Grapes, yellow underwear and a scarecrow: Colombia preserves its traditions.
By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/38UqkF8
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Macron promises to speed up France’s vaccine rollout after frustration over sluggish start.
By BY AURELIEN BREEDEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KQ72c8
Mike Pence asks judge to toss Gohmert's lawsuit that seeks to overturn election results
Vice President Mike Pence is set to oversee Congress when it officially counts the votes cast by the Electoral College on Jan. 6. from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aYCTSw
NYC police ask for help locating woman who tackled a Black teen after accusing him of stealing her phone
Police in New York City are looking for a woman who tackled a Black teenager she accused of stealing her phone in an incident that went viral. from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hvOBp9
Fact check: COVID-19 vaccine mandates don't violate US employment law
Some social media users claim that companies that mandate coronavirus shots are in violation of federal law. In fact, they are not. from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aZtE4r
MF Doom, the enigmatic masked rapper, died in October at age 49, family announces on Instagram
The enigmatic, masked rapper MF Doom died in October at age 49, his wife revealed in a New Year's Eve Instagram tribute. from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34Z2abC
Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped
Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o6x0Gz
Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest
The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34W9e8D
'Worst year for High Street job losses in 25 years'
Nearly 180,000 retail jobs were last year, up by almost a quarter on the previous year, analysts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3baUO8X
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
Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets
The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n3C90Q
US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?
A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34XrnmC
In Montreal, at least there is still (takeout) poutine, a hangover antidote of choice.
By BY DAN BILEFSKY from NYT World https://ift.tt/3o6zIvJ
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.
By BY TIM ARANGO from NYT World https://ift.tt/381IFks
Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats
By BY ASTEAD W. HERNDON AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2L7EZF0
Brexit: New Irish Sea trade border begins operating
The trade border means most commercial goods entering NI from GB now require a customs declaration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o4dUBd
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
The Papers: New Year hope and campaign to recruit 'jabs army'
The first newspapers of 2021 offer a message of hope after "the worst year in living memory". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KIJRRb
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
Sir Keir Starmer: UK's best years lie ahead
Labour's leader uses his New Year message to say the country can "rebuild" after Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34XgzF2
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 - Home https://ift.tt/3hsiHtE
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
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
Gilligan's Island actress Dawn Wells dies of Covid complications
Dawn Wells played Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom about seven cruise ship castaways on a desert island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38TQKHo
2020 in pictures: Coronavirus in the UK
Images that defined the year a pandemic dominated the nation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3of7zmB
Lookahead 2021: What's happening in the world of science?
The BBC's global science correspondent Rebecca Morelle looks at what's coming up in the next year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WYfecY
London's 'Lido ladies' inspiring others to dive in for mental health
Nicola and Jessica are encouraging women to get back in the pool to enjoy the freedom of swimming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hsiy9A
Coronavirus doctor's diary: ‘Close to death from Covid, I asked them to save my baby’
A 22-year-old became seriously ill with Covid while pregnant, but ultimately both mother and baby were saved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34WRCd8
Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020
Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pGbLvV
Brexit: Advice for people who can't move on
Whether it's loss or joy or family rows, we asked couples therapists how to deal with Brexit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MaZCjV
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.
By BY DAVE PHILIPPS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/37YwNzQ
‘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.
By BY JILL COWAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3pGKMjP
This New Year’s Eve, Times Square Will Be Filled With Hope. But Not People.
By BY DAN BARRY AND SARAH BLESENER from NYT New York https://ift.tt/38MGq3H
Parade viewing stands dismantled near White House as Biden team seeks to discourage inauguration crowds
People are being encouraged to stay home during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20. from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aVolDp