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Owning their first home on the outskirts of Sao Paulo felt like a distant dream when tattoo artist Fernando do Prado and pharmacist Jenifer Ferreira got engaged in January.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 4:15 am.
Reuters →Thanksgiving week provided several teams with much to be thankful for, but other teams are short on reasons for optimism after Sunday.
Published by USA TODAY at November 30, 2020 4:11 am.
USA TODAY →London's FTSE 100 rose on Monday and was on course for its biggest monthly gain ever as investors bet on a working COVID-19 vaccine to speed up an economic recovery next year.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 4:00 am.
Reuters →Yemeni health worker Fairouz Sanad lugs a coolbox of polio vaccines from house to house, dripping the liquid into children's mouths hoping to stop an outbreak of the paralysing virus largely eradicated globally.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 3:30 am.
Reuters →OPEC+ members will consider whether to extend existing oil cuts for three to four months or to gradually increase output from January during their two days of talks that start on Monday, OPEC+ sources told Reuters.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 3:25 am.
Reuters →Europe's benchmark stock index opened lower on Monday with focus on Brexit negotiations, but was still on track for its best month on record on the prospect of easing coronavirus restrictions and hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 3:15 am.
Reuters →Britain dug in its heels over fishing in Brexit negotiations with the European Union, demanding an end to what its environment minister cast as an unfair system of EU fishing in its waters.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 3:10 am.
Reuters →Britain's biggest domestic lender Lloyds Banking Group said on Monday it had picked Charlie Nunn, currently head of wealth and personal banking at rival HSBC, to become its next chief executive.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 2:55 am.
Reuters →Thailand was racing to track down about 200 people in its northern provinces on Monday to stop a potential coronavirus outbreak, after three Thai nationals entered the country illegally from Myanmar and tested positive days later.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 2:40 am.
Reuters →The leader of Ethiopia's rebellious northern forces said on Monday he was still fighting close to the regional capital of Mekelle after it was captured by government troops following nearly a month of battles and air strikes.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 2:35 am.
Reuters →At least eight prisoners were killed and more than 50 injured in clashes with guards at a Sri Lankan prison, officials said on Monday, as authorities tried to quell a protest over rising corornavirus infections in the country's crowded jails.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 2:30 am.
Reuters →The number of COVID-19 infections is still much too high in most German regions and people must do more to reduce their contacts to slow the spread of the disease, German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Monday.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 2:20 am.
Reuters →Digital banking platform Solarisbank will enter a string of new European markets next year, CEO Roland Folz told Reuters on Monday, as it became the first German bank to shift its entire operation into the cloud.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 2:15 am.
Reuters →Doctors are studying the impact of COVID-19 on unborn babies in Singapore, where an infant delivered by an infected mother earlier this month had antibodies against the virus but did not carry the disease.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 2:10 am.
Reuters →Britain and the European Union are running out of time to clinch a Brexit trade deal but if good progress is made this week then the talks could be extended, Environment Secretary George Eustice said on Monday.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 2:05 am.
Reuters →The leader of Ethiopia's rebellious northern forces said on Monday he was still fighting close to the regional capital of Mekelle after it was captured by government troops.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 1:50 am.
Reuters →A Credit Suisse Group global property fund will wind down against the backdrop of low trading volume and a discount of more than 20% to underlying assets due to market corrections triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Swiss bank said.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 1:45 am.
Reuters →Retailers worldwide have never had more reason to pack warehouses to the brim and keep stock closer to shoppers who continue to buy a record number of items online.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 1:40 am.
Reuters →LLoyds Banking Group said on Monday that Charlie Nunn, currently head of wealth and personal banking at HSBC, is to be its next Chief Executive.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 1:30 am.
Reuters →South Korea's ruling party has called for the country to buy millions of additional coronavirus vaccine doses after a spike in infection numbers raised concerns about the government's existing plans.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 1:15 am.
Reuters →The share of companies in Germany using short-time work schemes rose in November compared to the previous month, economic institute Ifo said on Monday, as a partial lockdown hit employment in tourism and restaurant industries.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 1:10 am.
Reuters →Want a cheap used car to nip around town without running the gauntlet of coronavirus on public transport? Welcome to Pandemic Motors, we have just what you need.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 1:00 am.
Reuters →AXA, Europe's second biggest insurer, has agreed to sell its insurance operations in the Gulf region to Gulf Insurance Group (GIG) for $269 million, AXA said on Monday.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 12:50 am.
Reuters →Universal Studios Japan will open its new Nintendo themed area on Feb. 4, the Osaka-based theme park said on Monday, after pushing back the opening from the summer due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 12:30 am.
Reuters →India's novel coronavirus cases rose by 38,772, the health ministry said on Monday, making it the 23rd straight day that daily cases have stayed below the 50,000 mark.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 12:25 am.
Reuters →China's banking sector is likely to show annual profit growth of 2-3% in 2021 after an expected 7% fall this year due to hit of the global pandemic, Bank of China, the country's fourth largest lender, said in a report on Monday.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 12:20 am.
Reuters →Tokyo Games organisers estimate the cost of COVID-19 countermeasures for next year's rearranged Olympics will run to around 100 billion yen ($960 million), Kyodo News reported on Monday.
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 12:10 am.
Reuters →Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:
Published by Reuters at November 30, 2020 12:00 am.
Reuters →Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso on Monday urged public and private financial institutions to help ensure smooth corporate financing as funding needs rise towards the year-end.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 11:50 pm.
Reuters →Tesla Inc has obtained permission to start selling its Shanghai-made Model Y sports utility vehicle in China, according to documents released by the country's industry ministry.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 10:45 pm.
Reuters →Crude oil prices fell on Monday, amid investor jitters ahead of a meeting of producer group OPEC+ to decide whether to extend large output cuts to balance global markets, but vaccine hopes helped keep them on track to rise more than a fifth in November.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 10:35 pm.
Reuters →China's central bank surprised markets on Monday with an injection of medium-term cash into the banking system, in what traders and analysts viewed as a move to calm nerves rattled by a string of recent bond defaults.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 10:20 pm.
Reuters →David Chang, chef and founder of Momofuku group, author and television personality, is the first celebrity to win "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire."
Published by USA TODAY at November 29, 2020 10:12 pm.
USA TODAY →Team by team analysis of Sunday's Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix (listed in championship order):
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 10:10 pm.
Reuters →The video shows the nurse mocking her coworkers' response to her lack of COVID-19 precautions through a lip-dub of Dr. Seuss's The Grinch.
Published by USA TODAY at November 29, 2020 10:00 pm.
USA TODAY →Pinduoduo is rising to China’s grocery challenge. The e-commerce company unveiled plans to raise as much as $6.1 billion partly to expand next-day delivery for fresh produce. Competition is fierce and building out logistics will be costly, but its model of matching farmers...
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 9:50 pm.
Reuters →Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's approval ratings fell five percentage points to 58%, with many unhappy with his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a poll taken over the weekend by the daily Nikkei newspaper.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 9:45 pm.
Reuters →Pam Warfle had to leave her autistic son in the hospital with COVID-19. She begged to stay, to no avail. Then her mom got the virus, too.
Published by USA TODAY at November 29, 2020 9:45 pm.
USA TODAY →The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will likely hold its cash rate at a historic low of 0.1% at its monthly policy meeting on Dec. 1, showed a Reuters poll of 15 economists.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 9:30 pm.
Reuters →World shares paused to assess a record-busting month on Monday as the prospect of a vaccine-driven economic recovery next year and yet more free money from central banks eclipsed concerns about the coronavirus pandemic in the near-term.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 9:00 pm.
Reuters →Chadwick Boseman would have turned 44 on Sunday. The late "Black Panther" star was honored by family, friends, co-stars and Marvel Studios.
Published by USA TODAY at November 29, 2020 8:45 pm.
USA TODAY →Japan's three-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has inspired a new manga character to appear in an issue of Nakayoshi magazine next month, the publishers announced on Sunday.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 8:40 pm.
Reuters →Joe and Jill Biden will bring a cat to the White House it was revealed Sunday. The unrevealed feline will join German Shepherds Champ and Major.
Published by USA TODAY at November 29, 2020 8:38 pm.
USA TODAY →The women "were well within their right to act in defense of their sister and daughter" and are not expected to face charges, authorities say.
Published by USA TODAY at November 29, 2020 8:35 pm.
USA TODAY →World shares paused to assess a record-busting month on Monday as the prospect of a vaccine-driven economic recovery next year and yet more free money from central banks eclipsed concerns about the coronavirus pandemic in the near-term.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 8:25 pm.
Reuters →The steel monolith was discovered Nov. 18 in Utah's remote Red Rock Country. Now the Bureau of Land Management cites "credible reports" – it's gone.
Published by USA TODAY at November 29, 2020 8:23 pm.
USA TODAY →As members of the OPEC+ group struggle to come up with a united view on whether to boost crude oil output or extend production cuts, they should perhaps turn their eyes to Asia, the major consuming and fastest-growing region.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 8:20 pm.
Reuters →China's factory activity expanded at the fastest pace in more than three years in November, keeping it on track to be the first major economy to fully recover from the coronavirus crisis.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 8:10 pm.
Reuters →"I am proud to announce today the first senior White House communications team comprised entirely of women," Biden said in a statement Sunday.
Published by USA TODAY at November 29, 2020 7:58 pm.
USA TODAY →Japan's industrial output rose for the fifth straight month in October and retail sales in the same month grew the most in over a year, signalling the economy was recovering further from the damage caused by the COVID-19 crisis.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 7:50 pm.
Reuters →Rescuers had only a small window of opportunity to aid Romain Grosjean's miraculous escape from a fiery crash on the opening lap of Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix, Formula One deputy medical delegate Ian Roberts said.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 7:45 pm.
Reuters →The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is asking the public for help after an alleged birdnapper took two threatened species from its aviary early Sunday.
Published by USA TODAY at November 29, 2020 7:33 pm.
USA TODAY →Soraya Shahidy carefully lays a stencil on Nargis Merzayi's arm before inking the latest tattoo in her salon in Afghanistan's capital Kabul.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 7:30 pm.
Reuters →Deaths from malaria due to disruptions during the coronavirus pandemic to services designed to tackle the mosquito-borne disease will far exceed those killed by COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa, the World Health Organization warned on Monday.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 7:10 pm.
Reuters →Oil prices fell about 1% on Monday amid investor jitters ahead of an OPEC+ meeting to decide whether the producers' group will extend large output cuts to balance global markets.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 7:00 pm.
Reuters →COVID-19 infections have fallen by 30% during England's month-long national lockdown and the virus is now in retreat, a large-scale study of more than 100,000 volunteers showed on Monday.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 6:55 pm.
Reuters →The dollar fell to a more than two-year low on Monday and is set to log its largest monthly fall since July, as a combination of vaccine optimism and bets on more monetary easing in the United States drives investors out of the world's reserve currency.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 6:50 pm.
Reuters →World shares were set to seal a record-busting month on Monday as the prospect of a vaccine-driven global economic recovery next year and yet more free money from central banks eclipsed concerns about the pandemic in the near-term.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 6:40 pm.
Reuters →Communist-run Cuba over the weekend launched an all-out rhetorical assault through state-run media on a rare protest that took place Friday for freedom of expression, branding it part of an ongoing effort by the United States to create an uprising.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 6:30 pm.
Reuters →There were raised eyebrows when Manchester United signed 33-year-old Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani on transfer deadline day in October, with some calling it an act of desperation.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 6:10 pm.
Reuters →Despite the rampant indoorification of outdoor dining.
Published by Wolf Street at November 29, 2020 6:08 pm.
Wolf Street →Canada’s oil industry has been among those hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Already struggling with low oil prices brought about by transport capacity shortage, Canadian oil producers this year had to contend with the slump in demand that the pandemic caused and a strong political push towards more renewable energy. And yet, according to a new report, oil is set to remain Canada’s main source of energy in 2050. Canada’s fossil fuel consumption peaked last year, according to Canada’s Energy Future 2020 report…
Published by OilPrice.com at November 29, 2020 6:00 pm.
OilPrice.com →Denver Broncos starting quarterback Drew Lock apologized on Sunday for not following the NFL's guidelines for masks, a move that ultimately left his team scrambling to fill the position for this week's game.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 5:50 pm.
Reuters →North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stressed the need to carry out economic policies with responsibility, as he presided over a meeting of the politburo of the ruling Workers Party, state news agency KCNA reported on Monday.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 5:45 pm.
Reuters →Actress Laverne Cox is "definitely in shock" and "triggered" but OK after a experiencing a transphobic attack while walking with a friend in a park.
Published by USA TODAY at November 29, 2020 5:33 pm.
USA TODAY →The Santa Clara County COVID-19 restrictions that are forcing the San Francisco 49ers out of Levi's Stadium for the short term, could be be sending the team out of state.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 5:30 pm.
Reuters →COVID-19 has seen many Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities removed from their routines. Some are now getting sicker.
Published by USA TODAY at November 29, 2020 5:00 pm.
USA TODAY →North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stressed the need to carry out economic policies with responsibility, as he presided over a meeting of the politburo of the ruling Workers Party, state news agency KCNA reported on Monday.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 4:45 pm.
Reuters →Canada will extend its restrictions for all travelers entering the country, except from the United States, until Jan. 21, the government said on Sunday, in a move to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 4:10 pm.
Reuters →Last week BloombergNEF (BNEF) published a new report that quantifies the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on U.S. carbon dioxide emissions. The report estimates that 2020 emissions will be 9.2% lower than in 2019, reaching a level last seen in 1983. At that time, BNEF notes, the economy was 60% smaller than it is today. Although U.S. carbon dioxide emissions have been declining for a dozen years, BNEF estimates that this year’s decline will be the largest on record. Without the impact of Covid-19, the report estimates that emissions would…
Published by OilPrice.com at November 29, 2020 4:00 pm.
OilPrice.com →Nathan Cayo and Blake Francis each had 18 points and Richmond's defense forced Kentucky into 21 turnovers and 0-for-10 shooting from 3-point range in the Spiders' 76-64 victory Sunday over the 10th-ranked Wildcats at Lexington, Ky.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 3:50 pm.
Reuters →Turkey's daily COVID-19 death toll hit a record high for a seventh consecutive day on Sunday, with 185 fatalities in the last 24 hours, data from the Health Ministry showed.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 3:45 pm.
Reuters →If you’ve ever thought Drake would make a good Barack Obama, you’re not alone. The ex-POTUS name-checked the rapper for the role in an interview.
Published by USA TODAY at November 29, 2020 3:43 pm.
USA TODAY →OPEC and allies led by Russia have yet to find a consensus on oil output policy for 2021, after an initial round of talks on Sunday and ahead of crucial meetings on Monday and Tuesday, four OPEC+ sources told Reuters.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 3:40 pm.
Reuters →Rio Tinto will look to a handful of external candidates in a narrowing field for its new chief executive, as the miner tries to win back investors dismayed by the blasting of an ancient Australian rock shelter, bankers and investors say.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 3:30 pm.
Reuters →Substitute Edinson Cavani produced a second-half masterclass, scoring twice and creating another goal as Manchester United hit back from a two-goal deficit to beat Southampton 3-2 in a Premier League cracker on Sunday.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 3:20 pm.
Reuters →Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo faced criticism Sunday for failing to challenge President Trump on his claims of widespread election fraud.
Published by USA TODAY at November 29, 2020 3:00 pm.
USA TODAY →Former Senegal midfielder Papa Bouba Diop, who scored the first goal of the 2002 World Cup against reigning champions France, has died aged 42, soccer's governing body FIFA said on Sunday.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 2:30 pm.
Reuters →The last astronomical event of November will be a penumbral lunar eclipse when the moon passes through the Earth's outer shadow.
Published by USA TODAY at November 29, 2020 2:30 pm.
USA TODAY →European Union budget rules need to be more consistent with expected higher levels of sovereign debt, the bloc's economics commissioner said, but dismissed calls to cancel debt amassed during the coronavirus crisis.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 2:20 pm.
Reuters →Alabama remained in the No. 1 spot, while Clemson passes Ohio State for third in the latest Amway Coaches Poll in college football.
Published by USA TODAY at November 29, 2020 2:15 pm.
USA TODAY →For many people, the Christmas season is a time for celebrating, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. Understandably, not many will have time to draw up investment strategies when preoccupied with tinsel and turkey. Nevertheless, the holiday season can provide some impressive stock market returns, especially now that the energy sector--renewables and fossil fuels alike--are showing strong momentum. The U.S. oil and gas favorite benchmark Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) has recorded an impressive rebound, climbing 37% in November…
Published by OilPrice.com at November 29, 2020 2:00 pm.
OilPrice.com →The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Sunday reported a total 13,142,997 cases of new coronavirus, an increase of 143,333 from its previous count, and said the number of deaths had risen by 1,210 to 265,166.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 1:50 pm.
Reuters →Britain reported 12,155 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday and 215 new deaths within 28 days of positive COVID-19 test, government data showed.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 1:20 pm.
Reuters →Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday that $30 billion in federal funds was needed to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine as legislative negotiations over an economic relief bill remain stalled.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 12:05 pm.
Reuters →More than half of German retailers expect fewer customers and falling sales over the crucial Christmas period, according to a survey of 550 companies by the German Retail Association (HDE).
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 12:00 pm.
Reuters →It was not too long ago that copious oil reserves such as the 303 billion barrels located in Venezuela, which are the world’s largest, were viewed as a tremendous economic benefit. That vast petroleum wealth, which quickly became Venezuela’s economic engine, was responsible for shaping the Latin American country’s destiny. By the 1970s Venezuela was the wealthiest, most developed and politically stable country in Latin America. Even after the rapid decline of Venezuela’s leviathan oil industry, economic collapse and near…
Published by OilPrice.com at November 29, 2020 12:00 pm.
OilPrice.com →Biden netted 132 votes in Milwaukee County and Trump netted 45 votes in Dane County. Taken together, that increased Biden's statewide lead to 21,695.
Published by USA TODAY at November 29, 2020 11:59 am.
USA TODAY →Coronavirus deaths in Turkey rose to a record for the seventh consecutive day on Sunday and the number of new cases remained high despite efforts by President Tayyip Erdogan's government to contain a second wave of infections.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 11:50 am.
Reuters →David Prowse, the weightlifter-turned-actor who was the body, though not the voice, of Darth Vader in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, has died.
Published by USA TODAY at November 29, 2020 11:41 am.
USA TODAY →The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is assisting an inquiry into an alleged adverse reaction during AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine trial, but has found no reason to recommend halting it, a senior official at the regulator said on Sunday.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 11:40 am.
Reuters →AMC Entertainment, the country's largest multiplex operator, is trying to survive, but sometimes, effort isn't enough.
Published by USA TODAY at November 29, 2020 11:30 am.
USA TODAY →Italy reported 541 coronavirus-related deaths on Sunday, against 686 the day before, and 20,648 new infections, down from 26,323 on Saturday, the health ministry said.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 11:25 am.
Reuters →New York City's public schools will begin to reopen for in-person learning on Dec. 7, starting with elementary schools, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Sunday.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 11:20 am.
Reuters →Fox host Maria Bartiromo was criticized for her softball questioning of the president who said he doesn't expect his view of the election to change.
Published by USA TODAY at November 29, 2020 11:00 am.
USA TODAY →Canadian pension funds and insurers are facing a shrinking universe of higher-quality private debt investments to lift returns in a low-yield world, as the coronavirus pandemic has crushed many businesses, while banks maintain lending to better ones.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 10:30 am.
Reuters →Norway's Nyhamna gas export terminal has restarted production and is ramping up output following a shutdown triggered by a strike among workers, system operator Gassco said on Sunday.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 10:10 am.
Reuters →Trump wants to bring back a corrupt system of political patronage. Congress and Joe Biden must undo this attack on the capability of our government.
Published by USA TODAY at November 29, 2020 10:00 am.
USA TODAY →There is a long history of drilling for hydrocarbons in the Black Sea. After all, oil-rich Azerbaijan, and the Caspian region in general, was one of the first spots in the world to see mass-scale crude production. Yet one drilling campaign after another has brought poor results to the nations bordering the Black Sea: Turkey has failed to find any commercially viable deepwater field for more than 50 years (until its dubious 2020 discovery of a giant field), Russia has seemingly abandoned its Black Sea ambitions on the back of non-commercial discoveries,…
Published by OilPrice.com at November 29, 2020 10:00 am.
OilPrice.com →The World Health Organization delivered 15 ventilators to Gaza hospitals on Sunday amid a spike in COVID-19 infections that has tested the Palestinian territory's under-developed health system.
Published by Reuters at November 29, 2020 9:50 am.
Reuters →