An FDA advisory committee said the agency should authorize boosters of J&J's single-shot vaccine to the more than 15 million Americans who received the initial dose. The unanimous vote is a critical step before the U.S. can begin giving second…
Read MoreUK financial watchdog chair to step down amid FCA turmoil
Charles Randell will step down a year early as union contests 10% pay cut for Financial Conduct Authority staff Last modified on Fri 15 Oct 2021 10.24 EDT The chair of Britain’s financial watchdog is stepping down early amid a…
Read MoreChina risks making ‘big mistakes’ with widespread crackdown, says ex-IMF chief economist
China risks making "big mistakes" as it cracks down on large swathes of its economy, said Raghuram Rajan, who was IMF's chief economist from 2003 to 2006. The biggest area China is seeking to reform is the housing market, said…
Read MoreU-turn expected on temporary visas for non-UK butchers
Ministers now paying attention to warnings about labour shortage, says Britain’s meat industry Last modified on Thu 14 Oct 2021 11.06 EDT The government is expected to back down over temporary visas for foreign butchers, as the food industry said…
Read MoreWatch Prince William and Prince Harry unveil Diana statue
London (CNN)Just seeing Princes William and Harry in the same space is rare enough these days, let alone at an event they organized together. But that’s where we found ourselves Thursday — at the unveiling of the statue of Diana,…
Read MoreWalgreens CEO Roz Brewer: Tobacco sales under 'real scrutiny' as drugstore chain steps up health-care focus
Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Roz Brewer said the drugstore is taking a hard look at the merchandise it sells as it steps up its health-care focus. "Tobacco is one of those areas that's under real scrutiny right now," she said in…
Read MoreGen. Stanley McChrystal says Afghanistan a humiliation, but ‘civil war’ at home is of concern
Gen. Keith Kellog on Biden’s handling in Afghanistan: ‘He lacks the will to move forward in a dangerous situation’ Retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellog joins ‘Fox News Primetime’ to discuss the potential of the Taliban using nuclear weapons against the…
Read MoreBiden to pick Obama FDA head Califf to lead agency through Covid, report says
President Joe Biden is close to nominating former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf to lead the agency once again, the Washington Post reported Thursday. An Obama appointee, Califf helmed the FDA from February 2016 to February 2017…
Read MoreHigh coal price to weigh on steel cos’ Q2 earnings
Rising prices of international coal – both coking and thermal – used in the making of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, respectively, are expected to have an impact on margins of metals companies in July-September quarter (Q2) as steel companies may…
Read More38% of women face holiday spending stress, survey finds. Here are some ways to prepare
Americans spent more on travel, dining out and other gatherings as the country reopened this summer. And now, many women are feeling anxious to face upcoming holiday expenses, according to an Ellevest survey. However, October is the perfect time to…
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