EU politicians say the UK approved Pfizer's vaccine too quickly and without proper checks
- After the UK became the first Western country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, EU lawmakers and European politicians spoke out against the speed of the decision.
- "The idea is not to be first but to have a safe and effective vaccine," Germany's Health Minister Jens Spahn said about the UK's approval of Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 shot on Wednesday.
- The EU's drug regulator added that its own approval process was more rigorous than the UK's, because it was based on more evidence.
Nearly 6 million Americans — roughly equivalent to the entire population of Singapore — are threatened by eviction and foreclosure this month
One-third of 18 million Americans behind on rent or mortgage payments will struggle at 2020's end and into 2021 because laws that protect them expire.
This chart shows how the Salesforce acquisition of Slack for $27.7 billion stacks up against tech's largest deals ever
Salesforce announced plans to purchase Slack for $27.7 billion on Tuesday. Here's how that lofty sum compares to other major tech acquisitions.
DeepMind's protein-folding breakthrough triggers fierce debate among skeptical scientists: 'Until they share their code, nobody in the field cares'
One professor at the University of California, Merced, branded DeepMind's announcement "laughable."
Zoom has soared 497% this year. 3 analysts — including one of the most accurate in tech — break down whether you should buy, hold, or sell the stock as a vaccine becomes widely available.
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SCOTT GALLOWAY: Higher education needs an overhaul. Here are 9 changes that need to happen to make college worth it again.
The NYU professor who predicted the coronavirus pandemic would shutter many colleges for good outlines his plan for fixing the system.
How TikTok has impacted industries ranging from music to retail to cybersecurity in 2020, according to an analysis of hundreds of executive interviews
With so much chatter around its early success and possible demise, TikTok has regularly made its way into investor calls this year.
How a teen went from being a paperboy to the founder of Adept, a major sneaker bot that has brought in over $1.3 million in sales since 2018
The teen founder of Adept Bots ran a paper route before creating the software program that would go on to bring in over $1.3 million in sales.
Amazon is reportedly considering buying Wondery in a deal that could value the podcast startup at $300 million
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Trump retweeted a Nevada doctor's selfie to push the false claim that COVID-19 is a hoax. But the photo actually showed him in a new and still unused hospital-care site.
"It is really demoralizing to everybody who is out working so hard to have this politicized and polarized so much," Dr. Jacob Keeperman told AP.
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My grandma's been retired for more than 30 years thanks to 3 money rules that helped her save and live comfortably
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Seeking nominations for the top talent managers for YouTube creators in 2020
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How this founder woke up to VCs begging to write checks for his barely launched startup, in the middle of a pandemic
This New York-based founder raised $4 million in an oversubscribed seed round only 3 months after introducing his startup on Product Hunt.
The WHO says masks shouldn't be worn during intense physical activity, contradicting other advice
The World Health Organization updated its mask-wearing guidelines, including controversial advice not to wear masks while exercising intensely.
How to use Chromecast and Spotify to turn your TV into a personalized jukebox, with lyrics and album art onscreen
To connect your Chromecast to Spotify, you can use the "Devices" menu, which you can find on desktop or mobile.
Value and growth stocks can climb together in 2021 as investors split focus between vaccine rollouts and virus scarring, top Wall Street strategist says
Vaccine distribution "would be a total game-changer," but mega-caps' strong balance sheets present lasting appeal, strategist Seema Shah said.
Advertisers are spending again — here are 16 companies that are benefitting the most, from Hulu to TikTok
They include new ad sellers like Instacart and TikTok and traditional media companies like NBCUniversal and Condé Nast.
More than 2.5 miles of cliff paintings found hidden in the Amazon rainforest show ancient hunter-gatherers killing Ice Age creatures
The paintings are at least 11,800 years old, and depict ancient Amazonians killing mastodons and interacting with other animals from the Ice Age.
This 26-year-old founder won a Y Combinator spot for his startup supporting men with eating disorders
Richie Cartwright revealed how he once consumed more than 10,000 calories in a day.
How the pharma giant Pfizer teamed up with a little-known biotech to develop an effective coronavirus vaccine in record time
Pfizer worked with the German biotech BioNTech to develop a coronavirus vaccine in under a year, an unprecedented scientific feat.
The DOT is cracking down on emotional support animals on airplanes and will only allow trained dogs to fly
Flyers were using the service animal loophole to bring a menagerie of pets onboard including pigs, peacocks, and snakes. But no more says the DOT.
Older people are spending more on video games and playing more during the pandemic than ever before
As the impact of the coronavirus pandemic stretches on, more people than ever are playing video games — especially people in their 40s and 50s.
The captain of a recreational dive boat that caught fire, killing nearly everyone on board, has been charged with 34 counts of manslaughter
The P/V Conception caught fire last year during a Labor Day weekend recreational diving trip, and the blaze killed 34 of the 39 people on board.
According to Vrbo, new family travel trends for 2021 include cozy cabins, waterfront getaways, and more — here are top rentals for each
We break down the top family travel trends for 2021 according to a report from Vrbo, plus highlight top-rated vacation rentals to book now for each.
PR industry salaries revealed: How much top firms like FTI Consulting and Prosek Partners pay employees
Salaries range from $62,000 for a senior account executive at finance-focused Prosek Partners to $420,000 for a managing director at FTI Consulting.
MasterClass is having a huge 2-for-1 holiday sale right now — here's what it's like to take classes from celebrities, plus the best courses offered and answers to all your FAQs
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Leaked emails show investment giant Fidelity is selling shares in scooter startup Bird at a loss
A Fidelity fund already marked down the value of its stake in Bird.
Palantir plummets 18% after Morgan Stanley downgrades company on questionable valuation following massive run
"With very little change in the fundamental story, the risk/reward paradigm shifts decidedly negative for the shares," Morgan Stanley warned.
Gen Z was set to unseat millennials as the most educated generation, but the pandemic may have ended that
A Bank of America Research report finds a major risk of learning loss for young Gen Zers, while college enrollment is down on fears of student debt.
The Marines are getting new boots for fights in freezing temperatures as low as -20 degrees
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Marc Benioff and Stewart Butterfield are now united, with a mutual Microsoft grudge
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If you want to accelerate your career in tech, go work at a Canadian company, says the founder of the nation's hottest startup
Clearbanc was the top Canadian startup to work for in 2020, according to a LinkedIn ranking.
Biden plans to keep Christopher Wray on as FBI director if Trump doesn't fire him
The decision is part of Biden's effort to restore trust in the DOJ, FBI, and intelligence community, which have been overtly politicized under Trump.
Some PlayStation 5 resellers are getting wild threats from angry buyers on Facebook and Craigslist
The PlayStation 5 is nearly impossible to buy this holiday, and resellers are getting threats from angry buyers while trying to turn a profit.
Former Hamburger University worker sues McDonald's, alleging a coworker sexually assaulted and harassed her for years
McDonald's is facing another lawsuit, as a former instructor at Hamburger University alleges she was groped and harassed on the job.
'Reactionary giving' was all the rage from the 'Trump bump' after 2016 — but the coronavirus has changed giving like everything else
On Giving Tuesday, the philanthropy world looks back on a landscape transformed by "reactionary giving" or "rage donations" after the 2016 election.
Under Armour's new Stephen Curry brand will have trouble replicating the success of Nike's iconic Jordan line, analysts say
Part of the Jordan brand's success is credited to its "retro" appeal, said NPD analyst Matt Powell. This can be tough for Under Armour to replicate.
Google salaries revealed: How much the tech giant pays software engineers, UX designers, legal hires, and more
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Trump has been largely silent on stimulus since losing the election to Joe Biden. Here's why his influence may be limited among Senate Republicans as relief talks progress.
Trump's ability to shape another economic aid package may be limited with Biden assuming office in January.
The UK just approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. Here are our 5 biggest questions about the shot.
The UK regulator approved Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 shot in record time, but don't put away your mask right away. Here's why.
AOC pushes back on Obama's 'defund the police' critique: 'The whole point of protesting is to make people uncomfortable.'
Without mentioning the former president by name, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended the "defund the police" slogan as effective activism.
Tesla just settled its yearslong lawsuit with a whistleblower who enraged Elon Musk. But accounting experts say it leaves questions about where hundreds of millions of dollars went.
Leaked documents from a suit involving Tesla showed in 2018 there was companywide concern about hundreds of millions of dollars in scrap waste. But that cash doesn't seem to appear in Tesla's financials.
Former Trump campaign manager says he and Jared Kushner 'both paid the price' for telling the president the truth
Brad Parscale said that the president never told him why he was demoted, and they have not spoken lately. "It's pretty hurtful," he told Fox News.
Residents of a small Austrian town are being promised work for 3 years in the world's first universal jobs guarantee experiment
The program aims to reduce unemployment in the town of Marienthal, which never fully recovered from massive layoffs almost a century ago.