COVID-19 cases keep rising in Mexico
The federal Health Ministry reported 12,248 new cases last Friday in Mexico, the second-highest single-day total pandemic.
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Sebastián Piñera anuncia que vacunas de Pfizer contra covid-19 llegarán a Chile este jueves
Las primeras 10.000 dosis de la vacuna de Pfizer-BioNtech contra el covid-19 arribarán este jueves a Chile.
Continue ReadingHere’s what Trump’s attempt to upend the stimulus deal means
President Donald Trump’s surprise Tuesday night video cataloging his complaints about the massive — and painstakingly negotiated — $900 billion coronavirus relief bill immediately raised the specter of a government shutdown and economic turmoil at a time when aid is desperately sought for millions of Americans. The President didn’t explicitly threaten to veto the bill,
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Marc Benioff of Salesforce is the CNN Business CEO of 2020
The year 2020, to put it mildly, was a challenging one for Corporate America. Still, some high-profile companies — and their leaders — thrived during these difficult times. Salesforce in particular had a truly standout year. Salesforce was added to the venerable Dow Jones Industrial Average in August. In December the cloud computing company announced
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ANÁLISIS | Trump se desboca con indultos, amenazas de veto y negación del covid
La presidencia de Donald Trump está entrando en la historia de una forma que encarna sus excesos corruptos, con indultos para compinches y crímenes de guerra.
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3 things that could steal Christmas for Wall Street
Some of us are winding down for a period of holiday rest after a tumultuous year. But those who work in finance may not get much respite. Blame the last-gasp uncertainty about the US stimulus package, Brexit talks going down to the wire and a huge pipeline of deals that will keep bankers busy. The
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Trump goes on a rampage with pardons, veto threats and Covid denial
Donald Trump’s presidency is blazing into history in a way that epitomizes his corrupt excess, with pardons for cronies and war crimes, assaults on democracy, fresh Covid-19 denial and impunity for Russia. And in a trademark bombshell that blindsided aides, Trump on Tuesday also issued a sudden pre-Christmas demand for changes to a desperately needed
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These were CNN’s top 100 digital stories of 2020
You know it’s been a remarkable year when a devastating global pandemic isn’t the only major story capturing people’s attention. In a look at CNN’s most-read digital stories of 2020, November’s historic US presidential election looms large. But the intensity of the year is reflected in the wide range of stories that captured the world’s
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Festivus, the ‘Seinfeld’ holiday focused on airing grievances, is for everyone this year
For those folks who may be finding that holiday cheer is harder to come by this year, there is an alternative to the cheery decking of the halls. There is an available option to celebrate a holiday and maintain a healthy dose of grumpiness. That’s right, there is Festivus. December 23 is Festivus, a day
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Thousands of truck drivers scramble for tests at UK port after France eases blockade
Thousands of stranded truck drivers at the British port of Dover vented their anger Wednesday as they struggled to access coronavirus tests, after France agreed to ease a blockade despite fears over a new Covid-19 variant. The UK and France struck a deal late on Tuesday evening to allow truck drivers, French citizens and residents
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U.S. closes deal with Pfizer for millions more vaccine doses
Pfizer’s vaccine was the first to gain approval from the Food and Drug Administration and initial shipments went to states last week.
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U.S. hospitals facing worrisome shortage of nurses, doctors
U.S. hospitals are again worried about finding enough medical workers to meet demand just as infections from the holiday season threaten to add to the burden on American health care.
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Arizona virus death toll tops 8K with 2nd-largest daily rise
COVID-19 vaccinations that began last week in Arizona’s large metro areas have now begun in outlying areas of the state.
Continue Reading The pandemic is forcing older workers to retire early
America has gone from having the strongest job market in decades to the very opposite during the pandemic. For older workers who have lost their jobs this year, the state of the labor market makes it harder to get rehired as the economy recovers, forcing many Americans to retire early. The US economy shed more
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5 things to know for December 23: Stimulus, pardons, coronavirus, Israel, Walmart
There’s officially nowhere to run: Covid-19 is now on every continent, with Antarctica recording its first cases. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.) 1. Stimulus Just
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Trump announces wave of pardons, including Papadopoulos and former lawmakers Hunter and Collins
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a wave of lame duck pardons, including two for men who pleaded guilty in Robert Mueller’s investigation, as well as ones for Republican allies who once served in Congress and military contractors involved in a deadly shooting of Iraqi civilians. The pardons of former campaign aide George Papadopoulos, former
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Doctor Known For Speaking Out On Frontline Worker Realities Gets COVID Vaccine
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA/KECY) – Blue metallic balloons accompanied by colorful signs with inspirational quotes decorated the walls inside of Yuma Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC) makeshift vaccine center, giving a sense of hope and joy to the numerous staff rolling up their sleeves to get Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. Amongst those that took the vaccine on the
Continue Reading New coronavirus cases in US may be leveling off — but more and more are being hospitalized and dying
An average of more than 200,000 people have tested positive for coronavirus every day for two straight weeks in the United States, a toll that has led to record numbers of people hospitalized and dying of the virus. The US reported over 195,000 new cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday, putting the seven-day average of daily
Continue Reading Prospective jurors in George Floyd’s murder trial are asked to weigh in on Black Lives Matter protests
Prospective jurors in the upcoming criminal trial stemming from George Floyd’s death were sent a questionnaire asking them to weigh in on Black Lives Matter protests and their views on policing. The 16-page questionnaire, filed in Minnesota district court on Tuesday, asks prospective jurors to answer how many times they have seen the video of
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How animals invaded the world of sport in 2020
A bit like cats meowing and dogs barking their way across the Internet, 2020 was a bumper year for animals in sport. Back in September, a blue macaw decided to join in on Brazil’s women’s team scrimmage, landing on defender Bruna Benites’ head at the start of the second half. The parrot is known as
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