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Dollar falls, European shares rise as markets buoyed by vaccine hopes

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LONDON - European shares opened higher on Tuesday, with market sentiment propped up by the United States and China saying they are still committed to their Phase One trade deal, and some increased optimism around COVID-19 vaccine development. After the STOXX 600 saw its biggest daily gain in almost two weeks on Monday, the bullish mood continued throughout the New York and Asian sessions. Top U.S. and Chinese officials had a phone call in which they reaffirmed their commitment to the Phase One trade deal agreed in January, in a positive sign after months of disputes over the COVID-19 pandemic, China’s national security law and Chinese technology firms. The news lifted Asian currencies and stocks, with the Chinese yuan firming slightly overnight. Market sentiment was also buoyed by a Financial Times report that the U.S. government was considering fast-tracking an experimental vaccine, developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca, to make it ready before the November elections....

Bosox LHP Rodríguez out for year, inflamed heart from COVID

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NEW YORK - Boston Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodríguez will miss the entire season because of heart inflammation caused by COVID-19. He has been on the injured list since mid-July and has not pitched this season. "In the course of monitoring Eduardo after his return, we discovered that he was showing evidence of myocarditis, which is an inflammation of the heart, and fortunately, the severity of that complication looked mild," Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said before Saturday night's game against the Yankees. "We were optimistic that it would resolve in short order and that we would be progressing back to pitching. As we´ve continued to monitor it, it has not resolved. It is still there," he said. Rodríguez was a career-best 19-6 last year with a 3.81. The Red Sox said July 7 the the 27-year-old had tested positive for COVID-19. He returned July 18, but the team said five says later that an MRI revealed an issue that turned out to be the heart co...

TOWIE's Chloe Sims puts on an eye-popping display in plunging floral gown as she leads the reality stars at restaurant launch

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She's been keeping fit during the COVID-19 lockdown. And Chloe Sims showed off the results of her gruelling workouts as she led the reality stars at the launch of new restaurant The Broadway in Muswell Hill, London, on Saturday night. The TOWIE veteran, 37, was joined by former co-stars Joey Essex and Vas J Morgan, as well as Jeff Brazier's son Bobby, 17, at the glitzy event.  Wow: Chloe Sims showed off the results of her gruelling workouts as she led the reality stars at the launch of new restaurant The Broadway in Muswell Hill, London, on Saturday night Chloe put on an eye-popping display in a floral gown with a very plunging neckline and ruffled detailing.  The reality star finished her look with a pair of Champagne-coloured heeled sandals and gold hooped earrings. Chloe styled her blonde locks into a sleek blow-dried hairdo and added a slick of glamorous make-up. The reality star appeared in great spirits as she enjoyed a night out with Joey and Vas at The Broadway bar and ...