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White House Correspondents’ Dinner is back: Expect superspreader jokes - Roll Call

The White House Correspondents' Dinner is back for the first time since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. What to expect.

Roll Call · Apr 28, 2022

As Zach LaVine enters free agency, DeMar DeRozan sets high bar for his teammate: ‘Max player, max talent, max everything’

CHICAGO — After ending his last season under contract with the Chicago Bulls in COVID-19 isolation, the future is uncertain for guard Zach LaVine. But teammate DeMar DeRozan feels certain about one thing — whoever lands LaVine will need to dig deep into their wallet.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 28, 2022

What are South Australia's new COVID-19 close contact rules that start on Saturday, April 30?

Close contacts of COVID-19 cases will no longer have to quarantine, bringing the state into line with interstate rules. Here's what the new rules are and what it means for people already in quarantine.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022

Health authorities look to recruit new staff as AIS vaccine clinic future considered

The role of ACT government-led mass vaccination hubs is also under review as staff are needed in acute services.

The Canberra Times · Apr 28, 2022

Analyst Slash Earnings Estimates For Alibaba, Baidu, Others Again Amid Surging Covid Environment

Analysts slashed the earnings estimates for the Chinese technology giants for a second straight month amid the nation’s persistent goal of its Covid-Zero strategy, Bloomberg reports. Analysts trimmed Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) estimates by 4.2% and Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ:BIDU) by 8.1%. U.S.-listed shares of Baidu have lost 10% in April, while those of Alibaba…

Benzinga · Apr 28, 2022

Lower COVID-19 Assay Sales Weighs On Hologic's Q2 Revenue

Hologic Inc (NASDAQ:HOLX) reported Q2 FY22 sales of $1.44 billion, down 7% Y/Y, and beating the consensus Wall Street estimate for revenues of $1.29 billion. Lower sales of COVID-19 assays primarily drove a fall in sales. Hologic's global diagnostics business posted revenues of $987.1 million, down 7%. Diagnostics revenues excluding COVID-19 revenues…

Benzinga · Apr 28, 2022

Mid-Afternoon Market Update: Nasdaq Jumps 400 Points; Sio Gene Therapies Shares Plummet

U.S. stocks extended gains toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 400 points on Thursday.

Benzinga · Apr 28, 2022

Coronavirus infection rates continue to plummet in all ten Greater Manchester boroughs

Stockport continues to have the highest coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester

Manchester Evening News · Apr 28, 2022

As a result of COVID-19, more people are experiencing food insecurity — and community services are stepping in to help

One in six Australians are experiencing food insecurity, and community services are facing increasing demand to step in.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022

Moderna Seeks FDA Emergency Use Nod For COVID-19 Shot In Kids 2-6 Years

Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) 

Benzinga · Apr 28, 2022