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Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
A 101-year-old Cuban grandmother wins a court battle and fulfills her family’s dream

María Elena de Cárdenas, a 101-year-old Cuban grandmother and Coral Gables resident, has won a “David versus Goliath” fight in Spain against Alicia Koplowitz Romero de Juseu, one of the...

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
Gene editing treatment shows promise in sickle cell disease fight

Scientists are seeing promising early results from the first studies to examine the effects of gene editing on painful, inherited blood disorders that plague millions worldwide, especially black people.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
Japan capsule with asteroid samples retrieved in Australia

Japan's space agency said its helicopter search team has retrieved a capsule which is carrying asteroid samples that could explain the origin of life.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
Japanese space capsule carrying asteroid samples lands in Australia

A capsule released by Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft has landed in a remote area of southern Australia as planned, officials said, bringing home asteroid samples that could explain the origins of...

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen say Brexit talks to resume in bid to find a deal

Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen have said they have agreed that a further effort should be undertaken by their negotiating teams to assess whether they...

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Science & Tech
Shopping for someone who is hard to shop for or has everything? Here are some gift ideas

Time is running short to get gifts on the way for holiday arrival. Need ideas for the hard to shop for? Music, books and booze are always welcome.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
13 further deaths and 456 new cases of Covid-19 reported as technical issue resolved

Another 13 people in Ireland have died with Covid-19, according to figures released this evening.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
Thousands demand Armenian PM’s resignation at rally

Tens of thousands of opposition supporters have marched across the Armenian capital to push for the resignation of the ex-Soviet nation's prime minister over his handling of the conflict with...

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Science & Tech
This 7-piece Estée Lauder free gift can be yours when you buy new makeup at Macy’s

Get a seven-piece Estée Lauder free gift at Macy's when you stock up on makeup, skincare or fragrance from the brand—get the details.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
Peace protesters form human chain outside German parliament

Hundreds of peace protesters have formed a human chain outside Germany's parliament, calling for disarmament and an end to weapons exports.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
Peace protesters form human chain outside German parliament

Hundreds of peace protesters have formed a human chain outside Germany's parliament, calling for disarmament and an end to weapons exports.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
Peace protesters form human chain outside German parliament

Hundreds of peace protesters have formed a human chain outside Germany's parliament, calling for disarmament and an end to weapons exports.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
Church housing New York’s Liberty Bell gutted by fire

A historic church in lower Manhattan that houses New York's Liberty Bell and whose congregation dates to the city's earliest days has been gutted by a massive fire.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
Church housing New York’s Liberty Bell gutted by fire

A historic church in lower Manhattan that houses New York's Liberty Bell and whose congregation dates to the city's earliest days has been gutted by a massive fire.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
Church housing New York’s Liberty Bell gutted by fire

A historic church in lower Manhattan that houses New York's Liberty Bell and whose congregation dates to the city's earliest days has been gutted by a massive fire.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Science & Tech
Amazon Fire Sticks are still on sale from $18—but not for long

Looking for an Amazon Fire Stick for less?Now's your chance—three different models are still on sale for their Black Friday 2020 pricing.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Business
Russia to scrap tax agreement with Netherlands as proposed approach fails to combat capital outflows

Russian lawmakers initiated denouncing a tax agreement with the Netherlands. The deal was designed to avoid double taxation, but so far negotiations have come to a deadlock. Russia's finance ministry...

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Business
Russia to scrap tax agreement with Netherlands as proposed approach fails to combat capital outflows

Russian lawmakers initiated denouncing a tax agreement with the Netherlands. The deal was designed to avoid double taxation, but so far negotiations have come to a deadlock. Russia's finance ministry...

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
Three people taken to hospital after house explosion in England

Three people in the UK have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a house in West Yorkshire.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
Three people taken to hospital after house explosion in England

Three people in the UK have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a house in West Yorkshire.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Politics
Time for a divorce? The US is so bitterly divided between red & blue factions that some want it to split into two nations

While my country's currently the Dis-United States of America, calls for it to be broken up into a Republican-dominated state and a Democrat-dominated one are so radical that it's difficult...

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Politics
Time for a divorce? The US is so bitterly divided between red & blue factions that some want it to split into two nations

While my country's currently the Dis-United States of America, calls for it to be broken up into a Republican-dominated state and a Democrat-dominated one are so radical that it's difficult...

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Science & Tech
Fantasical is Apple’s Mac app of the year, but would you pay $40 for a calendar?

Fantastical offers many features not seen in other calendar programs, like ability to add release dates of TV shows and sports and full moons

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Science & Tech
Fantasical is Apple’s Mac app of the year, but would you pay $40 for a calendar?

Fantastical offers many features not seen in other calendar programs, like ability to add release dates of TV shows and sports and full moons

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
Clashes erupt at funeral for Palestinian boy shot dead by Israeli forces

Clashes have erupted between Israeli security forces and Palestinians at the funeral of a 13-year-old boy killed by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
Prince Andrew’s accuser paid off by Jeffrey Epstein, documents to allege

Prince Andrew's chief accuser was a prostitute who lied about her age and was paid “half a million” by Jeffrey Epstein, new court papers allege.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
Prince Andrew’s accuser paid off by Jeffrey Epstein, documents to allege

Prince Andrew's chief accuser was a prostitute who lied about her age and was paid “half a million” by Jeffrey Epstein, new court papers allege.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
Prince Andrew’s accuser paid off by Jeffrey Epstein, documents to allege

Prince Andrew's chief accuser was a prostitute who lied about her age and was paid “half a million” by Jeffrey Epstein, new court papers allege.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Business
British index provider to drop eight Chinese corporations after US blacklisting

FTSE Russell, an arm of the London Stock Exchange, announced plans to delete shares of eight Chinese firms from certain products shortly after Washington added them to a blacklist of...

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Politics
When will the central bankers pay for all the wealth inequality and misery they’ve caused?

Janet Yellen's been nominated by Joe Biden as Treasury Secretary, despite a poor record as Federal Reserve chair. This is typical of the unwarranted confidence placed in the central bankers...

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Science & Tech
Many of us pressed play on video games during COVID-19 crisis. Here’s our best games of 2020

During the coronavirus pandemic, video games hit new popularity levels. Among the hits of 2020 are 'Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales' and 'Fuser.'

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Science & Tech
Video games 2020: USA TODAY’s top releases of the year

During the coronavirus pandemic, video games became a bigger pastime – and spending outlet – for Americans. Here's some of the best releases of 2020.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Science & Tech
Video games: How to save money shopping this holiday season

Video games were a big hit in 2020, but the year isn't over. Here's how to save money on some games and consoles.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Science & Tech
Are your credit cards actually safe with smartphone-based payment systems? Find out

Smartphone-based payment methods such as Apple Pay and Google Pay are some of the safest ways to shop. Find out why.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
‘You don’t do Christmas over Zoom’ – meet the people coming home for the festive season – and those who have decided against it

It's a festive season like no other for the Irish diaspora who have grappled with whether or not they would be making the trip home to see their loved ones...

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen in emergency talks as time runs out on trade deal

Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen are to hold emergency talks as negotiations on a post-Brexit trade deal go down to the wire.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Breaking News
Boy (16) among 4 workers killed in explosion at waste water treatment works

A 16-year-old boy was among the four workers killed in an explosion at a waste water treatment works in England.

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Business
Smaller Russian oil corporations oust energy giants from top of WWF environmental rating

Russia's oil and gas companies have demonstrated distinctly higher transparency of ecological information, with minor firms taking lead positions in the annual ranking by the World Wildlife Fund Russia and...

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Business
Saudi oil exports to US slump to 35-year low

Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports to the United States fell to the lowest in 35 years in October, averaging less than 100,000 bpd. In the week to November 27 alone,...

Posted by The Analyst | December 5, 2020 | Politics
British policing’s Orwellian practice of recording ‘non-crime hate incidents’ that blacklist children for thoughtcrime must end

Something has gone seriously wrong in this country, when the police take it upon themselves to intimidate a 14 year-old schoolgirl by making an official record of her innocuous statement...