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Resentment of the Rich: Why China Turned Against ‘People’s Billionaire’ Jack Ma
For all of China’s economic success, a long-running resentment of the rich, sometimes called the wealthy-hating complex, has long bubbled below the surface. With Jack Ma, it has emerged with a vengeance.
US Will Require Negative Covid-19 Tests For All UK Passengers: CDC
he decision was a turnaround after the Trump administration told U.S. airlines on Tuesday it was not planning to require any testing for arriving UK passengers.
Blackhawks' Kirby Dach Injured In Canada’s Exhibition Win
Chicago Blackhawks forward Kirby Dach left Canada's 10 exhibition victory over Russia in the third period Wednesday night at the world junior tournament after injuring his right wrist.
Moderna Expects Its COVID-19 Vaccine To Protect Against UK Coronavirus Variant
Moderna Inc said on Wednesday it expects that the immunity induced by its COVID19 vaccine would be protective against the coronavirus variants reported in the UK.
1 Million Vaccinated as US Eyes Return to Normal Next Summer
The news comes as the winter surge in cases rages across the country, where the virus has claimed more than 320,000 lives and is on course to be the third leading cause of death in the year.
Woman Sues After Chicago Police Drag Her From Car By Hair
A woman who says she was yanked by her hair from a car by Chicago police during a shopping mall encounter has filed a federal lawsuit against the city.
Officer Charged In Death Of Man Slammed On Hospital Floor
A police officer in upstate New York has been charged with assault in the death last year of a mental health detainee who went limp and unresponsive after the officer allegedly pressed a foot on the man's neck area and slammed his head onto a hospital flo...
Russia Cuts Size Of COVID-19 Vaccine Study, Stops Enrollment
Russias Health Ministry agreed Wednesday to cut the size of a study of a domestically developed coronavirus vaccine and to stop the enrollment of volunteers.
Mutated Coronavirus Variant From South Africa Found In UK, Health Minister Says
Britain has detected a new variant of the coronavirus in contacts of cases who have travelled from South Africa, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Wednesday.
Turkish Journalist Gets 27 Years In Absentia For Espionage
Turkish journalist Can Dundar was sentenced in absentia to 27 years and six months in prison for espionage and aiding an armed terrorist organisation, his lawyers said on Wednesday, calling the verdict politically motivated.
Lawsuit Challenges Indiana Laws On Disposal Of Fetal Remains
An Indianapolis abortion clinic is suing the state of Indiana, challenging provisions of a state law upheld last year by the U.S. Supreme Court requiring fetal remains to be buried or cremated after an abortion.
Russia Sends 300 Instructors To Central African Republic
Russia said Tuesday it has sent 300 military instructors to the Central African Republic to help train its army that's facing an offensive by rebel groups ahead of elections.
U.S. Seeks To Calm Fears Of U.K. Virus Variant As U.S. Infections Top 18 Million
Total U.S. COVID19 cases surpassed 18 million on Tuesday as health officials tried to tamp down fears about a new, highly transmissible variant of the coronavirus in the United Kingdom.
Column: On Its Own For 70 Years, LPGA Gets Through Big Year
The late Mickey Wright once recalled an LPGA Tour event where she was unable to sleep, all because of her location.
Israel Set For Snap Election As Budget Deadline Nears
Israel on Tuesday was on course for a fourth national election in two years after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main governing partner, Benny Gantz, failed to resolve a dispute over the budget.
U.S. Publishes List Of Chinese And Russian Firms With Military Ties
The Trump administration on Monday published a list of Chinese and Russian companies with alleged military ties that restrict them from buying a wide range of U.S. goods and technology.
