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U.S. to require nursing properties employees get photographs or lose federal funding
U.S. officials plan to withhold federal funding from nursing homes that don’t fully vaccinate their employees against Covid-19, a Biden administration official confirmed Wednesday to NBC News. The new policy, which would withhold Medicare and Medicaid funding to nursing homes that don’t comply, could take effect as early as next month, the official said, though…
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Bomb ballot exhibits voters overwhelmingly help Biden in Afghanistan
A new poll shows voters support Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal with a majority of 51% to 37%, even after Republican attacks and negative media coverage. A new poll by Data for Progress found: “Voters still support President Biden’s decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, even after learning that Taliban fighters have captured these cities. Voters supported…
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Dow falls as Fed talks about decreasing incentives this yr
Major US stock indices slid on Wednesday as investors digested recent Federal Reserve meeting minutes for insight into plans to reduce the throttling. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost around 230 points, or 0.7%, after a 5-day winning streak on Tuesday. The S&P 500 lost 0.6%. The Nasdaq Composite lost 0.4%. The Fed released its…
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US will start widespread distribution of third vaccine doses subsequent month
The United States will begin distributing Covid-19 booster vaccinations on a large scale next month as new data shows vaccine protection wears off over time, US health officials said on Wednesday. It is now “very clear” that immunity declines after the first two doses, and with the dominance of the delta variant, “we see evidence…
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Lizzo sounds out for the unfair remedy she’s been uncovered to
Lizzo vs. Jillian Michaels In January 2020, the former Biggest Loser trainer said in the digital series AM to DM by Buzzfeed News: “Why are we celebrating? [Lizzo’s] Body? Why does it matter? Why don’t we celebrate their music? Because it won’t be great if she gets diabetes. “Fans accused Michaels of shaming the star…
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Hashish firm Tilray acquires shares in Medmen-Noten
Shares in Canadian cannabis company Tilray rose nearly 5% in expanded trading on Tuesday after it was announced that it was investing in American cannabis retailer Medmen. As part of the transaction, Tilray and other investors acquired 75% of Medmen’s outstanding convertible bonds from Gotham Green Partners and 65% of the outstanding warrants for $…
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5 issues you need to know earlier than the inventory market opens on Wednesday August 18th
Here are the key news, trends, and analysis investors need to start their trading day: 1. Futures are flat in front of real estate data, Fed logs Traders work on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, USA, 17 August 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters US stock…
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Lowe’s (LOW) earnings Q2 2021 beat projections
Lowe’s outpaced earnings estimates on Wednesday, as sales of home decor and the growth of its home installations and professional business helped drive sales in the second quarter. Shares rose more than 4.5% in premarket trading. CEO Marvin Ellison said demand for kitchen, bath, flooring and appliances remains strong, but the home improvement retailer has noticed…
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Full-length trailer for ‘Pricey White Individuals’ Drops And It is A Musical 90s Throwback!
Roommate, it took a long time, but Netflix’s hit series “Dear White People” is finally back for its fourth and final season – but this time the drama at Winchester University is being turned into a musical full of 90s hits! The final season of hit Netflix “Dear White People” officially launches on September 22nd,…
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Salt Bae Nusr-Et steakhouse chain sued for unpaid additional time pay
Turkish restaurateur Nusret Gokce aka Salt Bae arrives for the screening of the film “The Traitor (Il Traditore)” at the 72nd edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 23, 2019. Loic Venance | AFP | Getty Images Christy Reuter, a lawyer for Gokce, had no immediate comment but said she…