From Wall Street to the White House, everyone is watching GameStop shares. What’s happening: Stock in the left-for-dead video game retailer shot up an astonishing 135% to $347.51 on Wednesday, bringing gains since the start of January to 1,745%. In the battle between day traders coordinating on Reddit and legacy hedge funds betting GameStop shares…… MORE
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CNN analysis suggests 12% — and as much as a third — of the US population might currently have some protection against Covid-19
Between vaccination coverage and natural immunity among those who have recovered from an infection, about 12% — and perhaps as much as a third — of the US population may currently have some degree of protection against Covid-19, according to a CNN analysis. About 6% of the US population has been vaccinated against Covid-19, according…… MORE
Miami Heat lets dogs out to screen fans for Covid-19 — but what does the science say?
The Miami Heat is unleashing the dogs. As AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami reopens to a limited number of fans Thursday, the Miami Heat is bringing out dogs it is billing as “coronavirus detection dogs” to screen guests and employees as they arrive at the facility. The team will be the first in the NBA to…… MORE
Southwest Airlines reports first loss in 48 years
The last time Southwest Airlines posted an annual loss was 1972, when it was a small upstart airline flying a handful of planes on Texas-only routes. Since then, it has grown to become the nation’s fourth largest airline, reporting 47 consecutive profitable years while its largest rivals flew into and out of bankruptcy during the…… MORE
Europe has a vaccine shortage. So why is it fighting with AstraZeneca?
The European Union has been locked in a very public and acrimonious fight with AstraZeneca over vaccine delays. The temperature may have cooled slightly after a meeting late Wednesday, which both sides said was constructive, but the problem hasn’t been fixed yet and the stakes for EU countries are high. These are the battle lines:…… MORE
Steamy period drama ‘Bridgerton’ is Netflix’s ‘biggest series ever’
Netflix has just claimed its biggest hit ever with “Bridgerton,” a drama set in Britain in the early 1800s. Some 82 million households watched the drama, based on novels by Julia Quinn, in its first 28 days, Netflix said in a statement on Wednesday. The company also claims that the show has “made the top…… MORE
Stimulus checks won’t be taxed, but unemployment benefits will be
The federal government has sent billions of dollars directly to Americans to help them cope with the economic fallout of the pandemic, but now that tax season is approaching, some people could find they owe some of the money back. It depends on the type of benefit. The two rounds of direct stimulus payments that…… MORE
Donald Trump’s final economic report card could be very underwhelming
Economists are grading on a curve. That’s not a good thing if you’re former President Donald Trump. US gross domestic product, the broadest measure of economic activity, is forecast to have grown at an annualized rate of 4% between October and December. In a normal year, that would be something to celebrate — an A+…… MORE
5 things to know for January 28: Covid-19, Biden, Capitol riot, Reddit, Daniel Pearl
If you’re getting ready to file your taxes, it’s important to know how to get the most Covid-19 financial relief possible. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up…… MORE
Matt Gaetz to rally Trump faithful to boost MAGA backlash in Liz Cheney’s backyard
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida will rally the Trump faithful in Wyoming on Thursday, hoping to bring a MAGA backlash to GOP Rep. Liz Cheney’s backyard after she voted to impeach the former President for his role in inciting the riot at the Capitol. The Republican party is now grappling with its future post-Trump,…… MORE
