British and European negotiators continue last-ditch attempts to hammer out an agreement. Also, Russia has started rolling out its Sputnik V vaccine. And, could a combination of beer and chips help the environment?

Just 245,000 more people were added onto payrolls last month. Plus, post-election fundraising from the Trump campaign and how that money might be spent. And, new numbers on the burnout experienced by working mothers during the pandemic.

Pfizer expects it will ship only half the vaccine doses it had planned to by the end of 2020. And, the first Friday of the month means it’s time for government reports on hiring and unemployment in November.

Plus, China responds to the latest U.S. move to ban American investment in some Chinese companies. And, Denmark plans to end all new North Sea oil and gas exploration by 2050.

The Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act has now passed both the House and Senate. Plus, 712,000 new state jobless claims last week. And, how delivery companies will fare having to ship all of the holiday gifts and COVID vaccines.

In focus: A $900 billion proposal from a bipartisan group of senators. Plus, a new Urban Institute report finds Black, Latinx and Native American workers are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus infection on the job. And, Kroger offers rapid antibody testing.

People in Britain could be immunized as soon as Monday. Also, a Chinese approach to delivering vaccines that require cold storage for Africa and the Middle East. And, delivery challenges this holiday season.

Marcus Samuelsson on his new role with Bon Appétit and his new cookbook, “The Rise,” featuring the work of Black chefs. Plus, a deal for Salesforce to buy Slack. And, the U.K. approves Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID vaccine.

Nasdaq is seeking mandatory board diversity for companies listed on its U.S. stock exchange. Plus, an interview with the new Bon Appétit editor-in-chief, Dawn Davis. And, President Trump threatens a veto targeting social media companies.