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‘The Other Half of My Soul’: Widows of Covid-19 Bond Over Sudden Loss

By Julie Bosman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JwdPab

Samuel Little, Serial Killer Who Confessed to 93 Murders, Dies at 80

By Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3oeVZHK

FarmVille Once Took Over Facebook. Now Everything Is FarmVille.

By Daniel Victor from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3pGgqh4

My Joe Biden Story

By Linda Greenhouse from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/381mjj6

Here’s Why Distribution of the Vaccine Is Taking Longer Than Expected

By Rebecca Robbins, Frances Robles and Tim Arango from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3aTiWg1

Their Finances Ravaged, Customers Fear Banks Will Withhold Stimulus Checks

By Emily Flitter from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3huGoS9

MF Doom, Masked Rapper With Intricate Rhymes, Is Dead at 49

By Julia Jacobs from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/384CrQV

The Small Colorado Town felt insulated from the Pandemic. Then Came the Coronavirus Variant.

By Dave Philipps from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WX72cP

74 of Our Favorite Facts for 2020

By Times Insider Staff and Clay Hickson from NYT Times Insider https://ift.tt/34XyN9q

Wall Street to kick out three Chinese telecom firms

The New York Stock Exchange will delist the Chinese companies based on claimed links with the military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X2GQgN

A pharmacist is arrested after he allegedly allowed more than 500 vaccine doses to spoil.

By Kate Taylor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3rGS1tL

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 - World https://ift.tt/34XrnmC

Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'

Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3858jVm

India's love affair with classic British motorbikes

BSA, Norton and Royal Enfield are all owned by Indian firms who want to kickstart the brands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aV4mog

Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change

This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/382ZTOi

Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'

Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hxtS48

Ten African music stars to look out for in 2021

Elaine, Fik Fameica and Omah Lay are among the stars who have impressed BBC Africa's music experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rMs4cb

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 - World https://ift.tt/3n3C90Q

FAFSA’s Expected Family Contribution Is Going Away. Good Riddance.

By Ron Lieber from NYT Your Money https://ift.tt/38PWt0v

25 Days That Changed the World: How Covid-19 Slipped China’s Grasp

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

Argentina Legalizes Abortion, a Milestone in a Conservative Region

By Daniel Politi and Ernesto Londoño from NYT World https://ift.tt/38LlOc7

New Train Hall Opens at Penn Station, Echoing Building’s Former Glory

By Christina Goldbaum from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2KFJxCG

She’s Starring Opposite Tom Hanks. She’d Never Heard of Him.

By Thomas Rogers from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/3hA96Rt

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

By Catie Edmondson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hqbRVz

First U.S. Case of Highly Contagious Coronavirus Variant Is Found in Colorado

By Carl Zimmer and Bryan Pietsch from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3hs0ex7

Discovery of Virus Variant in Colorado and California Alarms Scientists

By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3rJb72e

Dawn Wells, Mary Ann on ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ Dies at 82

By Anita Gates from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2WWBQub

Wang Xiangjun: China's 'Glacier Bro' presumed dead

The Chinese influencer and environmentalist Wang Xiangjun was known for his love of glaciers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aVaVHf

Nashville explosion: Police probe conspiracy theory motive

Police are trying to determine if conspiracy theories motivated the suspect in the Nashville attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n1Zgce

U.K. Authorizes Covid-19 Vaccine From Oxford and AstraZeneca

By Benjamin Mueller and Rebecca Robbins from NYT World https://ift.tt/34VUEy7

Zhang Zhan: The 'rebellious soul' jailed for filming Wuhan

Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan spoke about why she chose to cover the outbreak before her arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X0EHSI

Republican senator to dispute certification of Biden victory

The tactic is expected to change nothing, but will set the stage for what the Biden camp called "antics". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hventp

Deepening divisions: Venezuela's haves and have nots

A relaxation of economic restraints has some benefits - for those with access to US dollars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aXftx4

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 - World https://ift.tt/3pGbLvV

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pG9yAD

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aW1cAD

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

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

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

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

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

Strong Earthquake Strikes Central Croatia

By Marc Santora and Joe Orovic from NYT World https://ift.tt/37YI2bz

A congressman-elect from Louisiana died from Covid-19 complications.

By Bryan Pietsch from NYT World https://ift.tt/34UqpYx

Is Dairy Farming Cruel to Cows?

By Andrew Jacobs from NYT Science https://ift.tt/3aQeI8R

Will Pence Do the Right Thing?

By Neal K. Katyal and John Monsky from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2ManEvo

U.S. Diet Guidelines Sidestep Scientific Advice to Cut Sugar and Alcohol

By Roni Caryn Rabin from NYT Health https://ift.tt/38M6bRE

You’re Infected With the Coronavirus. But How Infected?

By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3nXqrWY

The Place Hit Hardest by the Virus

By Adam Ferguson from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2KwYcQy

Goodbye, Blazers; Hello, ‘Coatigans.’ Women Adjust Attire to Work at Home.

By Sapna Maheshwari from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3lk1C5q

China Covid-19: Nearly 500,000 in Wuhan may have had virus, says study

The study by Chinese officials suggests there were more positive cases in Wuhan than official figures suggest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34WKEoa

Luke Letlow: Newly-elected US lawmaker, 41, dies from Covid

Luke Letlow, 41, was due to be sworn in as a Republican Representative for Louisiana on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/390FHfB

Louisville Officer Who Shot Breonna Taylor Will Be Fired

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2KKhMZz

China jails Hong Kong activists for between seven months and three years

The democracy activists were caught at sea as they tried to flee by speedboat to Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rE8T4j

Covid: Sydney announces new restrictions ahead of New Year

The Australian city is battling a worsening outbreak after months of next to no cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jx0kXW

North Korea defectors: Why it's getting harder to escape

Hundreds of defectors make the perilous journey every year, and now it's become even more arduous. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Go5oW

Tamir Rice killing: US closes investigation into 2014 shooting

The death of the 12-year-old boy, who had been holding a toy gun, led to widespread protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nYA6g1

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/37XM9Va

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Covid: Sydney beach party sparks UK backpacker deportation threats

The gathering of hundreds of young revellers on Christmas has prompted calls for deportations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KC0EVY

The Stimulus Package: What’s in It for You

By Tara Siegel Bernard and Ron Lieber from NYT Business https://ift.tt/37BK7dh

How Y’all, Youse and You Guys Talk

By Josh Katz and Wilson Andrews from NYT The Upshot https://ift.tt/339z6wa

Chinese Citizen Journalist Sentenced to 4 Years for Covid Reporting

By Vivian Wang from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KIvhZN

The House voted to advance $2,000 stimulus checks demanded by Trump.

By Catie Edmondson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WT7Wa8

House Votes to Override Trump’s Veto of Military Bill

By Catie Edmondson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MgThnh

How the Pandemic Is Imperiling a Working-Class College

By Matt Richtel and Sarah Blesener from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JsOXjM

The Gospel of Hydrogen Power

By Roy Furchgott from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3pvMbd0

A Look at What’s in the Stimulus Package Trump Signed

By Zach Montague from NYT Business https://ift.tt/37U3e2r

What the Vaccine Side Effects Feel Like, According to Those Who’ve Gotten It

By Amy Harmon from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hkANxE

Small Number of Covid Patients Develop Severe Psychotic Symptoms

By Pam Belluck from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2L2ioJG

Covid: US House votes to boost stimulus package payments

The chamber backs President Trump's call for $2,000 payments but the move could stall in the Senate.™ from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38HIAl9

Japan to build wooden satellites to cut space junk

One of Japan's largest companies has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nReSR3

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

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

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pnQuH8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Rick Rojas, Adam Goldman and Jamie McGee from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hmhSSS

Jon Huber, Who Rose to Fame With World Wrestling Entertainment, Dies at 41

By Marie Fazio from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/3pv4mPP

Loujain al-Hathloul: Saudi woman activist jailed for five years

Loujain al-Hathloul, 31, was prominent in the campaign to win the right for Saudi women to drive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlMSTh

Onega: Russian fishing crew missing after trawler sinks in Barents Sea

The fishing trawler sank in the Arctic waters of the Barents Sea with 19 people on board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aQJDBU

Félix Vásquez: Honduran environmental activist killed

Félix Vásquez was shot dead in front of his family by masked gunmen who stormed into his home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o0K4O0

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

By Mihir Zaveri from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3ryMcP6

Nashville explosion: CCTV captures moment of blast

Police believe the incident in front of a telecommunications office was likely a suicide bombing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WMsUYm

Hong Kong democracy activists caught at sea go on trial in China

The democracy activists were caught at sea as they tried to flee by speedboat to Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37UNxI6

Johnny Mullagh: Australia's Cricket Hall of Fame inducts first Aboriginal player

Johnny Mullagh was one of the stars of the first Australian cricket tour of England in 1868. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mPCh3T

Jon Huber, Who Rose to Fame With World Wrestling Entertainment, Dies at 41

By Marie Fazio from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3mRXM4m

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

By Ben Smith from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2Jp1PYb

A Beloved World War II Photo Comes to Life in a Virtual Reunion

By Elisabetta Povoledo from NYT World https://ift.tt/3ptgcK6

Take Back Your Sex Life

By Meaghan O’Connell from NYT Well https://ift.tt/38ABUVP

Zhang Zhan: China jails citizen journalist for Wuhan reports

Zhang Zhan, who reported on China's first coronavirus outbreak, has received a four year sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nTvKqv

Dr Mahinder Watsa: India’s most famous ‘sexpert’ dies at 96

Dr Mahinder Watsa was 80 when he started his hugely popular column, answering people’s queries on sex. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mUgTL4

Trump Signs Pandemic Relief Bill After Unemployment Aid Lapses

By Emily Cochrane from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3aN6sq0

Chinese games billionaire poisoned to death

Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37S33o8

Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law

The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™ from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlHD5X

Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rvzXCT

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

From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultuous year battling the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L0sfja

Tigray crisis: Eritrea's role in Ethiopian conflict

Ethiopia's leader says Eritrea armed his troops when they first came under attack in Tigray region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rqNtHM

'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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hnzpu0

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WRi8jz

US former wrestler Brodie Lee dies aged 41

The wrestling world pays tribute to Jon Huber, who was known to fans as Brodie Lee or Luke Harper. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38CIdYX

Trump’s Fraud Claims Died in Court, but the Myth of Stolen Elections Lives On

By Jim Rutenberg, Nick Corasaniti and Alan Feuer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/38B84kf

Dog invades football pitch in Bolivia

A dog paused a football game for three minutes, as it ran around with a football boot in its mouth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aJOSTT

US presidents' pets: Biden dogs Major and Champ to restore White House tradition

From Socks the cat to Macaroni the pony, the US presidential tradition is returning with Joe Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37OwF5Z

Central African Republic election: Polls open amid fears of more violence

Three UN peacekeepers were killed before the election, as tension grows between rebels and the state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WPY3dr

As Virus Resurges in Africa, Doctors Fear the Worst Is Yet to Come

By Sheri Fink from NYT World https://ift.tt/34KbCzo

Neverland Ranch, Former Home of Michael Jackson, Is Sold

By Marie Fazio from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2L10VRO