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Joe Biden twists ankle while playing with one of his dogs
Biden, who will enter the White House in January, attended an orthopaedist in DE over the weekend after suffering a small fracture in his foot. USA president-elect Joe Biden twisted his ankle when playing with his dog. Biden is projected by major media outlets to become the next president of the United States, while several states have already certified the former vice president as the victor. [Full Article...]
Moderna vaccine 100% effective in severe cases; to seek US, EU approval
Moderna shares (MRNA ) rose 3% in extended trading after closing up 20%. Progress in eliminating malaria has stalled in recent years, the World Health Organization said Monday, with more than 400,000 people once again estimated to have died from the disease last year. [Full Article...]
Biden fractures foot playing with dog
The injury which was confirmed following a scan on Sunday, would require Biden to wear walking boot for next few weeks. Biden slipped and twisted his ankle while playing with his German shepherd Major , The Hill reported. On Jan. 20, 2021, Biden will be sworn in as the oldest commander-in-chief in USA history. His health is likely to be watched closely by allies and opponents alike. [Full Article...]
Farmer protests to continue as talks remain inconclusive
Protesting farmers are in a sit-in at the Delhi-Haryana borders, at Kundli on the Ambala-Delhi national highway, and at Tikri on the Delhi-Hisar national highway. The farmers have come prepared for a long haul, their vehicles loaded with rations, utensils, quilts and blankets for the cold and equipped with even charging points for their phones. [Full Article...]
PlayStation 5 Owners Banned for Selling Access to PS Plus Collection to PlayStation 4 Owners
According to Sony, the PlayStation Plus Collection is meant to be a perk for owners of the PlayStation 5 consoles only. It seems Sony is being very tough on PlayStation 5 owners who are selling their PS Plus Collection to PlayStation 4 users. [Full Article...]
WH's Dr. Birx Warns Of 'Fourth Surge' After Thanksgiving
The nation's top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the US may see " surge upon a surge " of the coronavirus over the coming weeks, and he does not expect current recommendations around social distancing to be relaxed before Christmas. [Full Article...]
S&P Global buys London-based IHS Markit in $44bn deal
According to Reuters the merger had been under discussion for some months and is expected to complete by the second half of next year assuming it clears any competition hurdles. Upon completion of the transaction, current S&P Global shareholders will own approximately 67.75% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis, while IHS Markit shareholders will own approximately 32.25%. [Full Article...]
Doctor says Biden fractured foot while playing with his dog
Biden visited Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists in Newark, Delaware, for the exams on Sunday, after he twisted his ankle while playing with his dog Major , The Associated Press reported. Biden, who celebrated his 78th birthday on November 20, is set to be the oldest president in United States history. He and Champ, their other German shepherd, will move into the White House with them when Bide... [Full Article...]
Biden Chooses an All-Female Senior Press Team
Biden's communications team will be led by Kate Bedingfield, a longtime aide who served as his campaign communications director and who will now be White House Communications Director. Symone Sanders , a senior adviser to the Biden campaign, will serve as Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' chief spokesperson. She's another veteran of the Obama administration, and her roles there included White ... [Full Article...]
Universal Studios Japan to open Super Nintendo World area Feb 4
Universal Studios Japan has announced an opening date for its long-awaited Nintendo-themed area. The King of the Koopa's lair has been faithfully recreated, with long, winding staircases, an imposing Bowser statue, and paintings of Mario's arch-nemesis lining the walls. [Full Article...]
Farmers and police face off in New Delhi protest
Given the ongoing pandemic and the Delhi police saying that they wouldn't allow the newest wave of protesting farmers into the city, a plausible stand-off on Delhi's borders is also expected. Out of which, Punjab alone has contributed 202.74 lakh tonnes which is 63.97 per cent of the total procurement. Dubbing Sikhs in Kashmir as "freedom fighters and Sikh soldiers", the US-based Khalistani ra... [Full Article...]
India probes alleged AstraZeneca shot reaction; will not stop trial
The participant, a 40-year-old business consultant, had recently sent a legal notice to SII and others, alleging serious side-effects. The Serum Institute of India issued a statement on Sunday regarding a participant in its Covid vaccine trial falling seriously ill during the trial stating that "there is absolutely no correlation with the vaccine trial and the medical condition of the volu... [Full Article...]
Trump Slams '60 Minutes': WH Wasn't Contacted About Krebs Interview
The state has already delivered victory to Biden twice. Mr Trump also took credit for drug companies' vaccine trials, which have resulted in far-better-than-expected efficacy rates. He said the legal team was still weighing which case might be appropriate to pursue in the top court. "There is nothing for the Supreme Court to decide", she said. [Full Article...]
Travel recommendations, restrictions likely to extend through Christmas: Fauci
Fauci, a White House coronavirus adviser and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, made the announcement Sunday during NBC's " Meet the Press ", saying the USA was heading into a hard period of the coronavirus pandemic as the holiday season arrives. [Full Article...]
Australia demands China apology over ‘repugnant’ Twitter post
The tweet was accompanied by an inflammatory image that appears to depict an Australian soldier cutting the throat of a young civilian holding a sheep, together with the words "Don't be afraid, we are coming to bring you peace!" Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian earlier tweeted that he was shocked, alongside an image appearing to show a special forces soldier with a bloody knife at t... [Full Article...]
Joe Biden se tord la cheville en jouant avec son chien
Il n'y a pas de " fracture évidente " mais Joe Biden passera un scanner pour évaluer précisément l'état de la blessure, avait-t-il ajouté. Une analyse ultérieure a révélé de minuscules fissures dans deux petits os au milieu de son pied droit, a déclaré O'Connor. [Full Article...]
MS reported 1,553 new coronavirus cases, 10 new coronavirus deaths
According to the ACHI, as of November 23, 805 cases had been identified in the El Dorado School District's catchment area, including 82 new cases in the last two weeks; 142 cases had been identified in the Junction City School District's catchment area, including 11 new in the last two weeks; 74 had been identified in the Parkers Chapel School District's catchment area, including eight new in the... [Full Article...]
213 décès à l'hôpital en France en 24h — Coronavirus
Les hôpitaux comptent désormais 3 765 patients en réanimation (contre 3 871 vendredi), avec 122 nouvelles admissions sur 24 heures. Dimanche, l'agence faisait état de 9.784 cas supplémentaires . Ce chiffre était en baisse depuis le début de la semaine. En France, les autorités sanitaires recensent ce vendredi, 12 459 nouveaux cas, contre 13 563 jeudi et 16 282 mercredi. [Full Article...]
Trump sends 'get well' message to injured Biden
On Sunday, police detained 313 people during rallies spanning several cities, including Minsk. Mr Biden and Ms Harris will also be able to receive in-depth subject matter briefings from intelligence experts, as well as a run-down of extremely classified covert operations underway during the Trump administration, the latter necessary to determine if they want to maintain or modify those operati... [Full Article...]
NY is reopening some schools on December 7
Schools that serve children with special educational needs, known as District 75 schools, will reopen December 10. Students can only return if they have already signed up for in-person learning. In addition, de Blasio mentioned schools will move to a five-day a week in-person learning schedule wherever feasible. "We want our kids in the classroom for as much time as possible". [Full Article...]