Major Winter Storm, McConnell Congratulates Biden & 4-Day Workweek- Wednesday, December 16th, 2020

The news to know for Wednesday, December 16th, 2020!

We'll tell you about:

• new information from the FDA about a second COVID-19 vaccine that could be given the green light by the end of this week
• a top Republican in Congress accepting Biden's victory for the first time and convincing others to do the same
• 'Mayor' Pete's new job offer
• a major snowstorm affecting millions of Americans
• a record-breaking contract for one NBA player
• a big-name company testing out a four-day workweek

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes!

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Sources:

FDA Says Moderna Vaccine Effective: NY Times, WaPo, NBC News, FDA

East Coast Braces for Snowstorm: USA Today, NY Times, NBC News, Weather Channel, NWS

Mitch McConnell Acknowledges Biden Victory: AP, NBC News, Reuters, Politico

Biden Inauguration Day Plans: NPR, AP, USA Today, Axios

Biden's Transportation Secretary Pick: WaPo, AP, Reuters, Biden Transition, Buttigieg Tweet

FDA Approves OTC Coronavirus Test: AP, Axios, NBC News, FDA

Walmart to Use Fully Driverless Delivery Trucks in 2021: The Verge, Engadget, Walmart

Twitter Shutting Down Periscope: The Verge, Engadget, Reuters, Periscope

Bucks' Antetokounmpo Record-Breaking Extension: ESPN, The Athletic, AP, Giannis Antetokounmpo

Mackenzie Scott Donates $4B in 4 Months: The Hill, NY Times, Bloomberg, Mackenzie Scott

Work Wednesday: Unilever Testing out 4-day Work Week: NY Times, Reuters, Business Insider