Infosys Ltd and Wipro Ltd on Tuesday said they have bagged billion-dollar, multi-year technology contracts from Germany’s Daimler AG and Metro AG, respectively.Both deals involve absorbing clients’ employees and will require regulatory approval, the Indian software services companies said.Also Read | How hunger came back to haunt IndiaWhile Infosys didn’t disclose financial details of the contract with Daimler, a person familiar with the development said the outsourcing deal is worth more than a billion dollars.Cross-town rival Wipro said it estimates its contract with Metro to generate $700 million in revenue in the first five years.

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Lindsey Graham backs Trump over McConnell on $2,000 checks

Photos by Getty Images WASHINGTON D.C. - Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.

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China warns of retaliation for NYSE's delisting of companies

BEIJING – China said Saturday that it would take necessary countermeasures in response to the New York Stock Exchange’s announcement that it would delist three major Chinese telecoms, in the latest flare-up of tensions between Beijing and Washington.The stock exchange said Thursday that it would delist China Telecom Corp. Ltd., China Mobile Ltd.

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UK becomes first country to green-light AstraZeneca COVID vaccine

The United Kingdom today became the first country to approve the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, and its vaccine advisory group also recommended spacing out doses of it and the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to allow greater numbers of high-risk people to be vaccinated.

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CCPA issues show cause notices to companies for misleading ads during Covid-19

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China approves its first Covid vaccine – developed by state-owned drug company

Reuters reports developing countries will be taking particular interest in the vaccine produced by China as they have limited early access to shots from Western drug makers.

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Hoyer insists Cubs plan to compete after dealing Darvish

CHICAGO – Jed Hoyer insists this time won't be like 2011 for the Chicago Cubs. The team's new president of baseball operations said Wednesday that Chicago plans to retool rather than bring out the wrecking ball the way it did nine years ago.

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Latest Covid restrictions 'a hammer blow' to retailers

Retail Excellence has expressed "shock and dismay" at today's Government decision to extend the new Covid-19 restrictions to include non-essential retailers and said the sector will need urgent financial support.

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Deputy chief medical officer on the 'pretty grim' and 'depressing picture' as Covid-19 cases continue to rise - he says we're in 'very dangerous situation'

direct to your inboxHealth chiefs say the country is in a 'very dangerous situation' as cases continue to surge across the country.Jonathan Van-Tam, the deputy chief medical officer, outlined what he described as a 'pretty grim' and 'depressing picture' at a Downing Street media briefing.He has appealed for people to follow the rules as we see in the New Year, to try and contain the virus.On the same day it was announced that the new Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine had been approved for use, it was revealed more than 53,000 positive cases were recorded yesterday, the biggest ever daily count of new cases across the UK.Professor Van-Tam warned that the impact of the relaxation of lockdown rules on Christmas Day has not yet been

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Man City vs Chelsea set for green light after no new positive Covid-19 cases

Manchester City have returned no new positive Covid-19 cases – meaning Sunday's game at Chelsea is set to go ahead.

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Deals, low rates helped housing sector battle the covid shocker

real estate sector started the year 2020 with the hope that the worst was behind it, but the covid-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdown made it wince with a never-experienced-before pain. Sales plummeted by around 80% in the April to June quarter compared to the previous year, according to data from SquareYards, an online real estate transaction platform.The industry tried to battle out the situation by taking small steps at digitalization and by offering attractive deals, but it couldn’t have gone far without the support of the government.

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First case of COVID-19 variant identified in Alberta as province marks grim milestone

The first case of the U.K. COVID-19 variant is now in Alberta, which the province says was found in someone who recently arrived from the U.K. The news came as Alberta’s death toll also topped more than 1,000. Nicole Stillger has more.

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Newcastle Covid-19 outbreak provides grim warnings for Man City

straight to your inboxIt sounded an incredibly bleak forecast on Boxing Day when Steve Bruce said that he hoped Manchester City's two positive cases would not leap into double figures. With the situation so severe that Pep Guardiola's squad did not play their next fixture - becoming just the second Premier League team after Newcastle to call off a game this season - the Blues can only hope that they are not as badly damaged by the virus as Bruce's group have been.

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‘Plant boom’: Working from home, pandemic stress has people turning green

COVID-19 hit in the spring, she thought “uh-oh.”“When people are out shopping and almost panic buying and looking for toilet paper, houseplants I definitely thought would not be on top of people’s minds,” says Waugh, owner of Fat Plant Farm in Regina.

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Adams shines in snow as Packers trounce Titans 40-14

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Davante Adams caught three of Aaron Rodgers’ four touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers trounced the Tennessee Titans 40-14 for their fifth consecutive victory on a snowy Sunday evening.The Packers (12-3) already have clinched the NFC North title and can earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs if they win at Chicago (8-7) or Seattle (11-4) loses at San Francisco (6-9) next week.Green Bay ran wild behind 124 yards and two touchdowns from A.J.

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Washington beaten by Panthers, fails to clinch NFC East

LANDOVER, Md. – Dwayne Haskins turned the ball over three times before getting benched, Steven Sims muffed a punt return that turned into a Panthers touchdown and Washington blew its first chance to clinch the NFC East by losing to Carolina 20-13 Sunday.Haskins was 14 of 28 with a fumble and two interceptions after starting in place of injured veteran Alex Smith, despite violating COVID-19 protocols last week. After being stripped of his captaincy and fined $40,000 for partying without a mask, he was stripped of the ball by Marquis Haynes in the first quarter and picked off by Tahir Whitehead and Tre Boston in the second.Meanwhile, Washington's defense allowed two Panthers touchdown drives and 202 yards in the first half alone.

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US reaches grim milestone after COVID-19 cases top 19 million

A medical staff member injects sodium bicarbonate into a patient in the COVID-19 intensive care unit (ICU) at the United Memorial Medical Center on Dec. 21, 2020 in Houston, Texas.

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Coronavirus: Winnipeg’s RBC Convention Centre vaccination clinic opening Jan. 4

COVID-19 vaccinations.Starting Jan. 4, 2021, the clinic will move to the convention centre.There were no immunization clinics held Dec.

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Chiefs clinch No. 1 seed when Falcons' Koo misses late FG

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City clinched the top seed in the AFC and the only playoff bye when Patrick Mahomes threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Demarcus Robinson with just under two minutes for a 17-14 win over Atlanta on Sunday.The Chiefs had to watch as Pro Bowl kicker Younghoe Koo missed a tying field-goal attempt with 9 seconds left to escape. The Chiefs (14-1) won their NFL-record seventh straight one-possession game and matched a franchise record with their 10th straight win.

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The Latest: Chiefs, Packers could clinch top playoff seeds

The Latest on Week 16 in the NFL (all times EST):___1:15 p.m.It’s Week 16 and 19 teams still have hopes of reaching Tampa for Super Bowl 55 of Feb. 7, including the Philadelphia Eagles who have won just four games this season.Buffalo, Kansas City and Pittsburgh have already clinched spots in the AFC playoffs.In the NFC, Green Bay, New Orleans, Tampa Bay and Seattle are in.There are only two first-round byes this year and the Chiefs could clinch the AFC’s top seed with a win over Atlanta.The Packers could clinch the No.

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Delaware State Police investigating robbery at Dollar General in New Castle County

PHILADELPHIA - The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at a Dollar General in Bear, Delaware.The incident occurred on December 26, 2020 at approximately 7:05 p.m.

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Cold chain doubts delay Covid-19 vaccinations in some German cities

BioNTech and Pfizer may not have been kept cold enough during transit."When reading the temperature loggers that were enclosed in the cool boxes, doubts arose about the compliance with the cold chain requirements," the district of Lichtenfels in the north of Germany's largest state Bavaria said in a statement.Medical staff found that the temperature in one vaccine transport cool box had risen to 15 degrees Celsius, a spokesman for Lichtenfels said, above the maximum of 8C stipulated by the manufacturers.BioNTech said it had responded to queries from the districts on whether the shots could still be used but declined to specify what it had told them.

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NY officials investigating clinic for 'fraudulently' obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine

New York police and the state's Department of Health are investigating Parcare Community Health Network saying it may have "fraudulently" used Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine. New York Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker said Saturday that Parcare "may have fraudulently obtained COVID-19 vaccine, transferred it to facilities in other parts of the state in violation of state guidelines and diverted it to members of the public - contrary to the state's plan to administer it first to frontline health care workers, as well as nursing home residents and staffers." Boxes containing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are prepared to be shipped at the McKesson distribution center in Olive Branch, Miss., Dec.

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Amazon Health and Fitness Fest: Deals on the smartwatch, fitness trackers

Amazon India had announced a ‘Health and fitness Fest’ storefront. This new storefront will provide easier access to fitness equipment in view of the New Year resolutions.

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Japan adopts green growth plan to go carbon free by 2050

TOKYO – Japan aims to eliminate gasoline-powered vehicles in about 15 years, the government said Friday in a plan to achieve Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s ambitious pledge to go carbon free by 2050 and generate nearly $2 trillion growth in green business and investment. The “green growth strategy" urges utilities to bolster renewables and hydrogen while calling for auto industries to go carbon free by the mid-2030s.Suga, in a policy speech in October, pledged to achieve net zero carbon emissions in 30 years.

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Taraji P Henson opens up on having thoughts of suicide during the pandemic: ‘It scared me’

supports HTML5 videoTaraji P Henson has shared her heartbreaking battle with mental health during the coronavirus pandemic, and reveals she considered taking her own life at one point. The Empire actress opens up to psychologist Dr LaShonda Green in the latest episode of her Facebook Watch series Peace of Mind with Taraji. During the episode, Taraji details the thoughts of suicide she experienced while at a low point where she struggled to get out of bed for a ‘couple of days’. ‘I was in a dark place… I started having thoughts about ending it,’ the Oscar-nominated actress states. She then thought: ‘I could go in there right now, and just end it all.’ Taraji is mother to 26-year-old son Marcell and considered how it would affect him, but

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Ancestor of 1st Black California elections chief never voted

LOS ANGELES – Shirley Weber, soon to become the first Black woman to serve as California's top elections officer, will come to work with a deeply personal perspective about protecting the right to vote: Her grandfather never voted in the rural South decades ago.Weber, a state legislator and retired California State University, San Diego professor, was formally introduced by Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday, a day after he announced she would be nominated to fill the post now held by Secretary of State Alex Padilla.

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AdventHealth opens outpatient COVID-19 antibody treatment clinic

ORLANDO, Fla. – AdventHealth opened a new clinic offering monoclonal antibody therapies for COVID-19 patients.The clinic is at AdventHealth Orlando’s campus and is separate from the COVID-19 unit in the ER.

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Dan Gainor: Cuomo acts like New York is his kingdom, not a state, in dealing with COVID

When did New York become its own country? Apparently, this week, when media favorite Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s delusions of grandeur prompted him to try to restrict travel from the United Kingdom to what Cuomo seems to believe is the Kingdom of New York.

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India records $80 billion of M&A and private equity deals in 2020: Report

Also Read | How hunger came back to haunt IndiaM&A accounted for over 50% of the total deal value this year, while private equity (PE) activity kept pace with last year, recording investments worth $38.2 billion.Domestic consolidation continued to drive M&A activity in India, accounting for nearly 50% of the total deal value this year. Given the volatility, uncertainty and complexity of the current times, PwC expects this trend to continue.“The lockdown in India severely impacted almost every sector.

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s kids then and now - see how they have grown up

If you are the children of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, then one of the expectations in life will be more attention than a typical child would enjoy.

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Employees at local company team up to provide Christmas gifts for children in need

PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. - Dozens of local kids will receive Christmas gifts this year all thanks to the kindness of strangers.Phoenixville residents started to wonder what was with all the cardboard boxes piling up outside the home on Landry Circle.It wasn't an Amazon warehouse or Santa's workshop but Maria Amato's home certainly looked like it. "I tried to confine it to my office at first. Quickly outgrew the space, then it crept into the dining room, the hallways," she said.Amato put out the word to her fellow coworkers at Dell Technologies women in technology program.

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Indian equities seen volatile on virus concerns; Wipro, Infosys in focus

How hunger came back to haunt IndiaUS stocks ended mostly lower overnight Tuesday over concerns the new covid variation, which has halted movement in and out of the UK and sent vaccine makers scrambling to ensure their drugs are effective against it, could further hamper a softening economic recovery.Data showed US consumer confidence unexpectedly fell in December, for second-straight monthly decline, as renewed restrictions aimed at slowing the pandemic hobbled businesses, overshadowing the roll out of covid-19 vaccines.US President-elect Joe Biden, warning that the "darkest days in the battle against covid are ahead of us," said his administration will put forward another covid-19 relief package early next year.Back home, German

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Stocks to Watch: Infosys, Wipro, Bajaj Auto, M&M, DHFL

Infosys: German automotive major Daimler AG and Infosys Ltd has entered a long-term strategic partnership for a technology-driven IT infrastructure transformation. Infosys didn't disclose financial details of the deal but it is estimated at over a billion dollars, according to a person.Wipro: The IT major on Tuesday said its share buyback programme of up to ₹9,500 crore, will begin on 29 December and close on 11 January.

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Shelters dealing with snow, cold

Shelters across the city are preparing for another blast of winter and they need your help. Joe Scarpelli reports.

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Rihanna sued by German father-daughter duo King Khan and Saba Lou

Rihanna has found herself facing a new lawsuit after a pair of German artists claimed one of their tracks was used in a Fenty ad without their permission.The 32-year-old Barbados native is being sued by a German father-daughter musical duo dubbed King Khan and Saba Lou, according to TMZ.They allege that RiRi used a track of theirs entitled Good Habits (and Bad) in an Instagram post promoting her Fenty fashion line.

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Jess Glynne's kind gesture to healthcare staff after losing her gran to Covid-19

Pop sensation Jess Glynne has spoken of her heartbreak after experiencing the devastating impact of coronavirus first-hand.

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Bella Hadid wears army green jacket over fuchsia shirt in New York

Bella Hadid knows how to pull off any outfit, even in freezing weather.The 24-year-old was spotted in clashing colors on Tuesday morning near her apartment in New York City.Vogue model Bella wore an army green jacket over a fuchsia top that clashed with her burnt orange highlights, but somehow the beauty made it work. Looking good! On Tuesday, Bella Hadid layered up in a puffy green jacket and a pair of vintage jeans as she took a walk in New York CityHadid could be seen wearing a puffy green bomber-style jacket with a bright orange interior and an attached black hood in case the December weather changed up on her.Underneath the jacket, she wore a graphic print basketball-themed t-shirt in fuchsia with a standout white collar.

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Vodafone to pay up to $2.6 bln to end German legal fight

Vodafone on Tuesday offered more than 2 billion euros ($2.5 billion) to buy out Kabel Deutschland's minority shareholders and end a long-running legal battle over the cable company with hedge fund Elliott and others.The British telecoms group, which bought close to a 77% stake in the German cable company in 2013 for 7.7 billion euros, offered all minority shareholders 103 euros in cash for each outstanding share.Citi analyst Georgios Ierodiaconou said the tender offer was not a surprise and that was a reasonable price and would help to eliminate one of the potential risks to the group.Vodafone said shareholders representing 17% of the shares had accepted the offer, which valued all remaining minority holdings in KDG at up to 2.12 billion

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New estate of shared ownership homes given green light for former nursery site

direct to your inboxPlans for a new affordable housing estate for shared ownership in Tameside have been voted through by councillors.The decision by the town hall’s planning committee will see 34 homes built on the former site of St Anne’s Nursery in Audenshaw.The development will include 16 two-storey houses and 18 flats in a three-storey apartment block.All of the new properties will be for shared ownership on an affordable basis and will be managed by Mosscare St Vincent’s, a community landlord.The dwellings are split between two and three-bedrooms, and can accommodate up to five people.They would be built on a new cul-de-sac which would be accessed from a priority junction onto Manchester Road.Each home would have a private front and

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This is why the Blackpool Tower will be lit up green today

direct to your inboxBlackpool Tower will be lit up in honour of the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) later today (Tuesday)The historic landmark will glow green to represent the service's uniform.A message reading 'thank you NWAS' will also be shined onto the tower between 4pm and 10pm.The tribute has been organised with Blackpool Council to show support for all the staff and volunteers who have worked throughout the coronavirus pandemic.NWAS chief executive Daren Mochrie said it will be a 'fabulous tribute' at the end of a 'challenging' year for the trust.“This year has been one of the most challenging any of us have seen," he said.“I am however incredibly proud of all our teams for their dedication and professionalism shown during this

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Ashley Graham flashes her black bra under a revealing semi-sheer blouse under a green snowsuit

Ashley Graham posed for a series of snaps as she rocked an olive green snowsuit and stylish black boots next to a blanket of snow.Despite the frosty conditions, the 33-year-oldVogue cover girl flashed her black bra under a revealing semi-sheer blouse, which showcased her sensational figure.Graham, who welcomed her son Isaac Menelik Giovanni 11 months ago, was the picture of confidence as she threw snowballs for her post-blizzard photo shoot.

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Stocks to Watch: M&M, Tata Motors, aviation companies, banks

M&M: Mahindra & Mahindra-owned SsangYong Motor Company has filed for bankruptcy in a Seoul court. While there are enough instances of failed overseas acquisitions, the company — bought from a court receivership by an Indian company — heading back to bankruptcy after a decade is unheard of.Tata Motors: Taking cues from peers, the company has decided to increase prices of commercial vehicles starting January, due to rise in input cost, forex impact.Aviation stocks: India has suspended flights to and from the UK till 31 December to prevent the spread of a new strain of the coronavirus that is considered to be 70% more infectious.

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Andy Walker lets rip at Celtic legend Martin O'Neill as 'basement dweller' jab draws sharp response

Martin O'Neill after the Treble-winning manager criticised "basement dweller" pundits. O'Neill made the comments during the BBC's coverage of the Scottish Cup Final between Neil Lennon 's Hoops and Hearts on Sunday, which was won by Kristoffer Ajer 's crucial winning penalty in the shootout after a 3-3 draw by the end of extra-time.

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Machine Gun Kelly Definitely "Sees Marriage" in His and Megan Fox's Future, in Case You Were Wondering

Wondering how Megan and MGK ended up falling for one another so quickly? Well, the pandemic had a lot to do with that...naturally. "The down time has been good for them...They are intrigued by each other and having a lot of fun," a backin June.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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