• Oxford vaccine more effective than Pfizer jab, new figures show
  
  A single shot of either the Oxford-AstraZeneca or Pfizer jab cuts the chance of needing hospital treatment by more than 90 per cent, 'real world' results from the NHS show.
  Daily Mail.  Sun, 28 Feb 2021 01:28:13 GMT.
• Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab
  
  The US is the first country in the world to approve the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
  BBC News.  Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:40:26 GMT.
• Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade
  
  A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks.
  BBC News.  Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:12:56 GMT.
• Students abducted from Nigerian school two weeks ago freed
  
  Students, teachers and relatives abducted two weeks ago from a school in northern Nigeria have been freed.The students, teachers and family members were abducted by gunmen on February 17 from the Government Science College ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Sun, 28 Feb 2021 11:22:33 +1200.
• Jimmy Hoffa FBI files that have been hidden since 1975 must be released, lawmakers tell DOJ
  
  What happened to Jimmy Hoffa may soon be known, if the government reveals what it has kept hidden for decades.
  Eric Shawn.  Fox News.  Sat, 27 Feb 2021 23:03:40 GMT.
• 'Captain Tom' Moore, Britain's Pandemic Hero, Gets Funeral Worthy
  
  In the final year of his life, the decorated World War II veteran inspired people around the world with his patio laps and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth.
  Anushka Patil.  New York Times.  Sat, 27 Feb 2021 20:59:53 +0000.
• NOT REAL NEWS: False stories from this week about Biden, Texas power outages, Whole Foods, more
  
  No, President Biden did not tweet about "minorities not being able to use the internet."
  Ap.  ABC News.  Sat, 27 Feb 2021 20:26:41 +0000.
• Exeter bomb: Second World War explosive detonated after thousands evacuated
  
  Huge 2.5 metre long device discovered by builders working on private land
  Colin Drury.  The Independent.  Sat, 27 Feb 2021 19:55:28 GMT.
• Hundreds march in Bangladesh to protest death of imprisoned writer
  
  Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday shrugged off criticism of her government's rights record as hundreds marched in a second day of protests over the death of a prominent writer in prison.
  News Wires.  France 24.  Sat, 27 Feb 2021 19:53:50 GMT.
• Microsoft Is Rapidly Expanding Its Presence In Healthcare
  
  The global technology company has expanded its offerings into healthcare services, data analytics, and hardware.
  By Sai Balasubramanian, J.d., Contributor.  Forbes.  Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:43:58 -0500.
• Having beaten COVID-19, NRL sets its sights on conquering the Pacific
  
  Rugby league wants to become the No.1 sport in the Pacific and the NRL has approached the federal government in a bid to make it happen.
  Adrian Proszenko.  Sydney Morning Herald.  Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:34:00 +1100.
• Ecuador health minister steps down over COVID vaccine roll-out
  
  Juan Carlos Zevallos is latest government official in South America to resign over coronavirus vaccine scandals.
  Al Jazeera.  Sat, 27 Feb 2021 17:00:06 +0000.
• Families of school-aged children to get two rapid COVID tests a week
  
  Anyone living with school-aged children in England will be entitled to two rapid coronavirus tests a week when pupils return to the classroom, the government has said.
  Sky News.  Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:59:00 +0000.
• Russian skier Alexander Bolshunov wins his first World Championship
  
  He brings first medal to Russia at FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oberstdorf
  Tass.  Sat, 27 Feb 2021 16:50:08 +0300.
• US Peace Corps Marks 60 Years of Global Volunteerism
  
  Created by President Kennedy, the Peace Corps has sent more than 240,000 volunteers to 141 countries to promote peace and friendship.
  Voice of America.  Sat, 27 Feb 2021 04:44:59 -0500.
• Biden vows to hold Saudi Arabia accountable after Khashoggi report released
  
  President Biden said Friday that he will hold Saudi Arabia accountable after the government ...
  Tal Axelrod.  The Hill.  Sat, 27 Feb 2021 02:51:46 +0000.
• Forecast Predicts Some Business Travel Recovery In 2021
  
  The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) held its Canada Town Hall yesterday, to present the annual BTI™ Outlook focused on Canada, and the Association’s regional plans for the year ahead.
  Travel Industry Wire.  2021-02-26 14:54:55 EST.
• Company News for Feb 26, 2021
  
  Companies In The News Are: SJM, NCLH, EME, PWR
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:40:00 GMT.
• 'Sign On And Take Part In Something Real': Inside The Dark, Lucrative World Of Russian 'Trash-Streaming'
  
  A murky, mostly unregulated online subculture where people perform lewd, alcohol-fueled challenges for viewer donations has gained fans and notoriety in Russia. ...
  Radio Liberty.  Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:38:26 +0000.
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