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Singapore is now the best place to be during the pandemic, bumping New Zealand from the top spot for the first time
The word "Insider".Set up laterTwo crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Singapore has been ranked the , according to Bloomberg's Covid Resilience Ranking.The Southeast Asian island nation in the ranking this week, largely thanks to Singapore's vaccination efforts. Singapore has administered enough vaccine doses to cover nearly 20% of its 5.7 million population, according to Bloomberg.New Zealand, which has been of the pandemic, has vaccinated only about 1.9% of its population. Australia, which ranks third on the Covid...…The word "Insider".Set up laterTwo crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Singapore has been ranked the , according to Bloomberg's Covid Resilience Ranking.The Southeast Asian island nation in the ranking this week, largely thanks to Singapore's vaccination efforts. Singapore has administered enough vaccine doses to cover nearly 20% of its 5.7 million population, according to Bloomberg.New Zealand, which has been of the pandemic, has vaccinated only about 1.9% of its population. Australia, which ranks third on the Covid...WW…

An architecture firm has designed a floating 5-star hotel that would generate its own electricity by rotating, but it may be too futuristic for its own good
The design by Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio is for a five-star hotel with 152 rooms that would span more than 376,000 square feet, or about 8.6 acres. Construction on the hotel has not begun, and feasibility studies and technical assessments are ongoing, Kübra Türk, one of the architects working on the project, told Insider. The hotel would rotate to generate electrical energy, according to the architects. An artistic rendering of the floating hotel. Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio The rotation would "not produce all the energy it needs," Türk said, adding that the amount...…The design by Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio is for a five-star hotel with 152 rooms that would span more than 376,000 square feet, or about 8.6 acres. Construction on the hotel has not begun, and feasibility studies and technical assessments are ongoing, Kübra Türk, one of the architects working on the project, told Insider. The hotel would rotate to generate electrical energy, according to the architects. An artistic rendering of the floating hotel. Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio The rotation would "not produce all the energy it needs," Türk said, adding that the amount...WW…
Silicon Valley's most expensive property, a 74-acre compound with 7 homes, just listed for $135 million. Take a look at the sprawling estate.
Green Gables, a sprawling 74-acre estate in Woodside, California, has hit the market for $135 million.It's the most expensive and one of the largest private homes for sale in the Silicon Valley area, according to reports from and the In 1907, Mortimer Fleishhacker Sr., the founder of Anglo California Bank and the Great Western Power Co., in Woodside with the goal of building a family compound, according to Christie's International Listing, which holds the listing along with Compass.The home has remained in the family ever since — until a few weeks ago when the Fleishhacker family...…Green Gables, a sprawling 74-acre estate in Woodside, California, has hit the market for $135 million.It's the most expensive and one of the largest private homes for sale in the Silicon Valley area, according to reports from and the In 1907, Mortimer Fleishhacker Sr., the founder of Anglo California Bank and the Great Western Power Co., in Woodside with the goal of building a family compound, according to Christie's International Listing, which holds the listing along with Compass.The home has remained in the family ever since — until a few weeks ago when the Fleishhacker family...WW…
Japan has appointed a 'Minister of Loneliness' after seeing suicide rates in the country increase for the first time in 11 years
The word "Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.A ghost.in an attempt to reduce loneliness and social isolation among its residents as the country deals with rising suicide rates, Tomohiro Osaki reported for the Japan Times.Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga appointed Tetsushi Sakamoto, who is already a minister in charge of dealing with and promoting regional revitalization, to oversee government policies to deal with loneliness and isolation, earlier this month. Prime Minister Suga when he was elected in September...…The word "Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.A ghost.in an attempt to reduce loneliness and social isolation among its residents as the country deals with rising suicide rates, Tomohiro Osaki reported for the Japan Times.Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga appointed Tetsushi Sakamoto, who is already a minister in charge of dealing with and promoting regional revitalization, to oversee government policies to deal with loneliness and isolation, earlier this month. Prime Minister Suga when he was elected in September...WW…
A British man who snuck out of his Ritz-Carlton hotel room to see his fiancée while in quarantine in Singapore faces up to 6 months in jail
The word "Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Something is loading.Loading...A ghost.A 52-year-old British man who was charged in court on Friday with could face up to six months in prison or a fine of about $7,500— or both — according to the city-state's immigration authority. Last September, British national Skea Nigel was serving his mandatory 14-day quarantine at the Ritz-Carlton Millenia, a spokesperson for the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) confirmed to Insider.On September 21, Nigel left his...…The word "Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Something is loading.Loading...A ghost.A 52-year-old British man who was charged in court on Friday with could face up to six months in prison or a fine of about $7,500— or both — according to the city-state's immigration authority. Last September, British national Skea Nigel was serving his mandatory 14-day quarantine at the Ritz-Carlton Millenia, a spokesperson for the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) confirmed to Insider.On September 21, Nigel left his...WW…
Where is Jack Ma? Alibaba's billionaire founder hasn't been seen publicly in 2 months following China's crackdowns on his companies
The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Jack Ma, the 56-year-old billionaire founder of Alibaba and Ant Group, , Jessica Yun reported for Yahoo Finance on Sunday.Ma has been in the spotlight recently as China has cracked down on his business empire. In late December, Chinese regulators , the country's biggest e-commerce company, sometimes referred to as "the Amazon of China." And in November, China introduced regulations that halted what would have been , Ma's fintech company.The new rules came...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Jack Ma, the 56-year-old billionaire founder of Alibaba and Ant Group, , Jessica Yun reported for Yahoo Finance on Sunday.Ma has been in the spotlight recently as China has cracked down on his business empire. In late December, Chinese regulators , the country's biggest e-commerce company, sometimes referred to as "the Amazon of China." And in November, China introduced regulations that halted what would have been , Ma's fintech company.The new rules came...WW…
New Yorkers who travel to Florida, Texas, and other states with high COVID-19 infection rates will lose paid sick leave benefits
The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.New Yorkers who travel to states with high coronavirus infection rates will lose their COVID-19 sick leave benefits, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.Cuomo signed on Friday saying that New York employees who voluntarily travel to a state with a positive test rate higher than 10% will no longer be eligible for benefits from New York's COVID-19 paid sick leave law. The order does not apply to people who are traveling for work."If we are going to maintain the...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.New Yorkers who travel to states with high coronavirus infection rates will lose their COVID-19 sick leave benefits, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.Cuomo signed on Friday saying that New York employees who voluntarily travel to a state with a positive test rate higher than 10% will no longer be eligible for benefits from New York's COVID-19 paid sick leave law. The order does not apply to people who are traveling for work."If we are going to maintain the...WW…

Embattled Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam corrected by journalist Gayle King after he calls slaves 'indentured servants'
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam was corrected by journalist Gayle King after calling slaves "indentured servants." In an interview with King on "CBS This Morning," Northam acknowledged it had been "a difficult week" for him and began talking about Virginia's history. "We are now at the 400-year anniversary," the Democratic governor said. "Just 90 miles here in 1619, the first indentured servants from Africa landed on our shores in Old Point Comfort, what we call now Fort Monroe, and while ..." King interjected: "Also known as slavery." "Yes," Northam said. There were , as the New York Times...…Virginia Governor Ralph Northam was corrected by journalist Gayle King after calling slaves "indentured servants." In an interview with King on "CBS This Morning," Northam acknowledged it had been "a difficult week" for him and began talking about Virginia's history. "We are now at the 400-year anniversary," the Democratic governor said. "Just 90 miles here in 1619, the first indentured servants from Africa landed on our shores in Old Point Comfort, what we call now Fort Monroe, and while ..." King interjected: "Also known as slavery." "Yes," Northam said. There were , as the New York Times...WW…

A former Obama health official blasted Trump physician's report: 'No doctor can predict someone's future health'
A lawyer and former Obama administration official blasted the statement of White House physician Sean Conley that praised President Donald Trump's "very good health" and predicted that it would last through his presidency, calling it a "disgrace." "While the reports and recommendations are being finalized, I am happy to announce the president of the United States is in very good health and I anticipate he will remain so for the duration of his presidency, and beyond," Conley said in a statement on Friday following four hours of physical examinations of the president. Ronald Klain, who was...…A lawyer and former Obama administration official blasted the statement of White House physician Sean Conley that praised President Donald Trump's "very good health" and predicted that it would last through his presidency, calling it a "disgrace." "While the reports and recommendations are being finalized, I am happy to announce the president of the United States is in very good health and I anticipate he will remain so for the duration of his presidency, and beyond," Conley said in a statement on Friday following four hours of physical examinations of the president. Ronald Klain, who was...WW…
A look at the real estate of the 6 leading Democratic presidential candidates, from Mike Bloomberg's 11 luxury properties to Pete Buttigieg's modest $125,000 Indiana house
From Pete Buttigieg's $125,000 house in Indiana to Mike Bloomberg's five-story Manhattan townhouse, the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates who debated in Las Vegas on Wednesday have vastly different homes. Six candidates — Joe Biden, Bloomberg, Buttigieg, and Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren — stood on the debate stage, while two others, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and Tom Steyer, didn't qualify but remain in the race. The value of Bloomberg's multiple homes in places like New York, Florida, Colorado, and London is estimated to exceed $100 million, while Biden's and...…From Pete Buttigieg's $125,000 house in Indiana to Mike Bloomberg's five-story Manhattan townhouse, the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates who debated in Las Vegas on Wednesday have vastly different homes. Six candidates — Joe Biden, Bloomberg, Buttigieg, and Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren — stood on the debate stage, while two others, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and Tom Steyer, didn't qualify but remain in the race. The value of Bloomberg's multiple homes in places like New York, Florida, Colorado, and London is estimated to exceed $100 million, while Biden's and...WW…

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