OTTAWA, ONTARIO (AP) — President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Friday celebrated the close, “inseparable” relationship between the U.S. and Canada, pledging that the two nations remain committed to defending Ukraine as it attempts to fend off a Russian invasion. fend off no end in sight. Biden and Trudeau met just days after … Read more
CNN — Four sea otters in California have died from a rare strain of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite that scientists say may pose a risk to human health. Researchers called the find a “complete surprise” because this strain of T. gondii had never been reported in any aquatic animal or off the coast of California. … Read more
Citi economists said: “We have long debated our view that China could be an important growth hedge this year – recent global banking tensions may have reinforced this proposition.” The People’s Bank of China’s decision to cut the required reserve ratio showed “reassurance of policy support amid global volatility,” Citi economists wrote. Aerial view of … Read more
HKEX relaxes listing rules for ‘specialty technology’ companies Exchanges and clearing in Hong Kong announced relaxed listing rules for so-called “specialized technology companies”, including a lower requirement for research and development spending. The required minimum market capitalization for such companies will be 6 billion Hong Kong dollars ($764.4 million) – lower than the consultation proposal … Read more
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies before a subcommittee on March 23, 2023 in Washington, DC. Alex Wang | Getty Images News | Getty Images This report comes from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new newsletter for international markets. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed with everything they need to know, wherever they … Read more
CNN — Tuberculosis cases reported in the United States appear to be returning to pre-Covid-19 levels, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The incidence of tuberculosis or TB in the U.S. rose slightly last year after a substantial 20.2% drop in 2020 and a 9.8% increase in … Read more
5 hours ago Finance Minister Yellen says emergency measures to support banks could be used again if necessary Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday that the federal emergency measures used to hold back clients of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank could be used again if necessary. “We have used important tools to act quickly … Read more
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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies at a House subcommittee hearing in Washington, DC. Alex Wang | Getty Images News | Getty Images This report comes from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new newsletter for international markets. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed with everything they need to know, wherever they are. Do … Read more
CNN — Bacteria from meat could be responsible for more than half a million urinary tract infections in the United States each year, according to a new study. E. coli is an often harmless bacteria that is “part of the normal bacterial environment in the gut of humans and animals,” said Dr. Craig Comiter, a … Read more