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Shanghai lockdown deepens after new surge in asymptomatic COVID cases
SHANGHAI, April 5 (Reuters) – The major Chinese financial centre of Shanghai extended restrictions on transportation on Tuesday after a day of intensive city-wide testing saw new COVID-19 cases surge to more than 13,000, with no end to the lockdown in sight. After originally taking a more piecemeal approach aimed at minimising economic disruptions, Shanghai …
As Covid deepens inequality, some ask if technology can narrow the gap
Side face of AI robot by particle form. Yuichiro Chino | Moment | Getty Images The global pandemic has aggravated existing inequalities around the world, and triggered questions about whether technology can help level the playing field. As a leading hub for cutting edge technology and innovation, Asia faces the same debate: Can technology work …
Water crisis deepens on California-Oregon line
PORTLAND, Ore. — The water crisis along the California-Oregon border went from dire to catastrophic this week as federal regulators shut off irrigation water to farmers from a critical reservoir and said they would not send extra water to dying salmon downstream or to the half-dozen wildlife refuges that harbor millions of migrating birds each …
Gold Breaking Lower, as Correction Deepens
The gold futures contract lost 2.05% on Wednesday, as it extended its short-term downtrend following breaking below the price level of $1,900. The market is the lowest since late July. Gold keeps retracing its rally from around $1,800 to August 7 record high of $2,089.20 in reaction to U.S. dollar rally, among other factors. Gold …
Rolls-Royce deepens partnership with Reaction Engines on cooling technology | News
A recent surge of interest in multi-Mach propulsion projects from Rolls-Royce is followed today by another technical partnership – which sees the aero-engine manufacturer deepen its partnership with Reaction Engines and its radical cooling technology. Earlier this month, sub-orbital space aspirant Virgin Galactic unveiled a nine- to 19-seat delta-winged Mach 3 concept with Rolls-Royce power, …
Sell-off deepens, trading halted, S&P 500 heads for bear market
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 09, 2020 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images This is a live blog. Check back for updates. 8:26 am: Carnival Corp. halted due to news pending Shares of cruise operator Carnival Corp. were halted for trading due to news …
