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‘Pieces of a Woman’ Review: A Raw, Ragged Study of a Loss

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By Jeannette Catsoulis Pieces of a Woman (R) Opening January 7, 2021 from NYT Critics' Pick https://ift.tt/3hwE7FK

‘Soul’ Review: Pixar’s New Feature Gets Musical, and Metaphysical

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By A.O. Scott Soul (PG) Opening December 25, 2020 from NYT Critics' Pick https://ift.tt/2KTRtj8

‘Dear Comrades!’ Review: When the Party Line Becomes a Tightrope

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By Ben Kenigsberg Dear Comrades () Opening Unknown Date from NYT Critics' Pick https://ift.tt/38CacIx

‘Sylvie’s Love’ Review: In the Mood for Romance, Sighs and Tears

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By Manohla Dargis Sylvie's Love () Opening December 23, 2020 from NYT Critics' Pick https://ift.tt/3hnpFAd

‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Review: All the Blues That’s Fit to Sing

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By A.O. Scott Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (R) Opening December 18, 2020 from NYT Critics' Pick https://ift.tt/3qZxRuC

FOX BIZ NEWS: CDC's Redfield officially recommends Pfizer coronavirus vaccine

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CDC's Redfield officially recommends Pfizer coronavirus vaccine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield said Sunday that he signed the CDC's official recommendation for Americans 16 and older to use the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine and applauded the vaccine as a step to "help restore some normalcy to our lives and our country."

FOX BIZ NEWS: White House confirms cyberattack report on U.S. Treasury by foreign government

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White House confirms cyberattack report on U.S. Treasury by foreign government “The United States government is aware of these reports and we are taking all necessary steps to identify and remedy any possible issues related to this situation,” National Security Council spokesman John Ullyot told FOX Business in a statement.

FOX BIZ NEWS: First shipment of Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine leaves Michigan facility

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First shipment of Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine leaves Michigan facility The first truck carrying a COVID-19 vaccine for widespread use in the United States pulled out of a Portage, Mich., manufacturing plant Sunday morning, with the shots that are critical to stopping the nation's coronavirus outbreak destined to reach locations in all 50 states a day later.

FOX BIZ NEWS: McConnell digs in on demand to drop state 'bailouts' from coronavirus bill, accuses Democrats of blocking agreement

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McConnell digs in on demand to drop state 'bailouts' from coronavirus bill, accuses Democrats of blocking agreement Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in comments on the Senate floor Friday morning dug in on Republicans' demand that Democrats drop funding for state and local governments from any coronavirus relief bill.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Biden's final eye-popping tally: Over $1B raised and spent

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Biden's final eye-popping tally: Over $1B raised and spent Joe Biden raised more than $1 billion in record-breaking fundraising during his year-and-a-half- long campaign for the White House.

FOX BIZ NEWS: US says COVID-19 vaccine to start arriving in states Monday

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US says COVID-19 vaccine to start arriving in states Monday Trucks will roll out Sunday morning as shipping companies UPS and FedEx begin delivering Pfizer’s vaccine to nearly 150 locations.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Branson's Virgin Galactic cuts short key test flight from New Mexico spaceport

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Branson's Virgin Galactic cuts short key test flight from New Mexico spaceport A Virgin Galactic test flight Saturday ended prematurely when the spacecraft landed safely at Spaceport America in southern New Mexico after its rocket engine failed to ignite high above the Earth.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Apple CEO calls for stricter corporate, government climate goals at U.N. summit

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Apple CEO calls for stricter corporate, government climate goals at U.N. summit Cook did not call for specific goals during his remarks but disclosed that Apple is assisting 95 of its suppliers to transition to renewable energy.

FOX BIZ NEWS: AstraZeneca to buy Alexion for $39 billion to expand in immunology

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AstraZeneca to buy Alexion for $39 billion to expand in immunology Britain’s AstraZeneca has agreed to buy U.S. drugmaker Alexion Pharmaceuticals for $39 billion in cash and shares to bolster its positions in immunology and rare diseases.

FOX BIZ NEWS: COVID-19 vaccine makers turn to testing children

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COVID-19 vaccine makers turn to testing children Health experts urge more research to help curb transmission and to reopen schools.

FOX BIZ NEWS: US Supreme Court takes up Goldman securities class action appeal

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US Supreme Court takes up Goldman securities class action appeal Goldman is appealing a decision allowing a class action accusing the bank of hiding conflicts of interest when creating risky subprime securities before the 2008 financial crisis.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Flamethrower drone incinerates wasp nests in China

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Flamethrower drone incinerates wasp nests in China A search and rescue group raised $12,200 to buy a drone and equip it with a gasoline tank and an arm-length nozzle.

FOX BIZ NEWS: How Pfizer delivered a COVID vaccine in record time: Crazy deadlines, a pushy CEO

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How Pfizer delivered a COVID vaccine in record time: Crazy deadlines, a pushy CEO Albert Bourla and his team overcame unproven science and manufacturing bottlenecks; ‘you’re asking for too much.’

FOX BIZ NEWS: Facebook's Sandberg jabs government over antitrust lawsuits

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Facebook's Sandberg jabs government over antitrust lawsuits Officials have accused Facebook of using its wealth to squelch competition by buying rival social media platforms.

FOX BIZ NEWS: California files to join US antitrust lawsuit against Google

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California files to join US antitrust lawsuit against Google Google has broadly denied wrongdoing in response to the government’s lawsuit and other probes.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Stop coronavirus spread and don’t let your guard down in winter months: Doctor

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Stop coronavirus spread and don’t let your guard down in winter months: Doctor Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier says it’s more crucial ‘now than ever’ to stop the spread of the coronavirus, which is often being transmitted in small gatherings in homes or at workplaces.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Coronavirus vaccine should not turn into a partisan battle: Former Obama official

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Coronavirus vaccine should not turn into a partisan battle: Former Obama official Former Obama Economic Council Chair Austan Goolsbee shares his thoughts on the timeline for another coronavirus stimulus package and the political conversation surrounding the vaccine.

FOX BIZ NEWS: To avoid lockdowns, we must stop underestimating asymptomatic coronavirus cases: Doctor

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To avoid lockdowns, we must stop underestimating asymptomatic coronavirus cases: Doctor NantWorks founder and CEO Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong weighs in on the idea of star athletes getting the coronavirus vaccine early and coronavirus shutdowns.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Short-term aid such as stimulus, more testing will help over next few months: Doctor

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Short-term aid such as stimulus, more testing will help over next few months: Doctor Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Mark McClellan weighs in on a potential stimulus package and coronavirus lockdowns.

FOX BIZ NEWS: New York shop creates contactless business experience with robot cooks

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New York shop creates contactless business experience with robot cooks Fransmart CEO Dan Rowe discusses robot cooks at his Brooklyn Dumpling Shop amid coronavirus and opening new bars with ‘Bar Rescue’ host Jon Taffer.

FOX BIZ NEWS: T-cell testing will be further improvement upon coronavirus vaccines: Oxford Immunotec CEO

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T-cell testing will be further improvement upon coronavirus vaccines: Oxford Immunotec CEO Oxford Immunotec CEO Peter Wrighton-Smith provides insight into the science behind the different types of coronavirus vaccines and which types work best for certain groups of people.

FOX BIZ NEWS: FDA's Pfizer COVID vaccine approval means Moderna's just days away

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FDA's Pfizer COVID vaccine approval means Moderna's just days away Moderna is next in line to win FDA approval for its COVID-19 vaccine.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Chinese auto giant Nio follows Tesla's lead to take advantage of surging stock prices

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Chinese auto giant Nio follows Tesla's lead to take advantage of surging stock prices Chinese electric-car maker Nio Inc. is following U.S. rival Tesla Inc. by offering new shares to take advantage of its surging stock price.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Coronavirus vaccine, congressional gridlock to herald stock market 'nirvana'

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Coronavirus vaccine, congressional gridlock to herald stock market 'nirvana' The S&P 500 is poised to surge 20% next year as the U.S. economy strengthens and risks recede, according to J.P. Morgan.

FOX BIZ NEWS: UK businesses plea for EU deal as talks stall

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UK businesses plea for EU deal as talks stall British trucking firms, supermarkets and other businesses on Friday implored the government to strike a last-minute trade deal with the European Union, as the two sides’ leaders told their citizens to brace for New Year upheaval in the U.K.-EU trading relationship.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Stocks slide as coronavirus relief talks stall

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Stocks slide as coronavirus relief talks stall U.S. stock futures were under pressure Friday morning amid concerns a deal on a COVID-19 stimulus package won’t materialize until after the holidays.

FOX BIZ NEWS: First COVID vaccination in US may be given Monday: Alex Azar

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First COVID vaccination in US may be given Monday: Alex Azar The Food and Drug Administration will grant emergency-use authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Friday.

FOX BIZ NEWS: We could see vaccine ‘shots in arms’ as soon as Monday: WH deputy press secretary

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We could see vaccine ‘shots in arms’ as soon as Monday: WH deputy press secretary White House Deputy Press Secretary Brian Morgenstern offers details on Operation Warp Speed and coronavirus vaccine distribution and says President Trump is considering taking the vaccine on camera to increase public confidence.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Starbucks to adapt to coronavirus by creating ‘walk-thru’ stores

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Starbucks to adapt to coronavirus by creating ‘walk-thru’ stores Nick Setyan of Wedbush Securities provides insight into the future of Starbucks and the company’s growth.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Coronavirus relief deal talks sputter as McConnell pushes back on state aid

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Coronavirus relief deal talks sputter as McConnell pushes back on state aid After several days of increasing optimism about the prospect that Congress could come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus bill, talks appeared on the edge of falling apart Thursday as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Democrats are stuck on the point of federal aid for state governments. 

‘Giving Voice’ Review: August Wilson Is Uplifting a New Generation

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By Robert Daniels Giving Voice (PG-13) Opening December 11, 2020 from NYT Critics' Pick https://ift.tt/3m4SNNj

FOX BIZ NEWS: US stocks mixed as near-term U.S. fiscal stimulus appears unlikely

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US stocks mixed as near-term U.S. fiscal stimulus appears unlikely

FOX BIZ NEWS: Disney dives deep into streaming with a supersized line-up of content planned for Disney+, Hulu & ESPN+

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Disney dives deep into streaming with a supersized line-up of content planned for Disney+, Hulu & ESPN+ Disney chief financial officer Christine McCarthy said the streaming service is on track to reach profitability in 2024.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Intelligence expert weighs in on what a spy could gather by lurking on Facebook friends lists

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Intelligence expert weighs in on what a spy could gather by lurking on Facebook friends lists Christine Fang or Fang Fang, a suspected spy whose reported mission was to network with and befriend up-and-coming American officials on behalf of China, remained Facebook “friends” with a number of her targets for years after her cover was blown and she left the country in 2015.

FOX BIZ NEWS: FTC faces shoestring budget in antitrust case against Facebook

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FTC faces shoestring budget in antitrust case against Facebook Mark Zuckerberg’s giant social network — which on Wednesday got sued by the Federal Trade Commission for allegedly using its deals to buy Instagram and WhatsApp to sidestep competition — has tapped some of the nation’s top litigators for the battle, The Post has learned.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Student loan payments set to resume, unless Democrats get their way

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Student loan payments set to resume, unless Democrats get their way More than half of student loan borrowers say they "don't feel confident" that they will be able to repay their loans after the pandemic forbearance period ends in late January, but top Democrats are hopeful of pushing sweeping legislation that could cancel up to $50,000 of student debt per borrower.

FOX BIZ NEWS: CEO Brian Chesky on Airbnb's road to becoming 2020's biggest IPO

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CEO Brian Chesky on Airbnb's road to becoming 2020's biggest IPO Airbnb has become 2020's biggest IPO.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Brent oil tops $50 in Biden bounce

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Brent oil tops $50 in Biden bounce The oil market is starting to price in the possibility of a new sheriff in town: Biden.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Mainstream media pushing ‘false narrative’ that Biden is president-elect: Former state senator

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Mainstream media pushing ‘false narrative’ that Biden is president-elect: Former state senator Election challenger and former Michigan State Senator Patrick Colbeck on election integrity and voting machines.

‘Gunda’ Review: A Remarkable Pig’s-Eye View of the World

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By Manohla Dargis Gunda (G) Opening Unknown Date from NYT Critics' Pick https://ift.tt/3oEfEAT

FOX BIZ NEWS: DoorDash IPO raising possibility of another tech bubble: Gasparino

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DoorDash IPO raising possibility of another tech bubble: Gasparino FOX Business’ Charlie Gasparino gives an update on DoorDash going public and the upcoming New York City mayoral race.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Airbnb makes Wall Street debut

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Airbnb makes Wall Street debut Airbnb board member Jeff Jordan discusses the growth of Airbnb and the company going public, saying that it has 'revolutionized' travel.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Airbnb will be a post-pandemic ‘break out': Expert

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Airbnb will be a post-pandemic ‘break out': Expert Constellation Research founder Ray Wang on what to expect from Airbnb's first day of trading.

FOX BIZ NEWS: I don’t want to see a coronavirus vaccine mandate: Ex-White House physician

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I don’t want to see a coronavirus vaccine mandate: Ex-White House physician Congressman-elect Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, former White House physician, provides insight into who will get the vaccine first and how to encourage more Americans to take it.

FOX BIZ NEWS: The 'Covid-nator' robot is being used around the world to fight coronavirus

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The 'Covid-nator' robot is being used around the world to fight coronavirus The Covid-nator is a robot that helps breaks down pathogens using UV light to reduce spread of coronavirus. FOX Business' Jeff Flock with more.