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Tuesday, Dec 01, 2020

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Biden tasks women-led economic team with recovery

Biden tasks women-led economic team with recovery

Reuters, 01 Dec 2020

President-elect Joe Biden named several women to his top economic-policy

S&P 500 ends down after rallying to best November ever

S&P 500 ends down after rallying to best November ever

Reuters, 01 Dec 2020

Wall Street ended lower, but it was a banner month for global stocks, powered in part by the biggest November gain for the S&P 500 and the strongest monthly performance for the Dow since 1987.

Argentines celebrate love for Maradona in ink

Argentines celebrate love for Maradona in ink

Reuters, 01 Dec 2020

The death Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona has highlighted the almost cult-like adoration that grew with the player nicknamed ‘el dios.’ For some of his die-hard fans, the mark he left was indelible, literally.

LIVE: California Governor Gavin Newsom gives a COVID-19 update amid new restrictions

LIVE: California Governor Gavin Newsom gives a COVID-19 update amid new restrictions

Reuters, 01 Dec 2020

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Bitcoin surges to record as 2020 rally powers on

Bitcoin surges to record as 2020 rally powers on

Reuters, 01 Dec 2020

Bitcoin soared to a record high against the dollar on Monday, as its 2020 rally steamed ahead, boosted by increased demand from both institutional and retail investors that saw the virtual currency as a safe-haven and a hedge against inf...

Cyber Monday to be biggest in U.S. history

Cyber Monday to be biggest in U.S. history

Reuters, 01 Dec 2020

Cyber Monday is set to be the biggest online shopping day in U.S. history Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe.

GM renegotiates future with Nikola

GM renegotiates future with Nikola

Reuters, 01 Dec 2020

GM pulled the plug on supplying batteries, other parts and factory space for Nikola's proposed Badger electric pickup truck, sending Nikola shares tumbling more than 24% Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you t...

Ethiopia's PM savors victory, Tigrayan leader says war not finished

Ethiopia's PM savors victory, Tigrayan leader says war not finished

Reuters, 01 Dec 2020

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed praised his soldiers after declaring victory in their nearly month-long offensive against a rebellious movement in the Tigray region, but the leader of the Tigrayan forces say they are still fighting.

Moderna seeks U.S., EU vaccine authorization

Moderna seeks U.S., EU vaccine authorization

Reuters, 01 Dec 2020

Moderna Inc will apply for U.S. and European emergency authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine on Monday after full results from a late-stage study showed it was 94.1% effective with no serious safety concerns, the company said.

White House unveils Christmas decorations

White House unveils Christmas decorations

Reuters, 01 Dec 2020

The White House unveiled the Christmas decorations for 2020 under the theme ‘America the Beautiful.’ Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the g...

Bethlehem insists 'Christmas will not be canceled'

Bethlehem insists 'Christmas will not be canceled'

Reuters, 01 Dec 2020

‘Today in Bethlehem, despite the coronavirus and the global health

Sri Lanka prison riot leaves at least eight dead

Sri Lanka prison riot leaves at least eight dead

Reuters, 01 Dec 2020

At least eight prisoners were killed and more than 50 injured in clashes with guards at a Sri Lankan prison, officials have said Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking ...

UK's Arcadia rejects 'lifeline' loan offer

UK's Arcadia rejects 'lifeline' loan offer

Reuters, 01 Dec 2020

Philip Green's struggling British fashion group Arcadia has turned down rival Frasers Group's offer of a ‘lifeline’ loan of up to $67 million Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance ...

New York Governor Cuomo gives an update on the state's response to COVID-19

New York Governor Cuomo gives an update on the state's response to COVID-19

Reuters, 01 Dec 2020

New York Governor Cuomo gives an update on the state's response to the coronavirus winter surge

LIVE: The WHO gives an update on the coronavirus pandemic

LIVE: The WHO gives an update on the coronavirus pandemic

Reuters, 01 Dec 2020

London Zoo's meerkats post Christmas wishes

London Zoo's meerkats post Christmas wishes

Reuters, 01 Dec 2020

A red mailbox containing the meerkats' favorite snack of crickets was installed in their enclosure, allowing them to send off their Christmas wishes to Santa.

Breakingviews TV: Blue Nunn

Breakingviews TV: Blue Nunn

Reuters, 01 Dec 2020

From Breakingviews: The skills of the next Lloyds boss neatly match the UK bank’s requirements, says Liam Proud.

Nigeria buries victims of militant massacre

Nigeria buries victims of militant massacre

Reuters, 30 Nov 2020

The bodies of 43 farmers killed in an attack by suspected Islamist militants were laid to rest in the northeastern Nigerian village of Zabarmari.

The refugee who fled Ethiopia twice

The refugee who fled Ethiopia twice

Reuters, 30 Nov 2020

Berhan Halie fled famine in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region in 1985. Now he is back at a Sudanese border camp again, but this time he escaped past the bodies of his neighbors.

Quick Cut: Meteor lights up the sky

Quick Cut: Meteor lights up the sky

Reuters, 30 Nov 2020

Dashcam footage from Japan shows the moment a meteor flashes like a bolt of lightning.