Pfizer Slashed Its Original Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout Target After Supply-Chain Obstacles 
 

Pfizer and Germany-based partner BioNTech SE had hoped to roll out 100 million vaccines world-wide by the end of this year, a plan that has since been reduced to 50 million.


 
Southwest Outlines Plans for Potential Furloughs Next Year 
 

Southwest Airlines on Thursday told more than 6,800 employees that their jobs are at risk as the coronavirus pandemic continues to decimate demand for air travel.


 
Some Companies Aren't Recognizing, Mitigating AI's Potential Pitfalls 
 

For companies to mitigate the potential pitfalls associated with artificial intelligence projects, they first have to recognize risks associated with adopting the technology. Recent findings from consulting firm McKinsey & Co. show that many firms are behind on both fronts.


 
Bling Capital Closes Second Fund, Adding to Venture's Banner Year 
 

Bling Capital Fund II LP will target sectors including consumer, financial technology and data-software startups, said Bling General Partner Ben Ling.


 
Luminar Rises in Market Debut, Making 25-Year-Old Founder a Billionaire 
 

The company, which produces sensor technology for self-driving cars, was started by founder and CEO Austin Russell when he was 17.


 
Warner Bros. to Release All 2021 Films on HBO Max, in Theaters Simultaneously 
 

Warner Bros. will release its entire 2021 slate of theatrical films simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max streaming service, taking the most drastic step yet in eliminating the exclusivity theater chains have enjoyed for decades.


 
Justice Department Accuses Facebook of Favoring H-1B Workers in Hiring 
 

A lawsuit accuses the social-media company of illegally reserving high-paying jobs for immigrant workers it was sponsoring for permanent residence and of failing to adequately search for U.S. hires.


 
Dollar Stores Start Moving Upmarket 
 

Dollar General and Dollar Tree are raising their sights to higher-margin items such as party goods and home accessories.


 
Boeing Wins First Big 737 MAX Order Since Grounding 
 

The Ryanair deal for 75 jets is a reprieve for the aerospace giant, which has lost hundreds of MAX orders amid a nearly two-year grounding following two fatal crashes of the jet.


 
Energy Trader Vitol Paying $163 Million to Settle Charges 
 

Swiss-based energy firm Vitol agreed to pay $163 million to settle criminal and civil charges that its employees paid bribes to gain an advantage when bidding for oil in Brazil, Mexico and Ecuador.

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