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Hong Kong medical experts recommend residents receive third-generation Covid jab to combat XBB variant. (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Health & Fitness Hong Kong

Hong Kong health professionals advocate third-generation COVID vaccination for XBB variant

Post Date 10/11/2023

Medical experts in Hong Kong recommend that residents receive a third-generation COVID-19 vaccine specifically targeting the XBB variant to enhance protection, especially in anticipation of [more…]

Oct. 11, 2023 - ExxonMobil's $59.5 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources aligns with a rebound in energy prices. (Photo: iStock)

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Business U.S.

Exxon Mobil to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources in a $60 billion reshaping oil deal

Post Date 10/11/2023

ExxonMobil, the largest US oil company, is set to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources, a prominent shale oil producer, in a deal that will significantly boost [more…]

October 11, 2023 - LVMH shares fall after sales growth slows. (Photo: PYMNTS)

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Business France

LVMH experiences deceleration in sales growth, shares down, amid cooling global luxury demand

Post Date 10/11/2023

In the third quarter, LVMH observed a decline in sales growth as consumers restrained their expenditure on premium Cognac and high-priced handbags, marking further evidence [more…]

Reciprocal visa requirements enacted by Costa Rica and Honduras following Costa Rican safety concerns. (Photo: TuNota)

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Costa Rica Honduras Travel & Leisure

Costa Rica and Honduras implement mutual visa requirements amidst presence of Honduran hitmen

Post Date 10/10/2023

Costa Rica and Honduras have mutually imposed visa requirements on travelers from each other’s countries due to security concerns. Costa Rica initially announced the measure [more…]

October 10, 2023 - A strike at General Motors’ Canadian plants is over less than a day after it started, according to Unifor, the union that represents more than 4,000 autoworkers at the company. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Business Canada

Canadian auto workers and GM reach Preliminary contract agreement to end strike

Post Date 10/10/2023

General Motors and the Canadian auto workers’ union have reached a tentative contract agreement, ending a strike that began shortly after midnight. Approximately 4,300 striking [more…]

Abbott's Biowearables is a type of wearable tech that reaches beneath the skin to measure biomarkers such as ketones, glucose, and lactate. (Photo: Abbott)

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Health & Fitness U.K.

Abbott’s Biowearable shines in successful U.K. performance

Post Date 10/10/2023

Biowearables represent a cutting-edge revolution in healthcare technology. These innovative devices are designed to monitor various physiological parameters within the human body, offering real-time insights [more…]

The Light Rail Transit Line 1, commonly referred to as LRT Line 1 or LRT-1, is a light rapid transit system line in Metro Manila, Philippines. (Photo: Wikipedia)

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Business Japan Philippines

Airport train project worth 9 billion-peso ($158 million) secured by Japan’s Mitsubishi

Post Date 10/10/2023

Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp, a global integrated business enterprise, has secured a 9-billion-peso ($158 million) contract to supply new generation trains for the Light Rail Transit [more…]