Vaccine progress is trumping bad economic news
Investors have made up their minds: For the time being, vaccine euphoria is outweighing bad economic news triggered by coronavirus restrictions.…
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Hydrogen-powered trains could replace diesel engines in Germany
Siemens and Germany’s rail operator Deutsche Bahn have announced plans to test a hydrogen-powered train with a range of more than 370 miles,…
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Pat Quinn, the co-founder of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, dies at 37
Pat Quinn, one of the co-founders of the viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, died Sunday at the age of 37, according to a statement from the ALS…
Continue Reading Weekend air travel hits pandemic-era record, despite health officials’ pleas to stay home
Warnings from public health officials not to travel for Thanksgiving didn’t stop passengers from packing US airports and planes this weekend.…
Continue Reading A Biden tax hike could give utility stocks a boost
Utilities aren’t typically the most exciting companies on Wall Street. But if President-elect Joe Biden is eventually able to reverse some of…
Continue Reading Now Snapchat has a TikTok copycat, too
For years, social media platforms have blatantly copied some of Snapchat’s most creative features. Instagram and parent company Facebook ripped…
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AstraZeneca says late-stage trials of its Covid-19 vaccine were ‘highly effective’ in preventing disease
LONDON, England — AstraZeneca says late-stage trials of its Covid-19 vaccine were “highly effective” in preventing the disease. The…
Continue Reading Job guarantees and free money: ‘Utopian’ ideas tested in Europe as the pandemic gives governments a new role
Christine Jardine, a Scottish politician who represents Edinburgh in the UK parliament, was not a fan of universal basic income before the pandemic…
Continue Reading Alibaba CEO strikes conciliatory tone on China’s plans for tougher tech regulation
Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang has described plans by Chinese regulators to tighten restrictions on internet companies as “timely and…
Continue Reading Biden aides fill the void on TV while Trump remains off the air
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. While President…
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Biden aides fill the void on TV while Trump remains off the air
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. While President…
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Macy’s honors New York City’s essential workers with holiday window displays
Nothing, not even a pandemic, can dampen the holiday spirit in New York City — but we wouldn’t be here without the essential workers who…
Continue Reading From Denny’s to Cracker Barrel, here are options for your pandemic Thanksgiving meal
Since traveling is not advised for Thanksgiving this year, it leaves those staying home with a meal to prepare — but several restaurants and…
Continue Reading Trump is in an unprecedented streak of silence
President Donald Trump has not answered a single question from the press since Election Day. That was 19 days ago and several media outlets projected…
Continue Reading Why the media may be tempted to keep its focus on Trump
President-Elect Joe Biden is getting ready to transition and move into the White House in January, but President Donald Trump isn’t going to…
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El Paso police launch new website for ‘streamlined’ reporting of some crimes
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Police Department has launched a new web site for online crime reporting. The department says the new site offers a…
Continue Reading Do you work remotely? This program could pay you $10,000 to do so from Tulsa
Are you working remotely but bored and ready to start a new chapter in life, or simply tired of paying a lot in rent for a small apartment? If so,…
Continue Reading Face recognition isn’t just for humans — it’s learning to identify bears and cows, too
It’s hard for the average person to tell Dani, Lenore, and Bella apart: They all sport fashionably fuzzy brown coats and enjoy a lot of the…
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The USDA issues health alerts for some beef stock, samosas and tamales
Health experts warn foods at home could bring more risk to a Thanksgiving season already disrupted by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The holiday will…
Continue Reading More than 1 million people passed through US airports Friday, despite Covid warnings
Despite a record number of new Covid cases and the Centers for Disease Control recommending against traveling for Thanksgiving, Friday and Saturday…
Continue Reading More retailers are closed on Thanksgiving this year
The pandemic has transformed the holiday shopping season. Another major difference this year: People planning to shop on Thanksgiving will have fewer…
Continue Reading The climate crisis is looming large on Wall Street
For all their environmental overtures, banks are still pumping billions of dollars into fossil fuel companies. That could become a high-priced habit,…
Continue Reading The pandemic is hurting gay and lesbian bars. The consequences for the community could be devastating
Alexi Minko’s bar is so much more than just a place to get a drink. When he opened the Alibi Lounge in 2016, it quickly became a permanent…
Continue Reading Judge rules Voice of America head curbed First Amendment rights of its journalists
The chief executive of the agency that oversees Voice of America and his team must stop investigating and interfering with the journalists employed…
Continue Reading As Black Friday approaches, retailers lobby states to stay open
Retailers forced to close down stores to customers early in the pandemic are now pushing officials to allow them to stay open on Black Friday and…
Continue Reading NASA launch Saturday: This satellite will track Earth’s sea level rise
More than 830 miles above Earth’s surface, a next-generation satellite will keep an eye on global sea levels. The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich…
Continue Reading Tucker Carlson backlash tells us something important about some Trump supporters
Traitor. Globalist. Sellout. Those weren’t the insults reserved for a CNN or MSNBC anchor on Friday. No, those were the insults aimed at…
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Tucker Carlson backlash tells us something important about some Trump supporters
Traitor. Globalist. Sellout. Those weren’t the insults reserved for a CNN or MSNBC anchor on Friday. No, those were the insults aimed at…
Continue Reading How to make your Thanksgiving meal for cheap or (practically) free
From complicated Zoom setups to smaller gatherings, Thanksgiving dinner will look different for many families and friends this year. The annual feast…
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UK signs trade deal with Canada to bridge gap after Brexit
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. has signed an interim trade deal with Canada to give the government more time to negotiate future trading rules as it…
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