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Sony removes Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation store and offers refunds to customers
Gaming 2 hours ago
The technology giant announced it was removing Cyberpunk 2077 from the PlayStation Store until further notice and that it will be offering full refunds to customers who purchased the game digitally. The move follows a week of issues regarding the game's performance on last-gen consoles.
Justin Timberlake's new role has fans feeling emotional
This afternoon
The first trailer for JT's upcoming film #Palmer is here, his first live-action movie role since 2017.
Pfizer says it has millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccine in a warehouse with no additional instructions for delivery
COVID-19 This afternoon
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer says it has millions of doses of it's FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine sitting in its warehouse with no additional instructions from the US government on how to distribute it. Many states have been informed that their expected vaccine allotment will be reduced.
Amazon has upended the path to a middle-class warehouse career
Earlier today
The company says there’s no better place to work. The reality is less rosy.
Hackers accessed systems at the US nuclear weapons agency
World news This afternoon
Hackers breached systems at the US Energy Department and the National Nuclear Security Administration, which maintains the country's nuclear weapons stockpile, reported first by Politico. The cyberattack has hit multiple federal agencies.
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The shipping industry is running out of small boxes
This afternoon
These e-commerce trends are going to impact what box you’ll receive (and possibly return) in the mail this holiday season.
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Mitch McConnell says he will receive a COVID-19 vaccine in the next few days
COVID-19 5 hours ago
Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell said that the Office of the Attending Physician has informed him that he is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due "government continuity requirements." McConnell said he will receive the vaccine in the next few days and encouraged all Americans to do so when they are eligible and to continue to follow CDC guidelines.
When will spas reopen? Not soon enough, for those who use L.A.’s spas as a sanctuary
This afternoon
Some Angelenos have been using spas as a crucial escape during the pandemic.
ICU availability in the Southern California region has fallen to 0%
Health 5 hours ago
California is reporting there is 0% ICU availability available in the Southern California region, which includes Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. “You hear we’re at 0%. That doesn’t mean we have no ICU beds or staff available at all,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said at a press conference on Monday. When an ICU reaches 0% capacity, hospitals likely place patients in open beds elsewhere, such as emergency department rooms. The California Department of Public Health also reported on Thursday that the San Joaquin Valley region is at less than 1% ICU bed capacity.
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President-elect Joe Biden announces his climate and energy team
Politics 4 hours ago
Biden's transition team said on Thursday that the team would "listen to scientists, experts, and affected communities" in its effort to combat climate change. The group is made up of Deb Haaland as interior secretary, Jennifer Granholm as energy secretary, Michael Regan as EPA administrator, Brenda Mallory as chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, Gina McCarthy as national climate advisor, and Ali Zaidi as deputy national climate advisor.
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Uniquely 2020 seasons greetings in this year's holiday cards
Holidays 5 hours ago
How Covid is hurting a Mexican-American neighborhood in California
This afternoon
Covid-19 has taken a toll on small businesses in San Diego’s Barrio Logan, threatening its recent renaissance. The barrio is a case study in grit and perseverance facing off against decades of unequal access to capital.
Jeremy Bulloch, who played Boba Fett in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died at age 75
In memoriam This afternoon
Star Wars fans are paying tribute to the late Bulloch, who in addition to playing Boba Fett in the original trilogy also played Lieutenant Sheckil in The Empire Strikes Back and Captain Jeremoch Colton in Revenge Of The Sith.
Fiji braces for powerful category 5 cyclone Yasa
Weather This evening
Cyclone Yasa has intensified into a category 5 cyclone as it nears the Pacific Island nation of Fiji with winds of up to 270 kilometres per hour (167 miles per hour) recorded on Wednesday local time. Yasa is expected to make landfall on Thursday or Friday. Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has urged residents to prepare emergency supplies and plan the route to their nearest evacuation centre.
Biden adviser Cedric Richmond tests positive for COVID-19
US news This afternoon
Joe Biden's transition team confirmed on Thursday that Richmond, the incoming White House senior advisor and director of the Office of Public Engagement, tested positive for COVID-19. Richmond attended the Georgia campaign rally on Tuesday where Biden spoke, but "was not in close contact" with the president-elect.
Biden is expected to nominate Rep. Deb Haaland to serve as his interior secretary
Politics This afternoon
President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate Representative Deb Haaland of New Mexico to serve as his interior secretary, according to the Washington Post, Associated Press, NBC News and others. If confirmed, Haaland would become the first Native American Cabinet secretary and the first to oversee the interior department, whose jurisdiction includes tribal lands.
Henrik Lundqvist announces that he will not play in the upcoming NHL season due to a heart condition
NHL Earlier today
The veteran goaltender announced on Thursday that he will not be participating in the upcoming NHL season because of a heart condition that will require further treatment. Lundqvist recently signed a one-year deal with the Washington Capitals after spending 15 seasons with the Rangers.
Guillermo del Toro and Neil Gaiman Share Their Films of Hope 🎥💛
This afternoon
In partnership with @IMDb and @Refugees, @RealGDT, @NeilHimself, @KristinDavis, @CynthiaNixon and @GuguMbathaRaw share the powerful films that give them hope and encourage fans to recommend their own #FilmsOfHope.
FDA advisory panel endorses Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency authorization
COVID-19 This afternoon
On Thursday, a federal panel of outside experts recommended the Food and Drug Administration move forward with emergency authorization of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The endorsement marks a key step towards final approval of emergency use of a second vaccine by the agency.
South Korea reports more than 1000 new COVID-19 cases with a fresh record for death toll
World news Last night
The Asian country, which was praised for successfully halting the outbreak of the virus initially, is now experiencing an uptick in the number of new COVID-19 cases. Authorities are considering raising the social distancing regulations to the highest level but are concerned about the economic impact.
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