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Covid-19: Officials hunt Brazil virus variant case in England

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Getty Images Health officials in England are trying to trace one of six patients infected with a contagious coronavirus variant first found in Brazil. Three cases of the P1 variant were picked up in Scotland and three in England earlier this month. But one case in England remains unidentified, prompting an appeal for anyone without a result from a test on 12 or 13 February to come forward. Labour said there has been a lack of a "comprehensive" border system. The P1 variant was first detected in travellers to Japan from Manaus in northern Brazil in January. Health Secretary Matt Hancock will hold a meeting later to update MPs from all parties about the variant. How worrying is the Brazil coronavirus variant? Brazil 'variant of concern' found in UK More than 20m in UK have had first Covid jab There have been concerns vaccines may not be as effective against the variant, but NHS England's Prof Stephen Powis said vacci...

Golden Globe Awards 2021: Nomadland and Borat win top awards

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NBC Nomadland and Borat Subsequent Moviefilm were the big winners at Sunday night's Golden Globe Awards. The night's top prize - best drama film - went to Nomadland, which stars Frances McDormand as a homeless woman travelling through the American West. Chloé Zhao was named best director - becoming only the second female winner of the category in Globes history, after Barbara Streisand in 1983. "Thank you everyone who made it possible to do what I love," Zhao said. "I fell in love with making movies and telling stories because it gave us a chance to laugh and cry together, to learn from each other, and to have more compassion for each other." Golden Globes 2021: The winners and nominees Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, the sequel to 2006's hugely successful Borat, was named best musical or comedy film. "Thank you to the all-white Hollywood Foreign Press," said Sacha Baron Cohen as he accepted the prize...

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Australian Dollar, APAC Markets Focus on Bond Yields to Start March

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Treasury Yields, Australian Dollar, RBA– Talking Points US markets ended on a sour note in February as a bond market rout hit confidence Rising government yields may continue to threaten risk appetite throughout markets AUD/USD selloff leaves the pair in a fragile technical posture searching for support Recommended by Thomas Westwater Get Your Free Top Trading Opportunities Forecast Get My Guide The risk-off move seen across markets last week, prompted by rising government bond yields, may continue as investors reallocate their portfolios. US equity indexes were among the hardest hit, lead by technology stocks, with the Nasdaq 100 index sinking nearly 5% on the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average , S&P 500 , and small-cap Russell 2000 also saw steep losses. A sharp rise in Treasury yields was the main culprit for last week’s selloff, stemmed from a growing reflationary theme. The 10-year yield climbed for a fourth straight week as investors continued t...

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NewsWatch: As rising Treasury yields spook stock investors, March looms like a lion

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE After a frenetic February, investors are probably hoping that March holds true to its proverb: In like a lion out like a lamb. See full story. This CPAC ‘golden calf’ Trump statue is spurring backlash of biblical proportions Comments like ‘the GOP worship a golden crook’ spread across Twitter faster than you can say 'Moses' See full story. Dr. Fauci on J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine: ‘I would have no hesitancy whatsoever to take it’ Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said, ‘Be careful when you try to parse this percent versus that percent.’ See full story. Americans can’t file their income taxes fast enough — but they should brace for some unwelcome news in their 2020 refunds The IRS has received approximately 21% more individual returns than the agency received last year by Feb. 7, which was 12 days into the tax season last year. See full story. What is NBA Top Shot? Everything you need to know...

The Wall Street Journal: Iran rejects offer to restart direct nuclear talks with U.S.

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Iran rejected a European Union offer to arrange direct nuclear talks with the U.S., senior diplomats say, risking fresh tension between Tehran and Western capitals. Two senior Western diplomats said Iran has ruled out attending a meeting in Europe for now, saying it wanted a guarantee first that the U.S. would lift some sanctions after the meeting. Let's block ads! (Why?) March 01, 2021 at 09:25AM By Laurence Norman,  Michael R. Gordon http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story.asp?guid=%7B21005575-02D4-D4B5-4572-D2C8DA893CE4%7D&siteid=rss&rss=1

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Dr. Fauci on J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine: ‘People need to get vaccinated ...I would have no hesitancy whatsoever to take it’

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NewsWatch: As rising Treasury yields spook stock investors, March looms like a lion

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE After a frenetic February, investors are probably hoping that March holds true to its proverb: In like a lion out like a lamb. See full story. This CPAC ‘golden calf’ Trump statue is spurring backlash of biblical proportions Comments like ‘the GOP worship a golden crook’ spread across Twitter faster than you can say 'Moses' See full story. FDA authorizes the first single-dose COVID-19 vaccine The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday granted emergency authorization to Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine, making it the third vaccine to become available to Americans during the pandemic and the first to only require one dose. See full story. Americans can’t file their income taxes fast enough — but they should brace for some unwelcome news in their 2020 refunds The IRS has received approximately 21% more individual returns than the agency received last year by Feb. 7, which was 12 days into the tax season last year. See full story. What...

Covid-19: Brazil 'variant of concern' detected in UK

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Getty Images A coronavirus "variant of concern" that was first detected in Brazil has been found in the UK. Three cases have been detected in England and three in Scotland, health authorities have said. Experts believe the variant, first detected in Manaus in northern Brazil, could be more contagious. The three Scottish residents had returned to Scotland from Brazil via Paris and London, the Scottish government said. Other passengers who were on the same flight from London to Aberdeen are being contacted. The three cases are not connected to the three in England, the Scottish government said. In England, the first two cases were from a household in south Gloucestershire with a history of travel to Brazil, but the third is not linked, Public Health England said. The whereabouts of that individual is unknown, as PHE says the person did not complete their test registration card so follow-up details are unavailable. Officials are a...

Covid-19: More than 20 million in UK have had first jab - Hancock

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EPA More than 20 million people in the UK have now had their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said. He said it was "a magnificent achievement for the country" and "the vaccine is our route out". The government is aiming to offer all adults a first dose by the end of July. From Monday, nearly two million people aged 60 to 63 in England will start receiving letters inviting them to book their vaccine. The government's next target is to offer a first dose to all over-50s by 15 April, as well as people aged 16-64 with certain underlying health conditions and unpaid carers for disabled and elderly people. After that, they will start offering jabs to people by age group. There are no plans yet to vaccinate children, although trials have been announced to test the Oxford University jab on children. When will it be my turn to be vaccinated? "When you get the call, get the j...

NewsWatch: As rising Treasury yields spook stock investors, March looms like a lion

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE After a frenetic February, investors are probably hoping that March holds true to its proverb: In like a lion out like a lamb. See full story. This CPAC ‘golden calf’ Trump statue is spurring backlash of biblical proportions Comments like ‘the GOP worship a golden crook’ spread across Twitter faster than you can say 'Moses' See full story. Americans can’t file their income taxes fast enough — but they should brace for some unwelcome news in their 2020 refunds The IRS has received approximately 21% more individual returns than the agency received last year by Feb. 7, which was 12 days into the tax season last year. See full story. FDA authorizes the first single-dose COVID-19 vaccine The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday granted emergency authorization to Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine, making it the third vaccine to become available to Americans during the pandemic and the first to only require one dose. See full story. What...

Myanmar coup: Deadliest day of protests as police open fire

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Police have fired on protesters in Myanmar killing at least 18, the UN human rights office says, on the deadliest day of anti-coup rallies. Deaths were reported in several cities including Yangon, Dawei and Mandalay as police used live rounds and tear gas. Security forces began the violent crackdown on Saturday, after weeks of largely peaceful protests against the 1 February military takeover. Government leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi, were overthrown and detained. What is happening in Myanmar and why? Can Asia help Myanmar end coup crisis? How the military disrupted Myanmar's internet Social media footage from Sunday showed protesters running away as police charged at them, makeshift roadblocks being erected, and several people being led away covered in blood. The police crackdown was expanded on Sunday as coup leaders sought to quash a civil disobedience campaign that has shown no sign of ending. The people did no...