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Barcelona concert tests use of same-day COVID-19 screening

Barcelona concert tests use of same-day COVID-19 screening

BARCELONA, Spain — Eager for a live music show after months of social distancing, more than 1,000 Barcelona residents gathered Saturday to participate in a medical study to evaluate the effectiveness of same-day coronavirus screening to safely hold c
As leaders set fresh climate goals, Biden pledges US support

As leaders set fresh climate goals, Biden pledges US support

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Vending machine pizza and robotic coffee: Pandemic accelerates restaurant automation

Vending machine pizza and robotic coffee: Pandemic accelerates restaurant automation

When the founders of PizzaForno began rolling out automated, around-the-clock pizza ovens in Canada, they spent months perfecting recipes. “We anticipated the No.
Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai denied bail as Pompeo tweets support

Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai denied bail as Pompeo tweets support

HONG KONG — Jimmy Lai, the 73-year-old Hong Kong media tycoon and advocate for democracy, was denied bail Saturday after being charged the previous day under the semi-autonomous Chinese territory's new national security law.
Across US and Europe, pandemic's grip on economies tightens

Across US and Europe, pandemic's grip on economies tightens

WASHINGTON — The worsening of the viral pandemic across the United States and Europe is threatening their economies and intensifying pressure on governments and central banks on both continents to intervene aggressively.
S&P/TSX composite closes lower but posts sixth consecutive weekly gain

S&P/TSX composite closes lower but posts sixth consecutive weekly gain

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed lower Friday but still posted its sixth consecutive weekly gain on anticipation that vaccines will drive a rebound in the months to come.
White House threatens FDA chief's job over vaccine approval

White House threatens FDA chief's job over vaccine approval

WASHINGTON — White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Friday pressed Food and Drug Administration chief Stephen Hahn to grant an emergency use authorization for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by the end of the day or face possible firing, two adminis
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (17,548.92., down 44.42 points.) Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ). Up one cent, or 0.03 per cent, to 31.96 on 12.1 million shares.
EU leaders agree to reduce emissions after all-night talks

EU leaders agree to reduce emissions after all-night talks

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders reached a hard-fought deal Friday to cut the bloc’s net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by the end of the decade compared with 1990 levels, avoiding a hugely embarrassing deadlock ahead of a U.N.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai charged under security law

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai charged under security law

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been charged under the city’s national security law, amid a widening crackdown on dissent, according to local media reports.