News
CDC may soon reduce the 14-day quarantine after Covid exposure
The current 14-day quarantine following potential coronavirus exposure may be adjusted
Source: The Independent
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy in court as landmark corruption trial begins
Right-wing politician faces up to 10 years imprisonment if convicted
Source: The Independent
‘Point of no return’: Ethiopia PM gives Tigray forces 72 hours to surrender
Abiy Ahmed issues ultimatum ahead of military offensive on city of Mekelle
Source: The Independent
Business
Goodbye NS&I! Rate cuts hit and customer service shambles continues
National Savings and Investments yesterday slashed rates for its 25 million customers. But customers trying to move their money are having to wait weeks as they struggle with the website.
Source: Daily Mail
PRUDENT INVESTOR: 10 golden rules for rookie investors
I made my first foray into the stock market at the age of 25 in November 1984 when cut-price BT shares were sold to small investors. The profits helped to pay for a skiing holiday.
Source: Daily Mail
How the news and global events made the markets move in 2020
But what can a novice investor learn from 2020? Though the markets have seen record falls - and some dramatic gains - a look at the whole year underlines the wisdom of cautious investing.
Source: Daily Mail
Dow hits 30,000-point record high as markets welcome Biden transition –as it happened
Source: The Guardian
Stock market rally pushes Dow Jones to record high of 30,000
Source: The Guardian
Reshape the economy for our sake and the planet’s | Letters
Source: The Guardian
Arts&Culture
‘The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two’ Review: Meet the Clauses
Kids explore the marvels of Santa’s Village in this sugary, busy Netflix sequel that stars Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn as Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Source: The New York Times
Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa Dominate 2021 Grammy Nominations
The major categories include some surprising, lesser-known names and notable absences as a Recording Academy in transition plans its pandemic awards show.
Source: The New York Times
Grammy nominations: Beyonce comes out on top with NINE nods… despite not releasing a 2020 album
The remote event, hosted by the Recording Academy, showcased the most high-profile of the awards' 84 total categories with presenters Dua Lipa, Imogen Heap, Gayle King, and Sharon Osbourne.
Source: Daily Mail
I’m A Celebrity UK hit by claims the show is FAKE as ‘stars film the trials in a separate studio’
According to The Sun , stars are taken to a separate structure away from Gwrych Castle to record the challenges, as bosses were unable to drastically alter the historical site.
Source: Daily Mail
The final rankings will not come until at least Dec. 20. But on Tuesday night, the playoff’s selection committee gave an early look at how it is approaching the pandemic-upended year.
Chelsea’s match against Rennes in the Champions League is a rare meeting of Black goalkeepers on club soccer’s biggest stage. But why are there so few of them?
When his first pass was blocked on Monday night, he simply tried another. That one counted.
