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Covid-19 Boosters Are Coming: Here’s What to Know | WSJ

 

The Biden administration announced that Americans who have been fully vaccinated with a two-dose regimen against Covid-19 should receive a booster, citing the threat from the contagious Delta variant.

How Altcoins Like Ether And USDC Took Over More And More Of The Crypto Market -CNBC

 

The cryptocurrency market was worth more than $1.6 trillion by the end of the July 2021. And bitcoin controls more than 47% of that market, down from more than 70% at the start of 2021. -CNBC

Should covid-19 vaccines be mandatory? -The Economist

 

Most governments recognise that vaccination is the fastest way out of the pandemic, but in many places hesitancy is hindering the roll-out. -from The Economist

Why Apple Wants To Secretly Scan Your Photos -Tech Vision

 

How important is privacy to you? Are gigantic corporations ever justified in snooping around our own personal files? These are the thorny questions currently being debated.

Didi, Alibaba, Tencent: The Risks of Investing in Chinese Tech | WSJ

 

Chinese tech stocks popular among U.S. investors have tumbled amid the country’s regulatory crackdown on technology firms. WSJ explains some of the new risks investors face when buying shares.

Cruise Lines Face New Challenges as Delta Spreads | WSJ

 

The cruise industry is treading delicately as it begins sailing again in the USA WSJ’s Dave Sebastian explains the complicated maneuvers the industry faces as it works to return to pre-pandemic levels

Airbnb Bet Big on the Tokyo Olympics. Covid Left Hosts Paring Losses | WSJ

 

Airbnb had big plans for the Tokyo Olympics by becoming the official accommodation sponsor, sparking hosts across Japan to prepare for tourists. Now, apartments are vacant.

The Uncomfortable Conversations We Need to Have at Work -Bloomberg Quicktake

 

Research has shown that diverse companies are more innovative and perform better. But strategies typically used to create inclusive work environments haven’t always been effective.

Why Your Vacation Is So Expensive This Summer | WSJ

 

An economy in recovery means finding some rest and relaxation could make a bigger dent in your wallet. -from WSJ

Why The US Toll System Is So Complicated - Cheddar Explains

 

If you’re one of the 72% of Americans taking a road trip this year, don’t forget your toll passes---plural. There are, after all, over 130 toll systems across 34 states, so you better be prepared.

The Cost of Becoming an Olympic Swimmer for Team USA | WSJ

 

Becoming an Olympic swimmer is an aspiration for thousands of young athletes in the USA. But it comes at a heavy cost. Club dues alone can set swimmers back thousands of dollars each year. -from WSJ

Why Retirement Will Soon Be a Thing of the Past -Bloomberg Quicktake

 

Rising life expectancy and falling birth rates mean the world's average person is getting older. It also means they will be working a lot longer. -from Bloomberg Quicktake

Boeing 787 Dreamliner: A Timeline of Recent Production Problems | WSJ

 

A new defect on Boeing’s Dreamliner aircraft surfaced in July, the latest in a series of issues that arose late last summer. Deliveries of the popular plane are now halted.

Breakthrough Covid-19 Cases Raise Questions About Immunity | WSJ

 

While Covid-19 vaccinations are highly effective at preventing hospitalizations or death from the virus, they’re not foolproof in preventing infection. This poses problems for events like the Olympics

How Covid’s Delta Variant Quickly Spread Globally | WSJ

 

Covid-19’s Delta variant is proliferating world-wide threatening unvaccinated populations and economic recovery. WSJ breaks down events in key countries to explain why Delta is spreading faster.

Investigation: How TikTok's Algorithm Figures Out Your Deepest Desires | WSJ

 

The Wall Street Journal created dozens of automated accounts that watched hundreds of thousands of videos to reveal how the social network knows you so well.

The Rise And Fall Of Convertible Cars In The U.S. -CNBC

 

Rising in popularity in the 1950s and 1960s, the convertible car is an automotive American icon. It was a vehicle meant for leisure and fun. -from CNBC

How Boeing and Airbus Could Counter China’s Homegrown Comac Jets | WSJ

 

Boeing and Airbus dominate global aviation, but China’s Comac wants to challenge the duopoly with new planes.

Employers Competing for Workers Turn to Signing Bonuses and Freebies | WSJ

 

Low-wage work is in high demand, and employers are now competing for applicants, offering incentives ranging from sign-on bonuses to free food.

Mass extinction: what can stop it? | The Economist

 

The world’s animals and wildlife are becoming extinct at a greater rate than at any time in human history. Could technology help to save threatened species?