WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) - The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported 20 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the third consecutive day.Tribal health officials said the latest figures pushed the total number of cases since the pandemic began more than a year ago to 30,662 on the ...

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Theres a lot to be optimistic about in the Materials sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Kinross Gold (KGC) and Roxgold ...
The post Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Kinross Gold (KGC) and Roxgold (OtherROGFF) appeared first on Smarter Analyst.
Theres a lot to be optimistic about ...

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As Michael Scott once asked, "Do you think doing alcohol is cool?" This summer it might be, thanks to a Cutwater Spirits promotion offering fans a chance to win free Cameo messages from stars of NBC's enduring sitcom The Office. San Diego-based Cutwater, known for its canned cocktails and bottled ...

https://www.adweek.com/creativity/stars-of-the-office-want-to-help-you-cut-out-this-summer-in-cutwater-cameo-partnership/

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Under the latest scheme, the government aims to create domestic capacity to manufacture as much as 50 giga-watt hour (GWh) of ACC and 5 GWh of niche ACC from almost negligible capacity now...

https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/cabinet-nod-rs-18k-cr-pli-push-for-acc-battery-storage/2250875/

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Here's why Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) remain on my top defensive picks list today.
The post Worried About a Serious Correction? Buy These 2 Defensive TSX Gems appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Stock market volatility is rearing its ugly head once ...

https://www.fool.ca/2021/05/12/worried-about-a-serious-correction-buy-these-2-defensive-tsx-gems/

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The joint venture is currently not Wests, not Tigers and thus, not really anything.The joint venture is currently not Wests, not Tigers and thus, not really anything...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemeehallwood/2021/05/12/what-is-the-point-of-wests-tigers/

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Mercy Ships announced that the Global Mercy has completed one of the final milestones in the countdown to the hospital ships delivery
The post Worlds largest civilian hospital ship passes sea trials appeared first on The DCN.

MERCY Ships announced that the Global Mercy has now completed deepwater ...

https://www.thedcn.com.au/news/specialist-shipping/worlds-largest-civilian-hospital-ship-passes-sea-trials/

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Biden for saying Israel "has a right to defend itself," arguing it would encourage violence.

An injured Palestinian man is being brought to Al-Shifa hospital to receive treatment after an Israeli air strike in Gaza City. A new round of Israeli-...

https://www.businessinsider.com/aoc-slams-biden-on-israel-saying-his-statements-dehumanize-palestinians-2021-5

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Let me follow up briefly on my post from yesterday on vaccine hesitancy. Demeaning people is the first step towards ignoring their interests or even persecuting them. Brennan urges us to ignore the welfare of the unvaxxed by painting a picture of them as moral terrorists or extortionists. ...

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Panic buying across the East Coast is making the fuel shortage worse.
Panic buying across the East Coast is making the fuel shortage worse...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2021/05/12/massive-lines-form-at-gas-stations-after-pipeline-hack-photos/

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As a newly added member of the blue chip S&P 500 stock index, Teslas surprise announcement added legitimacy to the cryptocurrency as an increasingly acceptable form of payment and as an investment...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/bitcoin-falls-after-musk-halts-tesla-purchases-with-currency-101620862194686.html

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The COVID Baby Bump That Wasn't

Authored by Michael Gartz via The American Institute for Economic Research,

The year 2020 generated several visible changes to the structure of our society. In the US, citizens migrated to different parts of the country, workers changed or lost jobs, and education ...

https://www.zerohedge.com/covid-19/covid-baby-bump-wasnt

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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Australia has reached a supply agreement for 25 million doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, the U.S.-based biotechnology company and the prime minister said Thursday.The deal included 10 million doses of the vaccine against the ancestral strain to be delivered in 2021 and ...

https://apnews.com/article/australia-coronavirus-pandemic-coronavirus-vaccine-business-health-a43e8b58564a373b14fa638eb20180d3

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Peatland restoration, tree-planting on grassland and restoring coastal habitats are priority areas identified in study of potential of different 'nature-based solutions'

A major report exploring the potential role of different types of 'nature-based solutions' in tackling climate change in the UK ...

https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4031193/nature-superstars-protecting-uk-peatlands-play-key-role-uk-net-zero-transition

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:A U.S. Senate committee voted 24-4 to pass a compromise measure authorizing more than US$110 billion for basic and advanced technology research over five years in the face of rising competitive pressure from China...

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/us-senate-panel-approves-tech-bill-to-address-china-14796110

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Wondering how the banking sector fares for value investing? Find out why this sector is an attractive option for these types of investors who typically look to buy discounted stocks during times of stress...

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The acquisition comes on the heels of a record 24 months for NWN.NWN and Carousel Industries are combining to form a $1 billion powerhouse in cloud communications and infrastructure services.
NWN, a cloud communications service provider (CCSP), didnt say how much its paying for Carousel.
The ...

https://www.channelfutures.com/mergers-and-acquisitions/nwn-acquires-carousel-industries-creating-business-communications-giant

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Only four solo musicians from South Korea have managed to score at least two bestselling singles in Canada.Only four solo musicians from South Korea have managed to score at least two bestselling singles in Canada...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2021/05/12/btss-rm-joins-psy-blackpinks-ros-and-suga-with-a-second-bestselling-song-in-canada/

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Jim Cramer looks at growth stocks and reminds investors it's possible to have a great company with a bad stock.Jim Cramer looks at growth stocks and reminds investors it's possible to have a great company with a bad stock.If you own the turbocharged growth stocks, be prepared to take the pain or cut...

https://www.thestreet.com/jim-cramer/cramers-mad-money-recap-may-12

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American Idol finalist Caleb Kennedy is exiting the ABC show after a social media post resurfaced depicting him sitting next to and filming someone wearing what appears to be a Ku Klux Klan hood. Varietyhas confirmed that 16-year-old Kennedy is no longer in the competition, and that ...

https://variety.com/2021/music/news/american-idol-caleb-kennedy-leaves-show-social-media-post-1234971847/

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As FE reported earlier, experts pointed that the price surge may reduce natural gas imports as price-sensitive consumers in the power and fertiliser sectors are likely to refrain from using the commodity and switch to alternate fuels and feedstocks...

https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/gail-seen-gaining-from-spot-lng-surge-cgds-insulated/2251013/

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If only there was a business to consult about chip shortages? Ah, that's right. Huawei, awks America's communications watchdog has issued a public request for comments from telco providers and suppliers to see how they're faring amid the ongoing chip crunch...

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By David Lapp Jost Joe Bidens proposed $2.3 trillion-over-8-years once in a generation infrastructure spending bill has launched a flurry of conversation. Infrastructure spending, job creation in the post-Corona economy, and a national response to climate change are on the table. This is good...

https://cleantechnica.com/2021/05/12/the-us-infrastructure-bill-the-costs-of-a-sustainable-transition/

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Many leading companies in the EV and energy storage sectors are losing money. But this specific technology could save them down the road.
The post This Tech Could Solve Renewable Energys Biggest Challenge appeared first on InvestorPlace...

https://investorplace.com/2021/05/this-tech-could-solve-renewable-energys-biggest-challenge/

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Jack Harlow has put out a statement about the shooting in Louisville that killed Kasmira Nash on May 1, in which his DJ, Ronnie T. O'Bannon (known as Ronnie Lucciano), has now been charged with one count of murder and one count of tampering with physical evidence according to the Courier Journal. O'...

https://www.spin.com/2021/05/jack-harlow-statement-dj-shooting/

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American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have suspended flights to Israel through Thursday amid rising violence in the conflict between Israel and Palestinians...

https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-israel-airlines-business-b90f200d269e6605a9e1c1d44b4f0232

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Chicago Gun Network Traced To Enlisted Soldiers At Ford Campbell

Chicago is a dangerous liberal-run city with recent crime statistics that show gun violence is out of control. One unlikely source of gun violence is three enlisted soldiers at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, who operated a gun smuggling ...

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/chicago-gun-network-traced-enlisted-soldiers-ford-campbell

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President Biden signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at protecting U.S. cybersecurity and federal government networks. It also seeks to boost security for software used in the private sector.President Biden signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at protecting U.S. cybersecurity and federal ...

https://www.npr.org/2021/05/12/996367760/biden-signs-cybersecurity-executive-order-following-colonial-pipeline-hack

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NEW YORK, May 13 Tesla Inc has suspended the use of bitcoin to purchase its vehicles, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said in a tweet on Wednesday, citing concerns about the use of fossil fuel for bitcoin mining. Bitcoin, the worlds biggest...

Musk said in March Tesla that customers can buy its ...

https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2021/05/13/tesla-stops-taking-bitcoin-payments-for-vehicles-over-climate-concerns/1973826

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Elon Musk said Tesla would not sell any bitcoin, and intends to use bitcoin for transactions as soon as mining transitions to more sustainable energy. "We are also looking at other cryptocurrencies that use By Ankur Banerjee and Hyunjoo Jin | Reuters
Tesla Inc has suspended the use of bitcoin to ...

https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/05/12/tesla-announces-it-will-stop-taking-bitcoin-payments/

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday the electric car maker will no longer accept bitcoin for vehicle purchases amid concerns regarding the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining...

https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/elon-musk-tesla-wont-accept-bitcoin

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Newsom causes confusion over whether he will lift indoor mask rules after June 15Are the mask rules that Californians have been required to follow for nearly a year about to be dropped?
In the span of 24 hours, Gov. Gavin Newsom caused confusion over the issue, appearing to tell a TV reporter in Los...

https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/05/12/is-california-ending-its-mask-mandate-june-15/

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The Environmental Protection Agencys published their climate change report for the first time since before Trump took office.
The Environmental Protection Agencys published their climate change report for the first time since before Trump took office...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2021/05/12/a-new-report-long-delayed-by-trump-paints-picture-of-disastrous-climate-change-effects/

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A force majeure means extraordinary events or circumstance beyond human control. The current installed renewable energy generation capacity stands at 94 giga-watt (GW...

https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/deadline-for-under-construction-renewable-projects-extended/2250999/

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Sandwich chain Subway is handing over its in-store radio network to Kurupt FM for a weeklong comedic takeover. The U.K. stunt, led by PR firm Taylor Herring and its in-house production company, St Marks Studios, will hear the Bafta-winning comedy stars broadcast daily shows from May 17 to customers...

https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/subways-in-store-radio-is-set-for-a-weeklong-kurupt-fm-takeover/

#Adweek

Here's why Cineplex (TSX:CGX) still looks like an intriguing pandemic reopening play for intrigued investors today.
The post Cineplex Stock Stumbles After Earnings But Remains a Top Reopening Play appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

The cinema sector is one that got hit extremely hard as a ...

https://www.fool.ca/2021/05/12/cineplex-stock-stumbles-after-earnings-but-remains-a-top-reopening-play/

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U.S. Army Corps OfEngineers To "Resume" Border Wall Construction

President Biden is finally wising up after stoking a crisis at the southern U.S. border, which started after the 2020 election. Fox News reports the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will restart border wall construction in Rio Grande ...

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/us-army-corps-engineers-resume-border-wall-construction

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The $3.2 billion temporary pandemic program will last for up to six months after the pandemic is over or until the funds run out. The $3.2 billion temporary pandemic program will last for up to six months after the pandemic is over or until the funds run out. (Image credit: Nam Y. Huh/AP...

https://www.npr.org/2021/05/12/996348384/internet-subsidy-gives-50-a-month-discounts-for-low-income-americans

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A once-ambitious Facebook-backed digital currency project - formerly known as Libra, now called Diem - is shifting operations from Switzerland to the U.S. and said it plans to launch a cryptocurrency tied to the U...

https://apnews.com/article/europe-technology-business-044a890917eb02f3564382a39d1199db

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