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Unvaccinated pilots costing United Airlines millions in paid leave

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Bloomberg United Airlines Inc told a federal judge the company is spending millions on paid leave for unvaccinated pilots because their colleagues “refuse to risk their safety” by flying with them. The leave is costing United about $1.4 million every two weeks — money it’s unlikely to recover even if it wins a lawsuit challenging the airline’s vaccine mandate for ...

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US issues new pandemic travel rules for vaccination, testing

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Bloomberg The Biden administration issued new rules for travellers to the US requiring proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 in addition to a recent negative test for the virus. People from countries with low supplies of vaccines who aren’t traveling on tourist visas, and those under 18, will be exempt from the vaccine requirement, senior administration officials said. US citizens ...

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Sneaker brand Allbirds seeks to raise up to $269m in IPO

Bloomberg Shoemaker Allbirds and its existing shareholders are seeking to raise up to $269 million in an IPO, adding to a fast-paced season for consumer-oriented listings in the US The San Francisco-based company is marketing 15.4 million shares for $12 to $14 each, according to its filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Existing backers are selling an additional ...

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