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Boris Johnson is threatening to cut off all existing trade arrangements with the EU if they refuse to agree to his terms.

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• The UK government has published its plans to negotiate a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU.
• The document reveals a hardline plan to negotiate a bare-bones deal with the EU.
• If the EU refuses to agree, Johnson has committed to cut off all existing trade arrangements with Europe.
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Boris Johnson's government on Thursday revealed its plans for post-Brexit trade talks with the European Union. Читать дальше...

Best Buy Co. Inc. shares rose 3.4% in Thursday premarket trading after the consumer electronics retailer reported fourth-quarter earnings and sales that beat expectations. Net income totaled $745 million, or $2.84 per share, up from $735 million, or $2.69 per share, last year. Adjusted EPS of $2.90 beat the FactSet consensus for $2.75. Revenue of $15.20 billion was up from $14.80 billion and ahead of the $15.05 billion FactSet outlook. Same-store sales rose 3.2%, with comparable online sales... Читать дальше...

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Vaping may alter the community of different species of bacteria living in the mouth, making users more prone to inflammation and infection, according to a study that may lead to stronger interventions against e-cigarette use. The study, published in the journal iScience, noted that the mouth harbours many microbial species (microbiome) that colonise our respiratory and digestive tracts, and said smoking raises the risk of gum disease by fostering an environment conducive for infection-causing bacteria to flourish. Читать дальше...

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The developers of the dating app Tinder recently announced that new safety features would be added to its app throughout 2020. These updates include a means to connect users with emergency services when they feel unsafe and more safety information provided through the app.

Given that many users, especially women... Читать дальше...

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1. Best Buy earnings top estimates, driven by strong holiday sales  CNBC
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