ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has reported 120 deaths and 4105 new cases of COVID-19 in a single day ahead of a planned closure of all business and transport for a week starting Saturday. Before the start of the long closure, thousands in every city and town across the country thronged to markets and malls ...

https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-canada-europe-lifestyle-coronavirus-pandemic-01e077ac818dfd793323251f2cec2ee0

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Provisions of the lender nearly doubled to 1,594 cr in Q4FY21 as compared to Rs 827 cr in Q4FY20...

https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/bandhan-bank-s-q4-net-profit-declines-80-due-to-higher-provisioning-121050800638_1.html

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From renewable energy to cannabis to software, these little-known small-cap stocks could be on their way to much bigger things.Small-cap stocks, with their market capitalization between $300 million and $2 billion, can be risky bets, but they can also create huge wealth for you, as evidenced by the ...

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Trump has struggled for internet attention since he was kicked off Facebook and Twitter in January in the wake of the Capitol riot on January 6.

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At this point, Trump is just shouting into the void, Peter Loge, associate professor school of media and public affairs at the...

https://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-widely-mocked-new-blog-social-media-ban-2021-5

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It's already been a crazy year for investors, and economic recovery could bring more volatility.The coronavirus pandemic has played a huge role in shaping overall market performance since early 2020, and attention is now turning to stocks that are poised to thrive as the economy bounces back. Stay-...

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One especially stands out.Twist Bioscience (NASDAQ: TWST) ranks as one of ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood's favorite genomics stocks right now.In this Motley Fool Live video recorded on April 21, 2021, Motley Fool contributors Keith Speights and Brian Orelli talk about the stock and some of its key risks...

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Tensions remain present behind the scenes, ahead of the Tesla CEO's "SNL" hosting debut, an industry source told the New York Post.

Elon Musk and Miley Cyrus in a promo for the show, which dropped this week.
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Ahead of Elon Musks SNL hosting debut, tension is ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/snl-cast-accused-too-big-for-britches-elon-musk-comments-2021-5

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Germany Offers Patients Alternatives For AstraZeneca, J&J Jabs Due To Blood-Clot Risks

In the latest blow to AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, intended to be the "workhorse" of the international vaccine rollout organized by Covax, the badly underfunded WHO program to "vaccinate the world", the ...

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/germany-offers-patients-alternatives-astrazeneca-jj-jabs-due-blood-clot-risks

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This week's top Wall Street stories: volatility traders on the move, summer 2022 investment-banking offer letters, Goldman's back-to-office plans.Hello readers, Happy Saturday, and welcome to Insider Finance. Here's a rundown of the must-know stories from the past week:Offer letters are out for ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/top-finance-stories-ib-offer-letters-gs-return-to-office-2021-5

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His fellow pilots fired on the terrified French airman for 20 minutes of the incident in March 2019, according to the man's lawyers.

A Dassault Mirage taking off from Solenzara air base in 2016.
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A French pilot was tied to a target on a live firing ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/french-airman-tied-up-fired-at-fighter-pilots-brutal-hazing-2021-5

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New US power capacity in the first two months of 2021 came almost exclusively from wind and solar power plants, data from the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shows. Looking at large-scale power capacity added to the grids across the country (which does not include rooftop solar power...

https://cleantechnica.com/2021/05/08/99-7-of-new-us-power-capacity-solar-wind-in-january-february/

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The Rolls-Royce share price looks undervalued based on its recent performance, but as this Fool explains, valuing the business isn't easy.
The post How much is the Rolls-Royce share price really worth? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

The Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR) share price has jumped about a ...

https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/08/how-much-is-the-rolls-royce-share-price-really-worth/

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These companies can prosper long after the pandemic recedes.The coronavirus pandemic made life even tougher for the already beleaguered retail industry. With some retailers scrambling to bolster their e-commerce efforts and others deciding to close their doors, the adverse effects of COVID-19 ...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/08/3-top-retail-stocks-to-buy-now/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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The proposed Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) between the two sides has been stalled since May 2013 as both sides are yet to iron out differences over several issues. The BTIA is a kind of comprehensive free trade agreement being negotiated by the two sides...

https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/indian-industry-will-welcome-resumption-of-india-eu-fta-talks-cii/2248386/

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David Swensen made billions for Yale and revolutionized the way Universities and other non-profits invest. And he strove to teach everyday people how to invest without getting fleeced by Wall Street. David Swensen made billions for Yale and revolutionized the way Universities and other non-profits ...

https://www.npr.org/2021/05/08/994794562/david-swensen-the-greatest-investor-you-maybe-never-heard-of-leaves-powerful-leg

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[DW] As droughts worsen across Africa, troubling times lie ahead for many countries. But while Madagascar struggles to tackle a hunger crisis, Zimbabwe hopes its new sustainable strategy means it has left the worst behind...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105080165.html

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Aviation is moving away from buttons and dials in cockpits by introducing touchscreens and now voice-controlled systems.

An Airbus A350-1000 XWB cockpit.
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Researchers and engineers at Honeywell Aerospace are working on aircraft systems that can be controlled by voice...

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-engineers-are-working-to-make-voice-controlled-aircraft-reality-2021-5

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Social media glamorizes what it means to be an entrepreneur. For many, the regular 9 to 5 offers a perfectly meaningful life.

The film 9 to 5, a classic hit, spawned the Dolly Parton single of the same name.
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People on Twitter have been debating whats better: a nine-to-five or ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/pros-cons-being-entrepreneur-vs-9-to-5-2021-5

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Tesla's built an impressive business. Here are three companies that offer formidable challenges.Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is the undisputed leader of the electric vehicle revolution, with a stock that is up more than 1,300% over the past five years. The company has four vehicle models on the road, is ...

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Square just reported earnings, and the stock price is up. Is it time to sell or hold long term?In today's video, I look atSquare (NYSE: SQ). The company just reported earnings, and the stock price is up. Below I share why I believe Square's earnings were strong.Click the video below for my full ...

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Researchers are working with 4D printing to create a biomimetic microchannel scaffold made of collagen and hydroxyapatite.Spinal fusion is frequently performed to restore spinal stability in patients with spinal diseases, such as spinal stenosis, vertebral fractures, progressive deformities, and ...

http://www.todaysmedicaldevelopments.com/article/4d-printing-bone-tissue-scaffolding-vasularization-medical-developments

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Injection molder adds robots, experience, and training to improve efficiency, better serve performance plastics customers.Connecticut-based custom injection molder, Ensinger Precision Components (EPC), a division of Ensinger Inc., began its investment in the future with the purchase of several ...

http://www.aerospacemanufacturinganddesign.com/article/ensinger-precision-components-invests-in-automation

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One in four people believe "dogecoin is the future," and the same ratio expect it to hit $1 per coin sometime in 2021.

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One in four people believe "dogecoin is the future," a new study found.
Most respondents to the survey said they wished Amazon would accept dogecoin as payment.
A ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/dogecoin-investors-wish-amazon-would-accept-meme-cryptocurrency-as-payment-2021-5

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US General Says China Seeking A Military Base On Africa's Atlantic Coast

Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com,

While the US claims China is the top threat to the so-called "rules-based international order,"one thing Beijing lacks is a global military presence like Washington has. In fact,China...

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/top-us-general-says-china-wants-military-base-africas-atlantic-coast

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No one likes the idea of redundancy, but it can help to be prepared. Want to know if redundancy pay is taxable? We take a look.
The post Is redundancy pay taxable? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

The threat of redundancy is a reality for many people in todays employment market. However, there...

https://www.fool.co.uk/mywallethero/is-redundancy-pay-taxable/

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By Jared Dillian Funny how things change. If you go back to 20152017, the biggest fad in finance was to open an account at Vanguard. com, throw a few thousand bucks in it, and stick it in index funds. This is how Vanguard accumulated many trillions of assets very rapidly. Vanguards assets under ...

https://www.etftrends.com/active-etf-channel/the-return-of-active-management/

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Here are the latest updates for the key COVID-19 vaccine makers.Millions of Americans have already been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. However, there's a real possibility that another booster shot could be needed.In this Motley Fool Live video recorded on April 21, 2021, Motley Fool contributors...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/08/whats-going-on-with-covid-booster-shots/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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Blueland, a green cleaning products maker, saw an 800% year-over-year growth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bluelands products.
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Companies that prioritize low-waste or zero plastic use boomed alongside single-use plastics during COVID-19.
Blueland, a green cleaning products maker, ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/plastic-free-low-waste-companies-grew-during-covid-2021-4

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[Ethiopian Herald] EU's cancelation of its electoral observation mission is not the crux of the matter for the upcoming 6th general elections of Ethiopia, what matters most is how the election process is being conducted with huge voter turnout, so remarked Scholars...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105080162.html

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[Ethiopian Herald] The Ethiopian Political Parties Joint Council urged European Union to reconsider its stance and observe the 6th Ethiopian general elections. Briefing journalists after a two-day consultative meeting with its members, Council Chairperson Rahel Batie (Ph.D.) said that the contending...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105080163.html

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Getting beyond COVID-19 starts with going back to the base business.I doubt there is a person on this planet who doesn't want to see the COVID-19 pandemic disappear forever. But for businesses in the healthcare industry, the circumstances can end up generating additional revenue. That's not to say ...

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[East African] Ethiopian lawmakers on Thursday designated Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) as terrorist organisations...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105080157.html

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Some people get very angry when a famous old vehicle has had its fossil fuel engine removed and replaced by an electric one. But it could actually be a very good thing.Some people get very angry when a famous old vehicle has had its fossil fuel engine removed and replaced by an electric one. But it ...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesmorris/2021/05/08/dont-hate-electric-classic-car-conversions/

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[HRW] Martial law went into force yesterday in two conflict-ridden provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo to "swiftly end the insecurity which is killing our fellow citizens on a daily basis," a government spokesman said. This means the military has taken over from civilian authorities in ...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105080159.html

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These multistate operators have earnings coming up this month, and look poised to deliver great growth numbers -- again.Are you looking for some quality pot stocks to add to your portfolio that aren't incredibly overpriced and could be due to post some strong numbers this year? Two stocks you won't ...

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After the victim was left on hold and cut off, the bank told him it was up to him to try to recover the moneyA business manager has described watching helplessly as fraudsters emptied his current account, even as he desperately tried to get through to someone at his bank to stop the theft.Alerted by...

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2021/may/08/fraudsters-account-stop-bank-money

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"I'm just scared that there's going to be an outbreak again, that all it's going to take is that one person that takes off a mask...

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/workers-ballparks-theme-parks-have-mixed-feelings-about-returning-n1266558

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[DW] While many hope the easing of patents will make vaccines more accessible, South African virologist Wolfgang Preiser warns much of the developing world still lacks the means to produce vaccines on the required scale...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105080160.html

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In a video privately recorded by Dennis Wadley, international director, of Bridges of Hope, His Holiness Abune Mathias I, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC), sent out a message to millions of the Church's followers both "inside and outside the ...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105080161.html

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Patience can pay off in a big way with these moneymaking stocks.If the stock market has taught us anything, it's that anyone can be a winner.According to a report from Crestmont Research, which analyzed the rolling 20-year total returns for the benchmark S&P 500 for every ending year between 1919 ...

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Healthcare gets more expensive by the year. This investment tool could make your future medical costs easier to manage.There's a reason we're constantly being told to save steadily for our senior years. Once we retire, we'll be largely or entirely without income from wages, facing a world of ...

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One security grew $35,000 into more than $9 million since early November.For the past 13.5 months, investors have enjoyed one of the most epic rallies in history. After fear gripped the stock market for a five-week period during the first quarter of 2020, equities have torched higher. The iconic Dow...

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Montreal filmmaker Emanuel Lichas new filmwhich won the juried award for best Canadian feature at Hot Docstakes its title from the nickname Haitians have given the Toyota Land Cruiser, a popular mode of transportation among the humanitarian aid organizations ubiquitous in the country since the 2010 ...

https://variety.com/2021/film/global/zo-reken-hot-docs-1234969206/

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[MSF] Brussels -- In a briefing paper released today, titled "Gasping For Air", the international medical humanitarian organisation, Mdecins Sans Frontires/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) highlights the importance of placing medical oxygen supply, not only vaccines and PPE, at the heart of a global ...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105080155.html

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