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Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXLMP8NTNMw The top stories Covid-19: Hancock hails Oxford vaccine for slowing virus spreadBBC News says results that show the Oxford-AstraZenenca vaccine may reduce the spread of coronavirus have been hailed as “absolutely superb”.Matt Hancock said the study shows “vaccines are the way out of this pandemic”.It is the first time a vaccine has been shown to reduce transmission of the virus. The UK has given a first Covid jab to 9.6 million people so far.Read on………………..Leak reveals Labour plan to focus on flag and patriotism to win back votersThe Guardian says Labour must make “use of…

Melania Trump looking to divorce Donald Trump swiftly. The former first lady of the United States Melania Trump may act upon advice being given to her by her aides and “move fast” to divorce Donald Trump, according to a report. Rumours have been doing the rounds on social media and the internet from well-placed sources that Melania has been anxiously waiting to divorce Trump. In the final days of his presidency, it also emerged the couple had reportedly been sleeping in separate bedrooms at the White House. Eric Schiffer, a brand and relationship management expert, thinks Melania Trump may be…

Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine was found to be 91.6 per cent effective against symptomatic Covid-19 in trial results published Tuesday, as the number of vaccinations administered worldwide passed 100 million. But none of the world´s 29 poorest countries has formally started mass vaccination drives, while the richest nations — despite finger-pointing over delivery delays — have provided more than two-thirds of the jabs administered so far. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has initiated clinical trials of Russia’s sputnik vaccine for Covid-19 as the number of cases surge in the country. Additionally, The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan has granted approval…

The UAE coronavirus is moving steadily and confidently towards containing the current pandemic and moving forward through the recovery planning phase. National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) announced that through moving past the recovery planning phase with competence and ability through its institutions and members of society, both citizens and (Expat) residents. The UAE continues its wide screening approach to check the spread of the pandemic by testing large sections of the society at a time, with the total number of tests exceeding 26 million. UAE Vaccine 26 Million tests done During the media briefing on Tuesday evening,…

UAE schools and universities to begin ‘gradual return’ from February 14. Ministry of Education says classes will begin to return to normal, but distance learning will remain an option for this academic year The UAE Ministry of Education set out details on Wednesday of how the UAE schools reopening will take place. The decision came as many schools remain physically closed as a precaution or due to cases among staff and patients. “The option of distance education will remain available until the end of the current school year, taking into account the importance of coordination between parents and school principals,”…

The UAE is fast becoming a gaming hub for esports in the Middle East. Through innovative alliances and partnerships with leading US organisations – like Monumental Sports & Entertainment– the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC is connecting like-minded gaming enthusiasts in the US and the Middle East, and increasing cultural understanding. The UAE signed a partnership with the International Esports Federation to promote tolerance and coexistence within its ecosystem. This along with creating a virtual economy has been a shift in focus from the oil-rich nation. It has a certain symmetry in the middle east, with lots of tech startups being given a push in the region. Nymcard received a…

Gamestop stock fall 60 percent as Reddit-driven short squeeze loses steam, as Wall Street bites back. GameStop stock plummeted Tuesday, losing more than half of its opening value and falling to its lowest level in a week. Shares of GameStop plunged to $90 by the end of Tuesday trading, a 60 percent loss that shaved $135 from its opening price. GameStop stock has fallen steadily since Thursday after hitting a peak of $483, roughly 1,800 percent higher than its price at the start of the year. Wall Street bites back The brutal two-day stretch for Gamestop may be the death…

Uber said Tuesday it reached an agreement to acquire Drizly for about $1.1 billion in stock and cash in Uber’s latest acquisition. Uber said Tuesday it has reached an agreement to acquire the alcohol delivery service platform Drizly for about $1.1 billion in stock and cash, further expanding the ride-share company’s services. Once the transaction is completed, Drizly will be integrated with Uber’s food delivery platform, Uber Eats, and also maintain a separate Drizly app. “By bringing Drizly into the Uber family, we can accelerate that trajectory by exposing Drizly to the Uber audience and expanding its geographic presence into…

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is to step down as chief executive of the e-commerce giant that he started in his garage nearly 30 years ago. He will become executive chairman, a move he said would give him “time and energy” to focus on his other ventures. Jeff Bezos is the world’s richest man, (although jeff Besoz net worth has been superseded by Elon Musk briefly) will be replaced by Andy Jassy, who currently leads Amazon’s cloud computing business. https://twitter.com/RepJayapal/status/1356744311644319747 “Being the CEO of Amazon is a deep responsibility, and it’s consuming. When you have a responsibility like that, it’s hard…

Alcohol deaths hit record high during Covid-19 pandemic Alcohol-related deaths hit a record new high during the first nine months of 2020, provisional figures for England and Wales show. Between January and September, 5,460 deaths were registered with this cause – up 16% on the same months in 2019. It is the biggest toll recorded since records began in 2001.  The high rates spanned the period during and after the first Covid lockdown, the Office for National Statistics figures show. It reached a peak of 12.8 deaths per 100,000 people in the first three months of 2020 and remained at…