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Global Stocks Follow Wall Street Lower Before US Inflation Data

December 10, 2021
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BEIJING—Global stock markets declined Friday ahead of U.S. inflation data that might influence a Federal Reserve decision on when to roll back economic stimulus. London and Frankfurt opened lower. Shanghai, Tokyo, and Hong Kong retreated. Fed officials, due to meet next week, have said plans to wind down bond purchases and other stimulus that is…

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Nasdaq Leads Wall Street Lower After Sharp Rally This Week

December 10, 2021
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U.S. stock indexes slipped on Thursday after three straight days of gains following positive updates on the Omicron coronavirus variant, with focus now turning towards inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Ten of the 11 major S&P sectors declined, with real-estate, energy and consumer discretionary shares falling the most. Heavyweight technology…

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New York AG Letitia James Suspends Campaign for NY Governor

December 9, 2021
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New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday she is suspending her campaign for the New York governor’s seat. James, a Democrat, said she will not campaign any longer as a 2022 gubernatorial contestant and would continue her job as attorney general. James said she will seek reelection as attorney general instead, according to a…

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Coast Guard Swimmer Pulls Body From Car Above Niagara Falls

December 9, 2021
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A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew braved poor visibility and frigid rapids to reach a car partly submerged in water near the brink of Niagara Falls, then lowered a rescue swimmer on a hoist who pulled out the woman trapped inside. She did not survive. Video from the harrowing rescue attempt showed Petty Officer 2nd…

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New York National Guard Deploys Troops to Nursing Homes

December 9, 2021
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The New York National Guard is being deployed to bolster some long-term care facilities in New York, it confirmed on Thursday. The Guard will deploy some 120 Army medics and Air Force medical technicians to 12 long-term facilities and nursing homes “to ease staffing shortages,” said a news release from the National Guard.  Gov. Kathy…

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Suspect Accused of Setting Ablaze 50-foot Christmas Tree in NYC Released Without Bail

December 9, 2021
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The arsonist suspect who has been accused of setting ablaze a 50-foot Christmas tree outside the Fox News headquarters in midtown Manhattan was released again after his arraignment on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. Craig Tamanaha, a 49-year-old homeless man, denied being responsible for the early morning arson that caused about $500,000 in damages outside the…

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Court Rules 15 NYC Teachers Can Reapply for Vaccine Religious Exemption

December 9, 2021
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Fifteen New York City educators are celebrating a rare victory—a preliminary relief granted by the Second Circuit which will allow their reapplication for a religious exemption for Mayor Bill de Blasio’s vaccine mandate. They first asked the district court for emergency relief on Oct. 4, 2021, which was the day that the teachers were going…

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NY Mayor de Blasio’s Residence Vandalized by People Protesting Vaccine Mandate

December 9, 2021
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BROOKLYN, New York—About 25 protesters gathered for three hours outside outgoing Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Brooklyn residence, a day after he announced that NYC private sector workers must get a COVID-19 vaccine or lose their jobs. The protesters blocked traffic, and shouted at the top of their voices during the cold night, drawing the attention…

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Global Stocks Higher as Investors Await US Inflation

December 9, 2021
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BEIJING—Global stocks were mostly higher Thursday as investors waited for U.S. inflation data that might influence the Federal Reserve’s decision on when to roll back economic stimulus. London and Frankfurt opened higher while Tokyo declined. Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Seoul also advanced. Wall Street futures were lower after stocks rose for a third day Wednesday…

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Suspect Arrested After Setting Christmas Tree Ablaze Outside Fox News HQ: NYPD

December 8, 2021
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The New York Police Department (NYPD) on Wednesday arrested a suspect for arson after he allegedly set fire to a Christmas tree outside the Fox News headquarters in midtown Manhattan. In an NYPD statement, police said the suspect, identified as 49-year-old Craig Tamanaha, “climbed” the artificial tree and lit it on fire, causing the network’s…

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