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Music industry weighs vaccine mandates, but politics collide

Music industry weighs vaccine mandates, but politics collide

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The coronavirus vaccine gave the live entertainment industry hope for a rebound in 2021. Now, as COVID-19 cases surge and hospital beds fill up, it feels like March 2020 all over again.
Gig apps for a pandemic economy: Part time, no commitment

Gig apps for a pandemic economy: Part time, no commitment

LONDON (AP) — For months, Gabrielle Walker had been looking for a part-time job. She applied to restaurant chains and retailers like Nando’s and Primark, and she scoured the job search site Indeed. Nothing.
Hunting theme no longer mandatory in US duck stamp contest

Hunting theme no longer mandatory in US duck stamp contest

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Artists will no longer have to incorporate hunting imagery to win a coveted spot for their work on the federal duck stamp, a reversal of a Trump-era requirement. The U.S.
US slightly upgrades GDP estimate for last quarter to 6.6%

US slightly upgrades GDP estimate for last quarter to 6.6%

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a robust 6.6% annual rate last quarter, slightly faster than previously estimated, the government said Thursday in a report that pointed to a sustained consumer-led rebound from the pandemic recession.
What is a COVID-19 vaccine passport, and do I need one?

What is a COVID-19 vaccine passport, and do I need one?

What is a COVID-19 vaccine passport, and do I need one? “Vaccine passports” are digital or paper documents that show you were vaccinated against COVID-19, and could help you get into a growing number of places.
Half of US workers favor employee shot mandate: AP-NORC poll

Half of US workers favor employee shot mandate: AP-NORC poll

NEW YORK (AP) — Half of American workers are in favor of vaccine requirements at their workplaces, according to a new poll , at a time when such mandates gain traction following the federal government's full approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine.
Hungary: Baton raised, orchestra conductor gets vaccine shot

Hungary: Baton raised, orchestra conductor gets vaccine shot

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A Hungarian orchestra conductor received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot onstage during a free open-air concert in Budapest on Wednesday as part of an effort to encourage people to get vaccinated.
What do we know about breakthrough COVID cases? Experts break down the science

What do we know about breakthrough COVID cases? Experts break down the science

As COVID-19 cases rise through parts of the country, experts expect the number of infections among fully vaccinated people will increase with them. But that doesn't mean the vaccines have stopped working.
Qantas posts $1.7 billion loss and tips travel by Christmas

Qantas posts $1.7 billion loss and tips travel by Christmas

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Qantas Group posted a 2.35 billion Australia dollar ($1.7 billion) pandemic-related annual loss on Thursday and forecast Australia will reopen to international travel in December.
Verstappen focused on catching Hamilton after losing F1 lead

Verstappen focused on catching Hamilton after losing F1 lead

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Max Verstappen had a few weeks to ponder how his sizeable lead in the Formula One championship was eaten up by Lewis Hamilton in just two races.
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