| Greetings, Quicktake readers! This week, the EU's drugs regulator OKs AstraZeneca's vaccine as the U.S. nears Biden's 100-million shot goal way early. Plus: What to do with your stimulus check. Stream now for free.  The race to end the pandemicNew and improved Covid-19 vaccines, including ones that don't require needles and can be stored at room temperature, may be ready as soon as this year, the WHO's top scientist said. In development are inoculations that could be given as a nasal spray or taken orally. Globally, 10 shots have been proven effective since the pandemic began. On Thursday, the EU's drugs regulator deemed AstraZeneca's vaccine "safe and effective" after more than a dozen countries halted its use over blood clot concerns. The European agency said the shot's benefits outweigh any risks but couldn't rule out a definitive link to the side effects. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden said the U.S. on Friday would clinch his goal of delivering 100 million Covid shots in his first 100 days in office six weeks early. That puts him on track to double his goal and see 200 million shots by his 100th day as president.—Andrew Mach What to watch if...you want greener public transit. AOC, Elizabeth Warren and other progressives are pushing legislation to electrify bus and rail infrastructure with the aim of reaching net-zero U.S. carbon emissions by 2050. ...you're rooting for red carpets. Hollywood award shows are drawing the smallest audiences in decades, and saving them will require some creativity. Here are 4 steps to reimagine awards ceremonies. ...you need a quick catchup. Anti-coup demonstrations have been sprouting daily in Myanmar since the army seized power on Feb. 1, detaining Aung San Suu Kyi. Here's everything you need to know.  Episodes to binge watch nowOne question, answeredWill Trump go broke? His wealth has slipped to $2.3 billion from $3 billion when he became president, dented by fallout from the pandemic and Capitol riot. With most of his net worth tied up in urban real estate as $6 billion in debt comes due, the ex-president may feel a further squeeze.  We want to knowSpend, save or invest? The third round of U.S. stimulus checks is out the door, arriving amid staggering unemployment even as the economy slowly recovers. If your essentials are already covered, here are some ideas of how to put that money to work, according to financial experts. What are you doing with your $1,400 stimulus check? Tell us here.  Our favorites of the weekWe launched a 24/7 streaming network to reinvent news with live global coverage and original shows on business, tech, politics and culture. Make sense of the biggest stories changing your business and your world. Stream now for free. | 
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