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 J&J, Sputnik & Sinopharm vaccines ineffective against Omicron: Study

J&J, Sputnik & Sinopharm vaccines ineffective against Omicron: Study

December 18, 2021 03:32 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

The latest research study by the University of Washington and Humabs Biomed SA, a unit of Vir Biotechnology, showed that the COVID-19 vaccines made by China’s Sinopharm, Johnson and Johnson of the US, and Sputnik developed by Russia are .....

 Five lessons for CEOs from Better .com episode

Five lessons for CEOs from Better .com episode

December 18, 2021 12:05 AM AEDT| By Manisha

“The right mortgage could save you thousands,” says Better.com. However, recent episode at the digital mortgage firm ascertains that one wrong move, especially if recorded, is enough to cause irreparable damage. Better.com Chief Execut.....

 3BL Media's Favorite ESG Stories of 2021

3BL Media's Favorite ESG Stories of 2021

December 16, 2021 12:30 AM AEDT| By 3BL

The 3BL Media team is excited to present our 2021 In Review — a list of our favorite environmental, social, governance (ESG) stories from 3BL Professional clients this year. In many ways, t...

 3BL Media's Favorite ESG Stories of 2021

3BL Media's Favorite ESG Stories of 2021

December 16, 2021 12:30 AM AEDT| By 3BL

The 3BL Media team is excited to present our 2021 In Review — a list of our favorite environmental, social, governance (ESG) stories from 3BL Professional clients this year. In many ways, t...

 Keep an eye on these NASDAQ stocks in 2022

Keep an eye on these NASDAQ stocks in 2022

December 15, 2021 09:29 PM AEDT| By Aayush

Highlights The MSCI World Index has delivered a return of 22.31% for the one-year period ending 30 November 2021. A 40-year high inflation in the US and the emergence of the Omicron variant are concerns for investors. ABNB, DDOG, HRMY, etc., a.....

 Elon Musk lands Time magazine’s person of the year for 2021

Elon Musk lands Time magazine’s person of the year for 2021

December 14, 2021 06:27 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Highlights Elon Musk’s Tesla is the top player in the EV market and has around two-thirds of the market.   In April 2021, SpaceX won a NASA contract to send US astronauts to the moon after 1972, for the first time. In 2018, Mr. Musk.....

 All about the new Instagram ‘Take a Break’ feature

All about the new Instagram ‘Take a Break’ feature

December 11, 2021 12:14 AM AEDT| By Kiara Khanna

As parents, we are continuously trying to come up with innovative ways to reduce screen time for our kids. But, in this new normal where we ourselves are glued to screens, it is becoming difficult to keep our children away from it. Instagram is one...

 GoodCarts Reveals 2022 Trends for Ethical and Sustainable Retailers

GoodCarts Reveals 2022 Trends for Ethical and Sustainable Retailers

December 11, 2021 12:00 AM AEDT| By 3BL

MINNEAPOLIS, December 10, 2021 /3BL Media/ -– Working with a growing community of more than 100 ecommerce retail members, GoodCarts sees the highs and lows of ecommerce every day. As the GoodCar...

 What Next After COP26? Be the Ball.

What Next After COP26? Be the Ball.

December 10, 2021 07:00 AM AEDT| By 3BL

Before, during, and after COP26, I could not stop thinking about the final scene in the movie Caddyshack. In the film, young Danny Noonan vies to win ...

 World News in Brief: Indian general dies in crash; Germany gets new chancellor

World News in Brief: Indian general dies in crash; Germany gets new chancellor

December 10, 2021 12:57 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

  India’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and longest-serving four-star general Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika, among 12 others, died in a chopper crash in the southern state of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is...

 World’s richest families got richer in 2021

World’s richest families got richer in 2021

December 09, 2021 08:33 AM AEDT| By Rupam Roy

As 2021 comes to an end, we explore the wealthiest families of 2021. These families own various businesses ranging from consumer, healthcare to finance companies. Johnson Family (SC) The Johnson (SC) family is the 25th richest family in the world.....

 Holiday shipping deadlines for USPS, UPS & FedEx: All you need to know

Holiday shipping deadlines for USPS, UPS & FedEx: All you need to know

December 09, 2021 05:28 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

HIghlights All major US parcel delivery service providers have released their respective deadlines for shipping packages and cards for Christmas and New Year. “Americans should feel confident sending their holiday cards, mail, and packag.....

 World News in Brief: From Ukraine crisis, Beijing Olympics to Omicron

World News in Brief: From Ukraine crisis, Beijing Olympics to Omicron

December 09, 2021 01:08 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

US-Russia talks on Ukraine US President Joe Biden held a two-hour virtual meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss Ukraine. Russia’s troop deployment on its border with Ukraine has raised tension. The US intelligence comm...

 US mulls swift, tough sanctions to deter Russia from invading Ukraine

US mulls swift, tough sanctions to deter Russia from invading Ukraine

December 08, 2021 07:44 AM AEDT| By Sanjeeb Baruah

The Biden administration is considering tough measures, including stopping the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project as leverage to deter Russia from invading its southwestern neighbour Ukraine. According to media reports, President Joe Biden on Tues.....

 Kalkine Daily Brief: Top world news of the day 

Kalkine Daily Brief: Top world news of the day 

December 08, 2021 02:15 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Chipmaking giant Intel Corporation has announced that it would list shares of Mobileye, its Israel-based subsidiary that specializes in self-driving car technology, like camera systems for automated cars. Intel acquired the company in 2017. Samsun.....

 China’s Evergrande hits 11-year low failing to repay creditors

China’s Evergrande hits 11-year low failing to repay creditors

December 07, 2021 04:49 PM AEDT| By Samta

Highlights  Chinese real estate firm Evergrande Group fails to repay creditors. Evergrande shares fell 20% on Monday after the Company announced it cannot guarantee enough funds to meet its financial obligations. The ailing Chinese develo.....

 Will the Wuhan-born coronavirus continue to impact our lives in 2022?

Will the Wuhan-born coronavirus continue to impact our lives in 2022?

December 07, 2021 04:36 PM AEDT| By Kiara Khanna

When will Covid-19 end? When will life come back to normal? Will we ever get rid of the masks and the fear that this pandemic has induced upon us in the last two years? There are numerable questions around coronavirus with no definite answer insight....

 Airbnb rentals illegal in NYC if occupants stay less than 30 days

Airbnb rentals illegal in NYC if occupants stay less than 30 days

December 07, 2021 04:06 AM AEDT| By Rupam Roy

Holiday rental company Airbnb Inc. braces for more troubles as regulators impose new rules. The San Francisco, California-based firm has been struggling amid numerous housing woes in the US. New York City has banned short-term Airbnb lodgings blam.....

 Growing club of Indian executives running global tech giants  

Growing club of Indian executives running global tech giants  

December 04, 2021 01:06 AM AEDT| By Manisha

Highlights  Indian-origin persons are holding the top-most posts at several global tech companies. The latest addition to the long list of Indian CEOs is Parag Agrawal, Twitter’s new CEO. Some other names continue to inspire many In.....

 Didi: Why this Chinese ride-hailing giant wants to delist from NYSE?

Didi: Why this Chinese ride-hailing giant wants to delist from NYSE?

December 03, 2021 08:18 PM AEDT| By Sreenivas D Ajankar

Highlights  Chinese ride-hailing service provider Didi Chuxing said on Friday that it plans to delist its stock from the New York Stock Exchange. The company’s decision to delist its shares has come within six months of listing follo.....

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