Country With World's Highest Vaccination Rate Orders New Lockdown As COVID Cases Surge

While most people might guess that Israel or the UK hold the title, the tiny island nation of Seychelles is actually the most vaccinated country on earth, with more than 62% of its adult population already "...

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Facebook cited a recent study by the World Health Organization, which found that Covid-19 disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93% of countries worldwide. Facebook The social network introduced several resources for Mental Health Awareness Month across its platforms. The Let's Talk...

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On Monday, Amazon said that its major deal with the NFL to bring Thursday Night Football exclusively to the streaming service would happen in the 2022 season instead of 2023, as originally planned. And even Fox executives, who agreed to relinquish their broadcast rights to the package a year early, ...

https://www.adweek.com/convergent-tv/fox-isnt-upset-about-losing-thursday-night-football-to-amazon/

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It was all about the earnings.Esperion Therapeutics (NASDAQ: ESPR) widely missed on its first-quarter results. Those figures were published after market hours Tuesday, so the Wednesday fallout was ugly, with the company's stock closing 21.8% lower.In Q1 Esperion earned $8 million, over four times ...

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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) _ Clearwater Paper Corp. (CLW) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $12.1 million.On a per-share basis, the Spokane, Washington-based company said it had profit of 71 cents...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-e86bce8c915e700ee2739faaef6d9be3

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) _ Xperi Corp. (XPER) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $5.3 million.The San Jose, California-based company said it had net income of 5 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and non-recurring costs, were 59 cents per share...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-870e374a57b222bab9ba0ef344b0c910

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) _ Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. (SRPT) on Wednesday reported a loss of $167.3 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of $2...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-0c65ac20e429c35c2fb80f39fa7bf5ae

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) _ Bandwidth Inc. (BAND) on Wednesday reported a loss of $5.3 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Raleigh, North Carolina-based company said it had a loss of 21 cents...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-6b7aca9592b72c1ce5a16194ca7d5fcc

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IRVINE, Calif. (AP) _ Sabra Healthcare REIT Inc. (SBRA) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The results missed Wall Street expectations.The Irvine, California-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $85...

https://apnews.com/article/business-f5c4c3abd2ad08110eb35413e8bca21f

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CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) _ Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc. (HRTG) on Wednesday reported a first-quarter loss of $5.1 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.On a per-share basis, the Clearwater, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 19 cents...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-ebfe0ed73b14121ede14c88fa856b12b

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ISELIN, N.J. (AP) _ Middlesex Water Co. (MSEX) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $6.9 million.On a per-share basis, the Iselin, New Jersey-based company said it had profit of 39 cents...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-d2dfcd55295c9c5092331c20725b3917

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Sutter Rock Capital Corp. (SSSS) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $108 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.The San Francisco-based company said it had profit of $4...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-aac06c226e9d8f9df48ad7f02dfa2c56

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HOUSTON (AP) _ Par Petroleum Corp. (PARR) on Wednesday reported a loss of $62.2 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had a loss of $1.15. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $1...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-d010ad70f27567fd6af582a59362fecf

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SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) _ United Insurance Holdings Corp. (UIHC) on Wednesday reported a loss of $17.8 million in its first quarter.The Saint Petersburg, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 41 cents per share...

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HOUSTON (AP) _ Ion Geophysical Corp. (IO) on Wednesday reported a loss of $7.2 million in its first quarter.The Houston-based company said it had a loss of 46 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 95 cents per share...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-d596bb27bfe00285899bfabbd23b9310

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NEW YORK (AP) _ WW International, Inc. (WW) on Wednesday reported a loss of $18.2 million in its first quarter.The New York-based company said it had a loss of 26 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for restructuring costs, came to 20 cents per share...

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) _ Arlo Technologies Inc. (ARLO) on Wednesday reported a loss of $10.7 million in its first quarter.The San Jose, California-based company said it had a loss of 13 cents per share...

https://apnews.com/article/technology-earnings-business-87f4bc9f69087c807c74d079eb12bc5c

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ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) _ Synthetic Biologics Inc. (SYN) on Wednesday reported a loss of $2.5 million in its first quarter.The Rockville, Maryland-based company said it had a loss of 13 cents per share...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-61c5e2382950d79fba8c6561f77a1c32

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BMO Capital analyst Frank Lee maintained a Hold rating on American Finance (AFIN) today and set a price target of $10.00.
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BMO Capital analyst Frank Lee maintained a Hold rating on American Finance (...

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Berenberg Bank analyst Alex Maroccia maintained a Hold rating on Leslies (LESL) today and set a price target of $27.00.
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Berenberg Bank analyst Alex Maroccia maintained a Hold rating on Leslies (LESL) ...

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Massachusetts Revenue Commissioner Geoffrey Snyder said Wednesday that the state pulled in about $3.86 billion in tax collections in April...

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In a press briefing by the ministry of health affairs, officials said the long Covid wave of such ferocity that the country was experiencing currently was not predicted...

https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/health/third-covid-wave-inevitable-k-vijay-raghavan-principal-scientific-advisor-to-central-govt/2246624/

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The gunmaker also reported quarterly net income of $38.19 million, compared to $15.33 million in the year-ago quarter.The gunmaker also reported quarterly net income of $38.19 million, compared to $15.33 million in the year-ago quarter...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/aaronsmith/2021/05/05/ruger-reports-50-sales-boost-as-biden-plans-more-gun-control/

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Twitter, at its virtual NewFronts presentation Wednesday for marketers, unveiled an expanded lineup of new and renewed premium video content deals, spanning entertainment, gaming, lifestyle, and news and sports. The social media company, which has nearly 200 million daily active users, announced ...

https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/twitter-content-deals-nbcu-mlb-billboard-1234967453/

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Pharma companies said the move would curtail innovation while doing little to boost production.Pharma companies said the move would curtail innovation while doing little to boost production...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiejennings/2021/05/05/biden-decision-to-back-waiving-patents-for-covid-vaccines-sparks-industry-backlash/

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The young attractive royal couple that is not Harry and Meghan has dropped a truly chaotic intro video for their shiny new official YouTube channel. In the video, the presumed future queen and king of the United Kingdom (also known as Kate Middleton and Kate Middletons husband) laugh and chat ...

https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/5/22421736/prince-william-kate-middleton-youtube-channel-vlog

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Today, of the top 20 performers in the S&P 500, 11 of the top 20 were oil and gas companies.Today, of the top 20 performers in the S&P 500, 11 of the top 20 were oil and gas companies...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrich/2021/05/05/best-performing-sp-sector-this-year-youll-be-surprised/

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DENVER (AP) _ Ping Identity Holding Corp. (PING) on Wednesday reported a loss of $15.9 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Denver-based company said it had a loss of 20 cents...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-0731a74044603a01cdf943927d51af5e

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Fastly Inc. (FSLY) on Wednesday reported a loss of $50.7 million in its first quarter.The San Francisco-based company said it had a loss of 44 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for stock option expense and amortization costs, were 12 cents per share...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-aa44ce4359a933478747ecd0e68740c2

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ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) _ Regenxbio Inc. (RGNX) on Wednesday reported a loss of $50.1 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Rockville, Maryland-based company said it had a loss of $1...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-3d44427091777cbb6ace44bf0e7876f5

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BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts pulled in about $3.86 billion in tax collections in April, state Revenue Commissioner Geoffrey Snyder said Wednesday.That's about $1.88 billion more than the actual collections in April 2020, and $385 million more than predicted for the month...

https://apnews.com/article/massachusetts-business-health-coronavirus-pandemic-873c3156e32a13a23b145d3867372866

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PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. (AP) _ CrawfordCompany B (CRD.B) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $6.1 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.On a per-share basis, the Peachtree Corners, Georgia-based company said it had net income of 11 cents...

https://apnews.com/article/crawford-and-co-earnings-business-c97e4b1e38fdc60a4e3728e9669c1252

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PLANO, Texas (AP) _ Rent-A-Center Inc. (RCII) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $42.6 million.On a per-share basis, the Plano, Texas-based company said it had net income of 64 cents...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-ca5df6bfa525da32116743aa378da672

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SOUTHPORT, Conn. (AP) _ Sturm RugerCo. (RGR) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $38.2 million.On a per-share basis, the Southport, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of $2...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-c26243faf584a61938b9b909803ac76a

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DALLAS (AP) _ NL Industries Inc. (NL) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $13.3 million.The Dallas-based company said it had net income of 27 cents per share.The chemical and components holding company posted revenue of $35...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-4bf465b4f7787e56b853f96d69e19cad

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SEATTLE (AP) _ Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp. (ADPT) on Wednesday reported a loss of $40.6 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Seattle-based company said it had a loss of 29 cents...

https://apnews.com/article/technology-earnings-business-464e921521276d892b28c41e89c52fa8

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DETROIT (AP) _ Rocket Companies, Inc. (RKT) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $123.7 million.On a per-share basis, the Detroit-based company said it had profit of $1.07. Earnings, adjusted for one-time items, were 89 cents per share...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-de83fd237e5441d2cfd03576492fef0f

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - State lawmakers are pressing to ensure that patients at North Carolina health care facilities can receive visits from family member and clergy, especially during future emergencies...

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PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. (AP) _ CrawfordCo. (CRD.A) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $6.1 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.The Peachtree Corners, Georgia-based company said it had profit of 11 cents per share...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-f744bcabb313917fb6c674b1f0685cf9

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SAN DIEGO (AP) _ Tracon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TCON) on Wednesday reported a loss of $5.1 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the San Diego-based company said it had a loss of 33 cents...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-4a248f4136f87d83d697f13dbac0709d

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HOPKINS, Minn. (AP) _ Digi International Inc. (DGII) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $2.9 million.On a per-share basis, the Hopkins, Minnesota-based company said it had profit of 9 cents...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-9aaf0794d3beef36f998ff4b1a0f3ca6

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ Q2 Holdings Inc. (QTWO) on Wednesday reported a loss of $25.7 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Austin, Texas-based company said it had a loss of 46 cents...

https://apnews.com/article/earnings-business-f1c0ef3ea5a74d663073de33076d6298

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[Daily Maverick] ANC KwaZulu-Natal political heavyweight Michael Mabuyakhulu told the State Capture Commission that a R1-million donation he received was solely for party activities and not in exchange for provincial tenders, as alleged by forensic auditor Trevor White...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105050911.html

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Rajewal also said: SKM is ready for dialogue and farmers are completely optimistic about it. The government should stop maligning the farmers and initiate the talks with good intentions, he added...

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[Daily Maverick] Ethiopia's Covid-delayed elections take place on 5 June 2021. But the country has a fraught history when it comes to democratic elections. A free and fair election will transform Ethiopia's ossified authoritarian political culture, regardless of whether Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105050912.html

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The Biden administration is throwing its support behind efforts to waive intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines in an effort to speed the end of the pandemic...

https://www.boston.com/news/coronavirus/2021/05/05/u-s-backs-waiving-intellectual-property-rules-on-vaccines

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The Cyber Ninjas are pursuing a pro-Trump fantasy right into the fibers of the ballots...

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Lets cut the Fed-babble and call things how they really are.Lets cut the Fed-babble and call things how they really are...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brettowens/2021/05/05/these-perfect-inflation-plays-yield-up-to-74-with-upside/

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