New Covid model predicts over 1 million deaths in China through 2023
According to the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation’s projections, cases in China would peak around April 1, when deaths would reach 322,000.
Malaysia landslide deaths reach 21 as search for survivors continues
The search for the remaining 12 campers caught in Friday’s deadly landslide at an unlicensed campsite in Malaysia continued for a second day.
Goldman Sachs is planning to cut up to 8% of its employees in January
The planning is ongoing, and the round could be smaller than that, according to the person, who declined to be identified speaking about personnel decisions.
Bill Gates-backed nuclear demonstration project in Wyoming delayed because Russia was the only fuel source
Terrapower’s advanced nuclear plant design, known as Natrium, relies on HALEU uranium.
Negative mood could pervade market next week as investors search for stability before the holidays
Stocks seem locked in a downward spiral, but some strategists say the market could temporarily steady as market pros head off for the holidays.
Amazon workers will go on formal strike for the first time in the UK
Employees at Amazon’s Coventry warehouse in central England voted Friday to go on strike.
U.S. begins buying back oil for strategic petroleum reserve
The department will buy up to 3 million barrels for delivery in February, a senior official told reporters.
Omicron boosters are 84% effective at keeping seniors from being hospitalized with Covid, CDC says
U.S. health officials have focused in particular on making sure older adults stay up to date on their Covid vaccines.
This week’s best performers include Moderna and two homebuilders
Markets hit selloff mode this week, but some stocks are still on track to post slight gains.
