The B.1.617 strain was reclassified as a “variant of concern” by the World Health Organization, indicating it has the “highest public health implications.” Source linkContinue Reading
A sharp drop in daily Covid-19 cases perked up bulls on Dalal Street on Monday as investors hoped for a sooner-than-expected taper down of the second wave Source linkContinue Reading
If we are going to meet the needs of the 21st century, then we have to break down the walls of mistrust that are at the root of Washington’s dysfunction, writes Gov. Larry Hogan. Source linkContinue Reading
The prices of both Bitcoin and Ether were relatively flat from early 2018 to the fall of 2020, a period known as the ‘crypto winter’ by oldtimers Source linkContinue Reading
DarkSide makes ransomware hacking tools, but only largely goes after for-profit companies from English-speaking countries. Source linkContinue Reading
The operator of Colonial Pipeline fell prey to a ransomware attack on Friday, forcing pipeline operations to stop. Source linkContinue Reading
India is now considering setting up a fund worth at least Rs 1 lakh crore to support the uninsured, media reports said last week. Helping the population through a third wave is the obvious priority. But now is the time for policy makers to get serious about a minimum —Continue Reading
Individual tax returns for 2020 are due for most Americans on May 17. Taxpayers could face penalties and have to pay the IRS extra if they miss the deadline Source linkContinue Reading
The pain of student debt is worse for some than others. Here’s who would benefit most from cancellation of the loans. Source linkContinue Reading
U.S. firms hired far fewer workers than expected in April, as employers struggled to find people to fill job openings. Source linkContinue Reading