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Walmart announces higher wages for truck drivers due to labor shortages

Truck drivers are in high demand in the US, and the industry as a whole is facing labor shortages and…

3 years ago

UK regulator announces approval of new Covid vaccine

Regulators in the UK have announced that a new COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for adults aged 18 to 50.…

3 years ago

Ukraine-related charity scams and phishing campaigns are on the rise

As the Ukraine conflict continues, many people are showing their support by making charitable donations to those affected. However, scammers…

3 years ago

FDA approves second booster shots for the over 50s

The FDA has now extended its emergency authorization of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to include a second booster shot…

3 years ago

Starbucks speeds up its efforts to eliminate single-use plastics

Coffee chain Starbucks has announced that it’s moving away from single-use plastics and piloting a reusable cup scheme.  The company,…

3 years ago

Coca Cola, Starbucks, McDonald’s, and other retailers withdraw business from Russia

Due to the invasion of Ukraine, a number of retail giants, including Coca-Cola, Starbucks, and McDonald’s, have joined the list…

4 years ago

UK government proposes updates to the Online Safety Bill to stop scam ads

The UK government has proposed an update to the Online Safety Bill that could mean search engines and social media…

4 years ago

The pros and cons of a cashless society

Increasing numbers of consumers are now choosing to use a card or contactless device to make payments, rather than using…

4 years ago

The health benefits of reducing meat consumption

It’s estimated that 22% of the global population is vegetarian, and studies have shown that not eating meat reduces the…

4 years ago

FedEx suspends some of its US freight services due to staff shortages

According to a report, delivery company FedEx has suspended some of its US shipment services due to supply chain issues…

4 years ago