Gold prices today flat amid mixed cues; silver rises

Gold prices today flat amid mixed cues; silver rises

NEW DELHI: Silver gained while gold was trading close to the flatline as cautious traders waited for clear signals before taking a bet as equities are racing ahead on hopes of swift recovery in economic conditions but rising Covid cases are still a worry. India has reported 7.9 lakh cases of Covid-19 till now, the … Read more

From the front lines, Black nurses battle twin pandemics of racism and coronavirus

From the front lines, Black nurses battle twin pandemics of racism and coronavirus

“Let’s use this opportunity to have a community heal,” Ada told protesters as they poured into a sunny Hyde Park. Obiakor was there to support her daughter, the lead organizer behind the June 20 anti-racism demonstration, but also to advocate for herself. “As a Black nurse, it’s very important for me to come out today … Read more

The US is diving into a dark Covid hole — and there’s no plan to get out

The US is diving into a dark Covid hole — and there’s no plan to get out

Delusion dominates an administration that perversely claims the United States is the world leader in beating this modern day plague. There are only contradictions, obfuscations and confusion from the federal officials who ought to be charting a national course. The massive integrated testing and tracing effort that could highlight and isolate infection epicenters doesn’t exist. … Read more

Quarantine rules end for dozens of destinations

Quarantine rules end for dozens of destinations

Image copyright AFP Travellers arriving in England, Wales and Northern Ireland from many countries no longer have to self-isolate for two weeks. The quarantine requirements are being relaxed for arrivals from 59 countries and 14 British overseas territories. Scotland had said it will continue to quarantine passengers from countries with a higher prevalence of Covid-19 … Read more