• U.S. added record 4.2 million COVID-19 cases in November • Osterholm says there’s light at the end of tunnel in form of promising vaccines • Grand Prix driver Lewis Hamilton tests positive • Vietnam records its first case of local transmission in almost three months The U.S. set a …
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People wearing face masks stroll and relax along the seafront near the Castel dell’Ovo fortress in downtown Naples on Nov. 12, 2020, amid a surge of COVID-19 cases overwhelming hospitals. AFP via Getty Images Many are facing the harsh reality that Italy has a terrible second wave as the cold …
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A patient is transported outside of Tisch Hospital in New York City earlier in November. AFP/Getty Images As New York braces for an influx of COVID-19 cases after Thanksgiving, efforts to curb the spread have shifted from closing nonessential businesses to ramping up hospital capacity and trying to stem small …
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Oil futures fell Monday, under pressure as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies debate the fate of existing output curbs in the face of a renewed rise in COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and Europe. But crude was still set to log a large monthly rise …
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As the pandemic plows into the holiday season, more than 50 million people are going hungry, according to one estimate. A growing share of Americans say it’s tough to make ends meet and millions are behind on their rent as an eviction moratorium nears its Dec. 31 end. People have …
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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE Mohamed El-Erian, president of Queens’ College University and economic adviser to Allianz, isn’t so sure the bull run will last and he explained why in a recent interview. See full story. Is COVID testing free? Where can I get a rapid test? Your complete guide to coronavirus …
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A previous version of this report incorrectly described Chuck Schumer as the majority leader of the Senate. He is the minority leader. The story has been corrected. Ronna McDaniel, chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, has vowed to spend a lot of time in the Peach State. Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images …
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ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES Everybody’s financial scenario heading into retirement is different. This encompasses more than levels of savings or income — emotions come into play. What if you are afraid to invest your money? This may be a difficult scenario when banks are paying very little interest on deposits. Alessandra Malito …
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Hello, I have read a few of your HelpMeRetire inquiries, and I have a situation that I can’t seem to find much information about when I read retirement planning guides. I am 60 years old, and my spouse is 45. Currently, we both make over $ 300,000, and he is …
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