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European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen warned 'big differences remain to be bridged' in Brexit trade talks

Global Stocks Dip As Talks On US Stimulus, UK-EU Deal Drag On

Global stocks dip as talks on US stimulus, UK-EU deal drag on

Pat Toomey Presents New Roadblock To Stimulus Bill

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said lawmakers will stay in Washington until they have passed a new pandemic relief package

Demands that the Fed's lending power be curtailed have thrown a wrench into budget talks.

Strong China Sales Boost Nike Results, Shares Rise

A man outside a Nike store in Beijing; strong China sales boosted results for the sports giant

Strong China sales boost Nike results, shares rise

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Award-Winning HealthTech Startup, Immertec Unveils World’s First Solution for 3D Virtual Surgical Training Following COVID-19

In early December, Pfizer announced that it would now be planning [TD1] to ship 50 million vaccines by the end of the year—half of the initially planned 100 million vaccines. According to the AAMC’s announcement, some of the early batches of the raw materials needed for the vaccine, failed to meet standards.

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Barnier briefed the European Parliament before heading into the "final hours" of trade talks with his UK counterpart

Brexit Trade Talks Drag Into Weekend Despite Deadline Warning

Brexit trade talks drag into weekend despite deadline warning

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says once his citizens receive the coronavirus vaccine, he will share any excess doses with other nations

Canada Will Share Any Excess Vaccine Doses, Trudeau Says

Canada will share any excess vaccine doses, Trudeau says

Macron says he was careful and well-protected but still contracted Covid-19

Virus-stricken Macron 'Slowed Down' By Covid

Virus-stricken Macron 'slowed down' by Covid

Lawmakers have for months negotiated over passing another stimulus measure to support jobless Americans as well as small businesses

'I'm Stuck': Stimulus Debacle Pushes Unemployed Americans To The Edge

'I'm stuck': stimulus debacle pushes unemployed Americans to the edge

The dystopian-themed title is reportedly to be one of the most expensive video games are made

Cyberpunk 2077 Pulled From PlayStation Store After Bug Backlash

Cyberpunk 2077 pulled from PlayStation Store after bug backlash

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Jack In The Box Heats Up Popeyes, Chick-Fil-A War With New Chicken Sandwich

The Cluck Sandwich is made with crispy chicken topped with pickles and a mystery sauce on a brioche bun.

US Vice President Mike Pence receives the COVID-19 vaccine in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC, December 18, 2020

US Vice President Gets Covid-19 Vaccine, Trump Sparks Confusion

Pence received a COVID-19 vaccine live on television Friday in a public display designed to boost national confidence in the inoculation.

Meghan McCain

Meghan McCain Blasts Trump As ‘Disgrace’ Amid New Reveals About Russia Dossier

Meghan McCain did not take Trump’s latest attack on her late father lightly.

China's economy has bounced back after authorities managed to largely contain the coronavirus pandemic

China Says Economic Recovery 'Not Yet Solid' After Pandemic

China says economic recovery 'not yet solid' after pandemic

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More Store Closures From JC Penney By 2021: Is Your Location On The List?

Liquidation sales at the 15 JC Penney stores slated to close are planned for late December.

Hopes for a virus vaccine have been dealt a blow by news that a trial by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford had been paused after a volunteer fell ill

Is Coronavirus Vaccine Safe For Children? Experts Answer Parents' Biggest Question

As more and more people line up for the coronavirus vaccine, experts say children are low on the priority list. This is because more data is still needed to prove the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine for people younger than 16.

Curtis Jones celebrates with teammates after scoring Liverpool's winner against Ajax

Premier League: Liverpool Want Spurs, PSG’s $36M Target As Cover For Van Dijk, Gomez - Report

Liverpool are without several players due to injuries in the ongoing campaign.

Ikea's newest Indian store, on the outskirts of Mumbai, which comes two years after its first outlet opened in the southern city of Hyderabad

Hundreds Shrug Off Pandemic For Ikea's New India Store

Hundreds shrug off pandemic for Ikea's new India store

NBA teams and the league threw their weight behind the Black Lives Matter movement

Year Of Athlete Activist As Sport Embraces Protests

Year of athlete activist as sport embraces protests

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Don't Let Cybercrime Foil Your Charitable Donations This Season

You can follow these cyber hygiene security practices to make sure you don't get scammed and that your hard-earned money is going to the right place.

The coronavirus first emerged at a seafood market in the central Chinese city of Wuhan late last year

Chinese Citizen Journalist To Face Trial After Wuhan Virus Reporting

Chinese citizen journalist to face trial after Wuhan virus reporting

Swarovski now offers rhinestones to fashion brands, binoculars to hunters, and jewellery and crystal figurines of characters from Mickey Mouse to Princess LeiaÂ

Family Feud Rages As Swarovski Empire Loses Its Lustre

Family feud rages as Swarovski empire loses its lustre

A Fijian boy carries a bag to a temporary shelter to avoid strong damaging winds from super cyclone Yasa in the capital city of Suva on December 17, 2020

Two Dead As Super Cyclone Levels Fiji Villages

Two dead as super cyclone levels Fiji villages

The Bank of Japan said financing of firms is likely to remain under stress for the time being

Bank Of Japan Extends Virus-linked Lending Programme

Bank of Japan extends virus-linked lending programme

The Hong Kong government has set up a dedicated hotline for people to report social distancing breaches on boats and at piers

New Virus Restrictions Threaten Hong Kong's Last True Junk Boat

New virus restrictions threaten Hong Kong's last true junk boat

Walmart's US sales growth has moderated compared with earlier in 2020 when consumers benefited from stimulus checks agreed by Congress and President Donald Trump

Second Stimulus Check Likely Included In Next Coronavirus Relief Bill: Here's What We Know

Top congressional leaders are close to exiting the negotiation phase for another relief bill after months of stalled talks.

People line up for a Covid-19 test at Mona Vale Hospital in Sydney

Australian Virus Cluster Triggers Travel Clampdown

Australian virus cluster triggers travel clampdown

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