12/30/2020 10:53, Wed | (US) Business - Top Headline News

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• [12/30/2020 12:16] 1. U.K. Authorizes Covid-19 Vaccine From Oxford and AstraZeneca - The New York Times [Link]
• [12/30/2020 11:06] 2. 4 High-Growth Trends You'll Want to Invest in for 2021 - Motley Fool [Link]
• [12/30/2020 11:00] 3. Alaska Airlines to Ban 'Emotional Support' Animals Starting January 11 - Gizmodo [Link]
• [12/30/2020 08:48] 4. Bitcoin Sets New All-Time High Above $28.5K; Bulls Back in the Driver's Seat - CoinDesk - CoinDesk [Link]
• [12/30/2020 08:38] 5. Stock futures rise as AstraZenenca vaccine gets approval in Britain - Fox Business [Link]
• [12/30/2020 07:30] 6. China revises 2019 GDP lower with a $77 billion cut to manufacturing - CNBC [Link]
• [12/30/2020 07:25] 7. China’s Sinopharm reports strong interim results for its Covid-19 vaccine - South China Morning Post [Link]
• [12/30/2020 05:22] 8. China's IPO market is set to keep booming in 2021, says investor - CNBC [Link]
• [12/30/2020 03:38] 9. Somerset police officer buys Christmas dinner for family after shoplifting call - WCVB Boston [Link]
• [12/30/2020 03:27] 10. “No, we’re not going to close,” says Highspire restaurant owner about decision to defy Gov. Wolf’s dine-in order - ABC27 [Link]
• [12/30/2020 02:37] 11. See Boston Dynamics robots show off seriously impressive dance moves - CNET [Link]
• [12/30/2020 02:36] 12. Man handcuffed, wrongfully detained by Virginia Beach police at a mall tests positive for coronavirus - WAVY.com [Link]
• [12/30/2020 01:58] 13. Liquor licenses yanked from 5 more Michigan restaurants - WZZM13.com [Link]
• [12/30/2020 01:55] 14. Coronavirus lockdowns around the world in 2020 - South China Morning Post [Link]
• [12/30/2020 01:51] 15. Travis County enforcing dine-in service curfew for bars, restaurants around New Year's holiday - KVUE.com [Link]
• [12/30/2020 01:40] 16. Tesla uses three free months of 'Full Self-Driving' to push year-end sales - Engadget [Link]
• [12/30/2020 01:26] 17. Stressed Phoenix hospitals close doors to ambulances, divert patients to other facilities - The Arizona Republic [Link]
• [12/30/2020 01:24] 18. More than 300 SDPD officers and Fire-Rescue workers get vaccine ahead of their scheduled turn - 10News [Link]
• [12/30/2020 00:58] 19. Ceiling fans sold at Home Depot recalled because blades may spin off - CBS News [Link]
• [12/30/2020 00:46] 20. Coronavirus update San Antonio, Dec. 29: 975 new COVID-19 cases reported; 11 deaths confirmed - KSAT San Antonio [Link]
• [12/30/2020 00:28] 21. Asian shares pause recent rally, euro near 2-1/2-year high - Reuters [Link]
• [12/30/2020 00:25] 22. Here are new laws that go into effect in Oregon and Portland in 2021 - KGW.com [Link]
• [12/30/2020 00:05] 23. New Year’s Eve store hours for Walmart, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Target, Marshalls, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy and m - nj.com [Link]
• [12/30/2020 00:01] 24. Federal Aviation Administration Announces Major Drone Rule Changes - Hackaday [Link]
• [12/29/2020 23:47] 25. Here’s when new $600 stimulus checks, PPP loans could arrive - Tampa Bay Times [Link]
• [12/29/2020 23:40] 26. Essential workers traveling to Oahu now subject to mandatory COVID-19 testing - Hawaii News Now [Link]
• [12/29/2020 23:33] 27. California sues seafood companies over alleged lead, cadmium - KCRA Sacramento [Link]
• [12/29/2020 22:53] 28. Gold scores modest gains as dollar weakness provides tailwinds - Kitco NEWS [Link]
• [12/29/2020 22:50] 29. Automatic brake system installed on U.S. railroads ahead of federal deadline - The Washington Post [Link]
• [12/29/2020 22:45] 30. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Dips More Than Broader Markets: What You Should Know - Yahoo Finance [Link]
• [12/29/2020 22:42] 31. Lucky KY residents skip line, get 'extra' COVID-19 doses at Walgreens - New York Post [Link]
• [12/29/2020 22:27] 32. Twelve Oaks Mall and Great Lakes Crossing Outlets get a new owner - Detroit Free Press [Link]
• [12/29/2020 22:19] 33. U.S. Postal Service customers grow frustrated as packages go undelivered - WWBT NBC12 News [Link]
• [12/29/2020 22:17] 34. Wirex to exclude XRP from its US launch in wake of SEC lawsuit - The Block Crypto [Link]
• [12/29/2020 21:53] 35. VMware files suit against former exec for moving to rival company - TechCrunch [Link]
• [12/29/2020 21:43] 36. Oil Prices Continue Climb On Large Crude Draw - OilPrice.com [Link]
• [12/29/2020 21:32] 37. A Girl Scout calls out link to palm oil industry and child labor in Girl Scout cookies - CBS News [Link]
• [12/29/2020 21:31] 38. Here Are Eater SF's 10 Biggest Stories of 2020 - Eater SF [Link]
• [12/29/2020 21:23] 39. Woman said to be Disney employee said she got COVID-19 vaccine while cases surge - Business Insider - Business Insider [Link]
• [12/29/2020 21:21] 40. Alibaba Stock Rebounds On Progress Over Remaking Ant Group - Investor's Business Daily [Link]
• [12/29/2020 21:08] 41. San Diego home prices have biggest gain in 6 years; third highest in nation - The San Diego Union-Tribune [Link]
• [12/29/2020 20:30] 42. Freddie's Beach Bar Gets Support from Barstool Sports COVID-19 Relief Fund - ARLnow [Link]
• [12/29/2020 20:28] 43. 7 day average of new coronavirus cases drops to lowest amount since September, 72 new deaths reported - WBAY [Link]
• [12/29/2020 20:12] 44. Utah coronavirus cases up 2,736 Tuesday, and the state reported 16 more deaths - Salt Lake Tribune [Link]
• [12/29/2020 20:04] 45. Clay County to start COVID-19 vaccinations Monday: What you need to know - WJXT News4JAX [Link]
• [12/29/2020 19:53] 46. COVID-19 vaccines given to people not supposed to receive them at 2 Walgreens in Kentucky - WDRB [Link]
• [12/29/2020 19:51] 47. Intel Stock Surges as Activist Daniel Loeb Pushes It to Explore Deals - Barron's [Link]
• [12/29/2020 19:44] 48. Hundreds of COVID vaccine doses expire after ‘human error’ in Wisconsin, officials say - Kansas City Star [Link]
• [12/29/2020 19:39] 49. Bitcoin mining: The next decade of sustainable crypto innovation begins today - Cointelegraph [Link]
• [12/29/2020 19:07] 50. Apple loses copyright lawsuit against iOS virtualization company Corellium - 9to5Mac [Link]
• [12/29/2020 18:17] 51. Flying with covid-19 isn’t just reckless — it’s potentially deadly, doctors say - The Washington Post [Link]
• [12/29/2020 18:03] 52. Southwest Airlines rolls back planned furloughs, pay cuts after COVID-19 relief bill signed - Fox Business [Link]
• [12/29/2020 17:33] 53. CDC: 2.1 Million in the U.S. Have Been Vaccinated - Breitbart [Link]
• [12/29/2020 16:54] 54. Rapper Lil Pump 'no longer welcome to fly on JetBlue' after refusing to wear mask on flight - The Denver Channel [Link]
• [12/29/2020 16:24] 55. PA. HEALTH SECRETARY: Temporary COVID-19 restrictions won't be lifted early - WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa. [Link]
• [12/29/2020 14:58] 56. Okung's “Pay me in Bitcoin” Becomes a Reality with Strike - Bitcoin Magazine [Link]
• [12/29/2020 14:20] 57. Suspect in Ky. double murder dies; death believed to be related to COVID-19 - WKYT [Link]
• [12/29/2020 14:17] 58. The Sunburst hack was massive and devastating – 5 observations from a cybersecurity expert - The Conversation US [Link]
• [12/29/2020 14:12] 59. Champagne and Fast Food Are the Perfect Pairing to Send Off 2020 - Eater [Link]
• [12/29/2020 14:01] 60. Dunkin' releasing new Extra Charged Coffee with 20% more caffeine, Dunkfetti Donut before 2021 - USA TODAY [Link]
• [12/29/2020 12:33] 61. COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax is latest to enter Phase 3 trial in U.S. - CBS News [Link]
• [12/29/2020 11:51] 62. Tesla drivers can set their horn to fart sounds — or record their own - Mashable [Link]
• [12/29/2020 11:00] 63. Green Energy Will Need More Storage Space - The Wall Street Journal [Link]
• [12/29/2020 10:06] 64. LA residents can use their phones to provide COVID-19 vaccination proof - Engadget [Link]
• [12/29/2020 04:59] 65. Winning Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle ticket sold in Jerome County - KTVB.com [Link]
• [12/29/2020 00:36] 66. Apple Wallet Receipt Could Serve As First Proof Of An Individual's Vaccination Status - Gizmodo [Link]
• [12/28/2020 23:59] 67. Qualtrics files largest IPO in Utah history with up to $14.4 billion valuation - KSL.com [Link]
• [12/28/2020 21:49] 68. The New Penn Station Train Hall Opens Next Week. We’ve Been Covering It for 27 Years. - Curbed [Link]
• [12/28/2020 20:06] 69. People may soon need 'vaccine passports' to travel, attend large events - TheBlaze [Link]
• [12/28/2020 17:15] 70. Three big ways small business would benefit from the new Covid relief package - CNN [Link]
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1. U.K. Authorizes Covid-19 Vaccine From Oxford and AstraZeneca - The New York Times

published : 12/30/2020 12:16
We think we have figured out the winning formula and how to get efficacy that, after two doses, is up there with everybody else, Pascal Soriot, AstraZenecas chief executive, told The Times of London … [+856 chars] More...

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2. 4 High-Growth Trends You'll Want to Invest in for 2021 - Motley Fool

published : 12/30/2020 11:06
A new year brings new opportunities for the investment community. Following one of the most volatile years in history for the stock market, investors are looking forward to the young bull market stre… [+5620 chars] More...

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3. Alaska Airlines to Ban 'Emotional Support' Animals Starting January 11 - Gizmodo

published : 12/30/2020 11:00
Alaska Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will no longer allow passengers to bring emotional support animals on its aircraft for any reservations made after January 11. The airline is the first to… [+3258 chars] More...

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4. Bitcoin Sets New All-Time High Above $28.5K; Bulls Back in the Driver's Seat - CoinDesk - CoinDesk

published : 12/30/2020 08:48
After seeming to take a couple of days to catch its breath following its record-setting run over the weekend, the price of bitcoin (BTC) once again resumed its torrid upward pace, setting a new all-t… [+1361 chars] More...

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5. Stock futures rise as AstraZenenca vaccine gets approval in Britain - Fox Business

published : 12/30/2020 08:38
U.S. equity futures are gaining as another vaccine approval joins the fight against coronavirus. The major futures indexes suggest an increase of 0.3% when trading begins on Wall Street. GET FOX BU… [+2809 chars] More...

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6. China revises 2019 GDP lower with a $77 billion cut to manufacturing - CNBC

published : 12/30/2020 07:30
BEIJING China's National Bureau of Statistics revised the national growth rate for 2019 lower on Wednesday with major cuts in the manufacturing sector. The downward adjustment gives the country a lo… [+1910 chars] More...

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7. China’s Sinopharm reports strong interim results for its Covid-19 vaccine - South China Morning Post

published : 12/30/2020 07:25
Published: 1:04pm, 30 Dec, 2020 Updated: 3:25pm, 30 Dec, 2020 More...

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8. China's IPO market is set to keep booming in 2021, says investor - CNBC

published : 12/30/2020 05:22
SINGAPORE China's IPO market is set to keep booming next year even after a blockbuster 2020, according to the chief investment officer of a Chinese financial services firm. It has been a "very excit… [+2208 chars] More...

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9. Somerset police officer buys Christmas dinner for family after shoplifting call - WCVB Boston

published : 12/30/2020 03:38
SOMERSET, Mass. —A Massachusetts police officer is being recognized for giving and forgiving this holiday season, after responding to a call for shoplifting at a local supermarket. Somerset Police … [+1995 chars] More...

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10. “No, we’re not going to close,” says Highspire restaurant owner about decision to defy Gov. Wolf’s dine-in order - ABC27

published : 12/30/2020 03:27
HIGHSPIRE, Pa. (WHTM) — Sixteen Midstate restaurants were named by the Department of Agriculture on Tuesday as businesses that continue to operate dine-in services, despite being closed down by Gov. … [+1767 chars] More...

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11. See Boston Dynamics robots show off seriously impressive dance moves - CNET

published : 12/30/2020 02:37
These Boston Dynamics robots could teach humans a thing or two on the dance floor. Video screenshot by Bonnie Burton/CNET Boston Dynamics robots can climb rough terrain, help doctors and remind hum… [+1389 chars] More...

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12. Man handcuffed, wrongfully detained by Virginia Beach police at a mall tests positive for coronavirus - WAVY.com

published : 12/30/2020 02:36
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) A man who was wrongfully detained at a mall in Virginia Beach has tested positive for the coronavirus. It is unclear where the man was exposed and how long he has had the … [+3103 chars] More...

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13. Liquor licenses yanked from 5 more Michigan restaurants - WZZM13.com

published : 12/30/2020 01:58
MICHIGAN, USA The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) has issued emergency suspensions of liquor licenses and permits for five more Michigan restaurants. The suspensions were announced Tuesday… [+1613 chars] More...

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14. Coronavirus lockdowns around the world in 2020 - South China Morning Post

published : 12/30/2020 01:55
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15. Travis County enforcing dine-in service curfew for bars, restaurants around New Year's holiday - KVUE.com

published : 12/30/2020 01:51
AUSTIN, Texas While many Austin-area bars have been permitted to stay open if they are serving food, a new order will prohibit both bars and restaurants from operating dine-in services on nights arou… [+4990 chars] More...

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16. Tesla uses three free months of 'Full Self-Driving' to push year-end sales - Engadget

published : 12/30/2020 01:40

• Navigate on Autopilot: automatic driving from highway on-ramp to off-ramp including interchanges and overtaking slower cars.
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17. Stressed Phoenix hospitals close doors to ambulances, divert patients to other facilities - The Arizona Republic

published : 12/30/2020 01:26
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18. More than 300 SDPD officers and Fire-Rescue workers get vaccine ahead of their scheduled turn - 10News

published : 12/30/2020 01:24
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - Sharp HealthCare is being called into question after more than 300 San Diego police officers and Fire-Rescue workers got the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of their scheduled turn. Sharp… [+2616 chars] More...

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19. Ceiling fans sold at Home Depot recalled because blades may spin off - CBS News

published : 12/30/2020 00:58
More than 190,000 ceiling fans sold by Home Depot are being recalled because the blades could spin off while in use, possibly injuring those nearby.  The Hampton Bay 54-inch Mara Indoor/Outdoor fans… [+1489 chars] More...

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20. Coronavirus update San Antonio, Dec. 29: 975 new COVID-19 cases reported; 11 deaths confirmed - KSAT San Antonio

published : 12/30/2020 00:46
SAN ANTONIO As the years end inches closer, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg confirmed 975 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday night. In Bexar County, there are now 114,362 total COVID-19 cases and 1,521 tota… [+851 chars] More...

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21. Asian shares pause recent rally, euro near 2-1/2-year high - Reuters

published : 12/30/2020 00:28
LONDON (Reuters) -Wall Street was set to open higher and world stocks edged towards recent record highs on Wednesday, with investor hopes of a strong economic recovery next year also pushing the safe… [+3331 chars] More...

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22. Here are new laws that go into effect in Oregon and Portland in 2021 - KGW.com

published : 12/30/2020 00:25
PORTLAND, Ore. The new year is right around the corner and with every new year comes new laws. Heres a look at a few changes coming in 2021 in Oregon and Portland. Cigarette, tobacco tax increase T… [+5584 chars] More...

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23. New Year’s Eve store hours for Walmart, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Target, Marshalls, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy and m - nj.com

published : 12/30/2020 00:05
New Years Eve 2020 is Thursday, Dec. 31. Want to do some last-minute shopping before the calendar turns over to 2021? Youre in luck. While many retailers have reduced hours, you can still take advan… [+2335 chars] More...

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24. Federal Aviation Administration Announces Major Drone Rule Changes - Hackaday

published : 12/30/2020 00:01
If new rules from the FAA regarding unmanned aircraft operations in the US are any indication, drones are becoming less of a niche hobby and more integrated into everyday life. Of course, the devil i… [+2626 chars] More...

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25. Here’s when new $600 stimulus checks, PPP loans could arrive - Tampa Bay Times

published : 12/29/2020 23:47
Hours after President Donald Trump signed a new COVID-19 stimulus package Sunday night, Brock Blake started seeing a wave of new interest in Paycheck Protection Program loans. Theres definitely appe… [+4074 chars] More...

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26. Essential workers traveling to Oahu now subject to mandatory COVID-19 testing - Hawaii News Now

published : 12/29/2020 23:40
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Essential workers traveling to Oahu who get exemptions to the states quarantine rules will now be subject to new testing requirements. The new rules were included … [+389 chars] More...

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27. California sues seafood companies over alleged lead, cadmium - KCRA Sacramento

published : 12/29/2020 23:33
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —California Attorney General Xavier Becerra sued five seafood companies on Tuesday, alleging they have sold fish that contains lead and cadmium in the state without legally require… [+814 chars] More...

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28. Gold scores modest gains as dollar weakness provides tailwinds - Kitco NEWS

published : 12/29/2020 22:53
As of 3:20 PM EST gold futures basis, the most active February 2021 Comex contract, is fixed at $1883.40 after factoring in $3.00 (0.16%) of gains. While on the surface this could be interpreted as t… [+2767 chars] More...

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29. Automatic brake system installed on U.S. railroads ahead of federal deadline - The Washington Post

published : 12/29/2020 22:50
The positive train control, or PTC, braking system automatically slows a train if it is exceeding set speed limits. The system also can prevent trains from going down the wrong tracks if switches are… [+3876 chars] More...

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30. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Dips More Than Broader Markets: What You Should Know - Yahoo Finance

published : 12/29/2020 22:45
In the latest trading session, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) closed at $90.62, marking a -1.07% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.22%. Meanwhile, the Dow… [+2986 chars] More...

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31. Lucky KY residents skip line, get 'extra' COVID-19 doses at Walgreens - New York Post

published : 12/29/2020 22:42
Some lucky Kentucky residents were able to skip the line and get COVID-19 vaccines because their local Walgreens had extra doses. Louisville restaurant owner Andrew Masterson told the Courier-Journa… [+2142 chars] More...

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32. Twelve Oaks Mall and Great Lakes Crossing Outlets get a new owner - Detroit Free Press

published : 12/29/2020 22:27
Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills on Thursday, Jan. 29.  (Photo: Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press) Bloomfield Hills-based mall owner and developer Taubman Centers has been sold to Simon… [+3032 chars] More...

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33. U.S. Postal Service customers grow frustrated as packages go undelivered - WWBT NBC12 News

published : 12/29/2020 22:19
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Christmas has come and gone, but according to US Postal Service customers, some packages have not yet reached their destination. USPS says this year saw a record volume of… [+2986 chars] More...

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34. Wirex to exclude XRP from its US launch in wake of SEC lawsuit - The Block Crypto

published : 12/29/2020 22:17
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35. VMware files suit against former exec for moving to rival company - TechCrunch

published : 12/29/2020 21:53
Earlier this month, when Nutanix announced it was hiring former VMware COO Rajiv Ramaswami as CEO, it looked like a good match. What’s more, it pulled a key player from a market rival. Well, it seems… [+2562 chars] More...

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36. Oil Prices Continue Climb On Large Crude Draw - OilPrice.com

published : 12/29/2020 21:43
Lithium-ion batteries are now on… As India races towards its… By Julianne Geiger - Dec 29, 2020, 3:43 PM CSTThe American Petroleum Institute (API) reported on Tuesday a draw in crude oil inventorie… [+1684 chars] More...

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37. A Girl Scout calls out link to palm oil industry and child labor in Girl Scout cookies - CBS News

published : 12/29/2020 21:32
They are two young girls from two very different worlds, linked by a global industry that exploits an army of children. Olivia Chaffin, a Girl Scout in rural Tennessee, was a top cookie seller in he… [+9151 chars] More...

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38. Here Are Eater SF's 10 Biggest Stories of 2020 - Eater SF

published : 12/29/2020 21:31
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39. Woman said to be Disney employee said she got COVID-19 vaccine while cases surge - Business Insider - Business Insider

published : 12/29/2020 21:23
A woman in her early 30s who said she works for Disney said she received a coronavirus vaccine from a hospital in California, according to a local report, while the state struggles with an overwhelmi… [+1884 chars] More...

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40. Alibaba Stock Rebounds On Progress Over Remaking Ant Group - Investor's Business Daily

published : 12/29/2020 21:21
Alibaba Group (BABA) and other China stocks jumped Tuesday as the e-commerce leader indicated that progress is being made on overhauling the operations of online finance giant Ant Group in order to s… [+2477 chars] More...

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41. San Diego home prices have biggest gain in 6 years; third highest in nation - The San Diego Union-Tribune

published : 12/29/2020 21:08
San Diego home prices continued their climb in October, rising 11.6 percent the highest in more than six years. Prices in Americas Finest City increased the third fastest annually in the nation, the… [+3732 chars] More...

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42. Freddie's Beach Bar Gets Support from Barstool Sports COVID-19 Relief Fund - ARLnow

published : 12/29/2020 20:30
Barstool Sports’ COVID-19 relief fund is helping keep long-time Crystal City hangout Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant afloat. The LGBTQ-friendly bar at 555 23rd Street S., known for its Sunday bru… [+3575 chars] More...

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43. 7 day average of new coronavirus cases drops to lowest amount since September, 72 new deaths reported - WBAY

published : 12/29/2020 20:28
MADISON Wis. (WBAY) State health officials report more than 2,000 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in Wisconsin Tuesday. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), 2,384 new… [+13816 chars] More...

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44. Utah coronavirus cases up 2,736 Tuesday, and the state reported 16 more deaths - Salt Lake Tribune

published : 12/29/2020 20:12
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Jenny Chin is administered the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine by registered nurse Ashley Gardner of Redrock Pharmacy as seniors and staff at assisted living The… [+7378 chars] More...

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45. Clay County to start COVID-19 vaccinations Monday: What you need to know - WJXT News4JAX

published : 12/29/2020 20:04
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Clay County Emergency Management and the countys health department will start COVID-19 vaccinations on Monday, Jan. 4, officials announced Tuesday. Clay County received its first s… [+1288 chars] More...

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46. COVID-19 vaccines given to people not supposed to receive them at 2 Walgreens in Kentucky - WDRB

published : 12/29/2020 19:53
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Representatives of two Walgreens locations in Kentucky said their employees gave out COVID-19 vaccines to people who weren't supposed to get them yet. Kentucky Gov. Andy Be… [+689 chars] More...

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47. Intel Stock Surges as Activist Daniel Loeb Pushes It to Explore Deals - Barron's

published : 12/29/2020 19:51
Intel shares caught a bid in Tuesdays trading after news emerged that activist investor Daniel Loeb of Third Point had acquired a significant stake in the chip maker and was pushing it to explore s… [+1902 chars] More...

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48. Hundreds of COVID vaccine doses expire after ‘human error’ in Wisconsin, officials say - Kansas City Star

published : 12/29/2020 19:44
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49. Bitcoin mining: The next decade of sustainable crypto innovation begins today - Cointelegraph

published : 12/29/2020 19:39
Since the creation of the first cryptocurrency over a decade ago, many have often been skeptical of their legitimacy, with some even dismissing them as a fraud. But in 2020, this paradigm seemed to h… [+6451 chars] More...

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50. Apple loses copyright lawsuit against iOS virtualization company Corellium - 9to5Mac

published : 12/29/2020 19:07
Last August, Apple filed a lawsuit against virtualization company Corellium, which allows users to virtualize iOS for security research purposes. Now, a judge has thrown out Apple’s claims that Corel… [+2119 chars] More...

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51. Flying with covid-19 isn’t just reckless — it’s potentially deadly, doctors say - The Washington Post

published : 12/29/2020 18:17
Travelers boarding a flight during the pandemic might consider it unlikely that anyone sick with the coronavirus would make it onboard. But the reality is that travelers are boarding planes with covi… [+5380 chars] More...

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52. Southwest Airlines rolls back planned furloughs, pay cuts after COVID-19 relief bill signed - Fox Business

published : 12/29/2020 18:03
Southwest Airlines no longer anticipates conducting any furloughs or pay cuts for thousands of workers in 2021, CEO Gary Kelly told employees Monday. Kelly's announcement came just 24 hours  after P… [+4016 chars] More...

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53. CDC: 2.1 Million in the U.S. Have Been Vaccinated - Breitbart

published : 12/29/2020 17:33
Over 2 million people in the United States have received a vaccine for the Chinese coronavirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the agency’s Monday up… [+2029 chars] More...

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54. Rapper Lil Pump 'no longer welcome to fly on JetBlue' after refusing to wear mask on flight - The Denver Channel

published : 12/29/2020 16:54
Rapper Lil Pump is "no longer welcome to fly on JetBlue" after refusing to comply with the airlines' COVID-19 safety protocols. JetBlue representative Derek Dombrowski told E.W. Scripps in an email … [+637 chars] More...

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55. PA. HEALTH SECRETARY: Temporary COVID-19 restrictions won't be lifted early - WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.

published : 12/29/2020 16:24
SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY, Pa. —Temporary COVID-19 restrictions enacted by the Wolf administration will not be lifted early, according to Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine. The three-week mit… [+893 chars] More...

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56. Okung's “Pay me in Bitcoin” Becomes a Reality with Strike - Bitcoin Magazine

published : 12/29/2020 14:58
On Tuesday, NFL Tackle Russel Okung and Strike announced a partnership that will pay a sizable portion of Okungs $13MM NFL in bitcoin.  Last May, Okung lobbied his former and current NFL teams to pa… [+1289 chars] More...

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57. Suspect in Ky. double murder dies; death believed to be related to COVID-19 - WKYT

published : 12/29/2020 14:20
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A man charged in the murder of a Washington County couple has died. Craig Pennington was being held in the Marion County Detention Center for the 2016 double murder o… [+1599 chars] More...

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58. The Sunburst hack was massive and devastating – 5 observations from a cybersecurity expert - The Conversation US

published : 12/29/2020 14:17
So much remains unknown about what is now being called the Sunburst hack, the cyberattack against U.S. government agencies and corporations. U.S. officials widely believe that Russian state-sponsored… [+7001 chars] More...

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59. Champagne and Fast Food Are the Perfect Pairing to Send Off 2020 - Eater

published : 12/29/2020 14:12
This post originally appeared in the December 28, 2020 edition of The Move, a place for Eaters editors to reveal their recommendations and pro dining tips sometimes thoughtful, sometimes weird, but a… [+2638 chars] More...

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60. Dunkin' releasing new Extra Charged Coffee with 20% more caffeine, Dunkfetti Donut before 2021 - USA TODAY

published : 12/29/2020 14:01
From chicken to chips, there are lots of food to be excited for in 2021. USA TODAY Handout Dunkin is adding an extra boost and some confetti into its lineup in time for the new year. The chain lau… [+2267 chars] More...

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61. COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax is latest to enter Phase 3 trial in U.S. - CBS News

published : 12/29/2020 12:33
Federal health researchers and vaccine maker Novavax announced Monday that they will begin a Phase 3 trial for Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine candidate in the United States, marking the fifth such shot i… [+3608 chars] More...

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62. Tesla drivers can set their horn to fart sounds — or record their own - Mashable

published : 12/29/2020 11:51
The long-awaited software update that lets Tesla owners change their horn sound to anything they want is here.  The sounds on offer include farts, goat, snake, applause, and more.  Change your horn… [+1033 chars] More...

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63. Green Energy Will Need More Storage Space - The Wall Street Journal

published : 12/29/2020 11:00
The rapid growth of wind and solar power comes with a well-known problem: They dont work all the time. Energy storage is a solution investors should watch in 2021, even if it doesnt yet lend itself t… [+766 chars] More...

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64. LA residents can use their phones to provide COVID-19 vaccination proof - Engadget

published : 12/29/2020 10:06
After seeing record COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations, Los Angeles County will use technology to help residents track and prove their vaccination records, Bloomberg reports. The public health depa… [+846 chars] More...

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65. Winning Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle ticket sold in Jerome County - KTVB.com

published : 12/29/2020 04:59
BOISE, Idaho One lucky person will begin 2021 as Idaho's newest millionaire. The Idaho Lottery announced the winning numbers in the sold-out Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle Monday night on Idaho's Newschann… [+3267 chars] More...

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66. Apple Wallet Receipt Could Serve As First Proof Of An Individual's Vaccination Status - Gizmodo

published : 12/29/2020 00:36
Welcome to our dystopian hellscape, where you might soon have to flash your Apple Wallet when trying to enter an airport in order to prove that youve been given the covid-19 vaccine. According to a… [+2352 chars] More...

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67. Qualtrics files largest IPO in Utah history with up to $14.4 billion valuation - KSL.com

published : 12/28/2020 23:59
PROVO Qualtrics just made history, again. The Provo-based tech giant filed its S-1 with the SEC on Monday with an IPO valuation range at $12 billion to $14.4 billion, the largest by far in Utah's hi… [+2480 chars] More...

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68. The New Penn Station Train Hall Opens Next Week. We’ve Been Covering It for 27 Years. - Curbed

published : 12/28/2020 21:49
The grand old Pennsylvania Station, as every good New Yorker knows, was demolished starting in 1963 by the dying railroad that owned it. We lost a landmark that had been built for the ages; in its pl… [+12795 chars] More...

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69. People may soon need 'vaccine passports' to travel, attend large events - TheBlaze

published : 12/28/2020 20:06
With vaccines now being distributed and administered in the United States and around the world to combat the coronavirus pandemic, plans are reportedly under way to produce technologies capable of as… [+2290 chars] More...

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70. Three big ways small business would benefit from the new Covid relief package - CNN

published : 12/28/2020 17:15
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