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Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Breaking News
Markets end positive Thanksgiving week with slow Friday

Markets were quietly confident around the world on Friday, after a shorter week in the US during which the Dow Jones passed a historic mark.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Politics
New CalRecycle leader eyes overhaul of deposit-refund system

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed a new head of the state's troubled recycling agency, who has pledged to overhaul its troubled bottle deposit system that has worsened during the...

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Breaking News
Brazilian president: I will not take a coronavirus vaccine myself

Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has said he won't take any working Covid-19 vaccine himself and called the use of masks “the last taboo to fall”.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Science & Tech
Black Friday 2020: The best headphone deals on Sony, Jabra, AirPods, Bose and more

Black Friday 2020 is loaded with deals on great headphones from Sony, Bose, Apple and others. We found the best deals across retailers just for you.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Science & Tech
Black Friday 2020: The best headphone deals on Sony, Jabra, AirPods, Bose and more

Black Friday 2020 is loaded with deals on great headphones from Sony, Bose, Apple and others. We found the best deals across retailers just for you.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Politics
Jeezy evolves from ‘Trap or Die’ to ‘Grow or Die’

Self-improvement can be a difficult journey. It's often an arduous process that takes time to work through and move toward. But Jeezy, who burst onto the national music scene in...

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Breaking News
Moss Bros restructures after closures and cancelled events hit sales

Formal menswear retailer Moss Bros has launched a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) restructuring deal after trading was “severely impacted” by Covid-19.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Science & Tech
Black Friday 2020: The best Xbox Series X, Series S and Xbox One deals

Black Friday is here, and you know what that means: great deals on Xbox games and accessories.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Science & Tech
Black Friday 2020: The best Xbox Series X, Series S and Xbox One deals

Black Friday is here, and you know what that means: great deals on Xbox games and accessories.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Breaking News
AJ Bell expected to reveal profit surge from year of Covid volatility

Manchester-based trading platform business AJ Bell is set to reveal a strong set of numbers when it releases full year results on Thursday.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Science & Tech
Black Friday 2020: Shop our favorite single-serve coffee makers at Keurig on super sale

Black Friday 2020: Keurig is selling tons of single-serve coffee makers for low prices.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Science & Tech
Black Friday 2020: Shop our favorite single-serve coffee makers at Keurig on super sale

Black Friday 2020: Keurig is selling tons of single-serve coffee makers for low prices.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Science & Tech
Black Friday 2020: The best headphone, laptop, TV, and gaming deals at Best Buy, Amazon, and more

In the market for some new tech? We've found the best deals on headphones, laptops, Airpods, TVs, Nintendo Switch games, and more—if you hurry.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Science & Tech
Black Friday 2020: The best headphone, laptop, TV, and gaming deals at Best Buy, Amazon, and more

In the market for some new tech? We've found the best deals on headphones, laptops, Airpods, TVs, Nintendo Switch games, and more—if you hurry.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Science & Tech
Black Friday 2020: The best deals you can get at Best Buy on appliances, iPads and more

Robot vacuums, iPads, Amazon Echo devices, Apple AirPods and more of the best tech gifts are all marked down during Best Buy's Black Friday 2020 sale.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Breaking News
Iran calls on international community to condemn ‘terrorist’ murder of scientist

Iran's foreign minister has urged the international community to condemn the “terrorist” murder of a nuclear scientist, blaming Israel for the “terrorist” murder of a nuclear scientist.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Science & Tech
Black Friday 2020: The best Fitbit, Garmin and fitness tracker deals right now

Fitness trackers from Fitbit, Garmin and more are on sale for Black Friday, including top products like the Fitbit Charge 4 and Garmin Vivosmart 4.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Science & Tech
These deals on Samsung Galaxy true wireless earbuds are music to our ears

These Best Buy Black Friday 2020 deals on top-rated Samsung wireless earbuds are your chance to rock out and save. Click for details.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Students in Burkina Faso fear extremists more than COVID-19

Balkissa Barro's been waiting for months to go back to school, but now that she has, the 10-year-old fears classes might once again stop. Children returning to school in Burkina...

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Science & Tech
Everlane’s first-ever Black Friday sale is here—here’s what to shop

Get up to up to 40% off during the Everlane Black Friday 2020 event, with savings on the brand's celebrated Day Boots and more. Click for details.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Politics
Pumping aims to boost Pecos River amid drought losses

New Mexico water managers are pumping water from state reservoirs into the Pecos River to account for losses during a devastating drought. The move was meant to augment supplies for...

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Science & Tech
Save big on The North Face winter must-haves at Macy’s

You can get up to 50% off on The North Face jackets and more during this Macy's Black Friday 2020 sale.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Breaking News
Coronavirus Northern Ireland: 12 more deaths and 391 new cases confirmed as region enters circuit-breaker lockdown

A further 12 people have died in Northern Ireland after contracting coronavirus, the Department of Health has confirmed.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Politics
Strong Santa Ana winds blow through Southern California

Strong Santa Ana winds continued to blow through the mountains of Southern California on Friday, bringing high fire danger. Nearly 9,800 Southern California Edison customers were blacked out in four...

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Breaking News
Thousands more Disney theme park workers to lose jobs in Florida and California

The Walt Disney Co announced plans to lay off 4,000 more workers in its theme parks division in California and Florida due to the Covid-19 pandemic's effect on the industry.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Cuban police quell protest and detains young artists and academics on hunger strike

While Americans were celebrating Thanksgiving on Thursday night, in Havana Cuban police forcefully ended a hunger strike by young artists, academics, journalists and activists protesting government repression. The protesters are...

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Breaking News
Thousands come out for funeral of former Sudan PM al-Mahdi

Thousands of Sudanese came out in the city of Omdurman for the funeral of the country's last elected prime minister Sadiq al-Mahdi, who died of Covid-19.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Politics
Issa Rae urges participation in Small Business Saturday

With many small businesses struggling to hold on during the coronavirus pandemic, Issa Rae believes now is the time to support independent stores more than ever. The creator and star...

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Politics
Disney to lay off 4,000 more at California, Florida parks

The Walt Disney Co. announced plans to lay off 4,000 more workers in its theme parks division in California and Florida due to the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on the industry....

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Science & Tech
Black Friday 2020: The new M1 MacBook Air is already $100 off at B&H

Get the new M1 MacBook Air late 2020 for $899 at B&H before they sell out

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Politics
Grains mixed, livestock higher

Grain futures were mixed on Friday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Dec. fell .028 cent at $5.9840 a bushel; Dec. corn was up .012...

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Science & Tech
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Black Friday Sale is finally here—these are the best deals

Start your Black Friday 2020 off on a high note with Bed Bath & Beyond's holiday sale on everything from Nespresso machines to robot vacuums.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Breaking News
Thai pro-democracy protesters warn of possible coup

Pro-democracy demonstrators in Thailand have staged another protest in which they poked fun at their critics and warned of the possibility of a military coup.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Science & Tech
Black Friday 2020: You won’t to want to miss these deals on home decor at Home Depot

All the best deals on home decor you can get from Home Depot's Black Friday sale.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
New cardinals quarantine in pope’s hotel ahead of ceremony

The Vatican's Santa Marta hotel was built to sequester cardinals during papal elections. It's now sequestering soon-to-be cardinals in town for this weekend's ceremony to get their red hats: A...

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Breaking News
Father to run 60km in 24 hours for premature babies after death of son

A father whose son was stillborn will run 60km in 24 hours this weekend for the 60,000 babies born prematurely in the UK every year.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Politics
Is ANYONE actually surprised that rioting comrades Antifa & BLM are seeking a divorce as racial tensions come to the fore?

After months of carnage in US cities, tensions are rising between the two main perpetrators, Antifa and Black Lives Matter. Given their different ethnic make-ups and agendas, it's a shock...

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Science & Tech
Black Friday 2020: Get Sony’s incredible OLED TV for $1,000 off

Sony's A8H OLED is one of the best-looking TVs we've tested in 2020, and you can save $1,000 on it at Best Buy this Black Friday.

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Politics
Many turn to real Christmas trees as bright spot amid virus

Ani Sirois, a respiratory nurse, has spent months caring for coronavirus patients at a Portland, Oregon, hospital, and she's only getting busier as infections — and hospitalizations — surge before...

Posted by The Analyst | November 27, 2020 | Business
Six US oil executives convicted in Venezuela on corruption charges

A Venezuelan court has found six American oil executives, known as the Citgo 6, guilty of a wide-ranging corruption scheme, immediately sentencing them to prison on Thursday. The men all...