An Australian vaccine advertisement has sparked backlash, with many criticising its graphic depiction of a young woman suffering from Covid. The government advert shows the woman in a hospital bed gasping for air while hooked up to a ventilator. The text reads: “Covid-19 can affect anyone…Book your vaccination.” But critics say the advert unfairly targets … Read more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Manny Pacquiao and Errol Spence Jr. formally announced Sunday that they will fight Aug. 21 in a bout pitting an eight-division world champion against one of the sport’s most dominant current champions. Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs) and Spence (27-0, 21 KOs) will fight for Spence’s WBC and IBF welterweight titles when … Read more
Text size Garreth Brown/Dreamstime J.M. Smucker and Levi Strauss declared dividend increases this week in an otherwise light stretch for such announcements among U.S. companies. J.M. Smucker (ticker: SJM) plans to pay a quarterly disbursement of 99 cents a share, up 10% from 90 cents. The stock, which yields 3%, has returned about 14% this … Read more
Taiwanese tech companies announce vaccine donation
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was the hero for the Azzurri in the shootout, while substitutes Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka failed to convert from the spot for England. Luke Shaw had struck the fastest goal in a Euro final to put England ahead in the second minute. Harry Kane fed Kieran Trippier on … Read more