Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam. “I thought the writing was fantastic and the exploration of race, class and gender through the lens of a mysterious (and relatable!) pandemic felt very on-brand for 2020.

It's one of the few books I found myself dropping everything to finish reading, and is perfect for the survivalist/doomsday prepper in your family, or anyone looking for a dark and twisty escapist read.”—Jordan from “This book is in one word, transcendent!

It may be my favorite book of 2020. Transcendent Kingdom is quiet and beautifully emotive. You leave the novel and the story feels complete, yet you’re asking yourself existential questions.”—Jordan Alif, “Lorka has written a painfully funny series of essays in which she weaves.

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Missing Volusia teen last seen getting into Lyft at Walmart

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County deputies say they’re looking for a missing 17-year-old girl who was last seen getting into a Lyft at Walmart.Emily Gustafsson, 17, left her home in DeBary Tuesday morning and walked to Walmart on Charles R.

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The Forks goes virtual for New Year’s Eve party in the comfort of your own home

COVID-19 restrictions, New Year’s Eve is going to look very different for most Winnipeggers.While The Forks, a regular Dec.

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B.C. health officials to provide New Year’s Eve COVID-19 update

COVID-19 update of 2020 at 3 p.m. PT, Thursday.Global News will stream the briefing live here and on our Facebook page and carry it on BC1.

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Coronavirus vaccinations expected to ramp up in London and Middlesex in the new year

Registered nurse first in London, Ont., to receive COVID-19 vaccine When asked about the short shelf life of the Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine, Summers said they are making sure it gets out to communities who need it as soon as possible and that there are no concerns about it going to waste.“Because this is such a scarce resource we are tracking it very closely so the objective is to not waste any of it.” Coronavirus: Record 119 cases in London-Middlesex; December saw more cases than rest of pandemic Local administration of the coronavirus vaccine began on Dec.

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Trump returns to White House early, offers year-end message

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump delivered a year-end video message Thursday after returning early from vacation, highlighting his administration’s work to rapidly develop a vaccine against COVID-19 and rebuild the economy.As the end of his presidency neared, Trump cut short his stay at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida and got back to the White House a day ahead of schedule.

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Last call for alcohol: Frustration over B.C. order halting New Year’s Eve liquor sales at 8 p.m

B.C. introduces emergency order to stop liquor sales at 8 p.m.

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Coronavirus: looking back on how Quebec responded to COVID-19 in 2020

Quebec’s first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus. Quebecers had been hearing for weeks about the mysterious new illness infecting thousands, first in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, and then in northern Italy and Iran.But when it first arrived on our shores, health officials urged calm.“The system has worked very well,” then-health minister Danielle McCann said of the health-care network’s ability to quickly identify and isolate the case.But one case soon grew to dozens, then hundreds, then thousands.

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Police: 15-year-old boy shot and killed in alleyway in West Oak Lane

WEST OAK LANE - Authorities are investigating after a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed Thursday afternoon in West Oak Lane. According to 35th district officers, the deadly shooting happened in an alleyway on the 1900 block of 68th Avenue just after 1 p.m. The victim, who police have not identified, suffered gunshot wounds to the head and body. He was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center where he died. Police have not announced any arrests in connection to the homicide.

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Florida reports 16,000 new COVID-19 cases on New Year’s Eve

ORLANDO, Fla. – It may be New Year’s Eve, but most Floridians won’t be celebrating in their usual style as the Sunshine State continues to report tens of thousands of new coronavirus cases.Ahead of the holiday that typically draws massive crowds in the downtown Orlando area, Orange County has said that its strike teams will be out and about to ensure that local businesses are abiding by social distancing requirements, mask mandates and other guidelines designed to stop the spread of the deadly respiratory illness.[TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Florida | Map: Navigating the Convention Center vaccine site | Most prolific serial killer dies]Orange County issued an executive order earlier this month to begin fining businesses that repeatedly

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Casey Anthony files papers to open private investigation firm in Florida

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Casey Anthony wants to get into the private investigation business, according to paperwork filed in Florida.Records show that Anthony has filed papers to start a private investigation company in West Palm Beach.Documents filed on Dec. 14 show Anthony listed as the registered agent of Case Research & Consulting Services, LLC.

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Ottawa breaks record for most COVID-19 cases with 194 on New Year's Eve: Public Health Ontario

OTTAWA -- Ottawa and Ontario have both set new one-day records of new COVID-19 cases on the last day of 2020.

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Family of 14-year-old Surrey fatal shooting victim speaks out

The mother of a 14-year-old who became one of B.C.’s youngest victims of fatal gun violence — when police say he was targeted in Surrey Monday night — says she has no idea why anyone would want to kill her son.

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Alberta records an estimated 1,200 new cases of COVID-19 on New Year’s Eve

COVID-19 on Thursday.Limited data was released through Dr. Deena Hinshaw’s Twitter account on Thursday morning.

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Wuhan locals pack streets for New Year as swathes of world suffer Covid-19 lockdowns

nightclubs earlier in December. The city went into an incredibly strict lockdown in January and has not reported a locally-transmitted case of the virus since May 10.

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New Year’s Eve celebrations look different as 2020 comes to an end

It have been a long and trying year for so many people. But it’s finally coming to an end. Of course, like everything else, the world is celebrating a little differently because of the pandemic. Sean O’Shea has more.

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A ‘safe’ New Year’s Eve means no drunk driving but also keeping your distance

ORLANDO, Fla. – As they do every year, Orlando Police want people to be safe as they ring in 2021, not just on the road but also staying safe from the virus.Officers don’t anticipate big crowds as they have in other years, there will still be extra patrol units in Downtown Orlando on Thursday night.[TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Florida | Map: Navigating the Convention Center vaccine site | Most prolific serial killer dies]Orlando police will also be visiting local businesses to remind them of COVID-19 safety regulations that are still in place including wearing masks and social distancing.The department collaborated with the Orange County business Strike Team to make sure businesses are doing everything they can to try and keep people

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Winnipeg concert venues looking for light at the end of COVID-19 tunnel

COVID-19 pandemic restrictions continue in Manitoba, all industries have been affected in one way or another, but concert venues remain among the hardest hit — struggling through months of zero revenue with no definitive sign of change on the immediate horizon.“It’s a very tough time — effectively being closed for nine months and counting now, not being able to have any proper live shows,” said Park Theatre owner Erick Casselman.“You’re bleeding out $16,000 to $30,000-plus a month in expenses… How long can you continue, right?” Winnipeggers dig deep to help historic concert venue through coronavirus pandemic Casselman, whose south Osborne venue began life as a movie theatre over a century ago, told 680 CJOB he’s received some grants to

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The Salford NHS nurse who came out of retirement to help during the pandemic - she's been recognised in the New Year Honours List

he Mirror reports.Speaking on Good Morning Britain on Thursday, she said: "It wasn't a difficult decision to me at all to be honest."I offered as soon as we knew there was potential problems coming forward."I said 'Please let me help' so it wasn't a problem at all."I throughly enjoyed being a nurse, I started early.

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Ottawa breaks record for most COVID-19 cases with 194 on New Year's Eve

OTTAWA -- Ottawa and Ontario have both set new one-day records of new COVID-19 cases on the last day of 2020.

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Looking back at the online Nova Scotia kitchen party

Nova Scotia kitchen party Facebook group goes global during COVID-19 Heather Thomson of Pictou, N.S., created the group to offer people some hope, she said.“Everything was just negative, negative, negative, and it was just bringing me down and I was just feeling really sorry for myself my kids and everyone,” she said.Wanting to spread some good, Thomson created the group and said within a few days it became an open house.

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'Noon Year’s Eve': Toast new year before midnight with these ideas

'Noon Year’s Eve': Toast new year before midnight with these ideas Don’t want to stay up till midnight on the last day of the year? Families, early sleepers and those wanting to social distance might consider a midday celebration for December 31.It's easy to bring the festive feeling of a nighttime soiree into the daylight hours at home.SETTING THE MOODFirst, keep your circle small, per coronavirus health guidelines.

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FDA recalls pet food linked to deaths of at least 28 dogs

UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 28: Cute Border terrier puppy 10 weeks old eating from dog bowl (Photo by Tim Graham/Getty Images) SILVER SPRING, Md. - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recall of some Sportmix pet food products that could put your four-legged loved one in danger.On Dec.

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Covid hospital death toll soars by 673 as Brits urged to stay indoors for New Year's Eve

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As 2020 finally ends, pandemic mutes New Year's celebrations

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget.Australia will be among the first nations to ring in 2021 because of its proximity to the International Date Line.

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Coronavirus in Scotland: 68 deaths as 2,622 new cases recorded in last 24 hours

Covid-19 in Scotland over the last 24 hours, official figures reveal today. In the same time period a total of 2,622 people tested positive for the deadly virus across the country.

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David Guetta urges everyone to take coronavirus vaccine, looks forward to “big, mad party” in 2021

David Guetta has urged everyone to take the coronavirus vaccine, which he hopes will lead to a “big, mad party” in 2021.Speaking to Reuters shortly before pre-recording a charity New Year’s Eve concert outside the Louvre Museum in Paris, the French DJ and producer said he hopes everybody gets vaccinated.“I’m going to do the vaccine, and I hope people are going to do it too because I don’t see any other way to go out of this situation,” Guetta said.France is one of the countries hardest-hit by the pandemic, with 2.57 million cases and more than 64,000 dead.

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Ontario finance minister arrives back in Canada after much-criticized vacation abroad

coronavirus pandemic lockdown measures in the province.Phillips landed at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport Thursday morning after flying from Cancun, Mexico. He had been vacationing on the Caribbean island of St.

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A look back at Saskatchewan’s top news stories of 2020

coronavirus pandemic — locally and worldwide.While COVID-19 seemed to make headlines on a daily basis, other major stories of the year covered the opioid crisis and mental health, the weather, the carbon tax, Black Lives Matter, and not one but two elections.Here are Saskatchewan’s top 10 news stories of 2020.Who should control greenhouse gas policies like the carbon tax?The federal government says it has the right to impose minimum carbon pricing on any province that does not have an equivalent scheme.It was a central campaign promise of Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau when his party formed government in the 2015 federal election.

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Back pain causes pope to skip Vatican New Year's ceremonies

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis is skipping New Year’s ceremonies due to what the Vatican says is a painful back condition, a spokesman said Thursday. Matteo Bruni said Francis is suffering from “painful sciatica” and won’t preside at a year-end prayer service Thursday evening in St.

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The 2020 bingo card: Top viral stories from a truly bizarre year

became a cliché in 2020 after a global pandemic transformed everyday life into something resembling a dystopian movie. People were forced to grapple with little changes and major losses in their lives, even as headlines blared new and scary details about the coronavirus pandemic.It’s no wonder that each bizarre development triggered the same response: What now? What next? Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2020 Murder hornets? That sounds scary.

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2020 finally coming to an end, but pandemic restrictions mute New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other, with coronavirus pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget.Australia will be among the first nations to ring in 2021 because of its proximity to the International Date Line. It is a grim end to the year for New South Wales and Victoria, the country’s two most populous states, which are battling to curb new COVID-19 outbreaks.In past years 1 million people crowded Sydney’s harbor to watch fireworks that center on the Sydney Harbor Bridge, but most will be watching on television as authorities urge residents to stay home.Locations on the harbor are fenced off, popular parks closed and famous night spots eerily deserted.

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2020: A year in review with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi

Naheed Nenshi has held Calgary’s top job for a decade, and no other year has been quite like 2020.Nenshi has led the city through a crisis before; he was mayor when widespread flooding devastated Calgary in 2013.

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COVID-19 restrictions on New Year celebrations in Delhi, Mumbai: Section 144 to night curfew

DelhiDelhi Disaster Management Authority announced a night curfew in the national capital on New Year's Eve. "No new year celebratory events, congregations, and gatherings at public places will be permitted from 11 pm of 31 December to 6 am of 1 January, and also from 11 pm of 1 January to 6 am of 2 January," the order said.

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New Year’s Eve storms, possible tornados expected in South

NEW ORLEANS – Severe storms capable of spinning up tornados are expected across the Deep South.Forecasters say the storms are expected to strike the region on Thursday — New Year’s Eve.The national Storm Prediction Center says the area most at risk of severe weather on Thursday includes parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and southeast Texas.The region at enhanced risk of severe weather includes more than 4 million people and the metropolitan areas of New Orleans; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Beaumont, Texas.A storm system tracking from Texas to the Great Lakes is forecast to bring multiple weather hazards, including; snow, freezing rain, heavy rain, and severe thunderstorms across portions of the central, southern, and eastern U.S.

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'We will probably have a very happy New Year': DCGI on Covid-19 vaccine

New Delhi: India is likely to have a Covid-19 vaccine in the New Year, Drug Controller General of India V.G. Somani hinted on Thursday.Speaking at a webinar, Somani said the most important thing is that the industry and research organisations have stood the test of time.He said vaccine candidates have got the funding and also talked about the efforts made by the Department of Biotechnology.

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NHS nurse who came out of retirement to help during pandemic 'delighted' to get New Year's Honour

An NHS nurse who came out of retirement to help during the coronavirus pandemic has said she is "delighted" to be named in this year's New Year Honours.

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BC bars and restaurants not happy with last minute New year’s Eve restrictions

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2020 finally ending, but New Year's revelries muted by coronavirus

CANBERRA : This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget.Australia will be among the first nations to ring in 2021 because of its proximity to the International Date Line. In past years 1 million people crowded Sydney's harbor to watch fireworks that center on the Sydney Harbor Bridge.Also Read | The march of 2020 in 10 key long readsAuthorities this year are advising revelers to watch on television.

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2020 finally ending, but New Year's revelries muted by virus

CANBERRA – This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget. Australia will be among the first nations to ring in 2021 because of its proximity to the International Date Line.

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Churches move traditional New Year's Eve Watch Night service online

PHILADELPHIA - Churches are moving the traditional New Year's Eve Watch Night service online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch Night service. It’s held every New Year's Eve at Black churches everywhere and goes until the clock turns over to a new year.

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Trump to return to White House early from Florida vacation

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – President Donald Trump is cutting short his Florida holiday vacation and returning to Washington on Thursday, one day earlier than expected for reasons the White House didn't explain. The White House announced the abrupt change in the president's schedule late Wednesday, hours after Sen.

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This is what New Year’s Eve looked like a year ago

It’s crazy to think that exactly a year ago, COVID-19 was barely a thought to any of us, and now, it’s seemingly almost all we can talk or think about.While there will still be some major celebrating going into 2021 (it’s safe to say we’re ALL over this year and ready to move on), it still won’t be anything like previous years of celebrating.So let’s take a trip down memory lane and see what the 2020 celebrations looked like a year ago.Cheers to a happier and healthier 2021!

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Cindy Crawford is 'figuring out ways to make New Year's eve at home feel special' amid pandemic

Cindy Crawford took to Instagram Wednesday contemplating how she will ring in 2021 in memorable fashion.'Figuring out ways to make New Year’s eve at home feel special (besides a flashy light fixture and good playlist)' the supermodel, 54, said on Instagram. 'Any ideas?Crawford, who's mother to 19-year-old daughter Kaia and 21-year-old son Presley with husband Rande Gerber, 58, was smiling as she posed under a chandelier in an opulent room from her abode.

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Night curfew in Delhi ahead of New Year amid new Covid-19 virus scare

Also Read | The march of 2020 in 10 key long readsThe Union Health Ministry has asked all states to keep a strict vigil on New Year celebrations that could be potential COVID-19 super-spreader events and also to curb crowding as a precautionary measure during the winter season.In a letter to states and Union Territories, Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan stated that the number of active COVID-19 cases has been declining steadily in the country for the last three-and-half months.India suspended all flights coming from the UK from the midnight of December 23 till January 7 following the detection of the mutated strain of the SARS-CoV-2 in that country.Click here to read the Mint ePaperMint is now on Telegram.

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B.C. bans liquor sales and service after 8p.m. on New Year’s Eve

B.C. is banning liquor sales and service after eight p.m. on New Year’s Eve and our Keith Baldrey has more on how the move will affecting people’s plans and the sale of liquor.

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Reaction to curtailed hours for New Year’s Eve liquor sales

Global’s Jordan Armstrong has more on how the late change in the game will impact restaurants and bars which had been hoping to make some money on New Year’s Eve.

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New Year Honours list 2021 in full - Lewis Hamilton, Craig David and Covid heroes

Seven-time Formula One winner Lewis Hamilton and actress Sheila Hancock lead a rollcall of stars of screen, music and sport receiving gongs in the New Year Honours List.

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