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J&J, Sputnik & Sinopharm vaccines ineffective against Omicron: Study
December 18, 2021 03:32 AM AEDT| By Versha JainThe 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
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
December 16, 2021 12:30 AM AEDT| By 3BLThe 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
December 16, 2021 12:30 AM AEDT| By 3BLThe 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...
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Keep an eye on these NASDAQ stocks in 2022
December 15, 2021 09:29 PM AEDT| By AayushHighlights 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
December 14, 2021 06:27 AM AEDT| By Versha JainHighlights 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
December 11, 2021 12:14 AM AEDT| By Kiara KhannaAs 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
December 11, 2021 12:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLMINNEAPOLIS, 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.
December 10, 2021 07:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLBefore, 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
December 10, 2021 12:57 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaIndia’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
December 09, 2021 08:33 AM AEDT| By Rupam RoyAs 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
December 09, 2021 05:28 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHIghlights 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
December 09, 2021 01:08 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaUS-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
December 08, 2021 07:44 AM AEDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahThe 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
December 08, 2021 02:15 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaChipmaking 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
December 07, 2021 04:49 PM AEDT| By SamtaHighlights 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?
December 07, 2021 04:36 PM AEDT| By Kiara KhannaWhen 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
December 07, 2021 04:06 AM AEDT| By Rupam RoyHoliday 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
December 04, 2021 01:06 AM AEDT| By ManishaHighlights 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.....
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Didi: Why this Chinese ride-hailing giant wants to delist from NYSE?
December 03, 2021 08:18 PM AEDT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights 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.....