WASHINGTON – Top Capitol Hill Republicans labored Tuesday to keep the price tag for a long-delayed COVID-19 aid package in check, seeking to prevail in a battle over help for state and local governments, while capping the cost of bonus jobless benefits and direct payments sought by Democrats.Negotiations on COVID-19 relief intensified Tuesday after months of futility.

The top four leaders of Congress met twice in hopes of finally cementing an agreement that would revive subsidies for businesses hit hard by the pandemic, help distribute new coronavirus vaccines, fund schools and renew soon-to-expire jobless benefits.

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One company's quest for an antibody drug to fight COVID-19

On a Saturday afternoon in March as COVID-19 was bearing down on New York City, a dozen scientists anxiously crowded around a computer in a suburban drug company’s lab. They had spent weeks frantically getting blood from early survivors across the globe and from mice with human-like immune systems — all to test thousands of potential treatments.Now it was time for results.The screen flashed totals of glowing green dots, hundreds or thousands in most samples.

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COVID-19: Health officials to decide on whether Canucks play in Vancouver

The NHL wants to play games in the home arenas of participating teams but it’s up to health officials, including B.C.’s Dr. Bonnie Henry, to decide whether the Canucks will take to the ice in Vancouver in the shortened 2021 season.

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Watch Paul McCartney become a one man band in ‘Find My Way’ music video

Paul McCartney has proven himself – once again – as a jack of all trades in the new music video for his song ‘Find My Way’.Directed by famed filmmaker Roman Coppola, the video shows McCartney playing every instrument on the song – including guitar, drums and piano – in a collage of footage taken by a staggering 46 cameras.Watch the video for ‘Find My Way’ below.‘Find My Way’ is the first song from McCartney’s latest album ‘McCartney III’ to receive a music video.

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Northern Ireland limits Christmas bubbles to one day amid fears of new Covid strain

The Northern Ireland Executive has agreed to reduce the five day Christmas bubbling arrangements in the region to just one day.

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Mayfield, Browns move closer to playoffs, top Giants 20-6

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Baker Mayfield led two 95-yard touchdown drives and the Cleveland Browns moved closer to ending their 17-year playoff drought with a 20-6 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday night.Mayfield was sharp all night, helping the Browns (10-4) bounce back from a 47-42 loss to Baltimore last Monday night. The Cleveland quarterback has been terrific lately, and it was more of the same in this one as he finished 27 of 32 for 297 yards with scoring passes to Jarvis Landry and Austin Hooper.Nick Chubb had a 1-yard touchdown run in the third quarter that put it out of reach for the sluggish Giants and made the Browns the first team this season to have two 95-yard TD drives in a game.

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Asia Today: Australia state report says quarantine bungled

MELBOURNE – An Australian state government leader on Monday apologized for a bungled hotel quarantine program that led to most of the nation’s COVID-19 deaths.A retired judge who investigated Victoria state’s quarantine program for returned travelers criticized the use of private security guards to enforce isolation in Melbourne hotels in May and June.After the investigative report was released Monday, Victoria Premier Dan Andrews explained the quarantine system had been implemented quickly and without a pandemic rule book.“I want to apologize to the Victorian community for the very clear errors that were made in this program,” Andrews said.The lax infection controls at two Melbourne quarantine hotels set off a wave of infections in

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Saudi Arabia suspends all international flights over covid variant fears

Also Read | Inside the rumble in India’s coding jungleThe country's land and sea ports will also close for a week. The government ordered anyone who has returned from or passed through a European country over the past three months to get tested for COVID-19 immediately.The ministry added that the travel suspension will not affect the country's cargo flights and supply chains.Click here to read the Mint ePaperMint is now on Telegram.

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The unfinished business of office diversity training

Also Read | Inside the rumble in India’s coding jungleOffices across the country responded to this summer’s racial-justice protests after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day with an unprecedented wave of diversity and antiracism training. Half a year later, workers of color are taking stock of the results.It’s a mixed bag.

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Fears level four lockdown 'could last months' to stop spread of new Covid strain

tougher restrictions as of Boxing Day which will see non-essential shops and hospitality businesses forced to close.Nicola Sturgeon said on Saturday the move was essential to contain the spread of a new strain of coronavirus and to prevent the NHS from being overwhelmed in January.She said the decision will be reviewed after two weeks on January 9 added level four would be in place until at least January 16.It will mean retailers forced to pull down the shutters at a time of year they would usually be busy with sales shoppers.Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard called on SNP ministers to fully explain the thinking behind the lockdown decision.

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US Congress reaches deal on Covid-19 aid package

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The good news you might have missed in 2020

Here’s a rundown of some bright spots this year and what we could look forward to in 2021.Off like a shot. Drugs that protect against Covid-19 were developed, tested and rolled out in less than a year — a speed unmatched in the history of vaccine science. Scientists at Pfizer Inc.

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India may start vaccinating people against Covid-19 in January: Harsh Vardhan

Also Read | Inside the rumble in India’s coding jungleThe minister said that the vaccines, including those who have applied for emergency use authorisation are being analysed by the regulator."India is not less than any country when it comes to COVID-19 vaccine and research. Our first priority has been the safety and efficacy of the vaccine.

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CAA rules to be framed after Covid-19 vaccination starts: Amit Shah

Amit Shah on Sunday asserted the Centre has the right to summon state IPS officers responsible for providing him security for central deputation, and asked the TMC to go through the rules before pointing fingers at the union government.He also said that rules for the Citizenship (Amendment) Act are yet to be framed because of the pandemic situation and the matter will be considered once the COVID-19 vaccination starts and the corona chain breaks.Also Read | Inside the rumble in India’s coding jungleAddressing a press conference here, Shah claimed that Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress raked up the "outsider- insider" issue to divert public attention from the failures of the state government and said that a "son of the soil" would lead the

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Why are so many Italians dying of covid-19?

Also Read | Inside the rumble in India’s coding jungleOnce again, Italians are asking themselves: Why is Covid-19 killing more people here than almost anywhere else?The answer lies partly in demographics, public health experts say. Italy has one of the world’s oldest populations, second only to Japan.

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Shay Mitchell twins with her daughter Atlas in matching outfits as she and Matte Babel get lunch

She’s a proud mother of one who is rocking the exact same casual weekend look as her daughter.Shay Mitchell was seen out in the Los Feliz section of Los Angeles, California on Saturday, with her partner Matte Babel and their one-year-old daughter Atlas Noa.The Pretty Little Liars star, 33, wore an Eagle Los Angeles Mama sweatshirt from the brand Sun Peony Coconut, in dark gray featuring a giant eagle illustration on the front. Twinsies:Shay Mitchell was seen out in the Los Feliz section of Los Angeles on Saturday, with her partner Matte Babel and their one-year-old daughter Atlas NoaMitchell completed the look with black leggings, white ankle socks and white sneakers.

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Charlize Theron zooms in luxe Porsche Macan in Beverly Hills after workout ahead of holiday week

Charlize Theron was snapped leaving a Beverly Hills gym in a Porsche Macan on Sunday.The 45-year-old actress sported wavy blonde hair and a black top as she made her way out of a parking facility adjacent to her work out location.The Oscar-winning Monster star spoke earlier this week with Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, detailing how 2020 has shaped her as a person amid the COVID-19 pandemic and a social sea change in the wake of the George Floyd killing.

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In the fight against COVID-19, wealth plays a significant role

COVID-19 pandemic, the world paused. Lives came to a standstill, if they weren’t lost altogether, while economies crashed.

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Sabarimala: Covid negative certificate after RT-PCR test must for devotees

Sabarimala must carry a Covid-19 negative certificate after undergoing an RT-PCR test, post December 26.

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India has one of lowest Covid-19 deaths per million globally

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New covid strain: Canada suspends flights from UK for 72 hours

flights from the United Kingdom amid a genetic variant of the coronavirus which was identified in the UK."The Government of Canada is closely monitoring the genetic variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 identified in the United Kingdom and is working with international partners, including the World Health Organization, to better understand this variant and its impacts," read a news release from the Public Health Agency of Canada.According to the release, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened a meeting of the Incident Response Group to discuss the new variant of COVID-19 identified in the United Kingdom."Genetic variation of viruses such as the one that causes COVID-19 is to be expected and have been previously observed in parts of the

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Markets seen in range, US stimulus deal likely to lift sentiment; DHFL in focus

Inside the rumble in India’s coding jungleSterling slipped 0.8% to $1.3408 after several European countries closed their borders to the UK as the country entered a tougher lockdown to fight a new strain of coronavirus.Prime Minister Boris Johnson will chair an emergency response meeting on Monday to discuss international travel and the flow of freight in and out of Britain.In the United States, Republican US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said an agreement had been reached by congressional leaders on a roughly $900 billion covid-19 relief bill.The news saw futures for the S&P 500 jump at first, only to fade back to flat as the morning progressed MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan dithered either side of flat

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₹50,678 per 10 gram while silver futures surged 3% or ₹2,000 to ₹69,874 per kg. In the previous session, gold futures had edged 0.17% after three days of upmove lower while had fallen 0.6%.In global markets, gold rates jumped after top US lawmakers agreed on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package after months of battling and posturing.

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Canada PM Trudeau will receive Covid-19 vaccine shot in public 'when turn comes'

Covid-19 shot in public once those in his age group are in line to be vaccinated, he said in an interview broadcast Sunday.Canada began vaccinating people in high-risk categories -- including frontline health care workers and residents and staff of long-term care facilities -- on December 14, with a relatively limited supply of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.Also Read | Inside the rumble in India’s coding jungle"Absolutely," Trudeau told the CBC public network in a year-end interview.

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Covid-19 vaccine advice leaves some people with allergies in limbo

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Google’s new perk: Free, weekly Covid-19 testing for employees

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New covid strain: Britain hit by virus travel bans

the UK on Sunday over a new highly infectious coronavirus strain Britain said was "out of control", as the WHO called for stronger containment measures.But there was positive news across the Atlantic where US lawmakers reached a deal for a nearly $900 billion Covid-19 financial package to help struggling Americans.UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was to chair the COBR emergencies committee on Monday, his office said, after a slew of nations from Turkey to Canada blocked arrivals from Britain by air.Crucial transit country France moved to block people and goods crossing the Channel, while the Netherlands said passengers arriving by ferry would be denied entry.The emergency committee would "discuss the situation regarding international travel,

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Who will get the first Covid vaccine in India? Health Minister says 'have prioritised 30 cr people'

ANI, he said, "After consultation with experts, we've prioritised 30 crore people for COVID vaccine. It includes health workers, frontline workers like police, military & sanitation staff, people above 50 yrs & those who are below 50 yrs but are suffering from certain diseases".#WATCH After consultation with experts, we've prioritized 30-cr people for COVID vaccine.

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UK Covid curbs: PM Johnson to chair emergency response meeting on travel, freight

Reuters quoted a spokeswoman for PM Boris Johnson's office as saying.Also Read | Inside the rumble in India’s coding jungleOn Covid-19 curbs, Britain's health minister said London and southeast England may stay under tighter restrictions for some time.

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Highlights of $900 billion COVID-19 relief, wrapup bills

Congressional leaders have hashed out a massive, year-end catchall bill that combines $900 billion in COVID-19 aid with a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill and reams of other unfinished legislation on taxes, energy, education and health care. The huge, still-unreleased bill is slated for votes on Monday — with lawmakers having only a few hours to read it before casting their votes.

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Tenn. governor enacts COVID restrictions on social gatherings, forgoes mask mandate

Tennessee's Republican governor on Sunday announced new restrictions on social gatherings to curb the spread of the coronavirus, but stopped short of a mask mandate. Instead, Gov.

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Canada adds over 6,200 coronavirus cases as Nunavut sees first deaths

coronavirus cases on Sunday as Nunavut recorded its first deaths from the virus and Ontario sets its sights on further lockdown measures.Canada now has 507,392 cases total, after passing 500,000 on Saturday. The last 100,000 cases were recorded over 15 days, the shortest growth period since the pandemic began in March.Seventy-four deaths were also reported Sunday, bringing Canada’s total to 14,228.

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Port of Dover closed - fears food and NHS supplies to UK could be severely delayed

The vital flow of goods in and out of the UK could be in jeopardy at a critical time as Britain struggles to contain a mutant strain of coronavirus.

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Buie, Northwestern beat No. 4 Michigan State 79-65

EVANSTON, Ill. – Boo Buie scored a career-high 30 points and Northwestern beat Michigan State for the first time in almost a decade, topping the No. 4 Spartans 79-65 on Sunday night.Pete Nance added 15 points, 12 rebounds and four assists in Northwestern's biggest win since its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2017.

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COVID-19: UK facing travel bans to limit spread of variant

Several European nations have imposed temporary bans on to travel from the U.K., as that country struggles with a new variant of COVID-19 that’s worsening the virus’ transmission there. Ross Lord reports.

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Coronavirus: Global solidarity needed to get COVID-19 vaccines to poorer nations

With COVID-19 vaccines rolling out around parts of the world, there are now calls to make sure developing nations also have access, as richer ones snap up more doses.

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5 new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation

There are five new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand since our last media statement on Sunday. There are no new cases in the community.

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Alberta’s opioid overdose deaths surge during pandemic

Alberta is seeing its deadliest year for drug overdoses, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen its already dire opioid crisis.

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Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine rolls out across the U.S.

Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is now bound for hospitals and nursing homes across the United States, after becoming the second vaccine to be approved for emergency use in that country in just over a week.

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Kauai sees spike in COVID-19 cases after allowing travel to resume

Hawaii’s rural island of Kauai has seen a spike of COVID-19 cases since launching pre-travel testing to reignite the state’s decimated tourism industry. Early and aggressive local measures coupled with a strictly enforced statewide travel quarantine kept the island’s 72,000 residents mostly healthy — with only 61 known coronavirus cases from March through September.

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‘Bankruptcy code has balanced rights of creditors and debtors’

The manufacturing sector has recovered since the September quarter, but the services sector is still in contraction. Will the suspension of new bankruptcy proceedings against defaulting firms be extended beyond 24 December, at least for MSMEs and the services sector, considering that the law allows another three months of suspension?Market problems are generally polycentric and are often not amenable to a black and white resolution.

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Canada to ban all UK flights as new '70% more infectious' Covid variant found

70% more infectious variant of coronavirus was reported.The Canadian government held a meeting to discuss the new strain of the virus.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held the meeting as a number of European countries announced travel restrictions for UK passengers.Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced earlier this weekend tier 4 restrictions for millions of people, along with the closure of non-essential shops.The move comes as a new variant of the coronavirus is "spreading fast" and is "out of control" according to Health Secretary Matt Hancock.Before the meeting, Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet called on the Canadian government to impose a travel ban, reports CTV News.In a statement released in French, he said: "It will be

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No change in SOPs for restaurants during New Years' celebrations in Maharashtra

Also Read | Inside the rumble in India’s coding jungleHe further said that timings for the opening and closing of restaurants could be extended and churches would remain open and people would be allowed to pray while maintaining social distancing."We have taken action against restaurants that have been flouting COVID-19 norms and have not given any relaxation. Thousands of people usually gather at the Gateway of India and Marine Drive on New Years'.

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Six bars, pubs sealed in Indore till December 31

Also Read | Inside the rumble in India’s coding jungle"There were complaints as well as a routine investigation which found that after closing shutter they were violating the rule of allotted time as well as not following Covid-19 norms, apart from other technical things," he said.When asked about the order regarding smoking, the SDM said, "It is ordered that smoking will not be allowed openly in pubs and bars."When asked if there is suspicion of drugs on the pretext of smoking, he said, "As you are seeing that actions have been taken and a drug racket was busted. It may be possible that it happens on the pretext of smoking, but as of now nothing of this sort has been found here yet.

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Negotiators report progress on long-delayed COVID aid bill

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