Resolving to live a lot better than in 2020.
By BY CONCEPCIÓN DE LEÓN from NYT U.S.
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Grapes, yellow underwear and a scarecrow: Colombia preserves its traditions.
By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT World
Macron promises to speed up France’s vaccine rollout after frustration over sluggish start.
By BY AURELIEN BREEDEN from NYT World
In Montreal, at least there is still (takeout) poutine, a hangover antidote of choice.
By BY DAN BILEFSKY from NYT World
Minneapolis Police Release Body Camera Video of First Killing Since George Floyd
By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S.
Israel could become the first country to vaccinate all of its citizens.
By BY ISABEL KERSHNER from NYT World
Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats
By BY ASTEAD W. HERNDON AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S.
MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49
A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o8wVm2 via
The Archers: Radio 4 to mark 70th anniversary
The station will reflect on the world's longest-running serial drama across its output on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/351HtvH via
MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49
A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o8wVm2 via
Citing pandemic, prosecutors in case against officers in George Floyd’s death want trial delay.
By BY TIM ARANGO from NYT World
In Dakar, the usual soundtrack of fireworks on every corner was muted.
By BY RUTH MACLEAN from NYT World
The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Amazon, HBO Max, Hulu and More in January
By BY NOEL MURRAY from NYT Arts
Klara Kasparova, Mother of Chess Champion and His Guide, Dies at 83
By BY DYLAN LOEB MCCLAIN from NYT Obituaries
Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats
By BY ASTEAD W. HERNDON AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S.
There will be a late-night delivery of a venerated sardine in Maine.
By BY ELLEN BARRY from NYT U.S.
A Dallas-Fort Worth air traffic control center was closed for disinfection, and big flight delays soon followed.
By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT World
Closing of Air Traffic Control Center for Virus Cleaning Halts Flights in Dallas
By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S.
Life went on as it always had in Simla, Colo., until the virus came to town. And then the variant.
By BY DAVE PHILIPPS from NYT U.S.
‘No Realistic Path’ for Quick Vote on $2,000 Stimulus Checks, McConnell Says
By BY CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S.
Brexit: New EU trade arrangements to begin after Parliament vote
The UK's hard-fought agreement with the EU is set to come into force at 23:00 GMT on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/385HxfX via
Brexit: Dover-Calais route 'will work well on 1 January'
Channel Tunnel operator Getlink says there will not be congestion when new trading rules begin later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rE4ZIF via
Tesco, Pizza Hut and Superdrug in minimum wage fail
Almost 140 companies investigated between 2016-18 failed to pay £6.7 million to over 95,000 workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38N7kZ9 via
Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK
The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34Z8Fv3 via
Covid: France mobilises 100,000 police to stop New Year's Eve gatherings
Like other European countries, France will see muted celebrations to mark the last night of the year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pOtotB via
Penn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station
The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o6H2Yo via
2020 through the lens of a photojournalist
Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LbP57u via
Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked
Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jx6dEx via
Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't
The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hsiHtE via
Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation
At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hxgugg via
To get young students back in classrooms, California plans to offer a financial incentive to districts to reopen.
By BY JILL COWAN from NYT World
This New Year’s Eve, Times Square Will Be Filled With Hope. But Not People.
By BY DAN BARRY from NYT New York
Rita Houston, WFUV D.J. Who Lifted Music Careers, Dies at 59
By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Obituaries
Stimulus, Virus Variant, Georgia: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing
By BY DANI BLUM AND JEREMIAH M. BOGERT, JR. from NYT Briefing
Biden Criticizes Trump on Vaccine Distribution and Pledges to Pick Up Pace
By BY THOMAS KAPLAN AND REBECCA ROBBINS from NYT U.S.
Alaska Airlines Clamps Down on Emotional Support Animals on Flights
By BY ALLYSON WALLER from NYT Business
Howard J. Rubenstein, Public Relations Impresario, Dies at 88
By BY ROBERT D. MCFADDEN from NYT Business
Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'
The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rCXamt via
Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'
The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rCXamt via
2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'
Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rB0fU9 via
Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways
Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Ir68h via
Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted
Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KOthPJ via
Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British
Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34WfxZZ via
Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels
The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Qh5ok via
What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America
Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37UEyql via
Notable African deaths of 2020: From jazz legends to football heroes
A look back at some of the iconic figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KBDcYX via
Moderna will give its Covid-19 vaccine to its workers, board members and some relatives.
By BY REBECCA ROBBINS from NYT World
More Contagious Coronavirus Variant Found in Colorado
By BY CARL ZIMMER AND BRYAN PIETSCH from NYT Health
China Has All It Needs to Vaccinate Millions, Except Proof Its Vaccines Work
By BY SUI-LEE WEE from NYT Business
Pompeo Weighs Plan to Place Cuba on U.S. Terrorism Sponsor List
By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY, CHARLIE SAVAGE AND ERIC SCHMITT from NYT U.S.
When Nashville Bombing Hit a Telecom Hub, the Ripples Reached Far Beyond
By BY RICK ROJAS, JAMIE MCGEE, EDMUND LEE AND STEVE CAVENDISH from NYT U.S.
Stimulus Checks, Virus Variant, Breonna Taylor: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing
By BY DANI BLUM AND JEREMIAH M. BOGERT, JR. from NYT Briefing
Arrest of Cameraman in Ethiopia Signals Wider Crackdown
By BY MADY CAMARA AND RUTH MACLEAN from NYT World
At Least One More Louisville Officer Tied to Breonna Taylor Raid Will Be Fired
By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S.
The big tech questions for 2021
After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34Qgcfk via
When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom
The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mTqPVa via
Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'
Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ryEFQj via
Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year
From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aPE3ja via
Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid vaccine
Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mV7lj0 via
Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year
From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aPE3ja via
India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid
Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KH5ukE via
Will concerts come back in 2021? And other music stories to look out for
How will live shows look when they resume in 2021, and other music stories to look out for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mTx37d via
China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus
We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WRkyi3 via
Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer
A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hmCFGa via
Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'
Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ryEFQj via
When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom
The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mTqPVa via
The big tech questions for 2021
After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Qgcfk via
