Thursday 31 December 2020

The Small Colorado Town Shrugged Off the Pandemic. Then Came the Coronavirus Variant.


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A Dallas-Fort Worth air traffic control center was closed for disinfection, and big flight delays soon followed.


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Closing of Air Traffic Control Center for Virus Cleaning Halts Flights in Dallas


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The Morning


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The Bomb That Struck the Heart of Nashville


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Life went on as it always had in Simla, Colo., until the virus came to town. And then the variant.


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‘No Realistic Path’ for Quick Vote on $2,000 Stimulus Checks, McConnell Says


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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.

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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.

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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.

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Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK

The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK

The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use.

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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.

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To get young students back in classrooms, California plans to offer a financial incentive to districts to reopen.


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This New Year’s Eve, Times Square Will Be Filled With Hope. But Not People.


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Don’t Let the Games Begin


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Death Transformed a Year, and What May Lie Ahead


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As the Pandemic Took Lives, It Also Stole Hopes


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Rita Houston, WFUV D.J. Who Lifted Music Careers, Dies at 59


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Stimulus, Virus Variant, Georgia: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing


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Wednesday 30 December 2020

Eight things we learned about new businesses in lockdown

Eight lessons from our CEO Secrets series looking at start-ups created during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted

Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations.

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China is set to vaccinate millions, but without any proof that its vaccines work.


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McConnell Blocks Vote on $2,000 Checks Despite G.O.P. Pressure


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Biden Criticizes Trump on Vaccine Distribution and Pledges to Pick Up Pace


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Alaska Airlines Clamps Down on Emotional Support Animals on Flights


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Howard J. Rubenstein, Public Relations Impresario, Dies at 88


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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.

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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.

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The Papers: 'New tiers eve' and PM's Brexit 'triumph'

The papers say England's toughest virus rules will be extended further, while MPs vote on the UK-EU deal.

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Moderna will give its Covid-19 vaccine to its workers, board members and some relatives.


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Nursing Home Patients Are Dying of Loneliness


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More Contagious Coronavirus Variant Found in Colorado


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Treasury will begin sending the $600 stimulus checks.


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China Has All It Needs to Vaccinate Millions, Except Proof Its Vaccines Work


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Pompeo Weighs Plan to Place Cuba on U.S. Terrorism Sponsor List


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When Nashville Bombing Hit a Telecom Hub, the Ripples Reached Far Beyond


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Stimulus Checks, Virus Variant, Breonna Taylor: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing


By BY DANI BLUM AND JEREMIAH M. BOGERT, JR. from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/37XvG3i

Arrest of Cameraman in Ethiopia Signals Wider Crackdown


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At Least One More Louisville Officer Tied to Breonna Taylor Raid Will Be Fired


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Tuesday 29 December 2020

Newspaper headlines: 'Spring it on!' and 'don't betray our children'

The papers report details of the Covid vaccine roll out and fears schools may be closed until February.

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2020 and me: 'Be grateful for what you've got'

Vicky tells the BBC how, like many others, her world suddenly changed when London went into lockdown.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Joe Biden: 'Enormous damage' to US security agencies by Trump

The president-elect says his team is not getting the information it needs on national security.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Spring it on!' and 'don't betray our children'

The papers report details of the Covid vaccine roll out and fears schools may be closed until February.

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2020 and me: 'Be grateful for what you've got'

Vicky tells the BBC how, like many others, her world suddenly changed when London went into lockdown.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Coronavirus


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Relief Package Grows as Campaign Issue in Georgia Senate Races


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The Morning


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California’s governor says it’s ‘self-evident’ that stay-at-home orders will be extended.


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Remembering the Restaurants America Lost in 2020


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Stimulus Checks, Vaccines, Pardons: Your Monday Evening Briefing


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Trump’s Veto Threat Did Little to Alter Stimulus Package


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Joseph Bachelder III, Engineer of the Golden Parachute, Dies at 88


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Barr Leaves a Legacy Defined by Trump


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An Intimate Send-Off to the Year of Being Together


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Monday 28 December 2020

Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law

The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™

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Chinese games billionaire dies after poisoning

Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game.

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Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus

From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultous year battling the coronavirus.

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How Covid conspiracies, 'fake news' and misinformation spread in 2020

Celebrities spread Covid conspiracies and video games were shared as ‘real’ war footage.

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2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'

Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future.

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'She is beautiful but she is Indian': The student who became a Welsh bard at 19

Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart.

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Books 2021: A pick and mix of what's coming up

A snapshot of some of the many books for next year from established, debut and non-fiction writers.

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Trump signs Covid relief and spending package

The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™

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UK year in pictures 2020

A selection of the most compelling news photographs from around the UK.

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How Covid conspiracies, 'fake news' and misinformation spread in 2020

Celebrities spread Covid conspiracies and video games were shared as ‘real’ war footage.

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2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'

Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future.

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'To be a black, female headteacher is phenomenal'

Evelyn Forde was crowned Headteacher of the Year, the 'Oscars' of education.

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UK year in pictures 2020

A selection of the most compelling news photographs from around the UK.

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'To be a black, female headteacher is phenomenal'

Evelyn Forde was crowned Headteacher of the Year, the 'Oscars' of education.

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Black Teenager Falsely Accused of Cellphone Theft in SoHo Hotel


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Video Shows Black 14-Year-Old Falsely Accused of Theft in a SoHo Hotel


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Heather Cox Richardson Offers a Break From the Media Maelstrom. It’s Working.


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The Morning


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What We Learned From Week 16 of the N.F.L. Season


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Ravens Snatch Back Giants’ Playoff Hopes


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Israel begins its third lockdown.


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Stimulus in Limbo, but Not the Rent or Utility Bills


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Who Wants Candy?


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Sunday 27 December 2020

Margaret Thatcher: Ex-PM described euro as a 'rush of blood to the head'

Evidence of the former UK prime minister's Euroscepticism is revealed in newly released archives.

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Hemel Hempstead brothers swap 'revolting' football shirts for Christmas

The tradition began as the brothers wanted to make Christmas more exciting than exchanging vouchers.

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Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'

Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched.

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Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?

Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change?

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Covid: Citizens Advice contacted by '12 people a minute'

The charity says 75% of people seeking advice over benefits and jobs had never contacted it before.

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Margaret Thatcher: Ex-PM described euro as a 'rush of blood to the head'

Evidence of the former UK prime minister's Euroscepticism is revealed in newly released archives.

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Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives

Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020.

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Hemel Hempstead brothers swap 'revolting' football shirts for Christmas

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Make-up artist: 'I was sneaking into mum's make-up bag, aged 5'

A 13-year-old girl has built up a following of thousands on social media.

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2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'

After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over.

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How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020

The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions.

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Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?

Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change?

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Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives

Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020.

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Make-up artist: 'I was sneaking into mum's make-up bag, aged 5'

A 13-year-old girl has built up a following of thousands on social media.

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2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'

After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over.

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How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020

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Has Thomas Becket's treasured 'little book' been found?

Thomas Becket, killed in Canterbury in 1170, was attached to a "little book", which may now have been found in Cambridge.

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The Haunting of Tulsa, Okla.


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Newspaper headlines: Oxford jab 'set for approval' as vulnerable identified

Most of Sunday's papers report that the Oxford Covid vaccine could be approved within days.

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Newspaper headlines: Oxford jab 'set for approval' as vulnerable identified

Most of Sunday's papers report that the Oxford Covid vaccine could be approved within days.

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Jobless Benefits Are Set to Expire as Trump Resists Signing Relief Bill


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