Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards SINGAPORE — Malaysia’s daily Covid-19 cases are climbing rapidly and have surpassed India’s on one critical measure, according to statistics site Our World in Data. India has been experiencing a devastating second wave since April and has the world’s second largest Covid caseload. The country’s daily case count, while trending
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In this article JWN A pedestrian and cyclist wear facemasks outside a branch of department store chain Nordstrom in Santa Monica, California on May 11, 2020. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images Nordstrom reported Tuesday better-than-expected first-quarter sales, as shoppers showed up to its stores again to buy new shoes, sunglasses and swimwear
A United Airlines Holdings Inc. employee helps a traveler at a ticket counter for Hawaii at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Summer vacations continue to get more expensive as travelers return after a more than yearlong pandemic
A patient receives oxygen while she waits outside a hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal on May 13, 2021. Government hospitals in the country lack beds for Covid-19 patients. Sunil Pradhan | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images India is currently at the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic — but it is not the only country with
An artist’s rendering of a Momentus Vigoride transfer vehicle deploying a satellite in orbit. Momentus Shares of Stable Road Acquisition Corp. fell in trading on Monday after the firm disclosed in a securities filing that its merger target, in-space transportation company Momentus, no longer plans to conduct any missions for customers this year. “Momentus informed
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Economic forecasts predicting the potential impact of climate change have grossly underestimated the reality and delayed global recovery efforts by decades, according to a leading professor. Mainstream economists “deliberately and completely” ignored scientific data and instead “made up their own numbers” to suit their market models, Steve Keen, a fellow at University College London’s Institute
People crowd outdoor dining at a restaurant as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions are eased in Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S., April 4, 2021. Emily Elconin | Reuters Covid cases in the U.S. have dropped to their lowest level since June as the nation prepares for Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of the summer travel season.
In this photo illustration, a message saying “COVID-19 PCR test result has been verified, of Travel Pass app mobile application by IATA (International Air Transport Association) seen displayed on a smartphone screen in front of IATA logo. Pavlo Gonchar | LightRocket | Getty Images Italy, Iceland, Greece and Spain now allow or are opening their
Head Coach Quin Snyder of Team LeBron coaches during the 70th NBA All Star Game as part of 2021 NBA All Star Weekend on March 7, 2021 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Jesse D. Garrabrant | National Basketball Association | Getty Images Luceo Sports, a software company that digitizes and animates sports playbooks,
Sir Richard Branson stands on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) ahead of Virgin Galactic (SPCE) trading in New York, U.S., October 28, 2019. Richard Branson Virgin Galactic IPO NYSE Virgin Galactic took a step closer to completing development of its space tourism system on Saturday, successfully flying its first spaceflight in
Artist drawing of a supersonic jet designed to fly at speeds up to Mach 1.4 or approximately 1,000 miles per hour. Aerion Corporation Aerion Supersonic, the Nevada-based company that planned to build business jets capable of silently flying nearly twice as fast as commercial aircraft, is shutting down, the company confirmed to CNBC on Friday.
CNBC’s Jim Cramer is eager to begin focusing back on the stock market, but the cryptocurrency craze is still capturing Wall Street’s attention. He expects that bitcoin and other speculative coins will continue to be top of mind, and the big declines being witnessed in crypto markets will drag on stocks. This could create buying
Tinder has encouraged users to go on ‘virtual’ dates during the coronavirus pandemic. Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Along with asking about your perfect day or favorite vacation spot, popular dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, Bumble and Plenty of Fish will be asking members whether want to share whether they’ve been vaccinated against Covid-19.
Recording artist Snoop Dogg speaks onstage during day one of TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2015 at Pier 70 on September 21, 2015 in San Francisco, California. Getty Images LONDON — Medicinal cannabinoid company Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies (OCT), which enjoys backing from rapper Snoop Dogg and tobacco giant Imperial Brands, launched on the London Stock Exchange Friday.
In this article ABX-CA Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow on Thursday dismissed the idea that cryptocurrencies are a better store of value than traditional gold. Bitcoin bulls have argued that the limited supply of the digital coin and its eye-popping growth posits it as a better hedge against inflation than gold. Bristow, appearing on CNBC’s
Thefts of cars and catalytic converters — a pricey and essential car part — surged in 2020, adding stress to consumers during an already-trying time. Law enforcement experts, insurance industry insiders, and even mechanics have all seen the spike effect their professions. In 2020, auto thefts increased 9.2% over 2019, according to a study by
In this article TSLA Tesla has taken another tumble this week. The stock has fallen 4% since Monday, extending a sell-off that has dragged shares down nearly 40% from a high set in January. The latest sell-off is tied to the sharp drop in bitcoin – Tesla CEO Elon Musk last week said the company
In this article LB Shoppers pass in front of a Victoria’s Secret store at a mall in San Diego, California, April 22, 2021. Bing Guan | Bloomberg | Getty Images Victoria’s Secret parent L Brands on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings and sales that topped analysts’ estimates, driven by momentum across its business and more people
Anne Schuchat, director of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), speaks during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Greg Nash | Bloomberg | Getty Images Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said Wednesday they are expecting data from trials testing Covid-19 vaccines on pregnant women this