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Biden blocks elimination of Hong Kong residents, cites China repression
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers on remarks in the East Room of the White House on July 29, 2021 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images President Joe Biden signed an order on Wednesday blocking the enforced removal of many Hong Kong residents from the United States for 18 months, giving them a “temporary…
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Spirit Airways will cancel half of its flights on Thursday
Passengers queue up in LAX Terminal 5 on Tuesday morning as Spirit Airlines canceled 313 flights on Monday, 40% of its scheduled flights and 210 flights are delayed. Al Seib | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Spirit Airlines has canceled nearly 400 flights – half of its Thursday flight schedule – as the airline…
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Spirit Airways CEO on the explanations for the airline’s meltdown
People wait in line at a Spirit Airlines counter at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on August 5, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images The causes of the massive flight cancellations by Spirit Airlines, which this week ruined the summer vacation of tens of thousands of customers, have been around for more than…
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Charts present how far delta variant has unfold around the globe
A sign warning people to stay apart due to Covid-19 is seen on July 29, 2021 in Mevagissey, United Kingdom. Finnbarr Webster | Getty Images News | Getty Images More than one year into the Covid-19 pandemic, the world is grappling with a highly transmissible delta variant that has caused a renewed surge in infections…
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Meet seaside volleyball gamers April Ross and Alix Klineman
“We both have a drink or two, you know, and we’re listening to music,” said Klineman to set the scene. “And she says, ‘By the way, I need a partner for the next Olympic Games.’ And she just looks at me. ” It wasn’t a firm proposal, even though Klineman had prepared everything for her…
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Olympic monitor and area legend Carl Lewis strikes a system that fails relay athletes
Olympic track and field legend Carl Lewis told CNBC that he was “100 percent” on his criticism of Team USA’s 4X100m relay after finishing sixth in the semifinals on Thursday and not voting for that Could qualify for the final. He stressed, however, that his anger was not directed against the athletes, but against the…
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If youngsters do not go to highschool within the fall, it is due to anti-Vaxxers and Republican governors
The delta variant of COVID-19 reacts very differently than the original version of the disease. It seems to be a lot more contagious and children seem to be more affected. Still the Republican governors making it difficult for people to get vaccinated. And people like Ron DeSantis say they do this to protect children and…
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Past Meat (BYND) Q2 2021 earnings
Packs of Beyond Meat plant-based burger patties are displayed for sale. Paul Yeung | Bloomberg via Getty Images Beyond Meat on Thursday reported a wider-than-expected loss as higher costs and investments in its business weighed on margins. The company also expressed caution for the second half of the year, citing the delta Covid variant. Shares…
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Tekashi 6ix9ine denies claims of failing to supply Sara Molina for his baby
Tekashi 6ix9ine took the time to talk about his relationship with five-year-old daughter Saraiya and her mother Sara Molina, including in the debut episode of DJ Akademik’s podcast “Off The Record”. In the over 1 hour episode that fell on Wednesday, Tekashi denied Sara’s claims that he was a dead father. It has been tense…
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Weber CEO describes new good grill lineup as inventory pops in market debut
Weber Grills has plans to launch a new line this year that redefines propane grilling, CEO Chris Scherzinger told CNBC on Thursday ahead of the company’s public listing. On “Squawk on the Street,” Scherzinger said the internet-connected line will be able to measure propane levels, alert users when the tank is running low and “get you a…