The highly contagious variant first identified in the U.K. likely accounts for up to 30% of Covid-19 infections in the United States, White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday. The variant, called B.1.1.7, has also been reported in at least 94 countries and detected in 50 jurisdictions in the U.S., Fauci said
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The all-electric Porsche Taycan Turbo. Source: Porsche AG Luxury German automaker Porsche expects to significantly increase sales of all-electric vehicles in the coming years, but don’t expect an EV version of its iconic 911 sports car anytime soon, if ever. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume said the 911 will be the “last Porsche which is going
Boxes containing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are prepared to be shipped at the McKesson distribution center in Olive Branch, Mississippi, U.S. December 20, 2020. Paul Sancya | Reuters FedEx reported better-than-expected profits and revenues in its most recent quarter after an “unprecedented” peak holiday shipping season, despite severe weather in February that “significantly impaired” operations
The athletic apparel retailer Fabletics is planning to open two dozen stores in the U.S. this year, bringing its total to 74. Source: Fabletics For the first time in years, retailers across the country are planning to open more stores than they are closing. From Ulta Beauty and Sephora, to Dick’s Sporting Goods, Five Below
The new collection — labeled as adidas x Peloton SS21 — was designed with help from some of Peloton’s top cycling instructors, including Robin Arzón, Ally Love and Cody Rigsby. Source: Peloton Peloton and Adidas announced Thursday they’re working together to create a new line of athletic apparel and lifestyle gear, in inclusive sizes and
A photo illustration of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at Copes pharmacy in Streatham on February 04, 2021 in London, England. Dan Kitwood | Getty Images Medical experts in the United States are trying to assuage fears that Covid-19 vaccines may be unsafe after several European countries suspended AstraZeneca‘s shot following reports of blood clots among
A Giant Eagle Inc. Market District supermarket stands in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. Allison Ferrand | Bloomberg | Getty Images At the start of 2020, Giant Eagle kicked off a company-wide mission to phase out all single-use plastic bags. The Pittsburgh-based grocery chain stopped offering thin, throwaway bags at the checkout
A general view of a ‘March Madness’ logo is seen during practice before the First Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 20, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Patrick Smith | Getty Images CBS Sports president Sean McManus called it heartbreaking. WarnerMedia boss Jeff Zucker said he was
A handheld ultrasound (Vscan Air) to go beyond highly specialized branches of medicine such as obstetrics and cardiology to primary care physicians. Source: G.E. General Electric on Tuesday announced the launch of its new wireless, hand-held ultrasound device, Vscan Air, as the company seeks to capture a leading position in the growing market. It’s the
Ford touts its 2021 F – 150 Police Responder as “America’s only purpose-built, pursuit-rated pickup truck. Ford The next time you get pulled over, it may be by an officer in a Ford pickup truck instead of a traditional “cop car.” Ford Motor unveiled its new 2021 F-150 Police Responder on Tuesday ahead of spring
Brett Schulman trades a career in finance for food. Source: Cava Guess who’s moving out to the suburbs now? The Covid-19 pandemic set into motion several trends that stand to alter the restaurant space even after vaccines are widely administered and life returns to a new normal. From the migration out of dense cities to
Larry Culp, CEO, General Electric Scott Mlyn | CNBC General Electric stock surged more than 5% Monday as bullish analysts defended the company’s decision last week to sell its jet-leasing business to rival AerCap and new financial guidance. On Wednesday, the Boston-based conglomerate announced of the sale of GE Capital Aviation Services, or Gecas, the largest remaining asset
Delroy Lindo, Norm Lewis, Clarke Peters, Isiah Whitlock Jr., and Chadwick Boseman star in “Da 5 Bloods.” Netflix On Monday, the 2021 Oscar nominations were revealed. Among the top contenders for this year’s ceremony are “Nomadland,” “Mank” and “Trial of the Chicago 7,” who compete against five other films for the best picture title. As
Singapore Airlines crew members and travelers at the transit hall of Changi Airport in Singapore on Jan. 14, 2021. Roslan Rahman | AFP | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Singapore Airlines shares jumped Monday after the city-state confirmed it was in talks with Australia to set up an air travel bubble. Singapore Airlines shares were up
White House Chief Medical Adviser on Covid-19 Dr. Anthony Fauci listens as US President Joe Biden (out of frame) speaks about the 50 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine shot administered in the US during an event commemorating the milestone in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC, February 25, 2021. Saul Loeb |
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent wears a protective mask and stands behind a protective barrier while screening a traveler at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images TSA officers screened 1,357,111 people at airports on Friday, marking the highest number
A lab technician dedicated to the vaccines formulation, wearing Personal Protective Equipment, prepares stainless steel tanks for manufacturing vaccines preparations before the syringe filling phase, at a French pharmaceutical company Sanofi’s world distribution centre in Val-de-Reuil. Joel Saget | AFP via Getty Images Paul Hudson is the CEO of Sanofi. The French pharmaceutical company has
Some drivers may be noticing they are paying more for tires, and it may simply be because the vehicle they are driving comes with bigger wheels. A new set of trade tariffs also threaten to raise prices. The rise of the sport utility vehicle in America has also led to the rise of the SUV
Two trading cards Patrick Mahomes will sell as NFTs. Patrick Mahomes Patrick Mahomes, one of the NFL’s highest profile players, is moving the chains by launching his own NFT art gallery. In an interview with CNBC this week, Mahomes announced the “The Museum of Mahomes,” which will launch March 17 on the digital art market
Ford Motor Co. displays a new 2021 Ford F-150 pickup truck at the Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan, September 17, 2020. Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT – Two great-great grandchildren of Ford Motor founder Henry Ford have been nominated to the company’s board of directors, the automaker announced Friday. Alexandra Ford English, 33, is the