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Texas Hospitals Are Near Capacity as Covid-19 Surges Again
Hospitalizations approach previous highs, but deaths, a lagging indicator, remain a fraction of those seen earlier this year.
Andrew Cuomo Resigns as New York’s Governor
Lawmakers in Washington, Albany had been calling for his exit amid investigations into inappropriate behavior; Kathy Hochul will take over as governor.
Climate Change Accounting for Companies Looms, With All Its Complexities
Investors and regulators increasingly want to know how businesses might affect the climate or be affected by it.
Dominion Sues Newsmax, One America News Network, Others Over Election Claims
Voting-machine company seeks billions of dollars in damages, citing lost profit and other costs.
In Other News
Senate starts hours-long slog on Democratic budget plan
Biden to urge Americans in hurricane-prone states to get COVID-19 shots
U.S. President Joe Biden planned on Tuesday to urge Americans in hurricane-prone states to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect them in case they have to evacuate from their homes, a White House official said.
Facebook claims Russian network targeted influencers to peddle anti-vax messages
Facebook said on Tuesday it had removed a network of accounts from Russia that it linked to a marketing firm which aimed to enlist influencers to push anti-vaccine content.
Oxford researcher urges Britain to donate vaccines rather than give boosters
Booster shots for COVID-19 vaccines are not currently needed and the doses should be given to other countries, Oxford vaccine chief Andrew Pollard said on Tuesday in contrast to the position taken by Britain's health minister.
Entertainment & Tech
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What's driving the global surge in retail media spending?
To understand why retailers will capture more ad spend, it’s important to evaluate what modern marketing has become. Is it bus stop advertisements? Bidding on Google keywords or a Clubhouse session?
Memestock AMC now plans to accept Bitcoin
AMC revealed Monday that it will begin accepting Bitcoin payments for concessions and theater tickets as soon as the end of the year. Apple Pay and Google Pay will also be supported at US theater locations.
Activision Blizzard shareholder says company’s response doesn’t ‘go nearly far enough’
Activision Blizzard shareholder SOC Investment Group issued a letter in response to the company’s actions amid widespread allegations of sexual assault and discrimination.
Amazon’s plan to avoid lawsuits: Pay customers $1,000 when products injure people
Amazon creates new claims process as it faces US complaint over third-party sales.
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