iQoo 7 Alleged Geekbench Listing Suggests 12GB RAM Variant in Tow

iQoo 7 smarpthone, with model number V2049A, has allegedly been spotted on Geekbench website. The listing shows that the phone could sport 12GB of RAM. iQoo has already announced that the iQoo 7 BMW Edition will come with an enhanced version of LPDDR5 RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, and an enhanced version of UFS 3.1 storage.

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Resolving to live a lot better than in 2020.

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New Year 2021: Our Gadgets Wishlist, From iPhone 12 to PlayStation 5

iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple Watch SE, PlayStation 5, MacBook Air M1, iMac, Apple One, Nvidia GeForce 2060, Intel Core i7-10700K, Ikea office chair — the gadgets Gadgets 360 staff is hoping to buy for themselves in 2021.

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No Rose Parade: Southern California laments the loss of a tradition.

The pandemic caused the cancellation of the Rose Parade, an institution since 1890, for the first time since World War II.

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Shhh! In Los Angeles, New Year’s Eve parties are still happening.

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A holiday all about drinking and reveling with mobs of strangers — what could go wrong?

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The celebration at Mar-a-Lago doesn’t include President Trump.

The town of Palm Beach, Fla., has imposed a 1 a.m. curfew, limiting New Year’s Eve festivities.

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An uncrowded Times Square is still ‘festive in a weird way.’

In the lead-up to the evening, officials warned New Yorkers and tourists that all uninvited guests would be turned away.

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This year, the midnight drag queen arrives at 9 p.m.

For 23 years, the New Year’s Eve tradition in Key West has been a drag queen descending from an eight-foot red stiletto at the stroke of midnight.

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Rain! Sleet! Snow! The weather will do its part to dampen Americans’ celebrations.

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Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Toss Election Lawsuit Against Pence

The suit, led by Representative Louie Gohmert of Texas, seeks to give the vice president the power to reject electoral votes that were cast for Joseph R. Biden Jr.

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Minneapolis Police Release Body Camera Video of First Killing Since George Floyd

The video shows a man raising something to his car window before a bang is heard. An officer ducks for cover and then fires several rounds at the man.

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Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest

The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe.

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Adobe Flash Player reaches the end of its life

The browser plug-in that brought rich interactivity to the early web is retired.

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Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.

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'Fear the Democrats': Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message

Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue are resting their re-election hopes on a strategy that calls more attention to what they’re against than what they support.

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A Pharmacist is Arrested After He Allegedly Allowed 500 Vaccine Doses to Spoil

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Joy Survives: Your Positive Moments From 2020

Readers share memories of the good moments from this year, and reflect on what they mean now.

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‘The Other Half of My Soul’: Widows of Covid-19 Bond Over Sudden Loss

Men have died of the coronavirus in larger numbers than women, leaving untold thousands of spouses suddenly alone. Some have turned to bereavement groups on Facebook.

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Two Siblings Are Killed in Crash as Suspect Speeds Wrong Way on I-95 in Florida

A carjacking suspect fleeing the police drove north in southbound lanes and struck an S.U.V. on Interstate 95 near Daytona Beach.

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Mi 10i India Launch Confirmed for January 5, Teased to Feature a ‘Brand New’ Camera Sensor

Mi 10i launch in India has been confirmed by Xiaomi India Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain. The new smartphone was earlier a part of the rumour mill, though Xiaomi last week suggested its launch for January 5.

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Mi 11 Pro Launch Tipped for February, May Come With ‘Same’ Display Specifications as Mi 11

Mi 11 Pro could still be in development and may come with the same display as Mi 11. The new phone could debut as early as February.

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iPhone 13 Pro Models May Come With 120Hz Displays, All Models May Have Smaller Notches, Wi-Fi 6E Support

iPhone 13 series rumours suggest that the Pro models will come with 120Hz displays and all models in the series may come with smaller notches and Wi-Fi 6E support.

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Vivo V2035 Spotted on US FCC With 5,000mAh Battery

The US FCC listing of Vivo V2035 has leaked some details about the phone. The Vivo V2035 should be called something else when it goes official, but its marketing name is still a mystery. The FCC documents leak that the Vivo V2035 may support 4G LTE and come with a dual-SIM slot. Connectivity options on the Vivo phone are listed to include Bluetooth, dual-band Wi-Fi, a...

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LG Wing Update Makes Dual Screens Easier to Use; Report Claims Less Than 50,000 Units Sold in South Korea

LG Wing has sold less than 50,000 units in South Korea, as per a report. The dual-screen phone, however, is getting a new software update that will make its two screens easier to use. Users can now send apps quickly from one display to the other through a ‘Send’ or ‘Fetch’ button.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Receiving Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip smartphones in Europe and Nigeria have reportedly started receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update. The updates include a tweaked UI design and the latest December 2020 Android security patch.

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Samuel Little, America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer, Dies at 80

Mr. Little confessed to 93 murders, at least 50 of which were verified by law enforcement officers, the F.B.I. said.

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Hogmanay drone swarm lights up Scottish skies

Edinburgh's Hogmanay has been lighting up the skies online with a drone display of Scottish icons.

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Redmi Note 9T Spotted on Geekbench With MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC, 4GB RAM

Redmi Note 9T has been spotted on Geekbench with the model number M2007J22G. It’s the same model number that was spotted recently on Thailand’s NBTC certification site. Furthermore, the Redmi Note 9 5G that launched in China recently has the model number M2007J22C, and its global variant, expected to called Redmi Note 9T, is likely to carry the model number M2007J...

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74 of Our Favorite Facts for 2020

Each day, our editors collect the most interesting, striking or delightful facts to appear in articles throughout the paper. Here are 74 from the past year that were the most revealing.

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Minneapolis Police Fatally Shoot Man During Traffic Stop

It was the first killing by a Minneapolis officer since George Floyd’s death in May, which led to nationwide protests and the burning of a city police station.

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Trump Was Briefed on Uncorroborated Intelligence About Chinese Bounties

The unverified intelligence echoes a similar report, deemed credible by the C.I.A. but dismissed by the president, that Russian military agents had offered payments for attacks on Americans in Afghanistan.

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After Breonna Taylor Case, Louisville Police Face Precarious Next Chapter

An interim police chief has nearly finished her work, and the city is at a crossroads. Will a department handling one of the nation’s most controversial police shootings win back the city’s trust?

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Critics Say Nashville Police Could Have Done More With Tip About Bomber

Anthony Warner’s girlfriend told the police last year he was building bombs in his R.V. Police officials said they took their inquiry as far as they could at the time.

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The Small Colorado Town Shrugged Off the Pandemic. Then Came the Coronavirus Variant.

Simla, Colo., an isolated ranching community, is the site of the first known case in the United States of a new, more infectious variant of the coronavirus.

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Closing of Air Traffic Control Center for Virus Cleaning Halts Flights in Dallas

Covid cases at F.A.A. center in Fort Worth lead to ripples of delays and diverted flights across the country.

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‘No Realistic Path’ for Quick Vote on $2,000 Stimulus Checks, McConnell Says

The Senate leader all but ended any chance of increasing direct payments, despite some Republican support for the effort.

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Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK

The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use.

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Death Transformed a Year, and What May Lie Ahead

As Covid-19 swept the world, the killing of George Floyd galvanized a racial justice movement, and the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg upended the makeup of the Supreme Court.

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As the Pandemic Took Lives, It Also Stole Hopes

Many of Covid-19’s victims had been entering new chapters in their lives: fatherhood, a career, freedom, citizenship.

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Is the Ant Group shake-up a sign of things to come?

The wind has changed for China's financial technology giants who now face increased scrutiny.

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Nokia TA-1322 Smartphone US FCC Listing Tip Specifications, Design

A Nokia smartphone with model number TA-1322 has been listed on the US FCC website with a 3,900mAh battery capacity. Earlier reports suggest that it could be the Nokia 7.3 or Nokia 4.4.

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LG Stylo 7 Leaked Renders Tip Triple Rear Camera Setup, Hole-Punch Display

LG Stylo 7 will be a successor to the LG Stylo 6 that was launched in May this year. It is expected to come with a hole-punch cut out design for the selfie camera and a triple rear camera setup.

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Samsung Galaxy S21+ Images Leaked, Galaxy S21 Series ‘Official Cases’ Surface Online Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy S21+ images have purportedly been leaked online. The leaked images show the Samsung phone from its front and back. Separately, the Galaxy S21 series “official cases” have also surfaced online.

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He Was Hospitalized for Covid-19. Then Hospitalized Again. And Again.

Significant numbers of coronavirus patients experience long-term symptoms that send them back to the hospital, taxing an already overburdened health system.

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Vivo X60, Vivo X60 Pro With Exynos 1080 SoC, 120Hz Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo X60 and Vivo X60 Pro have been launched in China. Both new Vivo phones come with Samsung’s Exynos 1080 SoC and feature a 120Hz AMOLED display. Vivo X60 and Vivo X60 Pro will be available in the Chinese market starting January 8, though the details about their global debut are yet to be announced.

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Realme 8 With MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC Allegedly Spotted on Geekbench

A Realme phone with model number RMX3092 has been spotted on Geekbench. The phone is listed to be powered by the Dimensity 720 SoC and tipster Mukul Sharma suggests that this may be the Realme 8. The handset is listed to run on Android 10 and is expected to pack 8GB RAM.

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Snapchat boss: 'User behaviour protected by free speech'

Founder Evan Spiegel has questioned whether platforms are responsible for user behaviour in a BBC interview.

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Samsung Galaxy M12 Support Page Goes Live in India, Launch Expected Soon

Samsung Galaxy M12 support page has gone live in India. This could mean that the phone could launch in the country soon. The page shows a smartphone with model number SM-F127G/DS, which has been associated with the Galaxy M12 on various certification websites.

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Vivo Y20 (2021) With MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y20 (2021) has been launched in Malaysia as a refreshed version of the Vivo Y20 that was launched back in August this year. Vivo Y20 (2021) comes in a single RAM and storage configuration and two colour options.

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OnePlus 8T Getting November 2020 Security Patch, OnePlus Store App for Indian Users With OxygenOS Update

The latest OnePlus 8T update brings a new OnePlus Store app that offers users easy-to-access support, exciting member benefits, and allows users to shop for OnePlus products. This app has been introduced only for Indian users and can be uninstalled at any time.

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Apple Hits Record After December Surge Sends It Past Amazon

Apple shares briefly rallied to an intraday record on Tuesday, continuing a year-end surge that’s cementing its lead over Amazon as 2020’s best performer among the largest technology stocks.

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Nashville Suspect’s Girlfriend Told Police Last Year That He Was Making Bombs

Officers visited the home of Anthony Warner after his girlfriend said he was producing explosives in his R.V., according to a police report. They said then that there was no evidence of a crime.

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Apple Loses Copyright Suit Against Cyber-Security Startup Corellium Over ‘Virtualisation’ of iOS

A federal judge dismissed Apple's copyright infringement lawsuit against cyber-security startup Corellium in a case that could have implications for researchers who find software bugs and vulnerabilities.

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2 Cleveland Police Officers Avoid Federal Charges in Killing of Tamir Rice

Finding a lack of evidence to prosecute, the Justice Department ended a five-year inquiry into the death of the 12-year-old Black boy, who had been carrying a pellet gun when an officer shot him.

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McConnell Blocks Vote on $2,000 Checks Despite G.O.P. Pressure

Senator Mitch McConnell instead provided vague assurances that the Senate would “begin the process” of discussing the checks and two other issues that the president demanded lawmakers address.

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Biden Criticizes Trump on Vaccine Distribution and Pledges to Pick Up Pace

Three weeks from taking office, Joe Biden called vaccinating Americans “the greatest operational challenge we’ve ever faced as a nation” and offered a bleak assessment of the months ahead.

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Alaska Airlines Clamps Down on Emotional Support Animals on Flights

The airline says it will permit service dogs only, following a move by the U.S. Department of Transportation to reclassify the types of service animals allowed on flights.

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Howard J. Rubenstein, Public Relations Impresario, Dies at 88

He polished the tarnished images of the rich, the famous and the flawed, with clients that included Donald J. Trump, Rupert Murdoch and George M. Steinbrenner.

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When Nashville Bombing Hit a Telecom Hub, the Ripples Reached Far Beyond

Investigators are questioning whether the perpetrator specifically targeted the building. The explosion disrupted 911 call centers, hospitals and cell service in several states.

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More Contagious Coronavirus Variant Found in Colorado

It’s the first confirmed U.S. case of the variant, which has overwhelmed hospitals in Britain.

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Treasury will begin sending the $600 stimulus checks.

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Pompeo Weighs Plan to Place Cuba on U.S. Terrorism Sponsor List

The move would complicate any effort by the incoming Biden administration to resume President Barack Obama’s thaw in relations with Havana.

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Knocking on Two Million Doors in Georgia

Control of the Senate could hinge on Black voters — and on an ambitious effort to get them to the polls in the largest numbers ever for the Jan. 5 runoff elections.

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Apple Tipped to Be Working on Clamshell-Like Foldable iPhone, May Arrive in 2022 or 2023

Apple may launch a foldable iPhone in the future. YouTuber Jon Prosser shared a concept image of a folding iPhone, suggesting that it may have a flip-like design, identical to Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. This rumoured iPhone is seen to flip open and reveal a big display, and there will be a smaller display in the outer shell as well.

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Mi 10T Pro Beats Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G in DxOMark Camera Ranking

Mi 10T Pro has got 118 overall points in DxOMark’s smartphone camera review and has beaten the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon variant) which scored 117 points.

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Is Dairy Farming Cruel to Cows?

A small group of animal welfare scientists is seeking answers to that question. Facing a growing anti-dairy movement, many farmers are altering their practices.

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Will My Popcorn Explode?

The odds that all of your popcorn kernels will pop simultaneously aren’t zero. Maybe think instead of the multiple lotteries you’re more likely to win.

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Nokia 6.3, Nokia 7.3 May Come With 4,500mAh and 5,000mAh Batteries, Alleged TUV Rheinland Certification Shows

Nokia 6.3 (could also be named Nokia 6.4) and Nokia 7.3 (could also be named Nokia 7.4) smartphone models may be in the pipeline. They will reportedly come with 4,500mAh and 5,000mAh batteries, respectively. The models were spotted on TUV Rheinland certification website.

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MIUI 12.5 Released With Enhanced Privacy Controls, New Animation Effects

MIUI 12.5 has been released by Xiaomi as its latest custom skin. The new version comes as an intermediate update after MIUI 12, and includes enhanced privacy protection as well as a list of new features and improvements. MIUI 12.5 also includes MIUI+ to let users integrate their phones with a Windows PC.

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Japan developing wooden satellites to cut space junk

A Japanese forestry firm has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first.

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Redmi 9T Alleged NBTC Listing Suggest Imminent Launch in Thailand

Redmi 9T has allegedly been spotted in Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) certification website. The smartphone could be a rebranded version of Redmi Note 9 4G that debuted in China last month.

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OnePlus 9 Series May Not Include Periscope Lens, Tipster Claims

OnePlus 9 series is tipped to not include a periscope lens. Tipster Digital Chat Station alleges that the phones will have a telephoto lens instead. The tipster further claims that fewer phones will see the integration of periscope lens in the future, and the reason for this is not known. It could be due to supply chain issues.

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Best Gadgets 2020: Our Favourite Buys, From Apple Watch to Realme Buds Air Pro

Gadgets 360 staff picks the best gadgets they bought in 2020. On the list: iPhone XR, Apple Watch (Series 6, SE), Realme Buds Air Pro, Galaxy S20+, OnePlus TV, Hisense TV, TP-Link Mesh Wi-Fi, Dyson V10, HomePod, Acer Predator, Sony Z9F soundbar, 360 S7 robot vacuum, and more.

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Weeks-Old Statue of Breonna Taylor Is Smashed to Pieces in Oakland, Calif.

The vandalism of the ceramic sculpture of Ms. Taylor near City Hall is under investigation, the police said.

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A Tornado, a Pandemic and Now a Bombing: ‘Nashville Strong’ Is Tested

In 2020, the city has weathered a tornado’s devastation and the rippling consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. Then, a bewildering and unsettling attack made a tough year tougher.

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Vaccinations begin at the nursing home where 46 died in the pandemic’s first days.

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Biden Admonishes Trump Administration Over ‘Obstruction’

“Right now, we just aren’t getting all the information that we need from the outgoing administration in key national security areas,” the president-elect said.

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Green Beret Charged in Rockford Bowling Alley Shooting Was Visiting Family, Prosecutor Says

A lawyer for Duke Webb said there was indication that the Green Beret, accused of killing three people at a Rockford, Ill., bowling alley, had P.T.S.D.

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House Votes to Override Trump’s Veto of Military Bill

Republicans joined with Democrats to hand President Trump a rare legislative rebuke in the final days of his presidency. The bill will next be taken up by the Senate, where it is expected to pass.

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The House voted to advance $2,000 stimulus checks demanded by Trump.

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The big tech questions for 2021

After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.

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Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year

From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online.

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Relief Package Grows as Campaign Issue in Georgia Senate Races

The two Republicans tried to claim credit for bringing help to Georgians, despite President Trump’s initial waffling over whether to sign the bill. The Democrats said the $600 payments to Americans were too low.

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Trump’s Veto Threat Did Little to Alter Stimulus Package

The president’s threat to scuttle a $900 billion relief package held workers in limbo, but did little to change the bill’s outcome.

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Joseph Bachelder III, Engineer of the Golden Parachute, Dies at 88

As a lawyer he used computerized statistical analyses when negotiating chief executives’ exit packages, to demonstrate why they deserved a gilded send-off.

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The Year Inequality Became Less Visible, and More Visible Than Ever

Even as shared public spaces emptied out, the gap between the economically privileged and the precarious became impossible to ignore.

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After the Vaccine: Sore Arm, Yes. Headache, Maybe. Regrets, No.

Here is what some of the first Americans to be vaccinated against Covid-19 are saying about how they felt afterward, with some side effects but no second thoughts.

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A Cheerleader’s Vulgar Message Prompts a First Amendment Showdown

A Pennsylvania school district has asked the Supreme Court to rule on whether students may be disciplined for what they say on social media.

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How Officers Killed Breonna Taylor: New Details Reveal Fatal Mistakes

None of the police officers who raided Breonna Taylor’s home wore body cameras, impeding the public from a full understanding of what happened. The Times’s visual investigation team built a 3-D model of the scene and pieced together critical sequences of events to show how poor planning and shoddy police work led to a fatal outcome.

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Mobile roaming: What will happen to charges after Brexit?

Will Britons be able to use their mobile phones in Europe after Brexit transition, without paying extra?

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Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people.

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Covid lockdown helped teacher Holly King-Mand realise her dream

Holly King-Mand began giving English lessons online and now has nearly 60,000 social media followers.

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Realme Q2 Allegedly Receives BIS Certification, May Launch Soon in India: Expected Price, Specifications

Realme Q2 is tipped to have surfaced on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website. The phone was launched in China in October and debuted as the Realme 7 5G in the UK in November.

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Vivo X60 Pro Alleged TENAA Listing Tips AMOLED Display, Up to 12GB RAM, More; in Line With Previous Leaks

Vivo X60 Pro alleged TENAA listing shows the phone will have a 6.56-inch AMOLED display with 1,080x2,376 pixels resolution. The phone with model number V2047A, that was also seen in a Geekbench listing and believed to be of the Vivo X60 Pro, is expected to come with up to 12GB RAM, coupled with up to 256GB storage.

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Google Camera 8.1 Update Disables Astrophotography for Ultrawide Lens on Pixel 5, Pixel 4A 5G: Report

Google Camera 8.1 update disabled ultrawide lens for astrophotography shots for Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A 5G phones, as per a report. A Google support page was updated to say that astrophotography only works on zoom settings equal to, or greater than, 1x on Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A 5G.

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How the Pandemic Is Imperiling a Working-Class College

The coronavirus has hurt Indiana University of Pennsylvania, but its financial problems were planted years ago.

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Jon Ossoff Got Some Breaks in Politics. And He Made a Few of His Own.

Some well-timed introductions, and a knack for seizing opportunity when it arises, have helped Mr. Ossoff’s rise in Georgia politics. At 33, he is carrying Democratic hopes in a Senate runoff race.

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Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ Specifications Surface in Detail, Camera Samples Leaked

Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ specifications have surfaced online ahead of their official launch. The leaked specifications detail the display, cameras, and dimensions of the upcoming Galaxy S21 models. Separately, camera samples of the Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra have also been leaked.

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Chinese games billionaire dies 'after poisoning'

Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game.

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KFC launches game console with built-in chicken warmer

The fast food chain said many people thought the built-in warmer was a spoof but is ready for production.

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More Than 190,000 Ceiling Fans Are Recalled After Blades Detach

The flying blades can cause injury and damage property, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said.

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Trump Signs Pandemic Relief Bill After Unemployment Aid Lapses

After calling the measure a “disgrace,” President Trump abruptly signed it, extending expanded unemployment benefits and an eviction moratorium, and averting a government shutdown.

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Trump signs a pandemic relief bill.

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A Quiet Life, a Thunderous Death, and a Nightmare That Shook Nashville

DNA tests show that Anthony Warner blew himself up along with a chunk of downtown Nashville on Christmas morning.

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How Covid conspiracies, 'fake news' and misinformation spread in 2020

Celebrities spread Covid conspiracies and video games were shared as ‘real’ war footage.

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After pressure from lawmakers, Trump suggests he may take action on relief bill.

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The pandemic has devastated U.S. prisons, but it could save one woman on death row.

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These are the treasured diners and hidden haunts that Covid-19 closed for good.

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Jon Huber, Who Rose to Fame With World Wrestling Entertainment, Dies at 41

Mr. Huber, who was known in the ring as Brodie Lee and Luke Harper, died from a “lung issue” unrelated to Covid-19, his wife said.

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‘This just has to get done’: Lawmakers push Trump to sign the relief bill.

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1 of every 17 people in the U.S. has been infected, and 1 in 1,000 has died. Yet the worst may lie ahead.

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Lawmakers urge Trump to sign relief bill.

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Jobless benefits run out as Trump resists signing the relief bill.

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3 Dead in Shooting at Illinois Bowling Alley, Police Say

Three others were wounded in what the police said was most likely a random act.

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Man Sues Police After Being Pepper-Sprayed While Filming Son’s Arrest

An officer involved in the episode, which happened in Keller, Texas, was demoted for misconduct, officials said.

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Scenes From Gallup, N.M., Where the Coronavirus Has Hit Hard

Gallup, N.M., has been hit hard by the coronavirus. The town along Route 66, nestled beside Native American land, is now a scene of empty businesses and residents struggling with uncertainty.

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The Treasured Diners and Hidden Haunts That Covid-19 Closed for Good

A Pittsburgh hot dog joint, a famous Cambridge dive bar, and a vibrant Filipino restaurant in Los Angeles were among the casualties of 2020.

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The Treasured Diners and Hidden Haunts That Covid-19 Closed for Good

A Pittsburgh hot dog joint, a famous Cambridge dive bar, and a vibrant Filipino restaurant in Los Angeles were among the casualties of 2020.

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Barry Lopez, Lyrical Writer Who Was Likened to Thoreau, Dies at 75

Mr. Lopez spent five years in the Arctic, and his books, essays and short stories explored the kinship of nature and human culture.

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Jobless Benefits Are Set to Expire as Trump Resists Signing Relief Bill

Millions of Americans were set to lose crucial jobless aid, as the president continued to criticize the bill that would keep the programs from lapsing.

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OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro Getting OxygenOS Open Beta 5 With Bug Fixes and Improvements

OnePlus has released OxygenOS Open Beta 5 for OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, that brings various fixes and other small improvements to the operating system. OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor.

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Nokia 2.4, Nokia 6.1, Nokia 7 Plus Getting December 2020 Security Patch: Report

Nokia 2.4 latest update bumps the version number to V1.130. It brings along the latest December 2020 Android security patch and some under-the-hood improvements. The update size is reported to be quite large, at 1.36GB.

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Honk Is a New Kind of Messaging App for Real-Time, Disappearing Chats

Honk app, on iPhone only, offers real-time chat and texting. On Honk, your messages are shown to the other person as you type.

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OnePlus 9 Lite With Snapdragon 865 SoC May Launch Alongside OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro: Report

A new report suggests that the OnePlus 9 Lite may be priced at around $600 (roughly Rs. 44,100), and the OnePlus 9 may in the range of $700 to $800 (roughly Rs. 51,500 to Rs. 58,800). The OnePlus 9 series is likely to launch in the first quarter of 2021.

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Vivo V20 2021 With Snapdragon 730G SoC Goes on Sale in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo V20 2021 has gone on sale in India after being a part of the rumour mill for the last few days. The new Vivo phone comes as an upgrade to the Vivo V20 that was launched in the country in October.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra to Support S Pen Stylus Suggests US FCC Website, Official Support Page Surfaces

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra S Pen support has now been suggested by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website. It was earlier a part of the rumour mill and was recently also hinted by Samsung Mobile Chief TM Roh. Separately, a support page of the Galaxy S21 Ultra has appeared on the Samsung Australia site.

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Huawei Enjoy 20 SE With Triple Rear Cameras, Kirin 710A SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

The Huawei Enjoy 20 SE is priced at CNY 1,299 (roughly Rs. 14,600) for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage model and CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 16,900) for the 8GB + 128GB model. The phone comes in colour options of Magic Night Black, Qijing Forest, and Dawn Jin.

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Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ 5G Launch Set for Tomorrow, Listed on Chinese E-Retailer Ahead of Event

Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ 5G is all set to launch in China on December 24. The company is hosting an event in China, which is set to begin at 3.30pm local time (1pm IST). The phone is already listed on Chinese e-retailer website JD.com ahead of the launch, revealing key specifications and design.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Price Details Surface Online Ahead of December 28 Launch

Xiaomi Mi 11 price details have been leaked. The latest leak suggests that the upcoming Xiaomi flagship could be priced significantly higher than the Mi 10. The smartphone is said to come in three versions, with up to 12GB RAM + 256GB storage.

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Huawei Nova 8 Pro, Nova 8 5G Smartphones With Kirin 985 SoC, 66W Fast Charging Launched

Huawei Nova 8 and Huawei Nova 8 Pro smartphones have been launched with 66W fast charging support, Kirin 985 SoC, and a similar quad rear camera configuration. The Huawei Nova 8 features a 90Hz display and the Huawei Nova 8 Pro comes with a 120Hz display.

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OnePlus Watch Coming Early Next Year, CEO Confirms; OnePlus Nord SE Tipped as Special Edition Nord Phone

OnePlus Watch launch has been revealed by Co-Founder CEO Pete Lau. The anticipated smartwatch by OnePlus is arriving early next year. Separately, OnePlus Nord SE is said to be a special edition of the original OnePlus Nord.

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Huawei Nova 8 Specifications Leak on China Telecom Site Ahead of Launch Today

Huawei Nova 8 specifications have been leaked ahead of its launch in China later in the day. As per the listing on China telecom, the smartphone features a 6.5-inch hole-punch display, and comes with Kirin 985 SoC. The smartphone belongs to the Nova 8 series which also has the Nova 8 Pro smartphone reportedly launching today.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Receiving Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 Update in India: Report

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite smartphones in India and Spain have started receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update, a report has said. It brings along One UI 3.0 features and the December 2020 Android security patch.

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Good News About the Coronavirus Vaccine Is Becoming Contagious

Polls show that pervasive skepticism is melting, partly because of the high efficacy rates in trials and the images of real people getting the shot.

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Mi 11 to Not Bundle Charger Inside Box, CEO Lei Jun Confirms

Mi 11 has been leaked in the past to sport a triple camera setup at the back with a 108-megapixel main sensor. The phone is said to come in four colour finishes and is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC.

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Oppo Slider Smartphone Concept Renders Leak, Designed by Tom Ford

Oppo X Tom Ford rollable smartphone concept renders have leaked. It has a triple rear camera setup with the sensors aligned horizontally in the top centre of the module. The back seems to have a soft leather finish, but the space around the camera has a wood grain structure, and the words “Oppo X Tom Ford - Design for concept Shakira” engraved below the sensors.

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The Best Photos From 2020

Remember when? You probably don’t.

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Homes Divided: Vaccinated Health Workers Chart a New Normal

They’ll be vaccinated but their families won’t, at least not yet. So for now all the precautions remain in place.

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A Stinging Setback in California Is a Warning for Democrats in 2022

Democrats lost four swing House districts in the state, suggesting that their hold on a number of formerly Republican seats is tenuous at best.

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Special Delivery: Thousands of Books

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As Virus Resurges in Africa, Doctors Fear the Worst Is Yet to Come

The coronavirus killed far fewer people in Africa than in Europe and the Americas, leading to a widespread perception that it was a disease of the West. Now, a tide of new cases on the continent is raising alarms.

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Ruling on Lisa Montgomery, the Only Woman on Death Row, Puts Execution in Doubt

A new delay could push Lisa Montgomery’s execution into the administration of President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr., who has said he opposes the death penalty.

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Extreme E: Lewis Hamilton helping make racing environmentally friendly

Lewis Hamilton isn't just the world's most successful F1 driver, he's also a key backer of a new off-road electric vehicle racing series called Extreme E.

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Nancye Radmin, Pioneer of Plus-Size Fashion, Is Dead at 82

The Forgotten Woman boutique, which she opened in 1977, spoke directly to the nascent idea of body acceptance. It soon became a chain.

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US Will Require UK Travelers to Have a Negative Coronavirus Test

The new rule, which takes effect on Monday, will apply to Americans as well as foreign nationals.

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Nashville Explosion Was an 'Intentional' Act, Officials Say

An explosion linked to a vehicle sent debris and shattered glass into the city streets.

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Infinix Zero 8i Review

The Infinix Zero 8i packs in some impressive specifications on paper, but does that translate to good performance? Check out my review of the Infinix Zero 8i to find out.

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Xiaomi Tipped to Launch Three Foldable Phones in 2021

Xiaomi may launch three foldable smartphones in 2021. As per a tweet by display analyst Ross Young, Xiaomi will launch three types of foldable phones in three different designs – out-folding, in-folding, and clamshell.

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Mi 11 Leaked Images Tip Design, Specifications Ahead of December 28 Launch

Mi 11 purported live images have surfaced online. The images suggest the specifications and design of the upcoming Xiaomi phone ahead of its launch. Separately, some alleged marketing renders of the Mi 11 have been leaked on the Web.

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Samsung Galaxy M12 Gets NBTC Certification: Report

Samsung Galaxy M12 has allegedly been spotted on Thailand’s NBTC certification website. The smartphone has allegedly surfaced on the US FCC, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Geekbench, Bluetooth SIG and Wi-Fi Alliance.

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25 Stories for December 25th

And what else you need to know today.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Receiving Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G smartphones have reportedly started receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update. The 5G variant is likely to get the same updates as the 4G variant. The updates include a tweaked UI design and the December 2020 Android security patch.

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Mi 11 to Feature Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and Advanced Display Tech, Xiaomi Reveals

Mi 11 is teased to come with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Alongside the new glass, the new Mi-series flagship is teased to have an all-new display technology that is touted to be the best ever featured on Xiaomi phones to date.

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The Loveliest Gifts: Our Secret Santa Book Swap

Long before I worked at The New York Times, my friends and I leaned on the Books section for holiday cheer. We still do.

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How Pop Music Fandom Became Sports, Politics, Religion and All-Out War

On social media this year, the stan was ascendant, fueling commercial competition, trolling and other arcane battles. How did we get here?

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Gurneys in the Gift Shop: Inside Southern California’s Overwhelmed Hospitals

Each day in California brings a mind-numbing new accounting of the tragedy underway. This week, the state became the first to reach two million virus cases.

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Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G India Launch Imminent, Leaked BIS Listing Suggests

Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G listing on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website has been tipped on Twitter, hinting at its upcoming India launch. A smartphone with model number CPH2201, which is claimed to be of the Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G smartphone, has reportedly been spotted on the BIS site.

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Scenes from a Pandemic Holiday Road Trip

Scenes from a holiday season that shone bright in dark times.

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Phone Under 15000: The Best Mobile Phones You Can Buy In India [December 2020 Edition]

Here's our list of the best smartphones under Rs. 15,000 in the Indian market.

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Samsung Galaxy A72 4G With Snapdragon 720G SoC Spotted on Geekbench

Samsung Galaxy A72 has been allegedly spotted on Geekbench, suggesting that the smartphone could be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM. The 4G smartphone was spotted with model number SM-A725F.

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MediaTek Surpasses Qualcomm to Become Biggest Smartphone Chipset Vendor in Q3 2020: Counterpoint

MediaTek outstripped Qualcomm and became the biggest smartphone chipset vendor, according to Counterpoint. The chipmaker gained 31-percent market share in the third quarter of 2020.

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U.S. to Require Negative Covid-19 Test for All Travelers From U.K.

The new rule, which takes effect on Monday, will apply to Americans as well as foreign nationals.

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Russia Used Microsoft Resellers in Hacking

Evidence from the security firm CrowdStrike suggests that companies that sell software on behalf of Microsoft were used to break into Microsoft’s Office 365 customers.

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Columbus Officials Move to Fire Officer in Fatal Shooting of Black Man

The police chief said Officer Adam Coy “must be terminated immediately” for not quickly turning on a body camera and not providing aid to the man he shot.

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Behind Trump Clemency, a Case Study in Special Access

Philip Esformes was sentenced last year to 20 years for Medicare fraud. Then a well-connected organization supported by his family weighed in with the White House.

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

In a disrupted holiday season, even Bethlehem is quieter than usual.

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OnePlus 9 Alleged Live Images Tip Flat Hole-Punch Display, Reverse Wireless Charging Support

OnePlus 9 alleged live images suggest that the smartphone will come with a flat screen with a hole-punch cutout on the top-left corner. It is also claimed to support 30W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging feature, and 65W fast charging.

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In a Pandemic Fairy Tale, a Garden Leads to a Magical Friendship

A 4-year-old girl coping with the loneliness of the pandemic created a tiny garden, and kindled an unlikely friendship with an enchanted neighbor who moved into her tree.

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Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ 5G With Sony IMX766 Primary Camera, Snapdragon 865 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ 5G has been launched as a premium upgrade to the recently debuted Oppo Reno 5 and Oppo Reno 5 Pro. The new smartphone comes with a Sony IMX766 primary camera as a headline feature. The Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ 5G also carries a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC.

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A Conversation With Joe Biden

And what else you need to know today.

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In the Rio Grande Valley, Death Has Become a Family Affair

Christmas will be quieter in the Texas borderlands, where aunts and uncles, grandparents and adult siblings often live under the same roof. That closeness let the coronavirus ravage families.

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How Much Herd Immunity Is Enough?

Scientists initially estimated that 60 to 70 percent of the population needed to acquire resistance to the coronavirus to banish it. Now Dr. Anthony Fauci and others are quietly shifting that number upward.

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Brad Parscale Fell From Trump’s Favor. Now He’s Plotting a Comeback.

Mr. Parscale, President Trump’s former campaign manager, was angry after he was demoted last summer, and wanted out of politics. That didn’t last long. He is starting a new political data company.

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Xiaomi Rides Smartphone Sales to Top $100 Billion in Market Value, Reaching 2018 IPO Goal

Xiaomi founder Lei Jun can finally rejoice after the Chinese smartphone maker’s market value swelled past the $100 billion (roughly Rs. 7,36,000 crores) mark, a figure his company fell far short of when it listed two years ago.

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Alibaba being investigated by China over monopoly tactics

The Chinese tech giant is face a probe by regulators into locking merchants into its platform.

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Pete Evans: Facebook removes celebrity chef's page over conspiracies

Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been criticised for spreading misinformation to his followers.

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Games of 2020: The Press X To Continue awards

BBC Sounds podcast Press X To Continue chooses its best and worst of gaming in 2020.

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OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro Getting OxygenOS Open Beta 5 With Bug Fixes and Improvements

OnePlus has released OxygenOS Open Beta 5 for OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, that brings various fixes and other small improvements to the operating system. OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor.

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Nokia 2.4, Nokia 6.1, Nokia 7 Plus Getting December 2020 Security Patch: Report

Nokia 2.4 latest update bumps the version number to V1.130. It brings along the latest December 2020 Android security patch and some under-the-hood improvements. The update size is reported to be quite large, at 1.36GB.

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Honk Is a New Kind of Messaging App for Real-Time, Disappearing Chats

Honk app, on iPhone only, offers real-time chat and texting. On Honk, your messages are shown to the other person as you type.

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OnePlus 9 Lite With Snapdragon 865 SoC May Launch Alongside OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro: Report

A new report suggests that the OnePlus 9 Lite may be priced at around $600 (roughly Rs. 44,100), and the OnePlus 9 may in the range of $700 to $800 (roughly Rs. 51,500 to Rs. 58,800). The OnePlus 9 series is likely to launch in the first quarter of 2021.

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Vivo V20 2021 With Snapdragon 730G SoC Goes on Sale in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo V20 2021 has gone on sale in India after being a part of the rumour mill for the last few days. The new Vivo phone comes as an upgrade to the Vivo V20 that was launched in the country in October.

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Coronavirus Variant Is Indeed More Transmissible, New Study Suggests

Researchers warn that the British variant is so contagious that new control measures, including closing down schools and universities, may be necessary.

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How Trump's Attack on Relief Bill Has Divided GOP

From the campaign trail in Georgia to Capitol Hill, President Trump’s demand for changes to the $900 billion pandemic relief plan upended political and economic calculations.

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Why Georgia Runoff Ads Are Running on Tennessee's News Stations

Nearly $470 million is set to be spent on ads for the Georgia Senate runoff races. With the airwaves already saturated, the candidates are heading across state lines to seek any possible advantage.

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Trump Warns Iran of Retaliation After Attacks on U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

The administration and military officials blame Tehran for recent rocket attacks in Iraq, adding to the growing tensions between the United States and Iran.

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Trump Gives Clemency to More Allies, Including Manafort, Stone and Charles Kushner

It was the second wave of pardons and commutations by the president in two days, showing his willingness to use his power aggressively on behalf of loyalists.

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Dr. Susan Moore Dies of Covid-19 After Complaining of Racist Treatment at Indiana Hospital

“He made me feel like a drug addict,” Dr. Susan Moore said, accusing a white doctor of downplaying her complaints of pain and suggesting she should be discharged.

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Trump’s Attack on Coronavirus Relief Divides G.O.P. and Threatens Recovery

From the campaign trail in Georgia to Capitol Hill, President Trump’s demand for changes to the $900 billion pandemic relief plan upended political and economic calculations.

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Putting a jetpack to the test

Spencer Kelly meets Richard Browning, the founder and chief test pilot for Gravity Industries Ltd.

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Elon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal

Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days".

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France bans use of drones to police protests in Paris

A top court backs privacy campaigners and calls for an immediate halt to drone surveillance in Paris.

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Shopify stores riddled with fakes and fraudsters

E-commerce authentication service Fakespot says 21% of Shopify stores pose a risk to customers.

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Macau gambles on tech for its Covid-19 recovery

The gaming hotspot has been hit hard by travel bans as its economy is heavily reliant on gambling.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Receiving Android 11-Based One UI 3.0 Update in India: Report

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite smartphones in India and Spain have started receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update, a report has said. It brings along One UI 3.0 features and the December 2020 Android security patch.

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Samsung Galaxy S21, Samsung Galaxy S21+, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Pricing, Storage Options Leak Online

Samsung Galaxy S21 series pricing has reportedly leaked online, and Samsung Galaxy S21 is believed to be priced at EUR 849 (roughly Rs. 76,400) for the base 128GB model. Users will likely have to shell out EUR 50 more for the higher 256GB storage option, which could be priced at EUR 899 (roughly Rs. 80,900).

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Teaser Video Allegedly Leaked, Availability Details Surface Ahead of Official Launch

Xiaomi Mi 11 teaser video seems to have been leaked on the Web. A listing of the Mi 11 has also surfaced on JD.com to suggest its availability details ahead of the December 28 launch.

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Passenger Who Had Medical Emergency on Flight Died of Covid-19, Coroner Says

The episode in Louisiana raised concerns about the risks travelers face, even with heightened safety precautions in place.

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Trial of High-Dose Blood Thinners in I.C.U. Patients Is Halted

Giving anticoagulants to hospitalized Covid-19 patients is routine. But high doses may sometimes do more harm than good, a safety board finds.

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Columbus Police Kill Black Man Weeks After Protests Against Brutality

“Our community is exhausted,” said the mayor of the Ohio capital, which is still reeling from the fatal shooting of Casey Goodson Jr.

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Buried in Covid Relief Bill: Billions to Soothe the Richest

The voluminous coronavirus relief and spending bill that blasted through Congress on Monday includes provisions — good, bad and just plain strange — that few lawmakers got to read.

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Biden Assails Trump Over Handling of Russia Hack

“This assault happened on Donald Trump’s watch when he wasn’t watching,’’ President-elect Joseph R. Biden said.

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Trump Demands Changes to Coronavirus Relief Bill, Calling It a ‘Disgrace’

The president sought bigger checks for Americans and a bill that dealt more specifically with pandemic relief.

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Ezra F. Vogel, Eminent Scholar of China and Japan, Dies at 90

A longtime scholar at Harvard, Professor Vogel wrote books that helped shape how the world viewed the two ascendant economic powers.

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Biden Says He Cannot Quickly Undo Trump Border Policies

It will take time to rebuild capacity to enable asylum seekers to be processed, the president-elect and his aides say, and they warn of a rush to the border.

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Trump Pardons Two Russia Inquiry Figures and Blackwater Guards

The pre-Christmas wave of 20 pardons and commutations are not likely to be the last before Mr. Trump leaves office on Jan. 20.

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Jose Garcia, New Mexico Farmworker, Dies at 68

One of Mr. Garcia’s nine children, a nurse at the hospital in Las Cruces where he died, was the only family member allowed to visit with him as he battled Covid-19.

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U.S. Considers Granting Immunity to Saudi Prince in Suspected Assassination Attempt

If the request is granted, it could potentially provide a legal basis to dismiss a separate case against Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.

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Biden, Calling Stimulus Bill a ‘Down Payment,’ Urges More Relief

The president-elect said he would ask Congress soon after his inauguration to pass an additional coronavirus aid package with more money for firefighters, police officers and nurses.

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In a shift, Twitter won’t transfer followers of official White House accounts when Biden takes office.

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

We finally have a stimulus deal. Here’s what to expect.

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Pfizer Nears Deal to Provide More Vaccine Doses

The company could provide at least tens of millions of additional doses of a coronavirus vaccine under an agreement that would give it better access to the supplies it needs to expand manufacturing.

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Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale Ends Tonight: All the Best Offers You Can Still Grab

Flipkart's Big Saving Days sale will end in less than 12 hours. We've handpicked the best deals you can grab that'll make a great Christmas or a New Year's gift for your loved one.

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iPhone 12 Was Top Selling 5G Smartphone in October Despite Just 2 Weeks on Sale: Counterpoint

iPhone 12 was the best-selling 5G smartphone globally in October, despite being on sale for just two weeks. iPhone 12 captured 16 percent market share, followed by iPhone 12 Pro at 8 percent.

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Vivo Y31 Reportedly Spotted on Google Play Console, Specifications Leaked

The Vivo Y31 has reportedly been listed on Google Play Console with model number V2036. The phone is listed to run on Android 11 out of the box. The Vivo Y31 is tipped to feature a full-HD+ display with 1,080x2,408 pixels resolution and 440 dpi screen density.

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Mi 11 Launch Date Set for December 28, Geekbench Listing Suggests 12GB RAM

Xiaomi Mi 11 is set to launch on Monday, December 28, Xiaomi revealed on Tuesday through a post on Weibo. The new Mi-series flagship will be among the first few phones to come with the Snapdragon 888 SoC. A Geekbench listing suggesting the Xiaomi Mi 11 specifications has also surfaced online.

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A Dinner, a Deal and Moonshine: How the Stimulus Came Together

Top party leaders cinched a $900 billion relief deal after laying down their swords. But it took an empowered, bipartisan group of moderates to help bridge the divide.

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Circus Acrobats Reach $52.5 Million Settlement in 2014 Fall

“There are safety standards and safety features that were supposed to be in place for every event,” a lawyer for the acrobats said.

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Robert E. Lee Statue Is Removed From U.S. Capitol

The statue of the Confederate general will be replaced with one of the civil rights leader Barbara Johns, who led a school walkout in Virginia in 1951.

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Redmi 9 Power to Go on Sale Today for the First Time in India via Amazon, Company Site: Price, Specifications

Redmi 9 Power is set to go on sale for the first time in India today. The smartphone will be available on Amazon as well as on the company’s official website. It is priced at Rs. 10,999 for the base 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, and the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 11,999.

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Treasury Department’s Senior Leaders Were Targeted by Russian Hacking

The disclosure was the first acknowledgment of a specific intrusion in the vast cyberattack. At the White House, national security leaders met to assess how to deal with the situation.

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More Than 70 West Point Cadets Are Accused in Cheating Scandal

The U.S. Military Academy faces its biggest academic scandal in nearly 50 years over allegations of cheating on a calculus exam.

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Congress Rushes to Pass Huge Coronavirus Relief Bill

The House was set to approve a $900 billion pandemic aid bill on Monday night, with the Senate poised to follow later on. The bill provides a $600 payment for most Americans.

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Congress Rushes to Pass Huge Coronavirus Relief Bill

The House was set to approve a $900 billion pandemic aid bill on Monday night, with the Senate poised to follow later on. The bill provides a $600 payment for most Americans.

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The New Covid Strain in the UK: Questions and Answers

A newly identified variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus appears to be more contagious than established ones. Here’s what scientists know.

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Lockerbie Bombing of 1988: US Unseals Charges Against New Suspect

Attorney General William P. Barr said that investigators had obtained a confession in 2012 from a bomb expert admitting his role in the terrorist attack on a jetliner over Scotland.

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Kansas City Star Apologizes for Racism in Decades of Reporting

The newspaper said it had “disenfranchised, ignored and scorned” generations of Black people. The apology comes after one in September by The Los Angeles Times.

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UK government 'likely to miss' broadband and 5G targets

More must be done if the UK is to be future-proofed rather than playing catch-up, say MPs.

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Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking

From a potentially record-breaking electric plane, to new homeworking tech, what to watch out for in 2021.

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1998 U.S. Embassy Bombing Victims Are Assured Equal Compensation in Deal With Sudan

A new congressional agreement largely puts to rest months of furious negotiations over how to help Sudan’s fragile transitional government, which faces lawsuits accusing the country of harboring Al Qaeda.

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Senate Candidates Duel in Georgia Race as GOP Voters’ Anger Persists Over Presidential Election

As the state’s Republican senators rallied with Ivanka Trump, and their Democratic challengers welcomed Kamala Harris, conservative voters were focused on the president’s election loss.

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

A new variant in Britain has prompted travel bans across the world.

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Virus Hits Federal Death Row, Prompting Calls for Delays in Executions

At least 14 of the roughly 50 men held in the secure facility at the federal penitentiary in Terre Haute, Ind., have tested positive. Staff members involved in executions have also gotten sick.

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The U.K. Coronavirus Variant: What We Know

A newly identified variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus appears to be more contagious than established ones. Here’s what scientists know.

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Financial Aid Is Restored for Prisoners in the Education Plan That’s Tucked Into the Stimulus Bill

Reversing a ban on Pell grants for prisoners, begun in the 1994 crime bill, is just one of several higher-education equity provisions included in the huge funding bill.

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Redmi 8 Getting MIUI 12 Update, Users Report

Redmi 8 users have taken to Twitter to report the arrival of the new MIUI 12 update. The latest update is 649MB in size and comes with the version number V12.0.1.0.QCNMIXM. Eligible users can check for the update in Settings if they haven’t already received a notification.

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OnePlus 8T Concept Smartphone Unveiled With Colour-Shifting Back Panel That Recognises Gestures

OnePlus 8T Concept has been unveiled with an all-new back cover that changes its colours from dark blue to light silver. The new OnePlus phone also comes with an mmWave radar module that enables touchless controls and a breathing monitor.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: YouTube struggles with hero worship

Kyle Rittenhouse, awaiting trial for killing two protesters, is a hero on parts of YouTube.

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Al Jazeera journalists ‘hacked via NSO Group spyware’

NSO Group says a report that its software was used to target journalists “lacks evidence”.

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Charting the Virus

And what else you need to know today.

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OnePlus 9 Leaked Camera Specifications Tip Triple Sensor Setup, 50-Megapixel Primary Shooter

OnePlus 9 camera specifications were listed briefly on SlashLeaks. It is expected to feature a 50-megapixel main sensor with f/1.9 aperture. Additionally, the triple camera setup on OnePlus 9 includes a 20-megapixel ultra-wide angle cine camera with f/1.8 aperture and a 12-megapixel telephoto camera with autofocus and f/3.4 lens.

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Worker Ran Illegal Winery in Alabama Sewage Plant, Sheriff Says

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a tip about an alcohol operation in a wastewater treatment plant in Rainsville, Ala. A 15-year city employee was arrested and charged.

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Climate Change Legislation Included in Coronavirus Relief Deal

The legislation calls for cutting the use of powerful planet-warming chemicals common in air-conditioners and refrigerators.

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Biden’s Choice of Vilsack for U.S.D.A. Raises Fears for Small Farmers

Democrats have struggled to win voters in rural America and critics say the return of Tom Vilsack, a former agriculture secretary, won’t help.

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'Gaming helped me learn tactics for HK protests'

For some young protesters in Hong Kong online gaming tactics have mirrored real life activism.

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Samsung Galaxy A22 5G May Launch in Second Half of 2021 in India, Price Tipped: Report

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G may launch in the second half of 2021. The Galaxy A22 5G is expected to be an affordable 5G handset from the company. It may launch in India and more markets in the second half of 2021. Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is also reported to launch in the first half, and this model will be a little expensive than Samsung Galaxy A22 5G.

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US cyber-attack: Around 50 firms 'genuinely impacted' by massive breach

The expert whose company uncovered the hack also backs US officials' view that Russia was behind it.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Full Specifications Surface Online, Galaxy S21 Wallpapers Leaked

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra full specifications have leaked online. There is expected to be a 5,000mAh battery on board with 45W fast charging support on the Galaxy S21 Ultra. It is said to support wireless charging as well. The Galaxy S21 Ultra may support the S Pen as an optional accessory. It is expected to be available both as a standalone accessory product and in a ...

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Vivo V20 (2021) With Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC Allegedly Spotted on Geekbench

Vivo V20 (2021) has allegedly been spotted on Geekbench. The listing reveals that a phone with model number V2040 has 8GB of RAM. The smartphone, speculated to be Vivo V20 (2021), is seen running Android 11 and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC.

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Xiaomi Mi 11’s Purported Screen Protector Suggests Curved Display, Hole-Punch Design

Xiaomi Mi 11’s purported screen protector has been leaked online to suggest its curved display and hole-punch design. The new Mi-series phone is likely to feature a camera bump at the back. It is also promised to come as one of the first phones to carry Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC.

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iQoo 7 Teased to Launch Soon, BMW Special Edition May Be in the Offing

iQoo 7 has officially been confirmed by the company. iQoo 7 series is set to replace the iQoo 5 series that was launched in August this year. The iQoo 5 series was powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC and the upcoming iQoo 7 handset may be powered by the newly-launched Snapdragon 888 SoC.

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Redmi 9 Power Review

Redmi 9 Power packs in a 6,000mAh battery which isn't very common on Xiaomi smartphones. Does it help the Redmi 9 Power deliver good battery life? We test the Redmi 9 Power to find out.

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Apple Supplier Wistron Sees No Major Financial Impact From Karnataka Plant Damage

The Karnataka factory damaged by violence this month was a new facility with limited production and so there will be limited financial impact, Apple supplier Wistron said.

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Apple Temporarily Shuts California Stores in Virus Surge, Some in UK After New Curbs

Apple has temporarily shut all of its 53 stores in California, US, because of a coronavirus outbreak and 16 stores in the UK following restrictions introduced by the government in London.

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Not an Ideal Process or an Ideal Agreement, but, Finally, a Deal

Americans nationwide are glad that Congress, after a painfully prolonged process, has agreed to a stimulus package, however imperfect.

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Trump Administration Is Criticized Over Proposal to Split Cyberoperations Leadership

As the government grapples with a vast hack, the Pentagon is weighing whether to separate management of the National Security Agency from the United States Cyber Command.

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'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'

Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame.

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Ariana Grande Announces Engagement to Dalton Gomez

The pop star shared the news of her engagement to the Los Angeles real estate agent on Instagram, writing, “forever n then some.”

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Congress Strikes Long-Sought Stimulus Deal to Provide $900 Billion in Aid

Leaders said they had an agreement on a pandemic aid plan including payments to Americans, jobless benefits and funds for businesses and vaccine distribution, but the timing of final votes was unclear.

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Frontline Workers and People Over 74 Should Get Shots Next, CDC Panel Says

The recommendation was a compromise aimed at getting the coronavirus vaccine to the most vulnerable of two high-risk groups.

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Ad Spending Soars in Georgia Races With Stakes Far Beyond Georgia

With control of the Senate up for grabs, the two Georgia runoff races have come to feel more like national elections than statewide ones.

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Trump Incentives for Signing Peace Accords With Israel Could Be at Risk

Diplomatic sweeteners for joining the Abraham Accords that were offered to Morocco, Sudan and the United Arab Emirates could be rejected by Congress or reversed by the incoming Biden administration.

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Devastated long-term care facilities become the next front for Covid-19 inoculations.

The rollout to nursing homes is beginning. 

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Christmas Without Music? Churches Are Finding a Way

At churches like St. James in Louisville, Ky., services this Christmas will not have in-person choirs or orchestras. But music directors are finding ways to persevere.

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‘The Pandemic Is a Prisoner’s Dilemma Game’

Using game theory, researchers modeled two ways of prioritizing vaccinations, to see which saved more lives.

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The Coronavirus Is Mutating. What Does That Mean for Us?

Officials in Britain and South Africa claim new variants are more easily transmitted. There’s a lot more to the story, scientists say.

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F.D.A. Wants to Stop Regulating French Dressing

The federal agency said it was seeking to revoke its definition for the carrot-colored dressing, effectively erasing a government-required list of ingredients at the request of an industry group.

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What Books Should Biden Read? We Asked 22 Writers

George Will, Min Jin Lee, David Frum, Van Jones and others offer their recommendations to the president-elect.

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A President Who Can’t Put Aside Grudges, Even for Good News

The past week served as a preview of Mr. Trump’s post-presidency: no leadership on debates within his party, but keen attention to waging personal vendettas and cultivating his supporters.

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Who Gets the Vaccine First? Furious Lobbying by Interest Groups

Companies, unions and industry trade associations are lobbying governments to include their workers in the next round of virus vaccines.

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A Conservative Justice in Wisconsin Says He Followed the Law, Not the Politics

Like officials in Arizona and Georgia, Justice Brian Hagedorn is a longtime Republican who is now under fire for ruling against President Trump’s challenges to the election.

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Lawmakers Resolve Fed Dispute as They Race to Close Stimulus Deal

Top senators appeared to strike an agreement on the central bank’s lending powers as they struggled to clear away the last sticking points in the $900 billion compromise plan.

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Congress Grasps for Stimulus Deal as Fed Dispute Poses Final Hurdle

Leaders struggled to clear away the last sticking points in the $900 billion compromise plan, including a stubborn disagreement over the central bank’s lending powers.

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Americans Scraping By Say They Fear a Second Stimulus Won’t Be Enough

A proposed package includes $600 checks for individuals, but some facing overdue rent and stacks of bills say the money would make only a small dent.

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Trump Appointee Seeks to Cut Off Funding for Global Internet Access Group

Michael Pack, the head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, is moving to stop federal funding of the Open Technology Fund, which develops tools that allow people to get around controls on internet access.

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Budget smartphones: What do you get for £100?

BBC Click's Chris Fox puts eight new budget smartphones to the test to see how they stack up.

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Jean Graetz, White Supporter of Civil Rights in Alabama, Dies at 90

With her husband, Robert, Mrs. Graetz became a friend of Rosa Parks and supported the Montgomery bus boycott, despite threats to her life.

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The Newest Guardians of the Galaxy Are Run by the U.S. Military

On the first-anniversary celebration of the newest branch of the U.S. armed forces, Vice President Mike Pence announced that Space Force members would be called Guardians.

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U.S. Will Close Last Two Consulates in Russia

The closure would leave the United States with one remaining diplomatic outpost in Russia amid heightened tensions between the two countries.

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Trump Discussed Naming Sidney Powell as Special Counsel on Election Fraud

In a meeting at the White House on Friday, the president weighed appointing Sidney Powell, who promoted conspiracy theories about rigged voting machines, to probe voter fraud.

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In Picking a Cabinet, Biden Draws From His Roots

Still a work in progress, the president-elect’s cabinet is designed to be an extension of his long-held Democratic Party principles, but with a more progressive focus.

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Trump Discussed Naming Campaign Lawyer as Special Counsel on Election Fraud

In a meeting at the White House on Friday, the president weighed appointing Sidney Powell, who promoted conspiracy theories about rigged voting machines, to probe voter fraud.

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3 Dead in Queens House Fire, Officials Say

One firefighter fell through a floor while responding on Saturday morning to a fire in the Elmhurst section of Queens.

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In Last Rush, Trump Grants Mining and Energy Firms Access to Public Lands

The outgoing administration is pushing through approval of corporate projects over the opposition of environmental groups and tribal communities.

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Treasure Hunter Notches 5th Year in Prison for Refusing to Forfeit His Loot

In 1988, Thomas G. Thompson found the wreckage of a steamship that sank carrying tons of gold. Investors are still waiting for their cut.

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Moto G Play (2021) Allegedly Listed on Google Play Console, Tipping Snapdragon 460 SoC, 6.5-Inch Display

Moto G Play (2021) has allegedly been spotted in a Google Play Console listing. The phone is said to be powered by Snapdragon 460 SoC and feature a 6.5-inch display.

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What Biden’s Team Tells Us

In our last newsletter of 2020, let’s look at what Joe Biden’s emerging administration might mean for the political battles of 2021.

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US cyber-attack: Russia 'clearly' behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo

US secretary of state says Moscow is "clearly" responsible for a hack targeting government agencies.

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Who Will Replace Kamala Harris? It’s About More Than a Senate Seat

The question of who should be chosen as California’s next senator is a battle between Black and Latino representation.

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Samsung to Unveil New Exynos SoC on January 12 Next Year, Expected to Be Exynos 2100

Samsung has announced that it will be unveiling a new Exynos mobile processor on January 12. The company shared the development through a tweet without disclosing the name of the SoC. But it is very likely to be the Exynos 2100.

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Pompeo Says Russia Was Behind Cyberattack on U.S.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is the first member of the Trump administration to publicly link the Kremlin to the hacking of dozens of government and private systems.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Pricing Tipped Ahead of Launch, Could Start at EUR 849

Samsung Galaxy S21 series expected European pricing has been leaked by a known tipster. Galaxy S21’s 128GB storage option could be priced at EUR 849 (about Rs. 76,000) and the Galaxy S21+ could start at EUR 1,049 (roughly Rs. 94,500).

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US charges ex-Zoom employee with shutting down Tiananmen Square events

US prosecutors say the China-based executive terminated meetings discussing the 1989 crackdown.

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Congress Clears Two-Day Spending Extension to Finalize Stimulus Deal

The short time frame signaled optimism that Congress could come to agreement on the $900 billion economic recovery plan, but a last-minute dispute over the Fed’s lending powers emerged as a stubborn final sticking point.

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F.D.A. Clears Moderna's Covid Vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration authorized a second coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, clearing the way for millions more Americans to be immunized next week.

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Can a Televised Vaccination Undo Months of Skepticism?

A few minutes of morning television distilled the various ways that President Trump and his political allies have undermined confidence in the science about the virus.

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Barr Says C.I.A. ‘Stayed in Its Lane’ in Examining Russian Election Interference

In an interview with a Wall Street Journal columnist, the attorney general defended his legacy and criticized the special counsel’s investigation.

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What Is 13-3? Why a Debate Over the Fed Is Holding Up Stimulus Talks

The Fed’s emergency lending authorities are a key part of its job. Republicans want to curb them. Democrats are pushing back.

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

Restaurants are in dire straits, and there’s no sign of federal relief anytime soon.

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Bill Trump Is Vowing to Veto Strengthens Hacking Defenses, Lawmakers Say

Additional powers to actively hunt down hackers across federal agencies could have given the government more of a chance to detect the recent Russia hack more quickly, they said.

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Why Some States Are Predicting Higher Revenue Amid Job Losses

As the pandemic batters the poor, the rich prop up state budgets.

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Samsung Galaxy A72 Tipped to Feature 64-Megapixel Primary Camera, 5G Variant on Cards as Well

Samsung Galaxy A72 will reportedly feature a 64-megapixel primary rear camera and will also come in 5G variant. The smartphone is expected to launch early next year and may feature a design similar to the Galaxy A52.

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Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra Official Images Purportedly Surface Online

Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra clear images that are claimed to be the official ones have been leaked online. The images show the design of the Galaxy S21 series.

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Benny Napoleon, Michigan Sheriff and Ex-Detroit Police Chief, Dies at 65

Sheriff Napoleon served for more than a decade in the Michigan county that includes Detroit, and ran unsuccessfully for the city’s mayor.

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US cyber-attack: Hack of government agencies and companies poses 'grave risk'

The US cyber-security agency says thwarting the attack will be "highly complex and challenging".

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Alibaba says its technology won't target Uighurs

A recent report said China's Alibaba's facial recognition technology can pick out Uighur minorities.

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Electric cars will leave hole in tax revenues, says Treasury

The Treasury says taxes must rise or services cut to compensate for the loss of fuel tax income.

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Openreach creating 5,300 new jobs to speed fibre rollout

The wholesale internet division of BT has been told to speed up the rollout of ultra-fast connections.

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OnePlus 9 Series Tipped to Come With Leica Cameras

OnePlus is collaborating with Leica for the cameras of the OnePlus 9 series of smartphones, a tipster has claimed. According to leaked live images of the smartphone, the phone will come with a triple rear camera setup.

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Amazon Fab Phones Fest Sale Begins on December 22; Brings Up to 40 Percent Off on Smartphones, Accessories

Amazon’s Fab Phones Fest sale is set to begin on December 22. The sale brings up to 40 percent off on smartphones and accessories and will go on till December 25. It includes offers from brands such as Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and more.

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Oppo A53 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC, Triple Rear Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo A53 5G has been released in China as a 5G variant of the Oppo A53 that launched back in August. The phone comes in two RAM and storage configurations and three colour options.

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Man Who Killed 2 Black People at Kroger Gets Life Without Parole

Gregory Bush shot Vickie Lee Jones and Maurice E. Stallard at a supermarket in Jeffersontown, Ky., in 2018 in a racially-motivated attack.

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Sony pulls Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation store

Players say the game is riddled with bugs and glitches and is prone to crashes so will offer refunds.

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Creating animal food from a greenhouse gas

Animal feed is often transported thousands of miles so scientists are looking at new production methods.

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At Least 240,000 Chickens Are Killed in Fire at Florida Egg Farm

The financial loss from the fire, which destroyed two barns owned by Cal-Maine Foods in Dade City, Fla., was estimated at $1 million, officials said.

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Biden addresses accusations against his son, saying ‘I think it’s kind of foul play.’

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Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices

US states accuse Google of unfairly abusing monopolies to dominate new tech like voice assistants.

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Drug-Dealing Network Alleged at Duke, U.N.C. Chapel Hill and Appalachian State

Prosecutors said current or former students were part of an operation that funneled thousands of pounds of marijuana, hundreds of kilograms of cocaine and other drugs to fraternities and colleges campuses.

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

President Emmanuel Macron of France has become the latest world leader to contract Covid-19.

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Pence Will Be Vaccinated on Live TV, Adding to Administration’s Mixed Virus Message

Public health officials say it is President Trump who most needs to show his support for the vaccine.

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Closing in on Stimulus Deal, Lawmakers Clash Over Fed’s Role

Democrats worked to include more emergency aid to states while Republicans moved to prevent the Federal Reserve from restarting loan programs.

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Supreme Court Rejects Religious School’s Challenge to Kentucky Virus Order

The governor had ordered all of the state’s K-12 schools, whether public or private, to close temporarily to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

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Flipkart Big Saving Days 2020 Sale Goes Live for Plus Members: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Laptops, TVs, and More

Flipkart Big Saving Days 2020 sale is now live for Plus members. The sale promises 'lowest' prices on select bestselling products. We've handpicked some of the best deals and offers available on the first day of the sale.

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First Nursing Home Vaccines Arrive With Fist Bumps and Applause

Vaccines have now been administered at long-term care facilities in several states, but administrators warn that they will not bring a quick end to the long siege of the virus.

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As Trump Leaves the White House, His Imprint on the Judiciary Deepens

Published opinions from the nation’s appeals courts this year show that Trump appointees stand out from other judges, even those named by other Republican presidents.

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Redmi 9 Power With Quad Rear Cameras, Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Redmi 9 Power has been launched in India. The new Redmi phone comes as a a rebadged Redmi Note 9 4G that debuted in China late last month — with slight differences at the camera, RAM, and storage fronts.

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Vivo X60 With Samsung Exynos 1080 SoC Allegedly Spotted on Geekbench

Vivo X60, powered by the Samsung Exynos 1080 SoC, has allegedly been spotted on Geekbench. The phone scores 888 points on the single-core test and 3,244 points in the multi-core test.

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After personal threats over a local mask mandate, the Dodge City, Kansas, mayor resigns.

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Bitcoin hits all-time high rising above $20,000

The virtual currency has gained more than 170% this year amid stock market turmoil during the pandemic.

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Dancing starling spectacle solves power cut mystery in Airth

Engineers investigating the unexplained outages found they were caused by murmurations of starlings.

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Samsung Galaxy A32 5G Gets FCC Certification; May Come With NFC Support, 15W Charger: Report

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G has received FCC certification according to a report that revealed some specifications of the upcoming smartphone. It is likely to ship with a 15W charger and have NFC support. The smartphone carries the model number SM- A326J in the listing.

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Samsung Galaxy A72 Alleged Renders Show 6.7-Inch Display, Same Design as Rumoured Galaxy A52

Samsung Galaxy A72 alleged renders have surfaced online, showing the design of the phone that looks similar to the rumoured Galaxy A52. The Galaxy A72 is expected to come with a 6.7-inch display.

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Storm Dumps Snow on East Coast, Shutting Schools and Virus Testing

Three people died in highway crashes in Pennsylvania and Virginia. New York expecting up to a foot of precipitation as the mess moved on to New England.

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Google ad practices under fire in new lawsuit

Ten US states accuse the tech firm of illegally trying to preserve its online advertising monopoly.

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Redmi 9 Power Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Redmi 9 Power India launch is taking place today. The new Redmi phone is teased to come with a 48-megapixel primary sensor and fast charging support. Redmi 9 Power is also speculated to be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 9 4G with some slight changes.

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Already struggling with Covid-19, hospitals and nursing homes prepare for a winter storm.

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E-scooters: What are the rules and can they be safer?

Trials of rental e-scooters have been taking place in the UK, but there are still safety concerns.

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Congress will make far fewer tickets available for Biden’s inaugural to guard against the spread of the virus.

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Biden’s Inaugural Will Be Mostly Virtual, but Money From Donors Will Be Real

The president-elect’s allies have begun an ambitious fund-raising campaign for the celebration of his swearing-in. Big donors will get “virtual signed photos” — and a chance to generate good will.

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Staring Down Deadline, Congress Nears $900 Billion Stimulus Deal

The emerging compromise would provide emergency stimulus payments, jobless aid and rental assistance, extending help to businesses and funding the distribution of a vaccine. But more is likely to be needed.

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A Glitch in Trump’s Plan to Live at Mar-a-Lago: A Pact He Signed Says He Can’t

Neighbors of the president say he has violated the 1993 agreement he made with Palm Beach that allowed him to convert a private residence into a moneymaking club.

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Hospitals Discover a Surprise in Their Pfizer Vaccine Deliveries: Extra Doses

Pharmacists have found that they can squeeze an additional dose from some of the glass vials that were supposed to contain five doses of the Pfizer vaccine.

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‘I Was Stunned’: Big Gifts to Small Colleges From an Unexpected Source

MacKenzie Scott’s donations to colleges serving often overlooked students were a surprise — and potentially transformational.

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Buttigieg Recalls Discrimination Against Gay People, as Biden Celebrates Cabinet’s Diversity

Pete Buttigieg would be the first openly gay cabinet secretary, one of the firsts that President-elect Joe Biden cited in introducing him as his transportation secretary.

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Trump taps Giuliani’s son for membership on the Holocaust Memorial Council.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 January Launch Hinted by Company’s Executive, Galaxy S21 Ultra With Exynos 2100 Spotted

Samsung Galaxy S21 series launch in January hinted by the company’s Head of Mobile Communications Business, TM Roh, through a press note released on Tuesday. Separately, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra with Exynos 2100 SoC supposedly appeared on Geekbench. A render showing the front view of the Galaxy S21 also leaked online.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 Octa-Core 4G SoC With Minor Improvements Over Snapdragon 675 Announced

Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 SoC has been announced as a follow up to the two years old Snapdragon 675 SoC. It comes with minor performance improvements over the older SoC and supports 4G LTE.

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Apple Plans to Make 30 Percent More iPhone Units in First Half of 2021: Report

Apple plans to raise iPhone manufacturing by nearly 30 percent to up to 96 million units in the first half of 2021, Japanese financial daily Nikkei reported, prompting another jump in the shares of the California-based tech giant.

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Myon Burrell Has Life Sentence Commuted by Minnesota

Mr. Burrell, who has maintained his innocence, was 16 when an 11-year-old was killed by a stray bullet. The case posed challenges for Senator Amy Klobuchar during her presidential campaign.

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Facebook to move all UK users onto US agreements

The move could allow the social media giant to avoid strict EU privacy laws being introduced.

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Santa Tests Positive for Virus After Photo Session With 50 Children

A husband and wife who dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus for an annual Christmas parade and tree-lighting ceremony in Georgia learned three days after the events that they had the coronavirus, officials said.

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Who is Jeffrey Rosen, the man set to take over the Justice Dept. for the last month of Trump’s presidency?

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Inauguration planners ask Americans to stay home on Jan. 20 and watch the historic event virtually.

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Biden’s Climate Team Begins to Take Shape

The president-elect is expected to pick Gina McCarthy, a former E.P.A. chief, as White House climate coordinator. Jennifer Granholm, a former Michigan governor, is said to be his choice for the Energy Department.

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Biden Taps Pete Buttigieg for Transportation Secretary

Mr. Buttigieg would bring a younger voice to the cabinet and add to its diversity as its first openly gay member.

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