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Proposed Criminal Law Could Penalize New Yorkers For Skipping COVID Vaccine Lines
January 04, 2021

It could soon become illegal for companies or individuals to sell or administer coronavirus vaccinations to New Yorkers who are trying to bypass the line, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Britain Goes On National Lockdown; New COVID Virus 70 Pct More Contagious
January 04, 2021

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has imposed a new national lockdown to fight the new, highly contagious strain of COVID-19, CNBC reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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TSA Saw 60 Pct Drop In US Passengers In 2020 Amid Pandemic
January 04, 2021

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) saw dramatic changes in 2020 because of the pandemic, according to a Monday (Jan. 4) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Stimulus Round 2: Will Consumers Save Or Spend?
January 04, 2021

After months of dispute, debate and eventually compromise, the second round of stimulus is in the process of going out to Americans. Already Venmo announced its launch of a new product to help get those funds rolling out faster, with the new Cash a Check...

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Singapore’s Economy Contracted 5.8 Percent In 2020, Better Than Expected
January 04, 2021

Singapore’s economy contracted 5.8 percent in 2020, according to statistics from the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Vaccine Passports Promise Safer Travel; Privacy Issues Remain
January 04, 2021

For frequent world travelers, the concept of needing a passport is nothing new. And in fact, a “vaccination passport,” proof that a person has been immunized against an infectious disease such that they can travel, is also not a new concept invented for the age...

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Europe Considers Lengthening COVID Lockdowns As Cases Climb
January 03, 2021

Germany is preparing to continue its nationwide lockdowns through the end of January, a report from Financial Times (FT) says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Bigger US Stimulus Checks Blocked As McConnell Digs In
December 30, 2020

A bid by President Donald Trump and Congressional Democrats to peg the new round of pandemic recovery stimulus checks at $2,000-per-person has failed, at least for now — blocked by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other GOP senators. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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App Used To Plan Secret Parties Booted Off App Store, TikTok
December 30, 2020

An iOS app aimed at helping partiers find clandestine parties during the pandemic has been booted off Apple’s App Store platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...