The market has run out of steam since the S&P 500 set a record high a week ago amid optimism that COVID-19 vaccines and more stimulus from Washington would bring a recovery.
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Pfizer temporarily reduces European deliveries of vaccine
The EU Commission chief says she immediately called the company’s CEO, while Canada’s government says it, too, was affected.
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EU looks at vaccine certificates to help summer tourism
Some countries are worried that a second consecutive summer holiday season impacted by the pandemic would hit their tourism industries even harder than the first one.
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Packers’ potent offense faces big test from Rams’ defense
Green Bay and quarterback Aaron Rodgers have had no problem scoring points, but Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles defense could change that.
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Yarmouth’s Laukli named to U.S. team for U23 Nordic world championships
Following her success in last year’s junior championships, Sophia Laukli will get another chance to compete against some of the world’s best cross-country skiers.
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Biden’s ambitious economic aid plan likely to face headwinds in Senate
The question is what elements of the president-elect’s proposal can win enough Republican votes to clear the evenly split chamber, where at least 60 votes will be needed.
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NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas
New York’s attorney general sued the organization over claims that top executives illegally diverted tens of millions of dollars for lavish personal trips, no-show contracts for associates and other questionable expenditures.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden outlines extensive vaccine distribution effort
The president-elect’s plan includes using the Federal Emergency Management Agency to set up 100 vaccination centers around the country by the end of his first month in office.
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‘Troubled’ by Maine Capitol Police chief’s social media posts, Mills calls for review
Russell Gauvin apologized Friday after online publication of a report that he shared posts that criticized Black Lives Matter, mocked mask wearing and questioned election results.
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Maine lenders ready for second round of Paycheck Protection Program
The federal program, renewed as part of an economic stimulus package passed last year, can provide up to $284 billion in loans.