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Trump’s capitulation on pandemic relief is no cause for celebration
- December 29, 2020
The House of Representatives will vote Monday in an effort to override President Donald Trump's veto of the sweeping defense bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act , forcing GOP lawmakers to choose between loyalty to the President and legislation that sets defense policy for the country. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
The House of Representatives will vote Monday in an effort to override President Donald Trump's veto of the sweeping defense bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act , forcing GOP lawmakers to choose between loyalty to the President and legislation that sets defense policy for the country. (more...)
United Kingdom to roll out Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine in January
- December 29, 2020
A report from the Hindustan Times claims that the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) may meet sometime this week to examine Serum Institute of India's (SII) emergency-use authorization (EUA) application for Oxford-AstraZeneca's vaccine. (more...)
- December 29, 2020
A report from the Hindustan Times claims that the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) may meet sometime this week to examine Serum Institute of India's (SII) emergency-use authorization (EUA) application for Oxford-AstraZeneca's vaccine. (more...)
Alberta reports 1,100 new COVID-19 cases
- December 28, 2020
Alberta's chief medical officer of health says there were an estimated 500 new COVID-19 cases recorded on Boxing Day, but she cautions the low number is a result of fewer tests being performed on Christmas Day. Updated death and active case numbers were not provided. Hinshaw also said there were 17,800 COVID-19 tests completed on December 24 with a positivity rate of seven per cent, while there were 14,200 tests completed on December 25 with a positivity rate of six per cent. (more...)
- December 28, 2020
Alberta's chief medical officer of health says there were an estimated 500 new COVID-19 cases recorded on Boxing Day, but she cautions the low number is a result of fewer tests being performed on Christmas Day. Updated death and active case numbers were not provided. Hinshaw also said there were 17,800 COVID-19 tests completed on December 24 with a positivity rate of seven per cent, while there were 14,200 tests completed on December 25 with a positivity rate of six per cent. (more...)
Regulators: Fintech giant Ant Group defied rules, must stop 'unfair competition'
- December 28, 2020
Jack Ma has not made any public appearances since he delivered the speech at the second Bund Finance Summit in Shanghai, where he stressed the importance of a healthy financial system as well as financial regulatory reforms in China, days before the scuttled $37 Ant IPO. (more...)
- December 28, 2020
Jack Ma has not made any public appearances since he delivered the speech at the second Bund Finance Summit in Shanghai, where he stressed the importance of a healthy financial system as well as financial regulatory reforms in China, days before the scuttled $37 Ant IPO. (more...)
BC may consider more restrictions after new COVID-19 strain
- December 28, 2020
The health officials said that the couple has been placed in isolation, the same day that Ontario reimposed a lockdown for several weeks due to a surge in cases of coronavirus in the province since early December. Ontario's Ministry of Health reported a third case Sunday, which was linked to a person in Ottawa who recently travelled from the United Kingdom, bringing the total in Canada to four. (more...)
- December 28, 2020
The health officials said that the couple has been placed in isolation, the same day that Ontario reimposed a lockdown for several weeks due to a surge in cases of coronavirus in the province since early December. Ontario's Ministry of Health reported a third case Sunday, which was linked to a person in Ottawa who recently travelled from the United Kingdom, bringing the total in Canada to four. (more...)
Microsoft Is Offering Work From Home, Permanently
- December 28, 2020
The pandemic has thrown up new options of how companies can save on office space and rentals by shifting many roles to work from home . According to Microsoft's " hybrid workplace " guidance accessed by the Verge , the company will now allow its employees to work remotely for less than 50% of the working weeks. (more...)
- December 28, 2020
The pandemic has thrown up new options of how companies can save on office space and rentals by shifting many roles to work from home . According to Microsoft's " hybrid workplace " guidance accessed by the Verge , the company will now allow its employees to work remotely for less than 50% of the working weeks. (more...)
China to overtake U.S. as biggest economy by 2028
- December 28, 2020
Europe accounted for 19 per cent of output in the top 10 global economies this year, but that will fall to 12 per cent by 2035, or lower if there is an acrimonious split between the European Union and Britain, the CEBR said . In the recovery front, it said India is better placed than other developing countries to roll out the vaccines successfully and efficiently in 2021. (more...)
- December 28, 2020
Europe accounted for 19 per cent of output in the top 10 global economies this year, but that will fall to 12 per cent by 2035, or lower if there is an acrimonious split between the European Union and Britain, the CEBR said . In the recovery front, it said India is better placed than other developing countries to roll out the vaccines successfully and efficiently in 2021. (more...)
Turkey Now Requires Negative PCR Test Result
- December 27, 2020
FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 file photo, under the watchful eye of Prof. From December 28th, citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina can not enter Turkey without a negative PCR test like all other passengers, the country's health ministry said. (more...)
- December 27, 2020
FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 file photo, under the watchful eye of Prof. From December 28th, citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina can not enter Turkey without a negative PCR test like all other passengers, the country's health ministry said. (more...)
After Virus, China to Pass US Economy Sooner
- December 27, 2020
Douglas McWilliams, the CEBR's deputy chairman, was quoted by The Guardian as saying, "The big news in this forecast is the speed of growth of the Chinese economy". "The Covid-19 pandemic and (the) corresponding economic fallout have certainly tipped this rivalry in China's favour". While this is the highest death toll outside of the U.S. (more...)
- December 27, 2020
Douglas McWilliams, the CEBR's deputy chairman, was quoted by The Guardian as saying, "The big news in this forecast is the speed of growth of the Chinese economy". "The Covid-19 pandemic and (the) corresponding economic fallout have certainly tipped this rivalry in China's favour". While this is the highest death toll outside of the U.S. (more...)
Elon Musk says he tried to sell Tesla to Apple
- December 27, 2020
There were rumours that Apple was working on a passenger auto. This report also states that the Cupertino giant will be bringing a unique "monocell" battery to reduce the cost of batteries and increase the range of electric vehicles. There were some issues at their battery factory in Nevada and because of that, the company was struggling to make profits. The saga took another twist on Wednesday when Musk revealed on Twitter he had sought out help from Apple and that Tim Cook wouldn't ... (more...)
- December 27, 2020
There were rumours that Apple was working on a passenger auto. This report also states that the Cupertino giant will be bringing a unique "monocell" battery to reduce the cost of batteries and increase the range of electric vehicles. There were some issues at their battery factory in Nevada and because of that, the company was struggling to make profits. The saga took another twist on Wednesday when Musk revealed on Twitter he had sought out help from Apple and that Tim Cook wouldn't ... (more...)
U.S. to requires United Kingdom passengers to get negative test
- December 27, 2020
However, South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said that the strains are "two completely independent lineages". Mkhize also issued a message on Christmas Eve in which he rejected a suggestion by Britain's health minister that South Africa's variant had contributed to Britain's variant. (more...)
- December 27, 2020
However, South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said that the strains are "two completely independent lineages". Mkhize also issued a message on Christmas Eve in which he rejected a suggestion by Britain's health minister that South Africa's variant had contributed to Britain's variant. (more...)
Japan to suspend all new travelers from overseas
- December 27, 2020
The two are a pilot who stayed in Britain and one of his family members, and they have been hospitalised in Tokyo , according to the Health Ministry. local time on Saturday, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 219,142, according to NHK. Osaka confirmed 299 infections on Saturday, while Saitama and Aichi reported 265 cases each. (more...)
- December 27, 2020
The two are a pilot who stayed in Britain and one of his family members, and they have been hospitalised in Tokyo , according to the Health Ministry. local time on Saturday, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 219,142, according to NHK. Osaka confirmed 299 infections on Saturday, while Saitama and Aichi reported 265 cases each. (more...)
England’s tier system explained as millions face tougher restrictions
- December 27, 2020
Milton Keynes now sits under Tier 4 restrictions with people in our area being told to "stay at home" under the rules except under limited exceptions - for example if you can't work from home, for education, childcare or exercise. It was among over 40 countries to suspend travel connectivity with the United Kingdom, including India, as the new rapid-spreading coronavirus variant in England last week triggered global concern. (more...)
- December 27, 2020
Milton Keynes now sits under Tier 4 restrictions with people in our area being told to "stay at home" under the rules except under limited exceptions - for example if you can't work from home, for education, childcare or exercise. It was among over 40 countries to suspend travel connectivity with the United Kingdom, including India, as the new rapid-spreading coronavirus variant in England last week triggered global concern. (more...)
Gold Gains on Weaker Dollar as Historic Brexit Trade Deal Awaits
- December 26, 2020
The benchmark S&P 500 USA stock index nonetheless rose in morning trade as cyclical sectors such as energy and financials expected to benefit most from an economic recovery led in percentage gains. The stimulus bill could be amended if leaders in Congress so desire, and if they don't, Trump's choices are to sign the bill, vote against it, or do nothing and do nothing. (more...)
- December 26, 2020
The benchmark S&P 500 USA stock index nonetheless rose in morning trade as cyclical sectors such as energy and financials expected to benefit most from an economic recovery led in percentage gains. The stimulus bill could be amended if leaders in Congress so desire, and if they don't, Trump's choices are to sign the bill, vote against it, or do nothing and do nothing. (more...)
China steps up pressure on Alibaba with anti-monopoly probe
- December 26, 2020
It was noteworthy that the anti-trust investigation came after the company's founder, Jack Ma , harshly criticized the Beijing administration. The antimonopoly investigation, revealed by Beijing's State Administration for Market Regulation on Thursday, adds to pressure on China's biggest tech giants, which have spent much of the past year reeling from a concerted Trump administration attempt to block them from accessing USA markets and suppliers. (more...)
- December 26, 2020
It was noteworthy that the anti-trust investigation came after the company's founder, Jack Ma , harshly criticized the Beijing administration. The antimonopoly investigation, revealed by Beijing's State Administration for Market Regulation on Thursday, adds to pressure on China's biggest tech giants, which have spent much of the past year reeling from a concerted Trump administration attempt to block them from accessing USA markets and suppliers. (more...)
Nuro's delivery robot cleared for commercial use in California
- December 26, 2020
The announcement caps a milestone year for Nuro , which earlier Wednesday announced it had acquired self-driving trucks startup Ike . The company will use its modified Toyota Prius cars at first, but later plans to introduce its custom-built R2 vehicles. (more...)
- December 26, 2020
The announcement caps a milestone year for Nuro , which earlier Wednesday announced it had acquired self-driving trucks startup Ike . The company will use its modified Toyota Prius cars at first, but later plans to introduce its custom-built R2 vehicles. (more...)
Ontario reports another jump in new COVID-19 cases in Ottawa
- December 26, 2020
It's the 10th straight day the province has recorded more than 2,100 new infections - the seven-day average for new cases is now 2,306. There are now almost 20,000 active cases of novel coronavirus infection across the province, the highest that number has ever been, up from 18,200 one week ago. (more...)
- December 26, 2020
It's the 10th straight day the province has recorded more than 2,100 new infections - the seven-day average for new cases is now 2,306. There are now almost 20,000 active cases of novel coronavirus infection across the province, the highest that number has ever been, up from 18,200 one week ago. (more...)
Employees Can Work From Home Forever — Twitter CEO
- December 26, 2020
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey had apparently confirmed the new policy in a company-wide email blast, as according to The Guardian . " Opening offices will be our decision, when and if our employees come back, will be theirs ", Jennifer Christie, Twitter's head of HR, said in a blog post. (more...)
- December 26, 2020
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey had apparently confirmed the new policy in a company-wide email blast, as according to The Guardian . " Opening offices will be our decision, when and if our employees come back, will be theirs ", Jennifer Christie, Twitter's head of HR, said in a blog post. (more...)
House Fails to Bump up Stimulus Checks
- December 26, 2020
President Donald Trump has once again called for $2,000 direct payments instead of the $600 checks now included in the stimulus package. On Christmas Eve, Mr Trump played golf at his course in West Palm Beach, Florida, and tweeted a series of grievances repeating his baseless claims about the election result, including one aimed at Senate Republicans, whom he accuses of abandoning him because many now publicly recognise Mr Biden as the victor. (more...)
- December 26, 2020
President Donald Trump has once again called for $2,000 direct payments instead of the $600 checks now included in the stimulus package. On Christmas Eve, Mr Trump played golf at his course in West Palm Beach, Florida, and tweeted a series of grievances repeating his baseless claims about the election result, including one aimed at Senate Republicans, whom he accuses of abandoning him because many now publicly recognise Mr Biden as the victor. (more...)
CoronaVac efficacy at 50-90% in Brazilian trial, says Sao Paulo official
- December 26, 2020
The phase-3 studies of Chinese vaccine producer Sinovac's inactive virus vaccine CoronaVac were launched in Turkey on September 14. Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said the vaccines would arrive in Turkey on Monday, adding that Turkey would vaccinate some 9 million people in the first group, starting with health workers. (more...)
- December 26, 2020
The phase-3 studies of Chinese vaccine producer Sinovac's inactive virus vaccine CoronaVac were launched in Turkey on September 14. Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said the vaccines would arrive in Turkey on Monday, adding that Turkey would vaccinate some 9 million people in the first group, starting with health workers. (more...)
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