Facebook announced the launch of its new global policy to ban ads that discourage people from getting vaccines. The social media company is also set to launch a new flu vaccine information campaign.
Amazon Faces Boycott Calls From The U.K And Strike In Germany As Prime Day Sale Begins
The Ethical Consumer campaign group and the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) urge buyers to avoid Amazon Prime Day as workers strike in Germany, demanding better pay and working conditions.
UK Implements New Restrictions For Lockdown As The Number Of COVID-19 Cases Surge In The Country
As the number of deaths keeps on doubling every fortnight in England, the government has introduced the “three-tier system” as a countermeasure with different levels of restrictions in different areas.
Man Shot Dead During Rallies in Denver, Suspect Identified As Security Guard
As arguments erupted between opposing rallies in Denver, Colorado, on Sunday, a lethal shooting took place killing one man. Authorities dug into the case and a private security guard for a TV station has been taken into custody.
Dow Headed For Best Week Since August As Stimulus Talks Progress
As investors keep a close eye on the talks of coronavirus relief package, U.S. stocks rise on Friday following a strong week.
Trump Increases The Fiscal Stimulus Package To $1.8 Trillion, Still Remains Uncertain About It
Following last week’s abrupt tweet by President Trump to stop stimulus negotiations, the President now plans to offer an increased deal of $1.8 trillion to the Democrats in an attempt to strike a deal before November 3.
UK Firms To Be Paid By The Government If They Are To Shut Down
Workers of the UK firms that are forced to shut down due to coronavirus restrictions would be paid two-thirds of their wages by the government.
New England Journal of Medicine Criticizes Trump Administration For Mishandling The COVID-19 Pandemic
The globally recognized medical journal, New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), posted an editorial on Thursday blowing up the current political leadership while calling them “dangerously incompetent”.
Dubai’s Economy Won’t Recover From The Pandemic Until 2023, Says S&P
Dubai, one of the famous cities for tourists, was hit as the travel and tourism industry had to close down due to the pandemic. The rating agency, S&P, predicted that Dubai’s economy would contract by 11% in 2020.
Takeaways From The Much Calmer Vice Presidential Debate Between Mike Pence And Kamala Harris
Compared to last week’s chaotic first presidential debate, the Vice Presidential debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris was quieter, calmer, and much more disciplined. The peaceful tones of the two, however, did not stop them from attacking each other with words.