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Nearly 60% of US population had Covid by February

Nearly 60% of US population had Covid by February

By February of this year, 58 percent of the US population -- more than 190 million people -- had been infected with Covid, according to an antibody survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published Tuesday.

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Can Twitter become more profitable under Elon Musk?

Can Twitter become more profitable under Elon Musk?

Since going public in 2013, Twitter has only occasionally turned a profit, even if it has a commanding role in politics and culture worldwide.

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Musings and missteps mark Musk on Twitter

Musings and missteps mark Musk on Twitter

Elon Musk's $44 billion deal to buy Twitter will make the world's richest person the master of a global platform where he has grabbed the spotlight with musings, quips, and barbs.

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Stones fit to bolster Man City defence against Madrid

Stones fit to bolster Man City defence against Madrid

John Stones recovered from a muscle problem in time to start at right-back for Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid on Tuesday.

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Blinken says West preparing if Russia blocks Bosnia mission

Blinken says West preparing if Russia blocks Bosnia mission

Western powers are looking at alternatives to ensure an international force in Bosnia if Russia blocks renewal of a UN-backed peacekeeping mission, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday.

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Morikawa puts golf glory ahead of financial gain

Morikawa puts golf glory ahead of financial gain

British Open champion Collin Morikawa on Tuesday insisted he will always put golf glory ahead of financial gain amid the controversy over a series of new Saudi-backed tournaments.

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Nearly 60% of US population had Covid by February: CDC

Nearly 60% of US population had Covid by February: CDC

By February of this year, 58 percent of the US population -- or more than 190 million people -- had been infected with Covid, according to an antibody survey carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published Tuesday.

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US Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid: W.House

US Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid: W.House

US Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday but is asymptomatic and not considered a current close contact of President Joe Biden, the White House said.

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Saudi call for Doctor Strange cut an 'expected disappointment': Cumberbatch

Saudi call for Doctor Strange cut an 'expected disappointment': Cumberbatch

British actor Benedict Cumberbatch on Tuesday said he was disappointed but not surprised that Saudi Arabia had asked Disney to cut "LGBTQ references" from its latest Marvel film.

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Alec Baldwin deadly shooting: probe nearly finished, says sheriff

Alec Baldwin deadly shooting: probe nearly finished, says sheriff

The criminal investigation into the fatal shooting on a US movie starring Alec Baldwin is "nearing completion," the officer leading the probe said Tuesday.

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