The UK just approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine shot. 5 big questions remain.
- The UK approved a vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech on Wednesday.
- Regulatory papers haven't been released so we don't know the detail of the decision-making process.
- We also don't know if it safe in the long-run, if it stops people from spreading the disease, if pregnant people or children should get it, or how long it protects against COVID-19.
- Fidelity is selling up shares of scooter-leader Bird ...
- Yet another mysterious monolith turns up ...
- Penguins at London Aquarium watch 'Elf' to boost spirits ...
Interpol warns that organized crime groups will likely try to steal 'liquid gold' COVID vaccines as well as peddle fake doses
Law enforcement should be on high alert for criminal entities attempting to penetrate distribution networks or pass off fake vaccines, the group said.
Colombian drug smugglers are outsourcing their 'narco subs'
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EXCLUSIVE: Former TechCrunch and Pando journalist Paul Carr is starting a new publication to keep tech CEOs 'awake at night'
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WATCH: Meet the last family practicing this 400-year-old Indian art form
The Khatri family has practiced Rogan art for eight generations, and they believe they're the last ones keeping the tradition alive in India.
Pfizer vaccine-trial participant reveals what it's like to volunteer for research that helped create the first effective COVID-19 vaccine
"It's a monumental opportunity to be able to help your fellow citizens," Jenny Hamilton, a security officer in Atlanta, said.
Video from China's rock-collecting spacecraft shows the probe stick its landing on the moon
China's space agency announced it had landed its Chang'e 5 probe on the moon. Then it released the footage to prove it.
Amazon is reportedly considering buying Wondery in a deal that could value the podcast startup at $300 million
Wondery is the world's largest independent podcast publisher, and a deal could signal Amazon's deeper foray into audio.
The WHO says masks shouldn't be worn during intense physical activity, contradicting other advice
The World Health Organization updated its mask-wearing guidelines, including controversial advice not to wear masks while exercising intensely.
Harry Styles pokes fun at Candace Owens on Instagram over her snide comments about him wearing a dress on the cover of Vogue
One of Google's leading AI researchers says she's been fired in retaliation for an email to other employees
Gebru, a technical co-lead of Google's ethical AI team, says she was fired by the company on Wednesday.
Cash is pouring into scooter startups. Here's the pitch deck Europe's Voi used to raise $160 million from US backers.
Swedish e-scooter startup Voi has raised a massive funding round to continue its expansion plans.
Leaked emails show investment giant Fidelity is looking to sell its shares in scooter startup Bird at a loss
A Fidelity fund already marked down the value of its stake in Bird.
10 things in tech you need to know today
Google is in trouble over labor laws, Amazon could be getting into podcasts, and a union wants to know if Amazon hired spies.
'Cancel everything': Los Angeles' mayor urges residents to stay at 真人百家家乐网站home in a new order that mirrors the county's
The city's order, which caused confusion on Twitter, is not adding any new restrictions to those placed by the county in a similar order last week.
Pasadena and Beverly Hills are pushing back against LA County's COVID-19 order by breaking with restrictions or talking about forming their own health department
As COVID-19 cases surge, Los Angeles County banned in-person dining. Pasadena and Beverly Hills are two of the several cities opposing the rule.
THE RISE OF GENETIC TESTING IN HEALTHCARE: How leading genetic testing companies like Ancestry and 23andMe are carving into healthcare with the promise to fuel more personalized care
In The Rise of Genetic Testing in Healthcare report, Insider Intelligence examines the industry forces that have helped evolve genomic information from a consumer novelty to a transformative healthcare technology.
The US has exceeded 100,000 current COVID-19 hospitalizations for the first time
Data from the COVID Tracking Project showed yet another COVID-19 milestone, with over 100,000 active hospitalizations, as cases climb.
Los Angeles said it will provide $800 to thousands of food-service workers, as a 2nd stimulus plan languishes in Congress
The one-time offer to 4,000 workers was announced by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Wednesday, days after outdoor dining was banned in LA County.
INSURTECH DISRUPTORS: Here's exactly what full-stack insurtechs are doing to beat incumbents on customer acquisition, personalization, and claims processing
Business Insider examines why full-stack insurtechs pose the biggest threat to incumbent insurers and how this threat will grow over time.
More than 2.5 miles of cliff paintings found hidden in the Amazon rainforest show ancient hunter-gatherers killing ice-age creatures
The paintings are at least 11,800 years old and depict ancient Amazonian people killing mastodons and interacting with other animals from the ice age.
This 26-year-old founder won a Y Combinator spot for his startup supporting men with eating disorders
Richie Cartwright revealed how he once consumed more than 10,000 calories in a day.
How the pharma giant Pfizer teamed up with a little-known biotech to develop an effective coronavirus vaccine in record time
Pfizer worked with the German biotech BioNTech to develop a coronavirus vaccine in under a year, an unprecedented scientific feat.
The DOT is cracking down on emotional-support animals on airplanes and will allow only trained dogs to fly
Flyers were using the service-animal loophole to bring a menagerie of pets on board, including pigs, peacocks, and snakes.
Older people are spending more on video games and playing more during the pandemic than ever before
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The captain of a recreational dive boat that caught fire, killing nearly everyone on board, has been charged with 34 counts of manslaughter
The P/V Conception caught fire last year during a Labor Day weekend recreational diving trip, and the blaze killed 34 of the 39 people on board.
The CDC director issued a stark warning that this upcoming winter could be 'the most difficult time in the public health history' of the US
More than 100,000 patients are being treated for COVID-19 in US hospitals as of Wednesday, according to data collected by the COVID Tracking Project.
THE GLOBAL SMB NEOBANKS REPORT: How 17 upstarts are tailoring solutions to tap the $850 billion annual opportunity in addressing the unmet needs of SMBs
In a new 2020 report, Business Insider Intelligence explores the key factors driving an explosion of neobank activity in the small business segment.
A Dominion employee is in hiding following death threats from Trump supporters
Eric Coome, security director for Dominion Voting Systems, told the Associated Press that he fears for his life. "It's terrifying," he said.
THE ESPORTS ECOSYSTEM: The key players and trends driving the red-hot, fast-growing esports space that's on track to surpass $1.5 billion by 2023
Business Insider Intelligence provides a comprehensive breakdown of the key players involved in the fast-growing esports space.
Republican Sen. David Perdue's stock portfolio shows he'd occasionally make at least 20 trades in one day, per a New York Times investigation
He made 2,596 trades over his first term, according to the New York Times. He faces a runoff election for his seat on Jan. 5.
'This is shameful!': Fox News co-host goes off on Trump voter fraud claims as 'nonsense' and 'ridiculous' in heated exchange
Juan Williams, normally a mild mannered liberal co-host on 'The Five,' finally had enough on Wednesday's show.
These are the top 5 UK financial institutions ranked by the mobile banking features consumers value most
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Trading and investing are two approaches to playing the stock market that bring their own benefits and risks
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The best online deals and sales happening now — including 25% off sitewide from Hydro Flask
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Smokers pay at least double for life insurance, but you can expect lower rates if you decide to quit
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Some PlayStation 5 resellers are getting wild threats from angry buyers on Facebook and Craigslist
The PlayStation 5 is nearly impossible to buy this holiday, and resellers are getting threats from angry buyers while trying to turn a profit.
Former Hamburger University worker sues McDonald's, alleging a coworker sexually assaulted and harassed her for years
McDonald's is facing another lawsuit, as a former instructor at Hamburger University alleges she was groped and harassed on the job.
'Reactionary giving' was all the rage from the 'Trump bump' after 2016 — but the coronavirus has changed giving like everything else
On Giving Tuesday, the philanthropy world looks back on a landscape transformed by "reactionary giving" or "rage donations" after the 2016 election.
Under Armour's new Stephen Curry brand will have trouble replicating the success of Nike's iconic Jordan line, analysts say
Part of the Jordan brand's success is credited to its "retro" appeal, said NPD analyst Matt Powell. This can be tough for Under Armour to replicate.
Google salaries revealed: How much the tech giant pays software engineers, UX designers, legal hires, and more
From software engineers to data analysts, Business Insider has dug through salary data to find out how much Google is paying its employees.
Colombian drug smugglers are outsourcing their 'narco subs'
Using outside groups to build and operate the subs saves drug traffickers from dealing with all the logistics involved with shipping cocaine overseas.
WATCH: Meet the last family practicing this 400-year-old Indian art form
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A key chart in DoorDash's IPO filing doesn't 'pass the smell test,' and experts say the delivery giant may need to refile its S-1 to clear it up
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How to watch live TV on Hulu and how much it costs
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This wearable breast pump completely fits in my bra and has transformed my life as an exclusively pumping mom
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