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Golden Globes 2021 nominees: Netflix’s film “Mank” leads

The 2021 Golden Globes nominations were announced in Los Angeles on February 3.

Jeff Bezos and his legacy: a page turned for Amazon

Jeff Bezos took on the big bookstore chains when he started selling books online in 1994. Three years later it carried millions of dollars.

Draghi asked to form new Italian coalition government

President Sergio Mattarella said Italy needed a “high-profile government” to handle the Covid pandemic and the worst economic crisis in decades.

Matt Hancock : inspiration of UK vaccine strategy by Matt Damon’s movie

Matt Hancock also thought that Matt Damon’s movie gave him “insight” into potential international vaccine pressures.

Who is Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy?

After the CEO of Amazon’s consumer business, Jeff Wilke announced that his departure earlier, Andy Jassy became the frontrunner to succeed Jeff Bezos.

The UK have ordered 407m Covid vaccine doses

The government has 407 million doses in total ordered from 7 companies.

The true story behind Netflix’s ‘Mindhunter’

Is Mindhunter actually based on a true story?

How do Premium Bonds work?

Each month NS&I gives out more than three million prizes to Bondholders, with winning numbers chosen at random. The tax-free prizes range from £25 to £1 million.

Tony Bennett diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease

The 94 year old crooner Tony Bennet wrote on Twitter: “Life is a gift – even with Alzheimer’s”.

Asos buys Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge

Asos is acquiring the stock and the brands although, it is not acquiring the stores.

Marc Wilmore, Simpsons writer, dies of Covid aged 57

Marc Wilmore, writer for the Simpsons passed away from covid. He joined the writing staff on The Simpsons for the hit animated show’s 13th season.

Boris Johnson Hailed Covid vaccination programme in the care home

Boris Johnson Hailed Covid vaccination programme: a covid vaccine has been offered to residents at every eligible care home in England.

Aung San Suu Kyi calls for protests in Myanmar following military coup

Aung San Suu Kyi said that the military was trying to return to a dictatorship.

Hancock to give important update in Downing Street press conference

Sources say Hancock will reveal a great news about Covid figures in the UK with the target of vaccinations almost reached.

What is the Clubhouse App used for?

Clubhouse App is a new platform that lets people chat in real time, share stories, collaborate, and bounce ideas.

How GameStop became the centre of a Wall Street war

Von Der Leyen demands AstraZeneca contract to be published

AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot said the contract signed with the EU did not set a specific timetable, a statement Europe denies.

Novavax vaccine is 90% effective against Covid

After trials in the UK, Novavax vaccine has been proved to be effective against Covid and would also work against the variants.

UK summer holiday bookings boom

Many are opting for UK holidays this summer.

Germany may not allow AstraZeneca jab to be given to over-65

According to Germany’s vaccine committee, Astrazeneca vaccine should be injected to under 65 years olds only.

Boris Johnson to visit Scotland to promote the union

Boris Johnson is set to visit Scotland where he will emphasise the strength of the UK working together against the Covid.

UK begins manufacturing new Covid vaccine

Large-scale production of a vaccine created by French firm Valneva will begin at a plant in Livingston, Scotland.

AstraZeneca bomb threat: workers forced to evacuate factory

A bomb disposal unit is responding to an “ongoing incident” on Wrexham Industrial Estate. The factory which produces the AstraZeneca vaccine has been shut.