Western Union resumes limited money transfers to Cuba
Western Union says it has resumed remittance services between the U.S. and Cuba in a limited capacity after two years of the essential economic lifeline being severed.
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Jes Staley had ‘profound friendship’ with Jeffrey Epstein, court documents claim
Allegation about ex-Barclays boss is made in US Virgin Islands lawsuit against JP MorganJes Staley, the former boss of Barclays, has been accused of having such a “profound friendship” with Jeffrey Epstein that it could “even suggest that Staley may ha…
Hopes high in B.C. as China lifts tourism rules
Zhengwen Hao says the phone for his Richmond, B.C., restaurant hasn’t stopped buzzing as relatives and friends in China make reservations for newly planned visits to the province.
UK, EU inch closer to deal over N. Ireland-Brexit trade spat
The U.K. and the European Union are inching closer to settling a post-Brexit trade dispute that has brought economic headaches and political turmoil to Northern Ireland.
Moderna CEO: 400% Price Hike on COVID Vaccine ‘Consistent With the Value’
An anonymous reader shares a report: Moderna is considering raising the price of its COVID-19 vaccine by over 400 percent — from $26 per dose to between $110 and $130 per dose — according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The plan, if realized,…
Disney tries to bring back the magic, unveils park changes
The Walt Disney Co. is making several changes at its domestic theme parks in order to improve the public perception of its business.
Poland to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine, if others do, too
Polish President Andrzej Duda says that the European Union nation has decided to send a company of Leopard tanks to help neighboring Ukraine in the war with invading Russia.
FTX Has Recovered Over $5 Billion in Cash and Securities, Attorney Says
Crypto exchange FTX has recovered more than $5 billion in cash and liquid cryptocurrencies and securities, an attorney for the bankrupt company founded by Sam Bankman-Fried told a judge on Wednesday. From a report: [FTX Attorney Andy] Dietderich also s…
Rail and ambulance strikes: when is industrial action planned?
Unions representing staff in NHS, transport and beyond warn of disputes escalating unless ministers give ground on payThe end of 2022 was marked by mass industrial unrest as employees across the transport network, NHS, Royal Mail, schools and the civil…
Spanish farmers protest ecological threshold for Tagus River
Farmers from southeastern Spain have protested against a government order to provide ecological protection for a river.