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The UK has approved a second COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca for emergency use, with distribution starting soon. The country faces a surge in cases and a new variant of the virus, which has also been detected in the US, specifically in Colorado. This variant is more contagious, but vaccines are expected to be effective against it. Meanwhile, the US Senate is set to vote on overriding President Trump's veto of a $740 billion defense spending bill, which includes a pay raise for troops.

What is the concern regarding the new COVID variant in terms of transmissibility?

What is the expected outcome of the Senate vote regarding President Trump's veto?