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• Stocks are vulnerable to a near-term pullback as the market overestimates a 2021 recovery, CFRA says

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  A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., February 28, 2020.
  Brendan McDermid/ReutersInvestors should brace for a near-term pullback in the first quarter of 2021, according to CFRA's Sam Stovall. "Domestic equity markets appear to us to have over-discounted a second-half 2021 economic and EPS recovery...and as a result may be vulnerable to a Q1 pullback," the chief investment strategist said in a note to clients on Wednesday.Stovall also sees the
  
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• GOP-led Senate delivers first successful veto override of Trump's presidency in fight over defense bill during his final weeks in office

  01-01-2021 20:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks as House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) U.S. President Donald Trump listen during a signing ceremony for H.R. 748, the CARES Act in the Oval Office of the White House on March 27, 2020 in Washington, DC.
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  The Senate on Friday voted to override President Donald Trump's veto on the National Defense Authorization Act, a $741 billion defense bill.
  This represented the first successful veto override of Trump's p
  
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• NASA shared some interstellar fireworks to bring 2020 to an end. The Orion Nebula looks like a rainbow canvas peppered with dots of light.

  01-01-2021 19:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A composite image of the Orion Nebula, as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope and the Spitzer Space telescope.
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  NASA's final "Image of the Day" for 2020 depicts the Orion Nebula, located 1,500 light-years from Earth.
  The Hubble and Spitzer Space Telescopes captured the stunning, colorful image.
  Nebulae are giant clouds of gas and dust where new stars are born.
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  NASA decided to share some interstellar fireworks to end an unf
  
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• Business Insider's 6 best investing stories of 2020

  01-01-2021 19:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dear Readers,It's been an unprecedented year in countless ways, and the extreme volatility seen in the stock market was no exception. After suffering the swiftest bear-market plunge in history, US equities recouped those losses in mere months and now sit near all-time highs.Most major events (the worst recession in 100-plus years, negative oil prices) were byproducts of the coronavirus outbreak. But some (repeated yield-curve inversions in early 2020, the US presidential election) weren't. There
  
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• How to watch 'Cobra Kai' on Netflix - season 3 is now available to stream

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.YouTubeThe third season of "Cobra Kai" is now available to stream on Netflix.The series picks up three decades after the events of "The Karate Kid" movie series, and features the return of franchise stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka.A Netflix Basic subscription costs $8.99 a month, while the Standard plan costs $13.99 per month, and the Premium plan costs $17.99 per month.See also: How to watch sel
  
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• The carcass of a young woolly rhinoceros that died thousands of years ago was found almost perfectly preserved in the Siberia permafrost. Researchers even found the animal's horn.

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  Researchers discovered a frozen woolly rhinoceros carcass in the permafrost of Yakutia, Siberia.
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  A local resident from Yakutia, Siberia found the ancient carcass of a juvenile woolly rhino in melting permafrost.
  Researchers said the carcass is between 20,000 and 50,000 years old, and the most complete young woolly rhino ever found.
  Most of the rhino's fur coat, hooves, and
  
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• Hundreds of people in the UK were busted for partying on New Year's Eve in warehouses, pubs, and on the streets

  01-01-2021 17:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  People party on a street as pubs shut for the night due to tier 3 restrictions in Soho, as the spread of COVID-19 continues in London, Britain, December 15, 2020.
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  Hundreds of UK revelers were issued fines on New Year's Eve for breaking coronavirus restrictions. 
  Sites of incidents included the streets of London, where a woman argued with police while hol
  
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• A Trump hotel in DC more than quadrupled prices for room bookings around Biden's inauguration

  01-01-2021 17:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC is seen on Election Day, November 3, 2020.
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  The Trump International Hotel has posted hiked-up room rates on its website for stays that coincide with President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony.
  Room rates at the hotel, located in Washington, DC, begin at $2,225 per night around January 20, the day of the inauguration.
  On other days in January, rates begin at $476.
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• Handouts to the wealthy did nothing to boost the pandemic economy. Here's how the US should take a different approach in 2021.

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  A man wearing a mask walks past a closed store.
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  Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures, a cofounder of the Seattle Review of Books, and a frequent cohost of the "Pitchfork Economics" podcast with Nick Hanauer and David Goldstein.
  In this week's column, Constant explains why doling out aid to wealthy corporations through the CARES Act stimulus package didn't achieve its purported 'trickle down' effect.
  Handouts to the rich left small businesses and low- and mid
  
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• Biden needs to remember what kind of friend Saudi Arabia really is

  01-01-2021 17:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, with his father, King Salman, at a meeting in Riyadh, December 9, 2018.
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  President-elect Joe Biden has long been skeptical of the US's relationship with Saudi Arabia, despite the way previous administrations have cozied up to Riyadh.
  As president, Biden should trust his instincts and remember that Saudi Arabia needs the US more than the US needs Saudi Arabia, writes Daniel DePetris, a fellow at Defense Priorities.
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• How your small business can get loans, grants, and tax breaks from the new stimulus bill

  01-01-2021 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Joel Stallworth is the founder and owner of The Small Shop L.A. in downtown Los Angeles, California.
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  The new $900 billion stimulus deal includes $325 billion for small businesses and a continuation of the Paycheck Protection Program.
  The deal allocates money for specific kinds of business owners and industries, including $15 billion for entertainment venues and theaters.
  Business Insider reviewed the nearly 5,600-page bill and talked with experts to help y
  
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• I'm a DACA success story. Here's why I want people to stop focusing on narratives like mine.

  01-01-2021 16:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jean Pierre Barriga was born in Ecuador and is a DE&I professional based in New York City.
  Jean Pierre Barriga
  Jean Pierre Barriga, 27, is a DACAmented DE&I professional based in New York City.
  While sharing the stories of Dreamers is important, Barriga says more attention should be paid to the lesser known DAPA immigration policy, aka the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans.
  Years of lawsuits and injunctions against DAPA have led to countless parents of Dreamers, like Barriga's mo
  
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• A psychotherapist says there are 3 common reasons so many people's New Year's resolutions end in failure

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  Struggling to keep your New Year's resolution might mean you're not setting the right kind of goal.
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  Many people make New Year's resolutions, but few people actually see them through.
  Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert told Business Insider three of the biggest reasons why our New Year's resolutions fail.
  People often don't make their resolutions specific enough, they're worded too negatively, and they're not relevant to the individual, he said. 
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• Pence asked a judge to kill a lawsuit filed by Trump fans seeking to empower him to overturn Biden's election win on January 6

  01-01-2021 15:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Vice President Mike Pence at the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit, in West Palm Beach, Florida, on December 22, 2020.
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  Vice President Mike Pence responded late Thursday to a lawsuit by a group of Trump supporters hoping to push him to overturn Joe Biden's election victory.
  It is part of a longshot bid to empower the Vice President to accept or reject the results of the presidential election in each state.
  The Trump supporters, led by Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert, asked a
  
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• 11 books to pick up in the new year that you missed reading in 2020

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  Several of the books recommended by Traci Thomas.
  Traci Thomas
  Traci Thomas is the host of "The Stacks" podcast, where she connects with authors, actors, screenwriters, and politicians to use books as a catalyst for larger conversations on race, privilege, and culture.
  For anyone who didn't get as much reading done as you would've liked during lockdown, Thomas has compiled a list of 11 books to kick off the new year on the right foot. 
  These books cover everything from sports to clima
  
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• Private aviation thrived in 2020 despite it being the worst time to travel in the modern era - here's a look at its wild year

  01-01-2021 15:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Santa Claus boarding a private jet.
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  The private aviation industry went from virtually no flights at the peak of the pandemic to thriving by year's end.
  A surge in leisure travelers helped keep the industry afloat and spurred expansion for many aircraft operators. 
  Aircraft manufacturers kept producing new models and even teamed up with the auto industry to offer some expensive package deals for unique pairings. 
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• How to stop checking work emails when you're on vacation

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  If you're still checking work emails or taking calls during the holidays, you might want to try these tips.
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  Though closely associating yourself with your work can improve motivation and job performance, it can also prevent you from fully switching off on holidays or vacations. 
  Environmental cues like email alerts, phone calls, and our laptops can activate our work identities, making it difficult to mentally relax during time off. 
  When the office and home ar
  
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• Insider Retail: The best retail stories of 2020 - and what to expect in 2021

  01-01-2021 15:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  KFC launched a viral new fried-chicken-and-doughnut sandwich earlier this year.
  Irene Jiang/Business InsiderHappy New Year! We've finally made it. The year 2020 featured a global pandemic, an economic downward spiral, and an unforgettable presidential election. In the world of retail, 2020 was similarly grim, with a massive wave of store closures and industry bankruptcies defining much of the shopping landscape throughout the year.But, believe it or not, 2020 also had its good moments.Toda
  
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• 9 tips on making New Year's resolutions that actually stick

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  We have a tendency to give up our personal goals as the year progresses.
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  Every new year, people set personal resolutions to improve their lifestyle and well-being, but many have trouble staying committed to these goals. 
  Staying motivated requires us to reflect on the past year, learn from our mistakes, and be flexible and realistic with the new milestones we want to pursue. 
  Create step-by-step action plans with your desired positive outcomes, and reward y
  
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• The 22 biggest tech scandals of 2020, from the unprecedented Twitter hack to the makers of 'Fortnite' declaring war on Apple

  01-01-2021 14:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Quibi CEO Meg Whitman in January.
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  Good news: 2020 is finally over.
  It was a long year, and one in which the coronavirus crisis and the US presidential election dominated the news. Yet the tech industry still managed to embroil itself in scandals of its own. 
  2020 began with revelations about Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' phone hacking and a Microsoft employee getting caught stealing millions from the company. 
  Soon after, however, Silicon Valley largely closed its doors and the tech
  
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• The Apple Watch SE was my best purchase in 2020 - here's why

  01-01-2021 14:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  I bought the new Apple Watch SE this fall.
  The smart watch was my most useful purchase of 2020.
  The fitness tools, customization options, and audio control were the most useful features.
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  I bought the new Apple Watch SE in September after it was announced by Apple, and it was my favorite purchase of 2020.Apple launched the midrange SE along with the most updated Apple Watch 6. I'd never owned an Apple Watch, or any smartwatch before, but a
  
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• NEW YEAR, NEW CAREER: How to change jobs, make more money, and feel more satisfied

  01-01-2021 13:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Take the reins of your career.
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  The start of a new year is a natural time to consider a career change.
  Even amid a global recession, it's possible to find and nab a new role.
  Executives and strategists say a successful transition is about working systematically.
  Business Insider regularly interviews experts about changing jobs and careers. You can read all about it by subscribing to Business Insider.
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  The start of a new year can get
  
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• 2021 in space: This year will bring Mars landings, eclipses, and even more commercial astronaut launches. Here's what to watch for.

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  SpaceX's Demo-2 mission lifts off with NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley inside a Crew Dragon spaceship, May 30, 2020.
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  In 2020, SpaceX became the first private company to launch humans into orbit, Japan brought asteroid samples to Earth, and China's landed a spacecraft on the moon.
  But 2021 is set to be an even more ambitious year in space, with rovers set to land on Mars, new commercial astronaut missions, and much more.
  Here's what to watch for in 2021.
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• Thousands packed the streets to celebrate New Year's Eve in Wuhan, where the coronavirus first emerged, as other cities worldwide were deserted

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  An annotated composite image showing New Year's Eve celebrations in Wuhan, London, and Milan on December 31, 2020.
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  The city of Wuhan, where the first-ever coronavirus cases were reported, celebrated New Year's Eve in style.
  On New Year's Eve, crowds gathered for the midnight countdown, enjoyed a funfair, and prayed at Buddhist temples.
  By contrast, many cities worldwide were forced to cancel the annual celebrations to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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• Billionaire 'Bond King' Jeff Gundlach said stocks will crash, predicted a weaker dollar, and questioned bitcoin in a recent interview. Here are the 10 best quotes.

  01-01-2021 11:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  2011 Jeffrey Gundlach co-founder and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of DoubleLine speaks at the 16th annual Sohn Investment Conference in New York May 25, 2011.REUTERS/Jessica RinaldiJeff Gundlach, the billionaire investor known as the "Bond King," predicted in a RealVision interview in October that stocks would crash in less than 18 months.The DoubleLine Capital CEO also said the US dollar would dive in the long run, argued that tech stocks like Apple and Amazon were the
  
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• Republican Senator David Perdue of Georgia has to quarantine days before the all-important runoff race for his seat

  01-01-2021 09:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The Republican Senator David Perdue has been forced to go into quarantine after coming into contact with a person who has COVID-19, his campaign said.
  Perdue will have to step back from the closely fought race against Democrat Jon Ossoff, only days from the election on January 5.
  The Georgia contest outcome where Sen.Kelly Loeffler will also face off against Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock will decide which party controls the Senate.
  If Jon Ossoff and the Rev. Raphael
  
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• Trump reportedly lashed out at Kushner over increased COVID-19 testing: 'I'm going to lose, and it's going to be your fault'

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  WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 02: Senior White House Advisor Jared Kushner and U.S. President Donald Trump speak in the press briefing room with members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force April 2, 2020 in Washington, DC. The U.S. government reported an unprecedented 6.6 million jobless claims this morning as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
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  A new report by The New York Times examined the contentious relationships within the White House Coronavirus Task For
  
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• Danny Masterson accusers must have claims resolved by the Church of Scientology, judge rules

  01-01-2021 05:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Church of Scientology Celebrity Center in Hollywood, California.
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  Former members of the Church of Scientology must have their claims against the organization resolved by the organization itself, a California court ruled Thursday.
  The ruling stems from a lawsuit accusing actor Danny Masterson of sexual assault and claiming the Church of Scientology harassed his accusers to silence them.
  The court's order exempts actor Bobette Riales, who was never a Scientologist.
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• California has surpassed 25,000 COVID-19 related deaths

  01-01-2021 05:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Michelle Goldson, RN is working with a covid positive patient inside the ICU at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 17, 020 in Los Angeles, CA.
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  California surpassed 25,000 COVID-19 deaths on Thursday. 
  The state also recorded 3 more cases of the more transmissible coronavirus variant found in the UK. 
  COVID-19 cases are surging in the state and are only expected to continue to rise. 
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• Already overworked and strained Los Angeles County ICU doctors brace themselves for another anticipated surge in COVID-19 patients

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  Michelle Goldson, RN works inside the ICU at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital on December 17, 2020 in Los Angeles.
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  Doctors in Los Angeles County are bracing themselves for a likely rise in an already surging number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
  Physicians told Business Insider that their hospitals are running through multiple contingency plans to figure out how to best treat patients, maintain supplies, and keep healthcare work
  
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• 2020 brought a wave of discrimination and harassment allegations against major companies like Amazon, McDonald's, and Pinterest. These are some of the year's high-profile legal battles.

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  The #BlackLivesMatter and #MeToo movements have exploded in recent years, shedding light on systemic racial and gender bias across American society, and in particular, within American workplaces.
  In 2020, workers spoke publicly in increasing numbers, often by taking their employers to court over pay disparities, harassment and abuse, and toxic company cultures.
  Major businesses including Google, Amazon, McDonald's, Pinterest, and Johnson
  
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• How to share a tweet through your Instagram Story on an iPhone

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  Twitter now lets some iPhone users add tweets to their Instagram Story from the Twitter app.
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  You can add tweets to your Instagram Story quickly and easily if you have an iPhone — but note that this feature is not available for all iPhone users at this time.
  Once you've added a tweet to your Instagram Story, you can resize it and move it around before sharing.
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  It's fun to share tweets on Instagram, but th
  
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• How to cancel an order on Etsy, the online marketplace for handmade and vintage items

  01-01-2021 00:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Etsy is an online marketplace that offers handmade and vintage goods from independent sellers.
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  To cancel an order on Etsy, you must contact the seller or shop you purchased the item from directly.
  Make sure to check the shop's policies regarding returns, exchanges, or cancellations before placing an order.
  Cancellation requests are at the discretion of the seller and not guaranteed.
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• House Republicans have virtually no chance of flipping the election results for Trump, but 140 of them still plan to vote against certification of the Electoral College count next week

  01-01-2021 00:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden.
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  At least 140 Republican House members reportedly plan to vote against certification of the Electoral College vote on January 6.
  The vote would only delay confirmation of President-elect Joe Biden's victory, but has no chance of overturning the result of the November presidential election, which Biden won with 306 Electoral College votes. 
  President Donald Trump and his Republican allies have spent the wee
  
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• An interactive CDC map shows how the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is going in your state - and how far the US lags behind its goal

  01-01-2021 00:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ohio State employee Lauren Chisholm, left, receives a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination from Robert Weber in Columbus, Ohio, December 14, 2020.
  AP Photo/Jay LaPrete
  The CDC unveiled an interactive vaccine-tracking map on Thursday.
  The map shows how many vaccine doses each state has been allocated and how many shots each has administered so far.
  The totals tell a grim story: The US fell far short of its goal to vaccinate 20 million people by the end of 2020. At its current pace, it would take
  
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• Apple knew a supplier was using child labor but took 3 years to fully cut ties, despite the company's promises to hold itself to the 'highest standards,' report says

  01-01-2021 00:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AP Photo/Ng Han Guan
  Apple discovered that Suyin Electronics, one of its Chinese-based suppliers, relied on child labor on multiple occasions, but still took three years to fully cut ties, The Information reported on Thursday.
  Ten former members of Apple's supplier responsibility team told The Information the company has refused or has been slow to stop doing business with suppliers that repeatedly violate its labor policies when doing so would hurt its profits. 
  Apple has faced intense cri
  
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