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'Jeopardy!' pays tribute to Alex Trebek in poignant message

'Jeopardy!' pays tribute to Alex Trebek in poignant message

NEW YORK — “Jeopardy!” paid tribute to Alex Trebek on Monday in a poignant message that celebrated the show's longtime, unflappable host of 37 years.
Ulta to open beauty shops at 100 Target stores in 2021

Ulta to open beauty shops at 100 Target stores in 2021

NEW YORK — The nation's largest beauty store chain, Ulta Beauty, has a deal to place shops in more than 100 Target stores by mid-2021.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is looking 90% effective

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is looking 90% effective

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Do masks with antiviral coating offer more protection?

Do masks with antiviral coating offer more protection?

Do masks with antiviral coating offer more protection? It’s an intriguing idea, but there haven’t been enough rigorous independent studies to establish whether antiviral masks are better at protecting wearers or preventing the spread of the virus.
Souvankham Thammavongsa wins Giller Prize for fiction debut 'How to Pronounce Knife'

Souvankham Thammavongsa wins Giller Prize for fiction debut 'How to Pronounce Knife'

TORONTO — When the executive director of the Scotiabank Giller Prize walked through Souvankham Thammavongsa's door to award her the $100,000 honour, the Toronto-based writer looked to her friend to see if her imagination had gotten the best of her.
US allows 1st emergency use of a COVID-19 antibody drug

US allows 1st emergency use of a COVID-19 antibody drug

WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials have allowed emergency use of the first antibody drug to help the immune system fight COVID-19, an experimental approach against the virus that has killed more than 238,000 Americans.
Testing timeline: What’s ahead for COVID-19 vaccines

Testing timeline: What’s ahead for COVID-19 vaccines

Pfizer's surprising news that its COVID-19 vaccine might offer more protection than anticipated — an announcement right after a fraught U.S.
Streetwear marketplace StockX moves into Canada with Toronto authentication centre

Streetwear marketplace StockX moves into Canada with Toronto authentication centre

TORONTO — Canadian fans of brands like Supreme, Bape and Kaws may soon find it quicker and easier to fill or empty their closet of trendy and hard-to-find goods.
Key events in development of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Key events in development of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Key events in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine by partners Pfizer Inc. and Germany's BioNTech: March 17 — Pfizer and BioNTech announce plans to jointly develop a COVID-19 vaccine using BioNTech's technology.
Rush of visitors at Red River Gorge sparks call for changes

Rush of visitors at Red River Gorge sparks call for changes

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One of Appalachia's most beloved natural attractions is becoming a victim of its own popularity. A sharp increase in the number of visitors to Kentucky's Red River Gorge has the U.S.
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