Thursday, December 31, 2020

India's most uplifting social media moments in 2020

From a dancing doctor to a street food stall owner - people who gave hope in the pandemic year.

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PM-covid-update


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Critics Say Nashville Police Could Have Done More With Tip About Bomber


By BY STEVE CAVENDISH, JAMIE MCGEE AND RICK ROJAS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3814mBd

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


By BY DAVE PHILIPPS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WX72cP

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 https://ift.tt/3rEa181

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


By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2L94sO4

The Morning


By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/3o3qSiz

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

Syria attack: At least 28 killed in ambush on bus

A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers.

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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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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 from NYT New York https://ift.tt/38MGq3H

Don’t Let the Games Begin


By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3mZ7x0E

Death Transformed a Year, and What May Lie Ahead


By BY WILLIAM MCDONALD from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/3aUAZCs

As the Pandemic Took Lives, It Also Stole Hopes


By BY DANIEL J. WAKIN from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/38IBM6Q

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


By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/3htY2Fv

Stimulus, Virus Variant, Georgia: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing


By BY DANI BLUM AND JEREMIAH M. BOGERT, JR. from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2KFCDgM

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

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


By BY SUI-LEE WEE from NYT World https://ift.tt/37VG5N0

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


By BY CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hqbRVz

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


By BY THOMAS KAPLAN AND REBECCA ROBBINS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3occBAh

Alaska Airlines Clamps Down on Emotional Support Animals on Flights


By BY ALLYSON WALLER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3mSklWw

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


By BY ROBERT D. MCFADDEN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2X0YIIR

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


By BY REBECCA ROBBINS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2L2pRsv

Nursing Home Patients Are Dying of Loneliness


By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3htThf9

More Contagious Coronavirus Variant Found in Colorado


By BY CARL ZIMMER AND BRYAN PIETSCH from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3hs0ex7

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

Arrest of Cameraman in Ethiopia Signals Wider Crackdown


By BY MADY CAMARA AND RUTH MACLEAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/37VAqqc

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


By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2KKhMZz

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Green Beret Charged in Shooting Spree Was Visiting Family, Prosecutor Says


By BY CONCEPCIÓN DE LEÓN AND MARIE FAZIO from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3aTiuhJ

House Votes to Override Trump’s Veto of Military Bill


By BY CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MgThnh

2020 Was the Year Reaganism Died


By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3hrmA24

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.

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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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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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Coronavirus


By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/3o0bWSm

Relief Package Grows as Campaign Issue in Georgia Senate Races


By BY STEPHANIE SAUL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MiWUsZ

The Morning


By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/3pIe81l

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


By BY JILL COWAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Jq4f8O

Remembering the Restaurants America Lost in 2020


By Unknown Author from NYT Food https://ift.tt/38ChsUE

Stimulus Checks, Vaccines, Pardons: Your Monday Evening Briefing


By BY VICTORIA SHANNON AND KAREN CETINKAYA from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/37ZMmaB

Trump’s Veto Threat Did Little to Alter Stimulus Package


By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR AND CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hqTIqz

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


By BY EPHRAT LIVNI from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3aPxz3O

Barr Leaves a Legacy Defined by Trump


By BY KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/37USwJ1

An Intimate Send-Off to the Year of Being Together


By BY ERIC ASIMOV from NYT Food https://ift.tt/38L7wIi

Monday, December 28, 2020

More Than 190,000 Ceiling Fans Are Recalled After Blades Detach


By BY BRYAN PIETSCH from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3rwBoAX

Your Monday Briefing


By BY NATASHA FROST from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/38BQdtr

Seahawks Defense Is an Asset Again in Division-Clinching Win


By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3rwzy31

7 Wonderful Non-Covid Things We Learned in 2020


By BY TIM HERRERA from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2WRLU7E

Chinese games billionaire poisoned to death

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

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Trump Signs Pandemic Relief Bill After Unemployment Aid Lapses


By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3aN6sq0

A Quiet Life, a Thunderous Death, and a Nightmare That Shook Nashville


By BY RICK ROJAS, ADAM GOLDMAN AND JAMIE MCGEE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hmhSSS