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Indonesia delayed its regional elections originally set for September as it struggled to contain soaring coronavirus infections

Indonesia Holds Nationwide Poll Despite Virus Warnings

Indonesia holds nationwide poll despite virus warnings

Coronavirus Vaccine Side Effects: Trial Participants Warn Of Intense Symptoms, Possible 'Adverse Effects'

German biotechnology company BioNTech and the US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer have produced one of the first Covid-19 vaccines

Participants of Pfizer's vaccine trial said they experienced side effects that resembled coronavirus symptoms, including high fever, chills and nausea.

Fossil Fuels Still Reign, But Renewables Make Inroads

A coal-powered plant in Shanghai. But China is turning towards solar and wind power

Fossil fuels still reign, but renewables make inroads

China's consumer price index (CPI), a key gauge of retail inflation, fell 0.5 percent on-year for the first time in over a decade, officials said Wednesday

China Consumer Prices Drop For First Time In Over A Decade

China consumer prices drop for first time in over a decade

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DoorDash is capitalizing on a pandemic-induced surge in its meal delivery business to list its shares on Wall Street at a lofty valuation in the tens of billions

Airbnb, DoorDash Lead 'Unicorn Parade' Ending Hot IPO Year

Airbnb, DoorDash lead 'unicorn parade' ending hot IPO year

A $916 billion stimulus proposal announced by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin comes as millions of Americans are set to lose unemployment benefits at the end of December

White House Proposes New $916 Bn Stimulus Plan To Break Deadlock

White House proposes new $916 bn stimulus plan to break deadlock

Usain Bolt Kasi Bennett engaged

Usain Bolt Takes Pride In Legacy As 'Greatest' In The World

Usain Bolt is certain his all-time records aren’t bound to be broken anytime soon.

Democrats have shown little interest in Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin's $916 billion US economic stimulus proposal

Second Stimulus Check Update: White House Wants $600 Checks Included In Relief Bill

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin offered a $916 billon package that included $600 stimulus checks for individuals and $1,200 for couples.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will renew acquaintances when Barcelona and Juventus clash in the group stage, although the Portuguese superstar is currently self-isolating with Covid-19

Cristiano Ronaldo Beats Lionel Messi; Juventus Sets New Record In Barcelona Win

Cristiano Ronaldo leads Juventus to a record-setting win over Lionel Messi and Barcelona.

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey Among Most Powerful Women Of 2020

Forbes has released its list of the 100 most powerful women of 2020, and it features artists like Taylor Swift, Beyonce Knowles, Oprah Winfrey and many others.

Jenna Ellis

White House COVID-19 Superspreader Event: Trump's Lawyer Attends WH Party Days Before Testing Positive

Jenna Ellis had refused to wear a face mask when she attended a staff Christmas party at the White House on Friday.

Airbnb's CEO announced an initiative to help provide housing for 20,000 Afghan refugees, and says he hopes it inspires other businesses to act

Airbnb Launches Nonprofit For Crisis Lodging

Airbnb launches nonprofit for crisis lodging

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said Wednesday the league lost nearly $1 billion in 2020 due to Covid-19 pandemic setbacks and has concerns about the 2021 campaign

Garber Says MLS Lost Nearly $1 Billion In 2020 Revenues

Garber says MLS lost nearly $1 billion in 2020 revenues

Elon Musk's move to Texas comes after he feuded with authorities in California over public health orders that temporarily closed a plant in the state

It's Official: Tesla's Musk Has Moved To Texas

It's official: Tesla's Musk has moved to Texas

Boris Johnson will hold talks with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen in a bid to hash out a post-Brexit trade deal, just weeks before a deadline

US Stocks End At Fresh Records On Vaccine Progress, Extending Rally

US stocks end at fresh records on vaccine progress, extending rally

US director Steven Soderbergh -- who won a best director Oscar for 2000's "Traffic" -- will be joined in planning the Oscars ceremony by former Grammys producer Jesse Collins and Stacey Sher

Pandemic-hit Oscars In Hands Of 'Contagion' Director Soderbergh

Pandemic-hit Oscars in hands of 'Contagion' director Soderbergh

A member of staff returns a tray with a used syringe after adminstering a does of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at a health centre in Cardiff, South Wales' on December 8, 2020 as Britain starts it starts its biggest ever vaccination programme

Trump Signs Vaccine Decree After Questions Raised On Supply

Trump signs vaccine decree after questions raised on supply

American Airlines plans to resume commercial flights on the Boeing 737 MAX later this month

Boeing Hit By More Canceled Orders Even As MAX Nears Return

Boeing hit by more canceled orders even as MAX nears return

Trey Songz

Trey Songz Blasted For Being Irresponsible, Performing At 500-Person Indoor Concert

An Ohio nightclub was in violation of COVID-19 protocols after hosting an indoor Trey Songz concert where 500 patrons were in attendance.

Britain left the EU on January 31 and entered a transition period to allow negotiations to establish a trade relationship with zero tariffs and zero quotas

UK-EU Strike Northern Ireland Pact As Brexit Talks Near Climax

UK-EU strike Northern Ireland pact as Brexit talks near climax

Demonstrators called for Assange's release at a protest outside the British Embassy in Brussels on Monday

UN Expert Demands Assange's Release, 10 Years On

UN expert demands Assange's release, 10 years on

prince william and kate middleton

Prince William Says 'It's So Difficult' When Trying To Make Christmas Plans

Prince William and Kate Middleton are struggling with making plans for this Christmas season with COVID-19 guidelines in place.

Allegations of police brutality have multiplied

Macron Says 'Urgent Need' To Reform French Police

Macron says 'urgent need' to reform French police

Christopher Nolan

Warner’s Straight To HBO Max Movie Deal Rattles Christopher Nolan After 'Tenet' Struggles

“Tenet” needs to gross $500 million to break even.

Beny Steinmetz has previously been detained in Israel on suspicion of money-laundering, fraud, forgery and obstruction of justice

Israeli Magnate To Face Corruption Trial In Geneva In January

Israeli magnate to face corruption trial in Geneva in January

Everest's agreed height was 86 centimetres (2.8 feet) higher than the previous measurement

Everest 'Grows' As China, Nepal Agree New Height

Everest 'grows' as China, Nepal agree new height

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