On a more positive note, a Pau-brasil tree estimated to be over 500 years old with a 7-meter circumference was discovered in Bahia, believed to be the largest in the country. U.S. Political and Legal Fronts
December 9, 2020, stands out as a pivotal moment in history, defined by a world on the brink of a new chapter in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and deep political shifts. It was a day of transition, marked by record-breaking losses and the first glimpses of widespread hope.
Health Canada authorized the national use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, making it the third country to do so.
Celebrating the independence of Tanganyika in 1961.
The Supreme Court rejected a Republican-led challenge to Pennsylvania’s election results, effectively cementing President-elect Joe Biden's win in the state.
The United Arab Emirates became the first nation to authorize the Sinopharm vaccine from China, citing an 86% efficacy rate.
The FTC and 48 states filed major antitrust lawsuits against Facebook , accusing the company of maintaining an illegal monopoly by buying up rivals like Instagram and WhatsApp. Global Observances
