Bob Dole ‘a giver, not a taker’

OPINION: In the cavernous halls of Washington, every occasion is an opportunity for politicians to celebrate themselves. The funeral of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole — a man whose life was defined by truly selfless sacrifice — was certainly no exception. Politicians thronged the Capitol Rotunda and the National Cathedral to remember the life…Continue Reading

Kentucky candle factory revised death toll: More than 90 workers located

MAYFIELD, Ky. — Eight people are confirmed dead at a Kentucky candle factory that was hit by a tornado and another eight remain missing, but dozens more have been accounted for, a company spokesman said Sunday, raising hope that the toll from a Midwest twister outbreak won’t be as high as first feared. While officials…Continue Reading

Planning questions emerge at tornado-destroyed candle plant

MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) – The Mayfield Consumer Products factory was the third-biggest employer in this corner of western Kentucky, an important economic engine that churned out candles that lined the shelves of malls around the U.S. But why its workers kept making candles Friday night as a tornado bore down on the region remains unclear…Continue Reading

Business news live | Indian indices open higher

10:25 A.M.Supriya Lifescience’s ₹700-crore IPOSupriya Lifescience Ltd, a manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients, will open its ₹700-crore initial public offering (IPO) on December 16 with a price band of ₹265-274 per share. The bidding for anchor investors will open on December 15.The three-day IPO comprises fresh issue of equity shares worth ₹200 crore and an…Continue Reading

Coronavirus live | Omicron tally in India reaches 38

The Omicron variant is more transmissible than the Delta strain and reduces vaccine efficacy but causes less severe symptoms according to early data, the World Health Organization said The need for a booster or additional COVID-19 vaccine dose or reduction in time gap between two doses of the available vaccines are being examined, said Dr.…Continue Reading