Month: January 2021
UK first in world to start using Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine ramps up a nationwide inoculation program, as rising infection rates are putting an unprecedented strain on British hospitals.
Read MoreFederal Data Reveal Which Hospitals Are Dangerously Full This Week. Is Yours?
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to skyrocket in the U.S. NPR built a tool to explore the latest trends around the country. Look up your local hospital to see how it’s faring. (Image credit: Sean McMinn/NPR)
Read MoreBank of Israel holds rate at 0.1% as fast inoculation pace injects optimism
Bank of Israel forecasts GDP contraction of 3.7% in 2020; if fast pace of inoculation continues, economy seen to grow 6.3% in 2021 and 5.8% in 2022, but uncertainty remains high
Read MoreDefense minister urges purchase of a third squadron of F-35s
Gantz says he has already asked US about expanding current inventory, hopes additional weapons deals can be concluded before Trump leaves office
Read MoreTeledyne to acquire FLIR in $8 billion cash and stock deal
Industrial sensor giant Teledyne is set to acquire sensing company FLIR in a deal valued at around $8 billion in a mix of stock and cash, pending approvals with an expected closing date sometime in the middle of this year.
Read MoreYesh Atid-Telem said planning to split, as Yamina courts Jewish Home
Ya’alon, Lapid reportedly fail to agree on terms on continued partnership; Bennett’s party in talks with faction whose leader, Rafi Peretz, seems poised to retire
Read MoreVenmo adds a check cashing feature, waives fees for stimulus checks
Venmo this morning announced it will begin to offer a new check cashing service, “Cash a Check,” in the Venmo mobile app. The feature, which is being rolled out to select users starting today, can be used to cash printed,
Read MoreThere were 18 attempted calls from the White House to GA secretary of state’s office, sources say – CNN
There were 18 attempted calls from the White House to GA secretary of state’s office, sources say CNN Trump’s call to Georgia election officials highlights White House bunker mentality NBCNews.com White House Made 18 Previous Attempts to Call Georgia’s Secretary of State New
Read MoreVenezuela Opposition Debilitated as Biden Set to Take Office
The regime of President Nicolás Maduro is tightening its grip on the National Assembly, undermining the U.S.-backed movement despite oil sanctions.
Read More‘It’s turned crazy’: Inside the scramble for Trump pardons – CNN
‘It’s turned crazy’: Inside the scramble for Trump pardons CNN
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