Month: December 2020
Large courtroom being specially constructed for Netanyahu trial
Crowds expected as evidentiary stage of proceedings set to begin February; premier’s lawyers claim law enforcement ‘invented’ charges, prosecution dismisses idea of foul play
Read More‘It’s a good idea’: Fauci praises Biden’s 100-day mask plan – POLITICO
‘It’s a good idea’: Fauci praises Biden’s 100-day mask plan POLITICO Biden to call for 100 days of masks after inauguration Fox News CNN Exclusive: Biden says he will ask Americans to wear masks for the first 100 days he’s in office CNN
Read MoreGrab-Singtel and Ant Group win digital bank licenses in Singapore
Singapore on Friday granted four firms including Ant Group and Grab the licenses to run digital banks in the Southeast Asian country, in a move that would allow tech giants to expand their financial services offerings. The nation’s central bank,
Read MoreA look at the state of Trump’s floundering legal battle against election results
Trump campaign continues its attempt to disqualify results in multiple states; ‘Voters, not lawyers, choose the president,’ says Pennsylvania Circuit Judge
Read More‘Warning Signs Flashing’: Job Growth Slows Sharply As Pandemic Takes Toll On Economy
U.S. employers added just 245,000 jobs last month, as the runaway pandemic continued to weigh on hiring. The unemployment rate fell to 6.7% from 6.9% in October. (Image credit: Rich Pedroncelli/AP)
Read MoreDr. Fauci says ‘yes right on the spot’ to Biden’s offer to serve as chief medical officer – KTLA Los Angeles
Dr. Fauci says ‘yes right on the spot’ to Biden’s offer to serve as chief medical officer KTLA Los Angeles CNN Exclusive: Biden says he will ask Americans to wear masks for the first 100 days he’s in office CNN Fauci says
Read MoreThird wave’s the charm: What the press is saying on December 4
More infections are leading to more warnings of more lockdowns, but not everyone is buying it, especially with more vaccinations on the way
Read MoreSunCulture wants to turn Africa into the world’s next bread basket, one solar water pump at a time
The world’s food supply must double by the year 2050 to meet the demands from a growing population, according to a report from the United Nations. And as pressure mounts to find new crop land to support the growth, the
Read MoreIndian Farmers Defy Modi’s Plans for Revamping Economy
India‘s Narendra Modi has bet on an overhaul of the agricultural sector as a way to resuscitate the pandemic-battered economy, but the way he responds to a large protest movement by farmers could determine its success.
Read More‘Be a mensch’: Hackers leak negotiation texts as Israeli insurer refuses ransom
Cybercriminals release more clients’ data as Shirbit laments ‘terrorism,’ claims attack is meant to cause strategic harm with no financial motive; talks appear to show otherwise
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