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YouTube TV hits 1 million downloads

Youtube Rego Korosi via Flickr CC

Over 1 million people have downloaded the YouTube TV app since it officially launched two months ago, according to data from app research firm Apptopia. Of the new adapters, roughly two-thirds are Android users. App downloads initially peaked when YouTube TV launched in select markets (NYC, LA, Chicago, Philly and SF) and increased slightly over the Holiday with the availability of Airplay for iOS users.

Why it matters: The rapid popularity of YouTube TV is a bad sign for cable companies, already struggling to deal with cord-cutters migrating to cheaper OTT platforms and streaming services. YouTube TV's service is significantly cheaper at $35 monthly than the average cable package and allows users to cancel their plans at any time.

Crowded marketplace: For consumers, there are more bundled packages like this being offered than ever before, and they're all popping up around similar price ranges. Hulu TV also launched within the past two months, joining the likes of SlingTV and DirectTV Now — all at a roughly $40 monthly price point — a bargain considering the average American pays $92 monthly for cable.

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Trump pressures Barr to release so-called Durham report

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President Trump and his allies are piling extreme pressure on Attorney General Bill Barr to release a report that Trump believes could hurt perceived Obama-era enemies — and view Barr's designation of John Durham as special counsel as a stall tactic, sources familiar with the conversations tell Axios.

Why it matters: Speculation over Barr's fate grew on Tuesday, with just 49 days remaining in Trump's presidency, after Barr gave an interview to the Associated Press in which he said the Justice Department has not uncovered evidence of widespread fraud that could change the election's outcome.

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CDC to cut guidance on quarantine period for coronavirus exposure

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The CDC will soon shorten its guidance for quarantine periods following exposure to COVID-19, AP reported Tuesday and Axios can confirm.

Why it matters: Quarantine helps prevent the spread of the coronavirus, which can occur before a person knows they're sick or if they're infected without feeling any symptoms. The current recommended period to stay home if exposed to the virus is 14 days. The CDC plans to amend this to 10 days or seven with a negative test, an official told Axios.

  • The CDC did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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CDC panel: COVID vaccines should go to health workers, long-term care residents first

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Health-care workers and nursing home residents should be at the front of the line to get coronavirus vaccines in the United States once they’re cleared and available for public use, an independent CDC panel recommended in a 13-1 emergency vote on Tuesday, per CNBC.

Why it matters: Recent developments in COVID-19 vaccines have accelerated the timeline for distribution as vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna undergo the federal approval process. States are preparing to begin distributing as soon as two weeks from now.

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