week, American Airlines announced that it was stepping up its enforcement of the mask rule as part of a broader effort by the trade group Airlines for America. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. In 2018, Straka earned praise from President Donald Trump after founding the #WalkAway Campaign , which "encourages and supports those on the Left to walk away from the divisive tenets endorsed and mandated by the Democratic ... (more...)
- June 20, 2020
That is true - it is only a policy by the airlines. Earlier this week, American Airlines announced that it was stepping up its enforcement of the mask rule as part of a broader effort by the trade group Airlines for America. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. In 2018, Straka earned praise from President Donald Trump after founding the #WalkAway Campaign , which "encourages and supports those on the Left to walk away from the divisive tenets endorsed and mandated by the Democratic ... (more...)
Africa set to get debt relief from China
- June 20, 2020
There have been 4 013 202 confirmed recoveries. Similarly, President Buhari acknowledged that Chinese support had tremendously strengthened Nigeria's effort in combating COVID-19, adding that President Xi's strong support has further demonstrated the spirit of solidarity and enhanced the bond of partnership that already exists among FOCAC Member-States. (more...)
- June 20, 2020
There have been 4 013 202 confirmed recoveries. Similarly, President Buhari acknowledged that Chinese support had tremendously strengthened Nigeria's effort in combating COVID-19, adding that President Xi's strong support has further demonstrated the spirit of solidarity and enhanced the bond of partnership that already exists among FOCAC Member-States. (more...)
Job Declines from coronavirus pandemic'Catastrophic': Australian PM Morrison
- June 20, 2020
Currently, 1.7 million Australians are on JobSeeker, which in September is slated to be reduced from its current rate of $550 a week back to the measly $40 a day, despite pleas from welfare groups . Mr Morrison said he had never dealt with a more complex policy issue than the question of whether it was better to keep people attached via wage subsidies to employers that may not be viable, or instead have them on welfare but in a system created to help them back into work. (more...)
- June 20, 2020
Currently, 1.7 million Australians are on JobSeeker, which in September is slated to be reduced from its current rate of $550 a week back to the measly $40 a day, despite pleas from welfare groups . Mr Morrison said he had never dealt with a more complex policy issue than the question of whether it was better to keep people attached via wage subsidies to employers that may not be viable, or instead have them on welfare but in a system created to help them back into work. (more...)
Stitt says state is ready for pivotal campaign rally in Tulsa
- June 19, 2020
President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable about Americas seniors, in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Monday, June 15, 2020, in Washington . The only exceptions will be for people who live or work in that area. AdvertisementAs of 11:30 am on Friday, the president had not put out any Twitter statement recognizing Juneteenth. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable about Americas seniors, in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Monday, June 15, 2020, in Washington . The only exceptions will be for people who live or work in that area. AdvertisementAs of 11:30 am on Friday, the president had not put out any Twitter statement recognizing Juneteenth. (more...)
Oil prices inch up on faith in supply cuts, demand recovery
- June 19, 2020
West Texas Intermediate crude gained 3.19 percent at $40.08 per barrel, while Brent crude, the London-based worldwide benchmark, was up 2.67 percent to $42.62 per barrel. Fears about dwindling storage capacity had sent the market into steep contango, as wide as $5, as coronavirus lockdowns hit near-term demand and Saudi Arabia and Russian Federation glutted the market with crude in April. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
West Texas Intermediate crude gained 3.19 percent at $40.08 per barrel, while Brent crude, the London-based worldwide benchmark, was up 2.67 percent to $42.62 per barrel. Fears about dwindling storage capacity had sent the market into steep contango, as wide as $5, as coronavirus lockdowns hit near-term demand and Saudi Arabia and Russian Federation glutted the market with crude in April. (more...)
Saudi Arabia’s PIF invests Rs 11,367 crore in Jio Platforms
- June 19, 2020
These investments are widely expected to be utilized towards fulfilling Ambani's goal of clearing Reliance Industries' net debt of 1.61 lakh crore. This comes after Mukesh Ambani said during the Reliance Industries annual general meeting (AGM) in August 2019 that he aims to make Reliance a net-debt free company before 31st March 2021. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
These investments are widely expected to be utilized towards fulfilling Ambani's goal of clearing Reliance Industries' net debt of 1.61 lakh crore. This comes after Mukesh Ambani said during the Reliance Industries annual general meeting (AGM) in August 2019 that he aims to make Reliance a net-debt free company before 31st March 2021. (more...)
United Kingdom inflation falls to four-year low in May
- June 19, 2020
Closely followed are Rivers, Imo with 17.19%, and 17.13% food inflation rate respectively. The average of the three core inflation measures sat at 1.7 per cent last month, 0.3 per cent below the Bank's 2.0 per cent target. "We expect inflation to fall towards zero in Q3", says Pickering. Inflation has also been driven lower in recent months by falling energy prices after regulator Ofgem reduced its default tariff cap. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
Closely followed are Rivers, Imo with 17.19%, and 17.13% food inflation rate respectively. The average of the three core inflation measures sat at 1.7 per cent last month, 0.3 per cent below the Bank's 2.0 per cent target. "We expect inflation to fall towards zero in Q3", says Pickering. Inflation has also been driven lower in recent months by falling energy prices after regulator Ofgem reduced its default tariff cap. (more...)
More stimulus expected as United Kingdom inflation drops to 4-year low
- June 19, 2020
The bank said that more recent evidence suggested that United Kingdom gross domestic product (GDP) had started to recover since April, citing payments data and its implication for consumer spending and housing activity. It added: 'If this persisted, cumulative output losses over the policy horizon could plausibly have halved compared with what had been expected at the time of the May report'. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
The bank said that more recent evidence suggested that United Kingdom gross domestic product (GDP) had started to recover since April, citing payments data and its implication for consumer spending and housing activity. It added: 'If this persisted, cumulative output losses over the policy horizon could plausibly have halved compared with what had been expected at the time of the May report'. (more...)
Zoom to offer end-to-end encryption for all users
- June 19, 2020
The company faced a storm of criticism earlier this month after Bloomberg reported comments by CEO Eric Yuan, who said it did not intend to provide e2e encryption for non-paying users because it wanted to be able to work with law enforcement. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
The company faced a storm of criticism earlier this month after Bloomberg reported comments by CEO Eric Yuan, who said it did not intend to provide e2e encryption for non-paying users because it wanted to be able to work with law enforcement. (more...)
Uncle Ben's rice to rebrand after backlash over 'racist' packaging
- June 19, 2020
Uncle Ben's took form in the 1940s and was modeled after a black Chicago waiter by the name of Frank Brown, and named after a well-known Texas rice farmer known as "Uncle Ben". The bottle, which the company as described in a press release as "intended to evoke the images of a loving grandmother", nonetheless has connections to the same " Mammy " stereotype as Aunt Jemima. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
Uncle Ben's took form in the 1940s and was modeled after a black Chicago waiter by the name of Frank Brown, and named after a well-known Texas rice farmer known as "Uncle Ben". The bottle, which the company as described in a press release as "intended to evoke the images of a loving grandmother", nonetheless has connections to the same " Mammy " stereotype as Aunt Jemima. (more...)
Coronavirus Economy: 1.5 Million Americans File For Initial Unemployment Claims
- June 19, 2020
Earlier this week, the state's unemployment compensation fund ran out of money, forcing OH to borrow $3.1 billion from the federal government. Unemployment was at 3.5% in February when the virus arrived. Last week the numbers fell again - 580 new claims in Trumbull County and 754 new claims in Mahoning County, pushing the running totals to 24,354 and 29,022. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
Earlier this week, the state's unemployment compensation fund ran out of money, forcing OH to borrow $3.1 billion from the federal government. Unemployment was at 3.5% in February when the virus arrived. Last week the numbers fell again - 580 new claims in Trumbull County and 754 new claims in Mahoning County, pushing the running totals to 24,354 and 29,022. (more...)
UK eyes billion pound boost from Australia and NZ trade deals
- June 19, 2020
UK International Trade Secretary Liz Truss said: "Our new-found status as an independent trading nation will enable us to strengthen ties with countries around the world". 'It's a right of passage for young Brits to come here and for young Australians to go over there, and we want to make sure that is as easy as possible'. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
UK International Trade Secretary Liz Truss said: "Our new-found status as an independent trading nation will enable us to strengthen ties with countries around the world". 'It's a right of passage for young Brits to come here and for young Australians to go over there, and we want to make sure that is as easy as possible'. (more...)
United States enacts law to safeguard rights of Uyghurs in China
- June 19, 2020
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In a key meeting with Mr Xi last June, Mr Trump "stunningly turned the conversation to the U.S. It also requires the State Department to compile a report on these alleged human rights violations, just as it was required to do under the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, a similar piece of legislation passed amid anti-China protests in the semi-autonomous city past year. (more...)
- June 19, 2020
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In a key meeting with Mr Xi last June, Mr Trump "stunningly turned the conversation to the U.S. It also requires the State Department to compile a report on these alleged human rights violations, just as it was required to do under the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, a similar piece of legislation passed amid anti-China protests in the semi-autonomous city past year. (more...)
Kudlow Says $600 Unemployment Benefit Boost Will End in July
- June 17, 2020
National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow said on Sunday that the $600 boost in weekly unemployment payments would expire in late July. The U.S. After talking about the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the subject of his recent comments came up and Kudlow said, "I don't believe in systemic racism". (more...)
- June 17, 2020
National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow said on Sunday that the $600 boost in weekly unemployment payments would expire in late July. The U.S. After talking about the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the subject of his recent comments came up and Kudlow said, "I don't believe in systemic racism". (more...)
European Union told there is 'no point' in continuing Brexit talks past summer
- June 17, 2020
He suggested that Brussels wanted to drag the talks out in an attempt to push them towards the December 31 deadline. Although the two sides have concluded four round of talks through their negotiators, Michel Barnier and his British counterpart, no progress has been recorded in key areas. (more...)
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- June 17, 2020
He suggested that Brussels wanted to drag the talks out in an attempt to push them towards the December 31 deadline. Although the two sides have concluded four round of talks through their negotiators, Michel Barnier and his British counterpart, no progress has been recorded in key areas. (more...)
Sensex Falls Over 250 Points, Nifty Slides Below 9,850; Banks Lead Losses
- June 17, 2020
Broader Asian markets were little changed on Wednesday as fresh cases of the coronavirus infections and rising geopolitical tensions hurt investor confidence. The S&P BSE MidCap index settled at 12,541.38, up 40.09 points (0.32 per cent) while the S&P BSE SmallCap ended at 11,933.53, up 83.91 points (0.71 per cent). (more...)
- June 17, 2020
Broader Asian markets were little changed on Wednesday as fresh cases of the coronavirus infections and rising geopolitical tensions hurt investor confidence. The S&P BSE MidCap index settled at 12,541.38, up 40.09 points (0.32 per cent) while the S&P BSE SmallCap ended at 11,933.53, up 83.91 points (0.71 per cent). (more...)
UK inflation drops to 4-year low as oil prices slump
- June 17, 2020
The Office for National Statistics said the Consumer Price Index sank to just 0.5pc in May from 0.8pc the previous month - falling even further below the Bank of England's official 2pc target. But the Bank is set to hold off from more radical action, such as negative interest rates, for now and experts predict it will keep rates unchanged at the all-time low of 0.1%. (more...)
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- June 17, 2020
The Office for National Statistics said the Consumer Price Index sank to just 0.5pc in May from 0.8pc the previous month - falling even further below the Bank of England's official 2pc target. But the Bank is set to hold off from more radical action, such as negative interest rates, for now and experts predict it will keep rates unchanged at the all-time low of 0.1%. (more...)
Major US airlines threaten to ban passengers who refuse to wear masks
- June 17, 2020
The airline's mask policy is one part of a multi-pronged approach in mitigating the spread of coronavirus during air travel. "Carriers are stepping up enforcement of face coverings and implementing substantial consequences for those who do not comply with the rules", said A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. (more...)
- June 17, 2020
The airline's mask policy is one part of a multi-pronged approach in mitigating the spread of coronavirus during air travel. "Carriers are stepping up enforcement of face coverings and implementing substantial consequences for those who do not comply with the rules", said A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. (more...)
Tesla sets electric auto range record with 402-mile EPA rating
- June 17, 2020
After the release of the Long Range Plus version of the Model S in February, the model was updated to 391 miles. Musk claims that is a first among production EVs-a key win given the impending all-electric Rivian R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck , which are promised to have 400 miles of maximum range but have yet to receive public EPA certification. (more...)
- June 17, 2020
After the release of the Long Range Plus version of the Model S in February, the model was updated to 391 miles. Musk claims that is a first among production EVs-a key win given the impending all-electric Rivian R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck , which are promised to have 400 miles of maximum range but have yet to receive public EPA certification. (more...)
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