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WASHINGTON (AP) — With more than half of America reluctant or flatly opposed to getting a COVID-19 vaccine, a VIP-filled video call on Thursday targeted the nation’s military families with an urgent plea: Get the shot. “We need your help,” first lady … [Continue reading] about US leaders urge military to get vaccine shots
No. 2 Baylor has had its season interrupted again because of COVID-19 protocols, with the Big 12 Conference postponing the Bears’ next two scheduled games. The Big 12 announced the postponements on Thursday. The Bears, who at 17-0 have matched the … [Continue reading] about No. 2 Baylor on pause again because of COVID-19 protocols
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian prime minister said he had a “constructive” meeting on Thursday with the head of Google after the tech giant threatened to remove its search engine from Australia over plans to make digital platforms pay for … [Continue reading] about Australian leader has ‘constructive’ talk with Google boss
WASHINGTON — Biden administration officials are weighing sending masks to every American as they hope to nudge individuals to do their part in lowering coronavirus transmission rates. White House chief of staff Ron Klain said in an interview with NBC … [Continue reading] about The Latest: US officials mull sending masks to each American
HELSINKI (AP) — The Finnish telecommunications networks provider Nokia on Thursday reported a smaller than expected drop in profit in the fourth-quarter while it acknowledged it was facing some challenges in the race for 5G networks, particularly in … [Continue reading] about Nokia profit dips as it sees challenges in US market for 5G
