Thursday, 31 December 2020
In Montreal, at least there is still (takeout) poutine, a hangover antidote of choice.
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Minneapolis Police Release Body Camera Video of First Killing Since George Floyd
By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/38UEXZ6
Israel could become the first country to vaccinate all of its citizens.
By BY ISABEL KERSHNER from NYT World https://ift.tt/3o52xJ8
For a grieving family, 2020 cannot end soon enough.
By BY JACK HEALY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/381v10D
Citing pandemic, prosecutors in case against officers in George Floyd’s death want trial delay.
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Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats
By BY ASTEAD W. HERNDON AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2L7EZF0
MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49
A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.
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Wednesday, 30 December 2020
The Bomb That Struck the Heart of Nashville
By BY MARGARET RENKL from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3o3y7H5
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
By BY CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3aX8ap0
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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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.
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2020 through the lens of a photojournalist
Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020.
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Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked
Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened.
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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.
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Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation
At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum.
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Tuesday, 29 December 2020
Treasury will begin sending the $600 stimulus checks.
By BY DEBORAH B. SOLOMON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JsYNC6
China Has All It Needs to Vaccinate Millions, Except Proof Its Vaccines Work
By BY SUI-LEE WEE from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3hragyF
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. https://ift.tt/3px3pGB
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. https://ift.tt/3hsnw5Z
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
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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2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'
Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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Monday, 28 December 2020
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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Australian Man and child saved after friends walk 12 hours for help
Their friends walked for 12 hours through the Australian desert to seek help after their car got stuck.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer
A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past.
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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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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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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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Sunday, 27 December 2020
Heather Cox Richardson Offers a Break From the Media Maelstrom. It’s Working.
By BY BEN SMITH from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2Jp1PYb
Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus
From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultuous year battling the coronavirus.
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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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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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What We Learned From Week 16 of the N.F.L. Season
By BY BENJAMIN HOFFMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/38ID8P7
Ravens Snatch Back Giants’ Playoff Hopes
By BY BILL PENNINGTON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/38BCfI1
Saturday, 26 December 2020
Jobless Benefits Are Set to Expire as Trump Resists Signing Relief Bill
By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3nVg0D6
Central and Southern California have 0 percent I.C.U. capacity, in a state already low on hospital beds.
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Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche
At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran.
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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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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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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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Friday, 25 December 2020
The relief bill’s fate is uncertain as the clock runs down on unemployment aid.
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The family with no fingerprints
A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease".
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What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world
From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020.
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Thursday, 24 December 2020
In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world
This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak.
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A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life
As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said.
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Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space
Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back.
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Georgia climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees
In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe.
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Singapore Airlines rolls out a new digital health passport for passengers.
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Behind Trump Clemency, a Case Study in Special Access
By BY KENNETH P. VOGEL, ERIC LIPTON AND JESSE DRUCKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3po4BMs
A few N.Y.C. hospitals fumble the vaccine rollout, with lower-risk workers cutting in line.
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Wednesday, 23 December 2020
Britain and E.U. Scramble to Reach Brexit Deal Before Christmas
By BY MARK LANDLER from NYT World https://ift.tt/37LlsDe
Trump Gives Clemency to More Allies, Including Manafort, Stone and Charles Kushner
By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN AND MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3aDHwBf
Black Doctor Dies of Covid-19 After Complaining of Racist Treatment
By BY JOHN ELIGON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2KSz5Ho
Trump’s Attack on Coronavirus Relief Divides G.O.P. and Threatens Recovery
By BY LUKE BROADWATER, EMILY COCHRANE, ASTEAD W. HERNDON AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3pf8JOI
Backlash Over Leniency at West Point After 73 Cadets Accused of Cheating
By BY MIHIR ZAVERI AND DAVE PHILIPPS from NYT New York https://ift.tt/38xE60d
Dear Santa, Why Are You Behind Plexiglass?
By BY MARK MAKELA from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/34GMxW6
Banjo Paterson: 120-year-old chocolate found in Australian poet's belongings
Remarkably well-preserved chocolate - found in Australia - gives a fascinating glimpse into history.
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Tuesday, 22 December 2020
British royals photographed breaking rules as England endures virus variant.
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In a shift, Twitter won’t transfer followers of official White House accounts when Biden takes office.
By BY BRYAN PIETSCH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WCtaZE
New Labor Department rule would let employers distribute tips more widely.
By BY NOAM SCHEIBER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2KKbf0C
Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
By BY AMELIA NIERENBERG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WGpCWC
Dr Deborah Birx: White House virus expert quits over holiday travel
Dr Deborah Birx says the criticism she has faced for a family get-together is "very difficult".
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Covid-19: The Philippines and its lockdown baby boom
The Philippines is preparing for a surge in births which will overwhelm its already creaking systems.
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The pioneering lawyer who fought for women’s suffrage in India
Mithan Lam left an indelible stamp on the struggle for gender equality in India.
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The Nigerian blogger scouring the past to inform the future
How a young man's passion for history may help future generations of Nigerians.
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Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'
Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and will miss the all-important Christmas ski season.
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Rohingya refugees' perilous journey in search of safety
More than 200 Rohingya refugees are believed to have died or gone missing at sea in 2020.
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Talking Movies: How documentary films flourished in 2020
Audiences embraced a wave of non-fiction films including several on the coronavirus pandemic.
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Monday, 21 December 2020
Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
By BY AMELIA NIERENBERG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3nHTFsF
Relief Deal Would Give Small Businesses a Shot at a Second Loan
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Virus Hits Federal Death Row, Prompting Calls for Delays in Executions
By BY HAILEY FUCHS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/37CqotK
The U.K. Coronavirus Variant: What We Know
By BY CARL ZIMMER AND BENEDICT CAREY from NYT Health https://ift.tt/37EFj6V
For U.K., an Early Taste of Brexit as Borders Are Sealed
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Financial Aid Is Restored for Prisoners in the Education Plan That’s Tucked Into the Stimulus Bill
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Sunday, 20 December 2020
What We Learned From Week 15 of the N.F.L. Season
By BY BENJAMIN HOFFMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/34tOMvI
European regulator says Boeing's 737 Max is safe
Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review.
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The Belgian 'hero' who invaded UK fishing waters
The story of Victor Depaepe, who tested fishing rights in UK waters granted by King Charles II.
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'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'
Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame.
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How should you talk to friends and relatives who believe conspiracy theories?
Advice from experts and those who used to believe conspiracy theories about how to avoid rows this festive season.
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Sudan-Israel deal fuels migrants' fears
Israel is supported by some Sudanese communities, yet restoring relations may not be good news from them.
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K2: 'Savage Mountain' beckons for unprecedented winter climb
Two European climbers set off this week in an attempt to scale the winter summit of K2.
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Captagon - Destroying the frontline drug
A seizure with a street value of more than $1bn (£900m) has revealed the scale of illegal drug production in Syria.
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Saturday, 19 December 2020
Spain housing: Evictions and broken promises in a pandemic
Spain's prime minister promised nobody would be evicted during the pandemic but activists say thousands have.
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Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest
Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message.
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MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah
Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal.
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Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories
Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families.
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As vaccines arrive, the virus continues to ravage the U.S. and Europe.
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Minnesota state senator who tested positive for coronavirus has died.
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