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Covid: First Americans ‘could get vaccine in December’


Dr Moncef Slaoui told US network CNN the plan was to “ship vaccines to the immunisation sites within 24 hours” of a vaccine being approved.

Trump options narrow as Michigan backs Biden win


US President Donald Trump faces a fresh setback in his bid to overturn election defeat as Michigan lawmakers indicated they would not seek to undo Joe Biden’s projected win in the state.

https://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2020-55025997

Election 2020 live updates: Donald Trump Jr. positive for COVID-19; Georgia certifies Biden win


USA TODAY’S coverage of the 2020 election continues this week as states prepare to finish certifying their vote counts after President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the hard-fought presidential race. President Donald Trump has yet to concede the race as Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris prepare to take office in January.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/20/election-2020-updates-biden-wins-georgia-dems-demand-gsa-briefing/6353572002/

Making a committed effort to save on your raises you increase your 401(k) savings by 10%


Increasing the amount you save for retirement can feel really difficult. But researchers may have found a trick that significantly increases the chances you’ll invest more – and sometimes a lot more.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/retirement/2020/11/18/increase-401-k-savings/114970560/

COVID-19 vaccine could return US economy to near normal by end of 2021


The outlook continues to be clouded by COVID-19 but a team of University of Michigan economists sees encouraging signs that could bring economic life close to normal by the end of 2021.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/11/20/coronavirus-vaccine-economic-forecast-university-of-michigan/3778104001/