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World's Richest Chef Is Wealthier Than Gordon Ramsay By $900 Million

Chef and restaurateur Alan Wong, who is known as one of co-founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine, is reportedly worth $1.1 billion.

12 Million To Stay Home In Australia As Delta Strain Surges Worldwide

Australia -- lauded for its early handling of the pandemic -- faces a resurgence that has grown to almost 1,000 cases nationwide in a month

12 million to stay home in Australia as Delta strain surges worldwide

Uniqlo Parent Firm Downgrades Outlook Despite Earnings Rebound

Consumers are returning to stores after the initial shock of the pandemic last year, but recent activity has been lower than optimistic earlier annual projections

Uniqlo parent firm downgrades outlook despite earnings rebound

Australia's bid to quash a fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak will see the country's second city of Melbourne go into lockdown

Melbourne Joins Sydney In Lockdown, 12 Million Ordered To Stay At Home

Melbourne joins Sydney in lockdown, 12 million ordered to stay at home

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Cubans are seen outside Havana's Capitol during a demonstration against the government of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in Havana, on July 11, 2021

Cuba Makes Concession To Protesters, Lets Travelers Bring In Food Duty-free

Cuba makes concession to protesters, lets travelers bring in food duty-free

A smart robot supplies worshippers with bottles of Zamzam water to reduce direct contact with staff as a measure against Covid-19

Saudi Hosts Vaccinated Pilgrims For 2nd Downsized Hajj

Saudi hosts vaccinated pilgrims for 2nd downsized hajj

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will host an emergency APEC virtual meeting aimed at bolstering coronavirus vaccine rollouts

New Zealand's Ardern To Host Emergency APEC Virus Summit

New Zealand's Ardern to host emergency APEC virus summit

Doctors are investigating the cause of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's persistent hiccups

Brazil's Bolsonaro In Hospital, May Need Surgery: Govt

Brazil's Bolsonaro in hospital, may need surgery: govt

A woman stomps on potatoes to begin the dehydration process of chuno in Machacamarca, Bolivia, on June 30, 2021

Chuno, The Andean Secret To Making Potatoes Last Decades

Chuno, the Andean secret to making potatoes last decades

The British Open returns for the first time in two years at Royal St. George's on Thursday

British Open Ready For 'Emotional' Return In Front Of 32,000 Fans

British Open ready for 'emotional' return in front of 32,000 fans

Protests that broke out in Cuba on Sunday were the largest since the revolution of the 1950s and come as the country endures its worst economic crisis in 30 years

Cuba Restores Internet Access After Protests, But Not Social Media

Cuba restores internet access after protests, but not social media

Number of children not receiving vital immunisations against measles, diphtheria and tetanus, according to the World Health Organization

UN Warns Of 'Perfect Storm' As Childhood Vaccination Plummets

UN warns of 'perfect storm' as childhood vaccination plummets

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An Epidemic Hidden Behind A Pandemic: Drug Overdose Deaths Increased 30% In 2020

Drug overdose deaths increased almost 30% last year, reaching a record high numbers.

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Gun Company Makes Gun That Looks Like It Was Made From Legos, Twitter Users Aren't Happy

A Utah-based gun company created a gun to look exactly like a children's toy and is causing concern for many.

With growing warnings from scientists and climate change gaining international attention, the pressure on delegates to acheive meaningful results at COP26 is huge

Developing Nations Demand Climate Funding Before COP26

Developing nations demand climate funding before COP26

Demonstrators pray and demand justice outside of the Presidential Palace in Port-au-Prince on July 14, 2021, in the wake of Haitian President Jovenel Moise's assassination on July 7, 2021.

Two Of Slain Haiti Leader's Top Guards Ignore Prosecutor's Summons

Two of slain Haiti leader's top guards ignore prosecutor's summons

The demonstrators are unhappy at new rules obliging health workers to get vaccinated and a vaccine pass for most public places

French Police Fire Tear Gas As Thousands Protest Against Virus Rules

French police fire tear gas as thousands protest against virus rules

Investors will be waiting to hear Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony for indications over the direction of the US central bank's policy following a surprise surge in inflation

Stocks Tread Water, Dollar Dips As Powell Maintains Dovish Stance

Stocks tread water, dollar dips as Powell maintains dovish stance

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell said inflation will remain elevated in coming months but the economy is a long way from fully recovered

US Fed Chief Says Stimulus To Continue Despite High Inflation

US Fed chief says stimulus to continue despite high inflation

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Fourth Stimulus Check Update: Economic Support Will Continue Amid Rising Inflation

While the Federal Reserve still plans to provide economic stimulus as the country continues recovering from COVID-19, many are still wondering if that means they could get a fourth stimulus check.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has come under fire for his handling of the public health response to COVID-19

DeSantis Campaign Merchandise Takes Jab At COVID Restrictions: 'Don't Fauci My Florida'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis releases bold campaign merchandise that takes direct shots at Dr. Fauci's Covid-19 restriction and masks mandate.

Business activity across the United States has picked up, a Federal Reserve survey said, but some districts are seeing more activity than others

Parts Of US Seeing 'Robust' Growth Despite Shortages, Inflation: Fed

Parts of US seeing 'robust' growth despite shortages, inflation: Fed

Pegatron is crucial to the production of the iPhone and is involved in the creation of parts for the US firmâs latest model, the iPhone 12

iPhone News: Apple Requests 20% Production Boost For New Generation 5G Release

Apple asks producers to boost production by 20% for its latest iPhone release.

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo waits to speak as White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds a press briefing

Pop Star Olivia Rodrigo Pushes Biden's Youth Vaccination Drive

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo pushes Biden's youth vaccination drive

Map showing countries and territories where the Delta variant of the coronavirus has been detected, according to WHO as of July 13, 2021

EU Agency Says Two Jabs 'Vital' To Battle Delta Variant

EU agency says two jabs 'vital' to battle Delta variant

A digital euro would complement, not replace cash

ECB Inches Closer To 'Digital Euro'

ECB inches closer to 'digital euro'

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