Free Starbucks Coffee: Health workers and first responders can get a free cup of coffee in December

[ad_1] First responders and healthcare workers can take a free starbucks coffee cup for the entire month of December, the coffee chain announced on Tuesday. The company said the benefit was “in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and to recognize the important efforts of the frontline worker and the health care community.” … Read more

Laboratory-grown meat without destruction will go on sale for the first time | Environment

[ad_1] Cultured meat, produced in bioreactors without slaughtering an animal, has been approved for sale by a regulatory authority for the first time. The development was hailed as a milestone in the meat industry. The “chicken bites,” produced by US company Eat Just, have passed a safety review by the Singapore Food Agency and approval … Read more

Asian stocks fall but boost, vaccine hopes provide support By Reuters

[ad_1] © Reuters. People wearing face masks, following a coronavirus outbreak, are reflected on a screen showing the Nikkei Index, outside a brokerage in Tokyo By Stanley White and Jessica DiNapoli TOKYO / NEW YORK (Reuters) – Asian stocks lost their first gains from a strong Wall Street lead on Wednesday, as some investors posted … Read more

Bar is suing Kansas City for COVID curfew. Mayor’s Response: ‘We want people to be alive’ – Kansas City Star

[ad_1] Bar is suing Kansas City for COVID curfew. Mayor’s response: “ We want people to be alive ”Kansas City Star KC Bar Continues COVID-19 OrderKCTV5 News KC sports bar sues city and county over latest COVID-19 restrictionsKMBC Kansas City KC restaurant owner files complaint to seek temporary restraining order on new COVID-19 rulesWDAF FOX4 … Read more

Whitmer doesn’t rule out extension of partial shutdown, discourages people from defying orders

[ad_1] It is too early to say whether or not Michigan’s partial shutdown of some entertainment venues, in-person learning at high schools and colleges, and dining in restaurants will be extended beyond December 8 or not. Governor Gretchen Whitmer said on a Tuesday December 1. press conference. Whitmer was peppered with questions on Tuesday about … Read more

This, plus a 4-day week at full pay

[ad_1] (Journalist) – It is not easy to spot the positive effects on jobs caused by the pandemic, but here is one. Partly to improve the mental and physical well-being of its workers in New Zealand, Unilever is reducing their workweek to four regular days. They will work 20% less but keep their full pay, … Read more

Ethereum’s market cap overtakes GM, CME and tech stocks

[ad_1] 2020 has been an impressive year for the Ethereum network and the price of Ether (ETH). In November, the Eth2 deposit contract was quietly launched and by the end of the month the contract had reached capacity with 524,288 Ether blocked. When Black Thursday happened on March 12, almost all cryptocurrencies had their price … Read more

Unemployment benefits fall below poverty line in 13 states

[ad_1] Glassdoor CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong provides insight into unemployment in major cities during a pandemic. Unemployment insurance benefits for Americans in 13 states fell below the poverty line after the additional $ 600 a week in federal aid expired at the end of July, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. The … Read more

Ford calls on automakers to support California fuel economy deal

[ad_1] Get on board, said Ford. Jon Wong / Roadshow next General Motors U-turn Supporting the Trump administration’s efforts to curtail California’s ability to set emissions standards, Ford said on Monday he wanted others to join them both. According to a letter seen by Reuters, the Blue Oval urged other automakers to support the compromise … Read more

Hewlett Packard Enterprise leaves Silicon Valley for Texas

[ad_1] Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. – a descendant of the company Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard started out of a garage in Palo Alto, Calif. – is moving headquarters to the Houston area, latest sign of how the pandemic is transforming the way Silicon Valley companies operate. HPE unveiled its move plan as it released … Read more