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TORONTO — The Mastercard Foundation says it will spend $1.3 billion over the next three years to acquire and deliver COVID-19 vaccines for more than 50 million people in Africa. The first-of-its-kind initiative from the Mastercard Foundation is … [Continue reading] about The Latest: Foundation to spend $1.3B to vaccinate Africans
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple kicked off its second annual all-virtual developer conference with a keynote that outlined new updates to its software for iPhones and other devices. The presentation highlighted more privacy options for paid iCloud accounts and … [Continue reading] about Apple previews new software for iPhone, other gadgets
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Summer weather has arrived, and New England tourists are hungry for a lobster roll or a whole cooked lobster — but they’re going to have to pay up. Lobster is more expensive than usual this season due to a limited supply, high … [Continue reading] about Lobster lovers feeling the pinch as summer nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chief executive of the massive fuel pipeline hit by ransomware last month is expected to detail his company’s response to the cyberattack and to explain his decision to authorize a multimillion-dollar payment when he testifies … [Continue reading] about Pipeline exec to face Congress as US recovers most of ransom
BERLIN (AP) — An expert panel advising the German government has suggested the country’s retirement age could be raised to 68, an idea that was swiftly rejected Tuesday by two governing parties as a national election nears. The panel advising the … [Continue reading] about German panel suggests pension age of 68, politicians say no
