China expands lockdowns as COVID-19 hits record
China on Thursday reported a record number of daily Covid infections, as a nationwide surge in cases heaps pressure on the country’s increasingly unpopular zero-tolerance approach to the virus. The…
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Hobbled by chip, other shortages, GM profit slides 40% in Q2
Hobbled by chip, other shortages, GM profit slides 40% in Q2 Newslooks- DETROIT (AP) General Motors’ second-quarter net income fell 40% from a year ago as computer chip and parts…
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Macao extends lockdown to curb biggest COVID-19 outbreak
Macao extends lockdown to curb biggest COVID-19 outbreak Newslooks- HONG KONG (AP) The Chinese gambling enclave of Macao on Saturday extended its lockdown by five days as it grapples with…
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Apple to add ‘Lockdown’ Safeguard on iPhones, iPads, Macs
Apple to add ‘Lockdown’ Safeguard on iPhones, iPads, Macs Newslooks- CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) Apple said it will roll out a “lockdown” option for iPhones, iPads and Mac computers intended to…
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COVID-19 outbreak leaves Hong Kong in limbo
After keeping the COVID-19 virus mostly at bay for nearly two years, Hong Kong authorities have been unable to bring under control an outbreak driven by the highly transmissible omicron…
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Ammon Bundy prompts Boise hospital lockdown
Conservative firebrand Ammon Bundy, who is running for governor in Idaho, urged supporters to protest outside of a Boise hospital over a child protection case, prompting the hospital to go…
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China locks down city of Baise as omicron variant surges
In Baise classes have been suspended, non-essential businesses closed, and mass testing of residents is taking place, restaurants are only permitted to serve take-out, for delivery only, and traffic lights…
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Unvaccinated athletes quarantined for 3 weeks before Olympics
Unvaccinated athletes can take part in the Beijing Olympics, but they will be required to quarantine for weeks preceding the competition. China has a “Zero COVID” policy and several cities…
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No lockdowns for New Zealand when omicron spreads
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the country will not impose lockdowns when the omicron variant of COVID-19 inevitably surges there. She said, “Just like before, when COVID changes,…
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Here’s how Boris Johnson’s party could oust him
Under fire for throwing parties with his staff during the British lockdown, British Prime Minister may be removed by his own party. The Conservative Party could hold a no-confidence vote…
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How Europe is handling the omicron surge
Europe is struggling to find enough hospital staff to deal with the surge of patients due to the new omicron variant of COVID-19. The military is helping in London hospitals…
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