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Biden says he trusts Fed to take action on inflation if needed
By Jeff Mason and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that his administration is working to relieve bottlenecks threatening the economic recovery and trusts t...
Aug 11, 2021
McDonald’s to require US office workers to get vaccinated – NYT
(Reuters) - McDonald's Corp will require U.S.-based office workers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing an internal memo. The requirement does not...
Aug 11, 2021
White House ‘frustrated’ by slow pace of Senate confirmations of nominees
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House is frustrated by the U.S. Senate's slow pace in confirming the nominations of people to serve in key roles in the Biden administration and as envoys overseas, pr...
Aug 11, 2021
NYSE to require vaccinations for trading floor access
By John McCrank NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Stock Exchange said on Wednesday it will require anyone accessing its trading floor at 11 Wall Street to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus a...
Aug 11, 2021
Moderna doubles size of COVID-19 vaccine pediatric study
(Reuters) - Moderna Inc is planning to double the size of an ongoing trial testing its COVID-19 vaccines in children aged six months to less than 12 years. According to updated details on clinical tri...
Aug 11, 2021
Barbie celebrates Elvis Presley with collectible doll
(Reuters) - Barbie is celebrating the "King of Rock and Roll," Elvis Presley, with a collectible doll. The female doll made by Mattel Inc is dressed in Presley's "American Eagle" jumpsuit, which featu...
Aug 11, 2021
Elon Musk’s jet lands in Germany amid gigafactory construction snags
(Reuters) - The jet of Tesla's billionaire boss, Elon Musk, arrived in Germany late on Wednesday, according to public flight data, as the electric vehicle maker faces delays in trying to bring a new m...
Aug 11, 2021
Tanzania suspends newspaper for story on president it calls false
NAIROBI (Reuters) - The Tanzanian government on Wednesday suspended a local newspaper for running what it called a false story saying that President Samia Suluhu Hassan would not vie for office in 202...
Aug 11, 2021
U.S. Senate to try again to pass voting rights in September, Schumer says
By Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate will make another attempt to pass a bill promoting voting rights next month, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Wednes...
Aug 11, 2021
IDPH launches online ‘Vax Verfiy’ system
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is launching Vax Verify, a new immunization portal that will allow Illinois adults to check their COVID-19 vaccination record....
Aug 11, 2021
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