Dr. Peter Hotez argued that the real reason a number of Americans are not getting vaccinated is their political ideology. “They’re tying their political allegiance to the political right, unfortunately. And we’re seeing this play out in the bottom ten states in terms of vaccination coverage,” which is half of the coverage seen in the
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Jerry West may be the man whose silhouette graces the National Basketball Association logo, but he’s also the man responsible for making Kobe Bryant a Los Angeles Laker. The eight-time NBA champion spoke to CNBC’s “The News with Shepard Smith” about his relationship with the former Lakers superstar and his thoughts about his late friend,
In this article HAS TGT Trading card notice at a Target store in Edgewater, NJ. Sarah Whitten | CNBC Retail giant Target said Friday it is temporarily taking trading cards off of shelves after one of its Wisconsin stores was locked down due to a violent dispute over cards. The items being removed include MLB,
Terrace of historic shops and buildings, Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland, Irish Republic. (Photo by: Geography Photos/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Geography Photos | Universal Images Group | Getty Images DUBLIN — In March, the Irish government unveiled a plan to revive the country’s rural economy by enticing more people to work remotely. A long-standing
In this article DOGE.CM= BTC.CM= COIN Coinbase Global issued its first quarterly report as a public company on Thursday, showing a surge in business with growing public interest around investing in digital coins. Despite raging speculation around cryptocurrency and a bountiful number of offerings, the asset class is a volatile one. After coming public more
Monty Rakusen | Cultura | Getty Images A project aiming to harness geothermal energy from disused, flooded coal mines in the northeast of England took another step forward this week after it was given planning permission for an initial testing phase. In an announcement Monday, South Tyneside Council said the development would “draw geothermal energy
Beachgoers sunbathe and swim at a beach in Portimao, Algarve region, Portugal. NurPhoto | NurPhoto | Getty Images LONDON — The tables have turned for the Portuguese hotel industry on one announcement. The U.K. government said on Friday that from May 17 travelers from England will not need to quarantine when returning from Portugal. They
In this article ARKK ARKF Investors in technology stocks should buckle up for a wild ride as the group turns toxic in a rising inflation environment, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Wednesday. “If you own the turbo-charged growth stocks … you either need to steel yourself for the pain or cut your losses on the next
People take breakfast at Bill Smith’s Cafe, after Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a rollback of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions in McKinney, Texas, March 10, 2021. Shelby Tauber | Reuters The restaurant industry is poised for a roaring comeback this summer, but understaffed eateries could dampen growth. One potential solution for business owners: hire more
A Covid-19 coronavirus patient rests inside a banquet hall temporarily converted into a Covid care centre in New Delhi on May 10, 2021. Arun Sankar | AFP | Getty Images India’s daily Covid-19 death toll hit another record high on Wednesday, as the World Health Organization said the country accounted for half the total reported
In this article JCOM J2 Global CEO Vivek Shah told CNBC on Tuesday the company is looking to spinoff its cloud fax service as management looks to unlock value in both businesses. The Los Angeles-based digital media company in April announced the separation plan, which would create a new publicly traded company called Consensus. “I
Hamilton at Richard Rodgers Theatre near Times Square remains closed following restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus on January 15, 2021 in New York City. Cindy Ord | Getty Images “Hamilton,” “Wicked” and “The Lion King,” three of Broadway’s cornerstones, are set to reopen on Sept. 14. The three productions jointly announced their
Bruce Yuanyue Bi | The Image Bank | Getty Images DUBLIN — When Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin announced the phased re-opening of hospitality businesses for June, hotel managers like Niall Coffey breathed a sigh of relief. Ireland’s tourism and hospitality industries have been the worst hit during the pandemic and previous attempts at re-opening
In this article SPG Shoppers ascend and descend escalators at the King of Prussia Mall, owned by Simon Property Group, United State’s largest retail shopping space, in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Mark Makela | Reuters The biggest U.S. mall owner Simon Property Group says shoppers are getting back to malls, but that it’s hard to
A man holds his emotional support dog, named ‘Rhea,’ as he receives a dose of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine during a walk-up clinic at the Kennedy Center’s outdoor Reach area on May 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images The rate of average daily new Covid cases in the U.S.
Crowds thronged Singapore’s shopping belt, Orchard Road, in preparation for the festive season on Dec. 12, 2020 in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. Zakaria Zainal | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Covid-19 is “permanent” and subsequent waves of infections will be a normal occurrence in the coming years, Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian
Signage is displayed on a fence at the Colonial Pipeline Co. Pelham junction and tank farm in Pelham, Alabama, U.S., on Monday, Sept. 19, 2016. Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Fuel prices jumped in trading on Sunday night, as much of one of the largest pipelines in the U.S. remains closed following a
In this article COIN TSN RBLX OXY GRWG DIS DASH ABNB WEN The stock market rallied Friday as investors reacted to the worse-than-expected April jobs report, which indicates the Federal Reserve’s easy policy is unlikely to go anywhere soon, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said. “I know the conventional wisdom says sell in May and go away,
Pope Francis wearing a face mask attends an inter-religious prayer service for peace along with other religious representatives in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli, a church on top of Rome’s Capitoline Hill, in Rome, Italy, Oct. 20, 2020. Guglielmo Mangiapane | Reuters Pope Francis on Saturday came out in favor of a waiver
Jason Wallace (C), director of the District of Columbia’s Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys, gets a little emotional support from DC Office of Nightlife and Culture Director Shawn Townsend (L) and Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio (R) as he gets a shot of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine from DC Health Nurse Kendria Brown