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Sweden Extends Border Controls, Citing "Continued Threat To Public Order"

A few short months after Sweden was harshly criticized over its border contro.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeFeb 11th, 2019

Visa, Mastercard revenues fall, but declines improve from earlier in pandemic

Both Mastercard and Visa Inc. logged smaller declines in quarterly revenue than in recent periods, but the pandemic continued to spur weakness in cross-border spending......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsJan 29th, 2021

I went through a luxury-hotel quarantine in Singapore to beat the coronavirus - and it works. But Americans just wouldn"t find it acceptable.

The country has been able to control the virus through border controls and a contract-tracing app required to enter or leave establishments. .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 28th, 2021

I went through a luxury hotel quarantine in Singapore to beat the coronavirus - and it works. But Americans just wouldn"t find it acceptable.

The country has been able to control the virus through strict border controls and a contract tracing app that requires users to scan a QR code any time they enter or leave an establishment. .....»»

Category: worldSource: nytJan 28th, 2021

Sonoco Products to raise prices on plastic trays, bowls amid continued cost inflation

Sonoco Products Co. said Monday it will raise prices on certain consumer packaging components by 8%, citing contin.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 25th, 2021

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to extend face mask order

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced that the state again plans to issue an emergency public health order that will require the use of face masks in public spaces......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 15th, 2021

Sweden has passed a new law allowing coronavirus lockdown restrictions after its death toll reached a new high

Sweden has introduced a law that would allow the government which would allow officials to close restaurants, shops, and public transport. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images Sweden has introduced a law.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 11th, 2021

Twitter bans Trump’s account, citing risk of further violence

“Despite our efforts to serve the public conversation, as Trump’s megaphone, we helped fuel the deadly events of January 6th,” the employees wrote......»»

Category: topSource: washpostJan 8th, 2021

Wells Fargo leaves behind consent order on anti-money laundering controls, but more remain

Federal regulators have ended a 2015 consent order against Wells Fargo & Co., correcting problems with its anti-money laundering procedures......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 6th, 2021

Wells Fargo leaves behind 2015 consent order on anti-money laundering controls

Federal regulators have ended a 2015 consent order against Wells Fargo & Co., correcting problems with its anti-money laundering procedures......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 5th, 2021

Hawaiian Electric Co. responds to directive from Public Utilities Commission

A groundbreaking decision and order made by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission last week was met with cautious optimism by the subject of the changes, Hawaiian Electric Co. HECO, which collaborated with the PUC and other parties over .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 29th, 2020

Public Storage Outed Elliott Management’s Plans

In a sign of how aggressively campaigns may be waged next year, Public Storage outed Elliott Management’s plans to advance a six-person slate to its board last week, citing a li.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytDec 22nd, 2020

Sweden"s king says the country "failed" in its coronavirus response as public lose trust in the architect of its no-lockdown policy

"I think we have failed. We have a large number who have died, and that is terrible," King Carl XVI Gustaf told state broadcaster SVT. .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 17th, 2020

With the U.S. looking to reopen, Canada seeks to prolong border closure

While parts of the United States rush to open restaurants, stores and public places, Canada — fearful of the high coronavirus contamination rates to the south — is rushing to keep the 5,525-mile border closed for nearly six mor.....»»

Category: topSource: latimesMay 14th, 2020

Colorado shut down a restaurant that was packed on Mother"s Day, but it defied the order and stayed open anyway

Nick Puckett/Reuters A Colorado restaurant has been shut down down for disobeying the state's public health orders amid the pandemic. Footage from C&C Coffee and Kitchen on Sunday and Monday showed large.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 13th, 2020

Trump extends U.S. telecom supply chain order aimed at Huawei, ZTE

President Donald Trump on Wednesday extended for another year an executive order signed in May 2019 declaring a national emergency and barring U.S. companies from using telecommunications equipment made by firms posing a national security risk......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 13th, 2020

Lujan Grisham to give update on emergency public health orders, Covid-19

With the expiration of an emergency public health order looming, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has planned a news conference for 4 p.m. Wednesday. Lujan Grisham and state officials will update the public about efforts to combat the sprea.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 13th, 2020

Trump extends order on U.S. telecom supply chain security until 2021

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday extended for another year an executive order signed in May 2019 declaring a national emergency and barring U.S. companies from using telecommunications equipment made by firms posing a national security risk......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 13th, 2020

Elon Musk calls Tesla workers back to the factory (again). Health officials say no (again).

It was the second time in months the company made clear its intention to defy the public health order......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 8th, 2020

As Austin extends stay-at-home order, business leaders recommend steps for reopening economy

A Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce task force has released its recommendations for reopening the local economy during the Covid-19 pandemic, on the same day more economic restrictions lifted statewide and local officials extend stay-home orders. Among.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 8th, 2020

Wolf extends stay-home orders; opposition to closures grows

Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday night extended the stay-home order for all but the 24 Pennsylvania counties that he previously identified as moving to fewer restrictions, but also promised an announcement Friday on additional counties that would be allowed.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 7th, 2020