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‘Spider-Man’ Surpasses $1B Globally in Second Weekend
Peter Parker’s good fortune continued over the holiday weekend. Even with some mighty competition from new Matrix and Sing movies,…
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Ministers mull sending vaccine teams to homes of unjabbed – reports — Analysis
The NHS and Number 10 have considered a radical approach to increasing Covid vaccination intake in England. Media reports suggest…
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Crew Shortages Cause Nearly 1,800 Flights Cancellations Christmas Weekend
Bloomberg — Airlines’ U.S. flight cancellations neared almost 1,800 for the Christmas weekend, disrupting travel on one of the busiest…
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Researchers develop AI that can ‘prosecute’ criminals – media — Analysis
Scientists in China have reportedly built a machine ‘prosecutor’ that uses artificial intelligence to press charges. Researchers claim that the…
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Despite Supply Issues and Omicron, Holiday Sales Rise 8.5%
One spending measure shows that holiday sales rose at a faster pace than in 17 year, even though shoppers had…
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New Omicron symptoms named — Analysis
The Omicron strain of Covid-19 has become a dominant one worldwide. Its symptoms are mild to moderate. However, the new…
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Federal Program Offers Cash to Cover COVID-19 Funeral Costs
BOSTON — When Wanda Olson’s son-in-law died in March after contracting COVID-19, she and her daughter had to grapple with…
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Dam collapses prompting urgent evacuation — Analysis
The northeastern region of Brazil was hit by a dam failure, causing evacuations. Local officials sought urgent assistance to manage…
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