Singapore wants to keep borders open even if variant emerges
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Travelers with baggage at Jewel Changi Airport mall in Singapore, on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. — BLOOMBERG SINGAPORE will strive to keep…
China’s zero-COVID policy dashes global hopes for quick economic return to normal
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US dollar and China yuan notes are seen in this picture illustration June 2, 2017. — REUTERS A SHARP slowdown in China’s…
It’s gonna be all right, Taylor Swift tells NYU graduates at commencement
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REUTERS NEW YORK — Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift received an honorary doctorate from New York University (NYU) on Wednesday and told graduates that…
Grab pushes low-emission vehicles, aims to be carbon neutral by 2040
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Singapore-based ride-hailing firm Grab announced on May 18 its three ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals: to double the number of marginalized individuals…
China relaxes some COVID test rules for US, other travelers
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BLOOMBERG BEIJING — China has removed some coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) test requirements for people flying in from countries such as the United States…
Massachusetts identifies first 2022 US case of monkeypox infection
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A section of skin tissue, harvested from a lesion on the skin of a monkey, that had been infected with monkeypox virus….
Why monkeypox cases are rising in Europe
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A patient whose skin displayed a number of lesions due to what had been an active case of monkeypox. — CENTERS FOR…
World’s oceans at most acidic level in 26,000 years, climate report warns
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UNSPLASH The world’s oceans grew to their warmest and most acidic levels on record last year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said…
EU unveils 210B euro plan to ditch Russian fossil fuels
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REUTERS BRUSSELS — The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a 210 billion euro plan for Europe to end its reliance on Russian…
Sony readies for metaverse revolution with cross-platform push
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EPICGAMES.COM TOKYO — Japanese conglomerate Sony Group Corp. said it is well-positioned to play a leading role in the metaverse, or immersive…