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U.S. holiday retail sales rise 3% as online shopping booms

U.S. retail sales rose 3 percent during this year's expanded holiday shopping season from October 11 to December 24, a report by Mastercard said on Saturday, powered by a pandemic-driven shift toward

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Elon Musk says SpaceX to double launch pad usage for Starship tests, Super Heavy flights coming in a ‘few months’

SpaceX is set to significantly ramp up its Starship development program in the new year, in more ways than one. SpaceX CEO and founder Elon Musk noted on Twitter on Thursday that the company will see

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Ghost kitchens on the rise amid the COVID-19 pandemic

03:07 The COVID-19 pandemic has forced numerous industries to adapt to new ways of doing business.One industry that's faced dramatic change is the restaurant sector.As Mark Niu reports

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Voyager Space Holdings to acquire majority stake in commercial space leader Nanoracks

Voyager Space Holdings continues to build up its portfolio of strategic space service offerings with the acquisition of a majority stake in X.O. Markets, the parent company of Nanoracks. Nanoracks ha

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Brazilian children prepare for Christmas holiday amid COVID pandemic

02:46 TheCOVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of Brazilians in different ways, but it’sthe country’s poorest citizens who are struggling the most.Unemployment remains at historical

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S. African President Ramaphosa hosts DR Congo's Tshisekedi for talks

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (L) hosts Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi at Mahlamba Ndlopfu residence, Pretoria, during a working visit in South Africa. /Photo c

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'Crazy beast' lived among dinosaurs and broke rules of evolution

In a new 234-page treatment, scientists have explained in detail the bizarre features of the animal.

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U.S. accuses man of taking pilot lessons to plot 9/11-style attack

Federal prosecutors charged Cholo Abdi Abdullah with plotting a September 11-style attack on a building in an American city. /VCG Images A Kenyan connected with the Somali-based al-Shabaab mil

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South Africa acknowledges fears of COVID-19 vaccines hoarding

VCG Image The African Union Commission (AUC) was paying attention at concerns over fears that wealthy nations might hoard COVID-19 vaccines stocks, South African International Relations and Co

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Another Me: Different world, same dream

08:15 Editor's note: Cultural differences between China and the West are often reflected in our daily lives. These differences could be from cultural heritage, culinary

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Wang Yi calls for rebuilding strategic framework for China-U.S. ties

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday stressed that China and the United States should reflect and learn the lessons from their relations in recent years, so as to rebuild th

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UK space launch startup Orbex raises $24 million for its reusable rockets

UK-based Orbex has raised a new $24 million funding round, led by BGF and Octopus Ventures, and including participation from existing investors High-Tech Gründerfonds, Heartcore Capital, and Elecnor

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Biden picks Capitol Hill staffer as U.S. trade representative: report

President-elect Joe Biden has selected Katherine Tai, the House Ways and Means Committee's chief trade lawyer, to serve as U.S. trade representative, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing two people

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China to embrace new fintech challenges with innovation, prudence

Faced with rapidly evolving financial technology (fintech), China will continue to maintain an innovative and prudent approach in embracing new challenges, a Chinese official said Tuesday.As the o

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Bear-Claw coffee shop: Free training for hearing-impaired baristas

CFPA newly-opened Shanghai coffee shop, where drinks are served by a furry bear claw and made by people with hearing difficulties, has become a viral hit – but question

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Original Content podcast: Hulu’s ‘Happiest Season’ casts fresh characters in a familiar story

“Happiest Season,” a new film on Hulu, feels like a traditional, Christmas-themed romantic comedy — with one important exception.The movie stars Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis as Abb

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Santa Claus in a pandemic

Just because you can’t sit on Santa’s lap this Christmas doesn’t mean he won’t be showing up. See all the resourceful and safe ways Santa Claus is already showing up