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    Biden Picks Gary Gensler To Head SEC

    Jan 26, 2021
    President Biden has picked Gary Gensler to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. Gensler made a fortune on Wall Street early in his career, but he has since become a tough market watchdog.
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    Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo appears through video conferencing Tuesday during a Senate hearing for her nomination as the secretary for the Commerce Department, which oversees the U.S. Census Bureau.
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    'Take The Politics Out Of The Census,' Biden's Commerce Pick Raimondo Says

    Jan 26, 2021
    Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, expected to oversee the U.S. Census Bureau as the next commerce secretary, says she will "rely on the experts" at the agency to ensure the 2020 census is accurate.
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    Technology
    Mike Lindell, the CEO of My Pillow, had been using his Twitter account to spread disinformation about the 2020 election.
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    My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell Permanently Suspended From Twitter

    Jan 26, 2021
    Lindell, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, had been using his Twitter account to spread disinformation about the 2020 presidential election, including false claims of voter fraud.
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    The Coronavirus Crisis
    Lights placed as a memorial to COVID-19 victims surround the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Jan. 19. Some economists believe deaths tied to alcohol use, drug use and suicides have risen during the pandemic as the isolation felt by many has taken an
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    They Lost Sons To Drug Overdoses: How The Pandemic May Be Fueling Deaths Of Despair

    Jan 26, 2021
    As drug overdose deaths rise during the pandemic, a former White House economist says social isolation could be partly to blame.
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    Planet Money
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    Is Your 401(k) Colluding To Make Cereal More Expensive?

    Jan 26, 2021
    A new study investigates whether common ownership of cereal makers by institutional investors is leading them to become a kind of stealth monopoly.
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    Economy
    Janet Yellen addresses an event last month introducing the incoming Biden administration's economic team in Wilmington, Del. Yellen is the first woman to lead the Treasury Department.
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    Janet Yellen Confirmed By Senate, Making History As First Female Treasury Secretary

    Jan 25, 2021
    Janet Yellen was confirmed by the Senate to serve as Treasury secretary. She'll be the first woman to hold that post and will lead the Biden administration's efforts to address the pandemic recession.
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    The Coronavirus Crisis
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reacts after winning the NFC championship against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., on Sunday. The Buccaneers will meet AFC champions Kansas City Chiefs Feb. 7 in Super Bowl LV.
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    Like So Much This Year In The NFL, The Pandemic Is Taking A Toll — On Super Bowl Ads

    Jan 25, 2021
    For the first time in 37 years Budweiser will not directly advertise its beer during the game. Other famous brands are also taking a pass.
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    Media

    Remembering Broadcasting Legend Larry King

    Jan 25, 2021
    King began his career on radio in the '50s and went on to host Larry King Live on CNN, which ran for 25 years and taped over 6,000 shows. He died Jan. 23. Originally broadcast in 1982.
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    Coronavirus Updates
    Moderna will test new COVID-19 vaccine boosters, saying that while its vaccine should protect against variants found in the U.K. and South Africa, it isn't as effective against one strain.  Here, a bus in London carries a sign telling people, "Act Like Y
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    Moderna Finds COVID-19 Vaccine Still Protects Against Emerging Strains

    Jan 25, 2021
    In a new round of tests, the drug company wants to see if booster doses of its vaccine will ramp up defenses against emerging strains of the coronavirus.
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    Coronavirus Updates
    Pharmaceutical company Merck says it is shelving its two COVID-19 vaccine candidates, saying that the results of clinical trials fell short of its goals.
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    Merck Stops Developing Both Of Its COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates

    Jan 25, 2021
    Merck, which previously made an Ebola vaccine, had been seen as a serious contender in the worldwide race to come up with an answer to the coronavirus.
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    President Biden Takes Office
    President Biden signs an executive order on Thursday.
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    Biden Aims To Close Loopholes In Federal 'Buy American' Provisions

    Jan 25, 2021
    The measure is part of President Biden's promised push to boost U.S. manufacturing, and continues his efforts to sign a slew of executive actions during his first days in office.
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    The Coronavirus Crisis
    Anna Romero had to quit her part-time job during the coronavirus pandemic to care for her husband, Ivan, who has dementia.
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    Some Seniors Face Shrinking Nest Eggs As They Care For Loved Ones During Pandemic

    Jan 25, 2021
    Many senior citizens entered their golden years with more debt than previous generations, and now they're struggling financially as they try to provide care for an ailing relative during the pandemic.
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    Obituaries
    The ever-curious Larry King adopted a philosophy of letting his guests be the star of the show and letting them teach him a thing or two.
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    Veteran Broadcaster Larry King Dies At 87

    Jan 23, 2021
    With his trademark suspenders and Brooklyn-accented baritone, King spoke with world leaders, celebrities, authors, scientists, athletes — everyone.
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    Health

    Washington State Partners With Starbucks, Microsoft, Costco On Vaccine Efforts

    Jan 22, 2021
    Washington state is partnering with Starbucks, Microsoft and Costco to get people COVID-19 vaccine shots faster. These companies know logistics, but it's unclear if there are enough vaccine doses.
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    Coronavirus Updates
    The cast of <em>No Time to Die — </em>Léa Seydoux (from left), Ana de Armas, Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris and Lashana Lynch — on location in Oracabessa, Jamaica, in 2019. The film's theatrical release is now set for Oct. 8.
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    New 007 Release Delayed For 3rd Time As Pandemic Continues To Batter Film Industry

    Jan 22, 2021
    No Time to Die, the 25th film in the James Bond saga, is scheduled to premiere in theaters Oct. 8, a year and a half past its original debut date, MGM said Friday.
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    Technology
    The social network MeWe is among a number of apps seeing an influx of users after Facebook and Twitter kicked off former President Donald Trump.
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    Fast-Growing Alternative To Facebook And Twitter Finds Post-Trump Surge 'Messy'

    Jan 22, 2021
    Social network MeWe began as a privacy-focused alternative to Facebook. Trump supporters and right-wing groups disillusioned with mainstream social media have flocked to it since the Jan. 6 riot.
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    Economy

    How Biden's Pandemic Plan Could Affect The Economy

    Jan 22, 2021
    President Biden has outlined an aggressive plan to gain control over the coronavirus pandemic, which continues to weigh heavily on the U.S. economy.
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    News Brief: Vaccine Rollout, State Of The Economy, Biden's Education Plan

    Jan 22, 2021
    The U.S.' coronavirus vaccine rollout continues to be difficult. A look at the state of the economy as Biden begins his presidency. And, Biden wants to open schools as soon as possible.
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    Technology
    Facebook's new Oversight Board will review its controversial decision to suspend former President Donald Trump in the wake of the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
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    Facebook Asks Oversight Board Whether Trump's Account Should Be Restored Now

    Jan 21, 2021
    The social network referred its decision to revoke the former president's posting privileges to its Oversight Board, an independent panel of experts.
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    President Biden Takes Office
    The Biden administration is ousting Trump appointees at the Voice of America and its sister networks, which together reach 350 million people worldwide each week.
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    Trump Ally At Voice of America Replaced By News Executive He Recently Demoted

    Jan 21, 2021
    The Biden White House has named Yolanda Lopez acting director of the Voice of America. She was demoted last week after a VOA reporter asked Secretary of State Mike Pompeo unwelcome questions.
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    Technology
    Even before Amazon booted Parler off its Web service, Apple and Google had banned it from their respective app stores.
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    Judge Refuses To Reinstate Parler After Amazon Shut It Down

    Jan 21, 2021
    U.S. District Judge Barbara Rothstein sided with Amazon, which argued that Parler would not remove posts from its site that threatened public safety in the wake of the Capitol riot.
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    The Coronavirus Crisis
    President Biden swears in presidential appointees during a virtual ceremony in the State Dining Room of the White House on Wednesday. Data on Thursday showed new claims for state unemployment benefits reached 900,000, showcasing the weakening U.S. jobs p
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    Unemployment Claims Stay Stubbornly High As Biden Takes Office

    Jan 21, 2021
    New claims for state unemployment benefits dipped last week but remained high, showcasing the economic challenges facing President Biden.
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    Technology

    Web Hosts, Services Connecting Websites To The Internet, Gain More Power

    Jan 21, 2021
    The social media site Parler went dark after Amazon's web-hosting services pulled the plug. This highlighted the often invisible Internet infrastructure that makes using the Internet possible.
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    The Coronavirus Crisis
    A Trader Joe's worker disinfects shopping carts and controls the number of customers allowed to shop at one time in Omaha, Neb., on May 7, 2020. Grocers like Trader Joe's are offering pay incentives to encourage their workers to get vaccinated against CO
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    Trader Joe's, Dollar General And Others Are Paying Workers To Get Vaccines

    Jan 21, 2021
    Grocers from Aldi to Trader Joe's are pitching financial incentives to their employees to encourage them to get vaccinated.
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    Business
    Vehicles drive on highway I-94 in St. Paul, Minn., on Nov. 7, 2020. A recent report from the International Energy Agency said emissions fell across most parts of the economy, with one notable exception: SUVs.
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    Pandemic Drastically Cut Emissions From Cars. The Lone Exception? SUVs

    Jan 20, 2021
    In rich countries, every sector of the economy reduced its contribution to climate change last year — with one big gas-guzzling exception.

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