Germany’s Verdi trade announces strikes on March 13 at the country’s northern airports

Germany's Verdi trade union has called for strikes on March 13 at the country's northern airports, including Berlin, which it said would likely cause longer queues for passengers and flight…

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United States removes negative Covid test restriction for travelers from China, Hong Kong or Macau

Air travelers to United States from China, Hong Kong or Macau no longer need to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test before boarding a flight, health officials said. The…

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Forced Installing prepayment energy meters to be the last resort: Ofgem

United Kingdom (UK) plans to reform rules around prepayment energy meters, to protect financially vulnerable consumers in the wake of a recent uproar over forced installations, Bloomberg reported. On Friday…

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Meta plans to launch social media app to replace Twitter

Meta Platforms Inc (META.O) is working to launch a new social media app to replace Twitter. Meta believes there's an opportunity for a separate space where creators and public figures…

NNR March 10, 2023

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Cryptocurrency market lost $70 billion, as Bitcoin fell below $20,000

Bitcoin briefly fell 8% to below $20,000 on Friday, following the collapse of a crypto-focused lender and a stock market sell-off in the U.S. The cryptocurrency market saw more than…

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General Motors offering Voluntary Separation Program for its U.S. employees to cut costs

General Motors will offer voluntary buyouts to its 58,000 U.S. white-collar employees, as it aims to cut $2 billion in structural costs over the next two years, according to a…

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U.S. jobless claims surge to 5-month high

Number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased by the most in five months last week, but the underlying trend remained consistent with a tight labor market, Reuters…

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JD.com posts dismal revenue growth amid weak consumption sentiment

JD.com Inc. shares fell after the company reported a sharp drop in revenue growth. China’s second-largest online retailer said Thursday revenue rose 7% from October to December, down from 23%…

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Apple unveiled a yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus

Apple unveiled Tuesday a yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, adding a new color to its current lineup. Apple also released spring-themed Watch band colors and silicone iPhone cases.…

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Silvergate Capital says it will wind down operations and liquidate its bank

Silvergate Capital, a central lender to the crypto industry, is winding down operations and liquidating its bank. Silvergate has served as one of the two main banks for crypto companies,…

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All travelers to the UK will need to apply and pay for Electronic Travel Authorisation

U.K. has announced the biggest shake-up of its border force rules, as all passengers who do not need visa approval are required to apply for digital travel authorization before entering…

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Honda unveils Autonomous Work Vehicle to enhance workforce productivity

Honda on Tuesday unveiled its prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV). The fully programmable all-electric Honda AWV leverages the company’s emerging advanced autonomous technology to create a rugged off-road work…

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