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Serena Williams out after ankle harm in first-round match

Serena Williams of The United States reacts as she winces in pain in her Ladies’ Singles First Round match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus during Day Two of The Championships – Wimbledon 2021 Jed Leicester | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Serena Williams’ bid for a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam singles crown ended in…
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E-commerce gamers from Singapore are dealing with challenges in logistics and supply

Consumers are flocking to shop online as people want to avoid crowds due to the pandemic, but getting the goods into the buyer’s hands can be a challenge. To capitalize on future opportunities, companies selling online must build on an infrastructure to support their business, said James Root, senior partner and chairman of Bain Futures,…
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Walmart introduces cheap analog insulin in response to the rising value of diabetes medication

Walmart said Tuesday it would offer a cheaper version of insulin that could better fit the budgets of millions of Americans who don’t have health insurance or are struggling to pay for the life-saving diabetes drug. Starting this week, the retailer will be selling an exclusive private label version of the analog insulin, ReliOn NovoLog,…
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Detroit automakers carry masks mandates for absolutely vaccinated staff

Ford started resuming vehicle production in the U.S. on May 18, 2020 with new coronavirus safety protocols such as health assessments, personal protective equipment and facility modifications to increase social distancing. Ford DETROIT — Leaders of the Detroit automakers and the United Auto Workers union have agreed to make face masks optional for employees who…
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Crypto-friendly journey website makes US debut with Dogecoin funds

The German-based travel website GetYourGuide has introduced US offers and the option to pay with Dogecoin for the first time. GetYourGuide The German travel booking website GetYourGuide announced its expansion into the US market on Tuesday with the announcement that it would now accept Dogecoin as a means of payment. The Berlin-based company, which claims…
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Shaq shoots down LeBron’s feedback on NBA participant accidents

Shaquille O’Neal Scott Mlyn | CNBC Shaquille O’Neal is firing Lebron James back for criticizing the NBA and its schedule this year. In an interview with CNBC, the former Los Angeles Lakers and TNT broadcaster star said he felt players shouldn’t complain about the full schedule this season. “If you live in a world where…
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Abu Dhabi will ban the unvaccinated from virtually all public locations and colleges

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi will deny access to almost all public spaces and schools to people who have not been vaccinated against the coronavirus, the emirate’s government announced late Monday evening. The oil-rich United Arab Emirates announced their review of the plan in April but did not impose the restrictions. Now they…
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India’s new mortgage ensures could have restricted impression on the Covid-hit financial system

Indian People queue up at a COVID screening center at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital,(RML) after a case emerged in Delhi causing a panic situation in Delhi India, 04 March 2020. Imtiyaz Khan | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images India has rolled out a slew of measures amounting to 6.3 trillion rupees ($84.9 billion) aimed at…
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Why a few of the world’s greatest firms are fearful

Dry cracked earth is visible along the banks of Phoenix Lake on April 21, 2021 in Ross, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images LONDON — Major companies from across a range of sectors are increasingly concerned about the cost and availability of the world’s ultimate renewable resource: water. The availability and relatively low cost of…
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South Korea on Covid-19 Herd Immunity and Journey Bladder Packages

South Korea wants to open up its economy and work on travel bubble programs as it has been relatively successful in controlling the spread of Covid-19, its deputy prime minister told CNBC in an exclusive interview. The government plans to boost consumption and further boost the economy in the second half of this year –…