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China’s Top Leaders Reiterate Support for ‘Zero-Covid’ Strategy

As widespread lockdowns hobble the economy, Politburo declares ‘persistence is victory’ and says it’s too soon to stand down

Caixin Global · May 5, 2022

Schumer announces Senate abortion rights vote: ‘America will be watching’ – as it happened

Senate to vote on legislation codifying abortion rights into federal law but measure has next to no chance of passing in divided chamber

The Guardian - US · May 5, 2022

Why are there so many new Omicron sub-variants, like BA.4 and BA.5? Will I be reinfected? Is the virus mutating faster?

By now, many of us will be familiar with the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID. This variant of concern has changed the course of the pandemic, leading to a dramatic rise in cases around the world.

The Conversation · May 5, 2022

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 21 (May 5, 2022)

Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition

Ballotpedia · May 5, 2022

Wrangler, Lee Parent's Q1 Earnings Exceed Street View; Cuts Q2 EPS Outlook

Kontoor Brands Inc (NYSE:KTB) reported first-quarter FY22 sales growth of 4% year-on-year to $679.74 million, beating the consensus of $655.33 million. The company attributed the revenue growth to strength in Digital and continued positive trends in the U.S. wholesale business and solid performance in international markets. Revenue in the U.S. increased 4% Y/Y,…

Benzinga · May 5, 2022

The latest Greater Manchester coronavirus infection rates as cases continue to plummet

Wigan still has the highest infection rates across the region

Manchester Evening News · May 5, 2022

Mid-Afternoon Market Update: Nasdaq Drops 650 Points; Silicon Motion Shares Spike Higher

U.S. stocks remained lower toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite dropping more than 650 points on Thursday.

Benzinga · May 5, 2022

Woman's legs 'turned to jelly' in Morrisons before devastating diagnosis

Jade, then 26, felt breathless and even collapsed while in Morrisons but didn't expect the devastating diagnosis

Liverpool Echo · May 5, 2022

If You Invested $1,000 In Snap Stock At Its COVID-19 Pandemic Low, Here's How Much You'd Have Now

Investors who bought stocks during the COVID-19 market crash in 2020 have generally experienced some big gains in the past two years. But there is no question some big-name stocks performed better than others since the pandemic bottom.

Benzinga · May 5, 2022

Coronation Street and Gentleman Jack star Suranne Jones reveals how she beat panic attacks

The Doctor Foster and Save Me actress suffered an emotional breakdown after the death of both parents

Manchester Evening News · May 5, 2022