3 skiers killed in avalanche in Austria
Three skiers have been killed and two injured in an avalanche in central Austria, authorities said Sunday. The victims were part of a group of 11 skiers, eight of whom …
Bitcoin loses $10,000, or 17%, in 24 hours after overnight rout
From a 24-hour period spanning Friday morning to Saturday morning, bitcoin’s price went from about $57,000 to $47,000, losing $10,000, or more than 17%.
WHO says Covid omicron variant detected in 38 countries, early data suggests it’s more contagious than delta
The WHO’s Maria Van Kerkhove said there are early indications omicron is more infectious, but additional data is needed.
White House calls for proof of well-being of Chinese tennis star
White House calls for proof of well-being of Chinese tennis star The White House is calling for “independent, verifiable proof” of the whereabouts of Peng Shuai, who went missing after …
Fidelity International CEO ‘strongly’ believes central banks should wait to tighten policy
Holding off on tightening policy is a “lesser evil than acting prematurely,” says Anne Richards, from Fidelity International.
Meghan wins court battle with tabloid publisher
Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (R) and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex leave after attending a Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in central London, March 11, 2019. BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty …
CDC confirms first case of Omicron variant in U.S.
First U.S. Omicron case reported in California The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and health authorities in California confirmed the first case of COVID-19 linked to the newly …
South Africa considers vaccine mandates as omicron cases spiral
After first identifying the omicron Covid-19 variant, South Africa is bracing for a fourth wave of infections.
Honduras election brings 1st female leader, major shift in politics
Free Party presidential candidate Xiomara Castro celebrates after general elections, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, November 28, 2021. Moises Castillo/AP Tegucigalpa — Honduras’s leftist presidential candidate Xiomara Castro was headed for election …
Powell says Fed will discuss speeding up bond-buying taper at December meeting
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated Tuesday that the central bank could step up the removal of its efforts to boost the economy.