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Poor communities of color that don't have many pharmacies within walking distance worry they may be left behind when COVID-19 vaccines roll out to the general public next year

COVID-19 vaccine Getty/Mladen Antonov Low-income communities of color are at risk of being left behind when it comes to access to the COVID-19 vaccine once it's available to the general public.  The US Department of Health and Human Services announced that large pharmacy chains will distribute the COVID-19 vaccine. However, some low-income communities are lacking accessible pharmacies. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. People in many poor communities across the US are wor...
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Iowa cat home for Christmas after being lost for nearly 5 years

Lottie was lost nearly five years ago, shortly after Christmas 2015. After some chance encounters, he was reunited with his owner this week.         [Author: Des Moines Register]
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Coronavirus global report: Christmas curtailed as UK arrivals face tougher measures

Pope addresses fewer than 200 people in St Peter’s; China and US take action against UK amid concerns about new variant; South Korea reports daily case record Staff at UK coronavirus testing lab hit by outbreakJohnson refuses to rule out national lockdown as UK death toll rises by 574 Trump claims to be ‘working tirelessly’ but leaves Covid relief in disarray The coronavirus pandemic cast a pall over Christmas celebrations worldwide, with the pope holding a reduced St Peter’s mass, and further r...
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The Aura Smart Strap makes your Apple Watch an even smarter fitness trainer

Going back to the Dick Tracy days of the 1940s, the idea of the ultra-powerful wrist-bound computer has been an ongoing fascination. We've finally crossed over into that world of tomorrow this century with the technology of the Apple Watch and other amazing smartwatches that do pretty much everything. — Read the rest
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Ivry Gitlis: Celebrated Israeli virtuoso violinist dies at 98

Described as one of the modern greats of classical music, he was a hugely charismatic figure.
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My Christmas in quarantine: a Covid carvery, Santa patrols and paper bag decorations

Escaping the UK to spend Christmas alone in a New Zealand Novotel was a small price to pay to rejoin my family in relative freedomOn my third day of quarantine, a nice nurse gave to me: a swab up my nasal cavity. It also happened to be Christmas.Along with nearly 6,000 other returning New Zealanders, I was spending the festive period in quarantine at a government-managed hotel. Continue reading...
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A Black doctor died of Covid-19 weeks after accusing hospital staff of racist treatment

A Black physician died of Covid-19 weeks after she described a White doctor dismissing her pain and concerns about her treatment as she lay in an Indiana hospital.
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Washington Football Team owner claims he's being extorted

Dan Snyder, the majority owner of the NFL's Washington Football Team, claimed in a court filing Wednesday that he's being extorted by one of the franchise's minority owners, Dwight Schar.
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Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder claims he's being extorted by one of team's minority owners

Dan Snyder, the majority owner of the NFL's Washington Football Team, claimed in a court filing Wednesday that he's being extorted by one of the franchise's minority owners, Dwight Schar.
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Washington Football Team owner claims he's being extorted by a minority owner

Dan Snyder, the majority owner of the NFL's Washington Football Team, claimed in a court filing Wednesday that he's being extorted by one of the franchise's minority owners, Dwight Schar.
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Cyberpunk 2077 maker sued by investor after game’s disastrous launch

The maker of Cyberpunk 2077 has been sued by an investor after the game's disastrous launch caused the company's share price to tumble.
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First Coronavirus-Related Death Of A Child Reported In Yolo County

YOLO COUNTY (CBS13) — Yolo County reported its first coronavirus-related death of a child Thursday. Officials confirmed that a juvenile in Yolo County died from COVID-19. No other information was released about the case. It’s unclear if the child had any other underlying conditions. As of Thursday, the county has reported 7,501 virus cases and 110 deaths. To date, nearly 850 residents 17 and under have tested positive. This comes as California reached a grim milestone of more than 2 million coro...
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NSW premier calls on shoppers to avoid Sydney's Boxing Day sales as Covid cluster grows to 108

Australian Retailers Association says the warning for people to avoid the city centre on Saturday is ‘incredibly disappointing’Follow the Australia liveblogNSW Covid hotspots – list of venues and case locationsBorder restrictions: rules for NSW travellersSydney shoppers have been urged not to enter the central business district for the traditional Boxing Day sales after the state recorded seven new locally acquired coronavirus cases and the northern beaches cluster grew to 108.The Australian Ret...
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China helps evacuate sick Australian from Antarctica in five-day mission

Ships, helicopters and planes traverse thousands of kilometres of icy continent in complex, multinational medical evacuationAustralia and China have collaborated on a mission to medically evacuate an Australian expeditioner from Antarctica with help from the United States.The operation took five days, used ships, helicopters and planes, and covered thousands of kilometres of the icy continent. Continue reading...
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Democrats Ossoff and Warnock each raise more than $100 million for Georgia Senate runoffs

Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff each brought in more than $100 million in a two-month period, setting a blistering fundraising pace in their quest to topple two Republican incumbents in Georgia and seize control of the US Senate, new filings show.
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NBA on Christmas Day viewer's guide: TV schedule, storylines and everything to know

The NBA's annual holiday showcase features some of the top teams in the league and the biggest stars in the game.         [Author: USA TODAY]
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Los Angeles breaks record for COVID-19 deaths on the day before Christmas

Registered nurse Carmen Verano answers a phone call in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center in Tarzana, California on December 18, 2020. APU GOMES/AFP via Getty Images Los Angeles County public health officials said Thursday that 148 people had died from COVID-19. It is the second day in a row that the largest county in the US set a record for deaths from the novel coronavirus. "A person now dies every 10 minutes in LA County from COVID-19," said ...
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Officer who fatally shot unarmed Black man served with charges recommending his firing

Officer Adam Coy was served with paperwork Thursday notifying him of administrative charges against him and a recommendation that he be fired.         [Author: The Columbus Dispatch]
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Covid: Heroic response praised in religious leaders' Christmas messages

The Christmas messages reflect on the impact of the pandemic as well as people's response.
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Covid in Scotland: Rules relaxed to allow mixing at Christmas

People will be allowed to mix indoors for 24 hours instead of the original five-day plan.
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These are the four 2020 Heisman Trophy finalists

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith and Florida quarterback Kyle Trask are the finalists for the 86th annual Heisman Memorial Trophy, it was announced Thursday.
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The four 2020 Heisman Trophy finalists hail from Alabama, Clemson and Florida

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith and Florida quarterback Kyle Trask are the finalists for the 86th annual Heisman Memorial Trophy, it was announced Thursday.
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Coronavirus global report: Christmas events scaled back; South Korea reports record cases

Pope addresses fewer than 200 people in St Peter’s; South Korea reports more than 1,200 daily cases; China joins ban on UK arrivalsStaff at UK coronavirus testing lab hit by outbreakJohnson refuses to rule out national lockdown as UK death toll rises by 574 Trump claims to be ‘working tirelessly’ but leaves Covid relief in disarray The coronavirus pandemic cast a pall over Christmas celebrations worldwide, with South Korea reporting record daily cases, the pope holding a reduced Christmas eve ma...
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Coronavirus global report: Christmas events scaled back as South Korea reports record cases

Pope addresses fewer than 200 people in St Peter’s; South Korea reports more than 1,200 daily cases; China joins ban on UK arrivalsStaff at UK coronavirus testing lab hit by outbreakJohnson refuses to rule out national lockdown as UK death toll rises by 574 Trump claims to be ‘working tirelessly’ but leaves Covid relief in disarray The coronavirus pandemic cast a pall over Christmas celebrations worldwide, with South Korea reporting record daily cases, the pope holding a reduced Christmas eve ma...
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Russia claims cyberattack may be plot to hurt ties with Biden

Top Russian officials are attempting to bat down claims that Russia is behind a massive cyberattack on the US.
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Arden Fair Mall Busy On Christmas Eve As Last-Minute Shoppers Grab Gifts

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'Gwell colli dathliad na pherthynas'

Menna Michoudi sy'n byw yn Groeg sydd ddim am ymweld â Chymru eleni
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Watch Santa drop by the International Space Station

Santa has made an unprecedented stop at the International Space Station at the start of his global gift-giving adventure.
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Alabama's Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith, Florida's Kyle Trask, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence named Heisman finalists

Alabama's Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith, Florida's Kyle Trask and Clemson's Trevor Lawrence are the four finalists for the 2020 Heisman Trophy.         [Author: The Tuscaloosa News]
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New Tubing Business Open In Meyers For Safe Family Fun During Pandemic

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