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Posted by The Analyst | December 12, 2020 | Politics
US allows emergency COVID-19 vaccine in bid to end pandemic

The U.S. gave the final go-ahead Friday to the nation's first COVID-19 vaccine, marking what could be the beginning of the end of an outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000...

Posted by The Analyst | December 12, 2020 | Politics
Leading pro-China news channel in Taiwan is taken off air

Employees and supporters rallied for a Taiwanese pro-China cable news channel as it was taken off air Saturday, after the government refused to renew its license, citing accuracy issues. CTiTV's...

Posted by The Analyst | December 12, 2020 | Breaking News
US executes Louisiana truck driver who killed daughter

The Trump administration continued its unprecedented series of post-election federal executions on Friday by putting to death a Louisiana truck driver who severely abused and then killed his two-year-old daughter...

Posted by The Analyst | December 12, 2020 | Breaking News
Workers may face mandatory jabs as US firms scramble for vaccine

The sense of relief in America was almost palpable this week with the country's drug regulators on the brink of approving a Covid-19 vaccine and images of the UK's roll-out...

Posted by The Analyst | December 12, 2020 | Breaking News
Trump ramps up pressure on court to overturn Biden’s election win

WITH his legal options dwindling and time running out before a key electoral college deadline, President Donald Trump increased the pressure on the Supreme Court to help overturn Joe Biden's...

Posted by The Analyst | December 12, 2020 | Breaking News
Trump ‘rushing to carry out more executions before his term ends’ – lawyers

The Trump administration plans to continue its unprecedented series of post-election executions by putting to death a truck driver who severely abused his two-year-old daughter for weeks in 2002, then...

Posted by The Analyst | December 12, 2020 | Breaking News
Hong Kong media mogul faces life in jail for ‘collusion’

Jimmy Lai, the media tycoon and longtime backer of Hong Kong's struggle for democracy, faces life in prison after he was charged yesterday with “collusion with a foreign country” under...

Posted by The Analyst | December 12, 2020 | Breaking News
Half of House Republicans back lawsuit to overturn election result

More than half of House Republicans, including their top two leaders, are backing a Texas lawsuit seeking to invalidate President-elect Joe Biden's victory in an extraordinary display of the party's...

Posted by The Analyst | December 12, 2020 | Breaking News
EU leaders agree to reduce emissions after crunch talks

European Union leaders reached a hard-fought deal yesterday to cut the bloc's greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55pc by the end of the decade compared with 1990 levels, avoiding...

Posted by The Analyst | December 12, 2020 | Breaking News
EU and US to impose punishing sanctions on Turkey

President Tayyip Erdogan said yesterday US sanctions over Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 missiles would be disrespectful to a NATO ally, after sources said Washington was poised to take the...

Posted by The Analyst | December 12, 2020 | Politics
The Supreme Court had one last chance to keep the American Republic together. It failed.

By washing its hands of responsibility to hear the Texas challenge to the 2020 presidential election, the nine Justices of the US Supreme Court may have sealed the country's fate...

Posted by The Analyst | December 12, 2020 | Breaking News
Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear Trump lawsuit appeal

The conservative-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear arguments over the weekend on President Donald Trump's state lawsuit seeking to disqualify more than 221,000 ballots and overturn his...

Posted by The Analyst | December 12, 2020 | Science & Tech
Tips for shopping more safely this holiday season

Many of us are doing more online shopping. Here are 5 tips to reduce risk.

Posted by The Analyst | December 12, 2020 | Science & Tech
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Friday

Major Amazon finds to shop this Friday include artificial Christmas trees, Cuisinart cookware and so much more—see the details.

Posted by The Analyst | December 12, 2020 | Politics
Oracle says it will move HQ from Silicon Valley to Texas

Tech giant Oracle Corp. said Friday it will move its headquarters from Silicon Valley to Austin, Texas, and let many employees choose their office locations and decide whether to work...

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Politics
California hospitals prepare to get first vaccine doses

As California reported a record of nearly 35,500 positive coronavirus cases on Friday, there's a glimmer of hope: The state is awaiting the first batch of coronavirus vaccine and plans...

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Breaking News
Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn Joe Biden’s election victory

The US Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit backed by President Donald Trump to overturn Joe Biden's election victory.

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Politics
New Phillies boss Dombrowski plans retool, not rebuild

Dave Dombrowski wants to win again sooner rather than later. The longtime baseball executive moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in September as a consultant for Music City Baseball but found out...

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Politics
‘Remember HIS name…’? With Kim Kardashian, Bernie Sanders & race-baiting SJWs, justice and mercy are reserved for the murderer

That poor Kim Kardashian is just beside herself with grief, and Democrat Senator Bernie Sanders is accusing the federal government of “premeditated murder” for executing death-row inmate Brandon Bernard. Others,...

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Politics
Drug maker Viatris to close W.Va. plant employing 1,500

Pharmaceutical company Viatris will close its manufacturing plant in Morgantown, eliminating 1,500 jobs in the state as part of global cuts weeks after a merger. “It is devastating news to...

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Politics
As he rails on election, Trump largely mum on toll of virus

President Donald Trump has been highlighting lots of really big numbers this week: New highs for the stock market. The 100-plus House members backing a lawsuit challenging his election loss....

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Politics
California to join federal antitrust case against Google

California is seeking to join the Justice Department in its antitrust lawsuit against Google parent Alphabet Inc., one of the state's largest businesses. State Attorney General Xavier Becerra filed the...

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Politics
Missouri health director: Vaccinations could start Thursday

Missouri expects to receive more than 220,000 doses of coronavirus vaccines by around Christmas if federal authorization for emergency use is granted, and the first vaccinations could begin by Thursday....

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Science & Tech
Adidas’s iconic Stan Smiths are deeply discounted at Nordstrom right now

The adidas Stan Smith sneakers are majorly discounted at Nordstrom for men, women and kids, with savings of up to 40%—see the details.

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Science & Tech
The best Roku TVs of 2020

Who needs an external streaming device when you've got the best streaming platform built right into your TV? These are the best Roku TVs you can buy.

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Business
Neo-Nazi website founder accused of ignoring $14M judgment

A Montana real estate agent who secured a $14 million judgment against a neo-Nazi website publisher for orchestrating an anti-Semitic harassment campaign against her Jewish family is seeking a court...

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
ICC prosecutor ready to open investigation into Ukraine

The International Criminal Court's prosecutor said Friday that a preliminary probe has found “a reasonable basis at this time to believe” that crimes against humanity and war crimes have been...

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Science & Tech
The best 65-inch TVs of 2020

If you're looking for the best 65-inch TVs, we reviewed these feature-rich and beautifully built models, from OLED to LED LCD.

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Politics
Mississippi requiring hospitals to halt elective surgeries

As Mississippi's coronavirus hospitalizations continue to surpass records, the state's top health official said Friday that hospitals full with COVID-19 patients can no longer handle elective surgeries, and he's ordering...

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Politics
Mississippi requiring hospitals to halt elective surgeries

As Mississippi's coronavirus hospitalizations continue to surpass records, the state's top health official said Friday that hospitals full with COVID-19 patients can no longer handle elective surgeries, and he's ordering...

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Business
States get tracing apps to talk to each other as virus rises

As coronavirus exposure notification technology slowly rolls out across the country, every resident in 17 states and the District of Columbia will now be able to send and receive alerts...

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Politics
How major US stock indexes fared Friday

Major indexes fell on Wall Street Friday as prospects for another aid package from Washington faded even as a surge in virus cases threatens to inflict more damage on an...

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Latin American immigrants could face visa backlog under proposed changes in Congress

The House and Senate are negotiating a proposed change to the allocation of employment-based visas for high-skilled immigrants that could win approval this month, leading to longer wait times for...

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Politics
Feds: Florida couple stole, sold teacher certification test

A Florida couple is being charged with stealing questions from a state test to certify teachers and principals and selling them to people seeking jobs in education, a U.S. attorney...

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Politics
Feds: Florida couple stole, sold teacher certification test

A Florida couple is being charged with stealing questions from a state test to certify teachers and principals and selling them to people seeking jobs in education, a U.S. attorney...

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Science & Tech
Bedding sets are 70 to 75% off right now at Macy’s with free shipping

Macy's bedding is majorly marked down for a limited time, with discounts of more than 70% on select sets—get the details.

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Politics
Missouri governor, lawmakers brace for tighter budget

Gov. Mike Parson and top Republican lawmakers on Thursday said they're expecting Missouri to bring in less money next year as the state continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Parson...

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Politics
Missouri governor, lawmakers brace for tighter budget

Gov. Mike Parson and top Republican lawmakers on Thursday said they're expecting Missouri to bring in less money next year as the state continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Parson...

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Breaking News
Rapper Lil Wayne admits weapon charge after search of private plane

Rapper Lil Wayne has pleaded guilty to possessing a weapon despite being a convicted felon following a 2019 search of a private plane in Florida.

Posted by The Analyst | December 11, 2020 | Politics
Are rumors of Dianne Feinstein’s cognitive decline true, or is it a left-wing conspiracy within the Democrats to sideline her?

A bombshell article has made world headlines but, while the elderly need to be protected, the same type of reporting wasn't directed at Joe Biden who showed worrying signs of...