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Not Everything Short-Sellers Do Is Attractive: Summers

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Jan.29 -- Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers, a Wall Street Week contributor, says that even if there is froth in the volume of retail trading, short-sellers' practices should be questioned. He thinks the indignation from...
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CLEAN : Thailand tackles new virus wave on anniversary of first death

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Thai health workers tackle a new wave of Covid-19, hopeful that the country's outbreak is slowing down (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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U.K. Fundraising Icon Capt. Tom Moore Dies From COVID At 100

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The 100-year-old WWII veteran helped raise nearly $40 million for the U.K.'s National Health System and coronavirus relief effort.
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Pfizer, BioNTech Seek Emergency Use Authorization For COVID-19 Vaccine

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Another vaccine from Moderna Inc. is showing similar results and the U.S. has agreed to buy millions of the Pfizer-BioNTech doses upon approval.
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U.S. Falling Short Of COVID-19 Vaccination Goal

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Operation Warp Speed science advisor Moncef Slaoui acknowledges number "is lower than what we hoped for," vows improvement.
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U.K. Requires Travelers To Provide Negative COVID-19 Test

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The test has to be taken within three days of takeoff and travelers will have to quarantine for ten days upon arrival.
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Dr. Birx: Trump Used Graphs I Didn't Make

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Dr. Deborah Birx served was the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator under former President Trump.
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Congress Approves $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package

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Passage of the bill marks the first major legislative victory of the Biden administration and a Congress that is now under narrow Democratic control.
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U.S. Vaccination Numbers Lower Than Expected

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The government's goal was 20 million vaccinations by year's end but the CDC says just over one million doses have been distributed.
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COVID Knocks Out Cleveland Browns Head Coach For 1st Playoff Game

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Coach Kevin Stefanski will miss the Cleveland Browns' first playoff game since 2002.
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CDC Launches Tool To Help Americans Find COVID Vaccination Sites

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The site helps you locate vaccination centers near you and shows which vaccines the site has in stock.
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Experts Say Brazil's Worsening COVID Outbreak Is A Global Threat

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Experts fear that Brazil's lax attitude and variant spread might endanger other nations.
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New U.S. COVID Cases Drop Sharply, Deaths Lowest Since October

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More than 95 million Americans are now fully vaccinated and more than 140 million people have gotten at least their first shot.
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5 Mass Vaccination Sites In L.A. Temporarily Close Amid Shortages

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Mayor Eric Garcetti says the city has administered 293,252 vaccines so far but has exhausted its supply of the Moderna vaccine.
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CDC Chief: U.K. Variant Now Dominant COVID-19 Strain In U.S.

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This variant is believed to be more contagious and adds to growing concerns as cases and hospitalizations surge in the U.S.
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Hong Kong Suspends Use Of Pfizer Vaccine, Cites Defective Packaging

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Government officials said two batches containing more than 1.3 million doses are being investigated for defective bottle lids.
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UK Variant Spreading thru U.S.

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This variant is believed to be more contagious and adds to growing concerns as cases and hospitalizations surge in the U.S.
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Colorado Relaxes COVID-19 Restrictions In More Than 25 Counties

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New guidelines allow more than 25 counties to lift mask requirements and no longer cap the number of people in restaurants, stores, gyms and offices.
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Pres. Biden Pushes Vaccinations As More States Lift COVID Restrictions

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Virginia is the latest state to lift restrictions as Biden aims for 70 percent of U.S. adults to have at least one dose of a COVID vaccine by July 4.
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CDC: Fewer Than 15,000 New COVID Cases Per Day

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The U.S. is administering about one million COVID vaccinations per day and 42% of the country is fully vaccinated.
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Moderna Requests Full FDA Approval For Its COVID-19 Vaccine

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Full approval would give Moderna the ability to market directly to consumers and employers can legally require workers get the shot in most cases.
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W.H.O. Proposes Global Treaty To Prepare For Next Pandemic

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Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it would be a "monumental error" for anyone to think the danger has passed.
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U.K. Begins Rollout Of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

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The government has secured 17 million doses of the vaccine which is enough to vaccinate about 8.5 million people.
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India Reports A Record 4,329 COVID Deaths On Tuesday

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The country reported 4,329 COVID deaths on Tuesday and has confirmed more than 25 million cases since the pandemic began.