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Thursday, December 31, 2020
FarmVille Once Took Over Facebook. Now Everything Is FarmVille.
By Daniel Victor from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2WY1VJd
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My Joe Biden Story
By Linda Greenhouse from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3o4pfAZ
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Here’s Why Distribution of the Vaccine Is Taking Longer Than Expected
By Rebecca Robbins, Frances Robles and Tim Arango from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3mYYSLy
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74 of Our Favorite Facts for 2020
By Times Insider Staff and Clay Hickson from NYT Times Insider https://nyti.ms/3n5d7P9
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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://bbc....
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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 htt...
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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://bbc.in/2KRHL1d
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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://bbc.in/3hzAz5D
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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://bbc.in/34YCn3l
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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 h...
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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://bbc....
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New world news from Time: Britain Ends Its Long Brexit Journey With an Economic Break From the E.U.
LONDON — Britain’s long and sometimes acrimonious divorce from the European Union ended Thursday with an economic split that leaves...
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New world news from Time: New Year’s Revelries Are Muted by Coronavirus as the Curtain Draws on 2020
This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other in most of the world, with many bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to ...
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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://bbc....
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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://bbc.in/381T8wg
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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 - World https://bbc.in/3pFpGlL
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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Argentina Legalizes Abortion, a Milestone in a Conservative Region
By Daniel Politi and Ernesto Londoño from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2JvesRk
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New Train Hall Opens at Penn Station, Echoing Building’s Former Glory
By Christina Goldbaum from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/35eG5Gf
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First U.S. Case of Highly Contagious Coronavirus Variant Is Found in Colorado
By Carl Zimmer and Bryan Pietsch from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3rH9oux
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Discovery of Virus Variant in Colorado and California Alarms Scientists
By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3o29kDx
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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://bbc.in/2L9pKes
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New world news from Time: China Gives Conditional Approval to the Sinopharm Vaccine
BEIJING — China has given conditional approval to a coronavirus vaccine developed by state-owned Sinopharm. The vaccine is the firs...
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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://bbc.in/3rID...
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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://bbc.in/...
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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://bbc.in/3rFD772
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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://bbc.in/2JuXHFU
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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://bbc.in/3rGe8...
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U.K. Authorizes Covid-19 Vaccine From Oxford and AstraZeneca
By Benjamin Mueller and Rebecca Robbins from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2WWJd4L
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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://bbc.in/2L...
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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 ...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3aUUURD
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2020 through the lens of a photojournalist
Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/37Ysrsi
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3p...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3a...
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Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Will Pence Do the Right Thing?
By Neal K. Katyal and John Monsky from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2JyjigS
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You’re Infected With the Coronavirus. But How Infected?
By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3aSlMBT
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Goodbye, Blazers; Hello, ‘Coatigans.’ Women Adjust Attire to Work at Home.
By Sapna Maheshwari from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/39z3THF
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Louisville Officer Who Shot Breonna Taylor Will Be Fired
By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/34VoAdM
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New world news from Time: Hong Kong Activists Caught Fleeing Sentenced to Up to 3 Years in Prison by Mainland Court
China sentenced Hong Kong activists detained on the mainland to up to three years in jail after a dozen attempted to flee the city b...
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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://bbc.in/2L5PU1W
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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://bbc.in/37ZIkie
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New world news from Time: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Release First Podcast to Cap 2020
(LOS ANGELES) — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have dropped their first podcast. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and guests from El...
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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://bbc.i...
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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://bbc.in/3hqGvho
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3prjEFk
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WU2xzH
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3nYvQgh
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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. from BBC News - World https...
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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. from BBC News - World https:...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WUwHTs
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Monday, December 28, 2020
How Y’all, Youse and You Guys Talk
By Josh Katz and Wilson Andrews from NYT The Upshot https://nyti.ms/35giFkk
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How the Pandemic Is Imperiling a Working-Class College
By Matt Richtel and Sarah Blesener from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KHzInC
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New world news from Time: China Sentences a Former Lawyer Who Reported on the Coronavirus Outbreak to Four Years
BEIJING — A Chinese court on Monday sentenced a former lawyer who reported on the early stage of the coronavirus outbreak to four ...
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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://bb...
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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://bbc...
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New world news from Time: The U.K. Warns of a ‘Bumpy’ Post-Brexit Transition Despite Its Deal With the E.U.
LONDON — First came the Brexit trade deal. Now comes the red tape and the institutional nitty gritty. Four days after sealing a fr...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3pteb0I
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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. from BBC News - World htt...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3rBj89K
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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://bbc.in/3rKGY2S
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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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. from BBC News...
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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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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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://bbc.in/2Md...
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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://bbc.in/2L1tmzn
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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://bbc.in/3hnUGnh
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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://bbc.in/34Rkqn0
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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://bbc.in/2Mhfjq5
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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://bbc.in/3ho...
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New world news from Time: China’s Crackdown on Alibaba and Ant Drive $200 Billion Tech Selloff
Alibaba Group Holding led a second day of frenetic selling among China’s largest tech firms, driven by fears that antitrust scrutin...
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Sunday, December 27, 2020
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://bbc.i...
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A Beloved World War II Photo Comes to Life in a Virtual Reunion
By Elisabetta Povoledo from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2WPhS4y
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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://bbc.i...
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