Category: News


Meghan: Duchess of Sussex tells of miscarriage ‘pain and grief’


The Duchess of Sussex has revealed she had a miscarriage in July, writing in an article of feeling “an almost unbearable grief”.

US shares set records as investor optimism grows


US shares hit fresh records on Tuesday with the Dow Jones index closing above 30,000 points for the first time amid hopes of a strong economic recovery and end of political uncertainty.

‘Call of Duty’ writer: Video game takes place in the past, but questioning of truth rings of today


He’s written screenplays for blockbuster films including Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, TV series such as “Da Vinci’s Demons” and “Constantine,” video games including “Call of Duty: Black Ops” and “Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR series.”

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2020/11/21/call-of-duty-black-ops-writer-playstation-xbox-pc/6363334002/

Covid: First Americans ‘could get vaccine in December’


Dr Moncef Slaoui told US network CNN the plan was to “ship vaccines to the immunisation sites within 24 hours” of a vaccine being approved.

Trump options narrow as Michigan backs Biden win


US President Donald Trump faces a fresh setback in his bid to overturn election defeat as Michigan lawmakers indicated they would not seek to undo Joe Biden’s projected win in the state.

https://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2020-55025997

COVID-19 vaccine could return US economy to near normal by end of 2021


The outlook continues to be clouded by COVID-19 but a team of University of Michigan economists sees encouraging signs that could bring economic life close to normal by the end of 2021.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/11/20/coronavirus-vaccine-economic-forecast-university-of-michigan/3778104001/

US election 2020: Biden wins Georgia recount as Trump setbacks mount


US President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in Georgia has been confirmed by a recount, as legal efforts by Donald Trump’s allies to challenge his defeat were dismissed in three states.

https://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2020-55006188

A spiraling COVID-19 crisis will confront Joe Biden on day one. What’s his plan and how will he get it done?


WASHINGTON – President-elect Joe Biden will arrive at the White House Jan. 20 at a critical juncture in America’s battle against COVID-19. In the weeks before he takes office, the winter season is expected to further the virus’

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/19/bidens-covid-19-plan-face-hurdles-coronavirus-pandemic-rages/6281450002/

Google Pay positions itself as Apple Pay, PayPal and Venmo alternative


Google, which hasn’t gained as much traction with consumers as Apple for getting people to use their phones for payments at retailers, is switching gears.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/11/18/google-pay-looks-take-apple-pay-being-more-like-venmo/3764826001/