Don’t open it. Online technology magazine 'How-To-Geek' said that scammers are targeting people through believable text messages posing as shipping and delivery confirmation messages.The messages sometimes have UPS or FedEx included in the text to make it seem more legit.

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This Christmas playlist is perfect for any occasion this holiday season

You’ve got chestnuts roasting on an open fire, the mistletoe is hung and the snacks are out, but one thing is missing: Some classic Christmas tunes to set the mood.We obviously had to include the best Christmas song of all time, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” but we also added in some holiday tracks from other superstars like Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson and “The Boss” himself, Bruce Springsteen.And don’t worry, we also included the classics that everyone likes to hear, such as “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and “Jingle Bell Rock.”This playlist will please millennials, Gen-Xers, and yes, even the Boomers.

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COVID-19 and the holidays: These next few months will be toughest yet

Florida’s Fourth Estate looks at everything from swampy politics to a fragile environment and even the crazy headlines that make Florida the craziest state in the Union.Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin use decades of experience as journalists to dissect the headlines that impact Florida. Each week they have a guest host who helps give an irreverent look at the issues impacting the Sunshine State.

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Geoengineers set date for Sun-dimming balloon test

Paul VoosenFor years, the controversial idea of solar geoengineering—lofting long-lived reflective particles into the upper atmosphere to block sunlight and diminish global warming—has been theoretical. It’s starting to get real: Today, after much technical and regulatory wrangling, Harvard University scientists are proposing a June 2021 test flight of a research balloon designed to drop small amounts of chalky dust and observe its effects. This first flight would not inject the particles; it would only be a dry run of the steerable balloon and instruments needed to study chemical reactions in the stratosphere, the calm, cold layer more than 10 kilometers up.

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24 inmates at Saskatchewan Penitentiary test positive for COVID-19

coronavirus outbreak has been declared at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert.Correctional Service Canada (CSC) said 24 inmates in a medium security unit have tested positive for COVID-19. COVID-19 outbreaks in Saskatchewan CSC said the inmates are being medically isolated and are being closely monitored.The medium-security unit has a capacity of 427 offenders.No staff or inmates in the maximum and minimum units have tested positive, CSC said.Officials added that contact tracing is underway and all staff and inmates at the federal facility are being offered COVID-19 testing.

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How to get a coronavirus test – and how long it will take to get result

Coronavirus testing has been vital to identifying hotspots, putting in place lockdown restrictions controlling the spread of the killer bug.

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SeaWorld Orlando celebrates the season with new holiday fireworks show

ORLANDO, Fla – SeaWorld Orlando is lighting up the night sky with an all-new holiday firework and fountain spectacular.Officials said on select nights, the theme park is presenting the new nighttime show, called Holiday Reflections: Fireworks and Fountains Finale.[TRENDING: First doses of vaccine sent across US | OK if drivers can’t see out rear window? | Pilot killed in Fla. gyroscope crash]SeaWorld said on its website the show features soaring fountains, dazzling lights and festive fireworks choreographed to joyous holiday musical favorites.

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Senator proposes free streaming to curb COVID-19 spread during holiday season

Sen. Angus King (I-ME) asks questions during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to discuss the national security impact of the Federal Communications Commissions L-band spectrum approval to Ligado Networks on Capitol Hill on May 6, 2020 in Was As medical experts warn of a potential surge in COVID-19 cases due to travel during the holiday season, Sen.

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No winter session of Parliament due to Covid, budget session in Jan likely

Pralhad Joshi informed on Tuesday that winter session will not be held in the Parliament view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The government also indicated that it will be appropriate to convene the budget session in January next year.Joshi said that he informally contacted floor leaders of various political parties and they have expressed their concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and many have suggested the government to cancel the session.In a letter to leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Joshi wrote, "Winter months are very crucial for managing the pandemic because of the recent spurt in cases during this period, particularly in Delhi.

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Lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell propose $28.5M bail package, including armed guards

Jeffrey Epstein are urging a judge to free her to await trial under a $28.5 million bail package that would include armed guards to ensure she remains safe and doesn’t flee a New York City residence.The bail arguments on behalf of Ghislaine Maxwell, first filed under seal last Tuesday, were publicly released late Monday with redactions in Manhattan federal court that were approved by Judge Alison J. Nathan.They were supported by numerous letters from family and friends who insisted that Maxwell sought seclusion in a New Hampshire home in December 2019 after receiving death threats and worrying that the public and media would find her at a home where she lived with her husband.

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Government set to sign off on Covid-19 vaccination plan

The Government is expected to sign off on the Covid-19 vaccination plan later this morning and it will be published this afternoon.

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Interest is lively at deadline for 'Obamacare' sign-ups

WASHINGTON – A crush of sign-ups expected Tuesday on the last day of open enrollment for HealthCare.gov could help solidify the standing of “Obamacare” as an improbable survivor in the Donald Trump years.In 36 states that use HealthCare.gov,- Dec. 15 is deadline day for coverage that starts Jan.

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Chinatown non-profits deliver care packages to elders stuck at home during pandemic

Two non-profits in Vancouver’s Chinatown are teaming up to deliver groceries and some much needed hope to elders isolating at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sarah MacDonald reports.

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IRS warns of scam texts claiming to send fake stimulus check

WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service recently issued a warning that scammers are sending text messages that falsely claim to provide access to a $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check in order to trick the recipient into giving out sensitive personal information. "Criminals are relentlessly using COVID-19 and Economic Impact Payments as cover to try to trick taxpayers out of their money or identities," said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. "This scam is a new twist on those we've been seeing much of this year.

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The Handmaid's Tale showrunner reveals pandemic will influence plot as characters added for season 4

Filming on a fourth season of The Handmaid's Tale is continuing after the COVID-19 pandemic halted production earlier this year and then posed logistical problems as cameras began to roll again.And in an interview with THR.com, showrunner George Miller has revealed that the global pandemic is influencing his thoughts about where the Hulu original series goes in the future.'I know where I am in the story, and I do feel like we're kind of reaching kind of a pivot point,' Miller said.'It just feels like it's a good time to reassess what you were thinking, just because the story world has opened up because the real world has changed so much.' 'Pivot point': The Handmaid's Tale showrunner George Miller says the global pandemic is influencing his

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Calgary council to consider downtown office redevelopment, cap on food-delivery apps

Calgary city council extends mask bylaw through 2021, increases fines Council is expected to vote on the motion on Tuesday.Davison calls it a “bold solution” to attract investment downtown.“Encouraging an active and vibrant population base in the downtown is critical for the success of long-term city infrastructure investments, for preserving property values and for providing the city with a more stable stream of tax revenue,” Davison said in a statement. Calgarians’ satisfaction in city declines further amid COVID-19 pandemic: survey CBRE’s Oct.

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Harden practices with Rockets; coach says he'll play Tuesday

HOUSTON – James Harden practiced with the Houston Rockets on Monday for the first time this season after missing the early part of camp while talk swirls that he wants out.Harden reported to camp late amid reports he is looking to be traded. He was absent for Houston’s first two preseason games as he went through the NBA’s COVID-19 testing protocols.

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Kim wins US Women's Open debut with record-tying comeback

HOUSTON – A Lim Kim made her first U.S. Women's Open appearance a memorable one Monday, closing with three straight birdies to tie the record for the largest comeback and win the biggest event in women's golf.And in the final major of this pandemic-disrupted year in sports, she won wearing a mask.Starting the final, frigid round at Champions Golf Club five shots behind, the 25-year-old South Korean wore a heavy down jacket between shots and delivered a 4-under 67 for a one-shot victory over Amy Olson and Jin Young Ko.Kim became the seventh player to rally from five shots behind in the final round of the U.S.

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Husband and wife who taught in Grand Prairie ISD die of COVD-19

Paul and Rose Mary Blackwell GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas - A married couple who taught in the Grand Prairie Independent School District both died because of COVID-19.Family members confirmed Paul and Rose Mary Blackwell's deaths to FOX 4. The couple’s son said they had been in the hospital for some time and both passed away on Sunday."It is with great sadness that we report the passing of two GPISD staff members after a courageous battle with COVID-19," Grand Prairie ISD said in a statement."Rose Mary and Paul will be greatly missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their family, friends, co-workers, and students both current and former."Paul Blackwell taught PE and coached seventh-grade boys’ basketball at Fannin Middle School.

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News Scan for Dec 14, 2020

Data published late last week in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) detailed public school costs for recommended COVID-19 mitigation strategies, which averaged $442 per student but varied widely.The CDC provided COVID-19-mitigation guidance

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Test pilot, doctor, German astronaut to fly on 3rd SpaceX Crew Dragon mission to space station

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. – Building on SpaceX’s first two successful flights to the International Space Station with astronauts, NASA has revealed the fourth round of people to fly commercial to the orbiting laboratory.Two NASA astronauts, Raja Chari and Tom Marshburn will be joined by European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer for the Crew-3 mission in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. Selection for a fourth crewmate is still ongoing between NASA and its international partners, according to the space agency.Chari, a 2017 class astronaut, is also training for NASA’s Artemis program to the moon.

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A night at the ballet, in time for ‘Nutcracker’ season

“A Night at the Ballet,” a free streaming event that premieres Thursday and was produced by Live Arts Global, founded by Hamrick and her partners, Christine Shevchenko (a principal dancer at ABT) and Joanna DeFelice. The event, filmed in a small New York theater, will treat ballet-starved fans to performances by dancers from America's top companies in excerpts of classical ballets like “Romeo and Juliet, “The Nutcracker” and “Don Quixote,” as well as contemporary gems like “After The Rain” by Christopher Wheeldon.

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Hurts to get second start for Eagles Sunday; McLeod out for season

Jalen Hurts #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs past Shy Tuttle #99 of the New Orleans Saints at Lincoln Financial Field on December 13, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - Rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts will get his second start after taking down the NFL's number one ranked defense on Sunday afternoon.Head Coach Doug Pederson gave Hurts the nod on Monday morning during a press conference.Hurts will make his second start Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals opposite Kyler Murray, his predecessor at the University of Oklahoma.The rookie managed to lead the Eagles to a 24-21 win over the Saints with 167 yards through the air and 106 yards rushing.

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N.S. Health issues COVID-19 exposure notifications for two WestJet flights

All the potential COVID-19 exposure sites in Nova Scotia over the past 14 days The specific flight left Calgary at 11:14 p.m. MT on Dec.

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Mint Lite | Tanker explosion in Saudi, free Covid test in S Korea & more

Explosion in oil tanker off SaudiAn oil tanker has suffered an explosion early Monday near Saudi Arabia’s port city of Jiddah after being hit by “an external source", reports the Associated Press. A shipping company suggested that this is yet another instance of attack off the kingdom amid its years-long war in Yemen.

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'Be Vigilant': NJ police warn of mail scam asking for gift cards

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Police in a New Jersey town are warning citizens to "be viligant" after reports of a mail scam were received. The Gloucester Township Police Department shared an image of a letter received in the mail with a check worth $1850 and instructions on how to go to various outlets to buy gift cards.The letter provides thorough instructions on how one can participant in a "secret survey", but in order to do so they must provide personal information such as their bank's name and phone number.Police say that this letter is a scam as it asks the recipient to keep $400 while spending the other $1450 on gift cards. The check will likely bounce, leaving the victim out of their own money, according to authorities. ___For the

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No10 demands schools stay open until end of term despite coronavirus spike

No10 has demanded schools stay open until the end of term despite a coronavirus spike in London.

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Driver killed when car hits marker, sign, pole in Marion County

A driver was killed late Friday in a Marion County crash, the Florida Highway Patrol said.The fatal wreck was reported on SE Sunset Harbor Road near Lake Weir.The FHP said a car struck a utility marker and a road sign before hitting a pole and catching fire.The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

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London likely to move into toughest tier of COVID-19 restrictions, says report

London is likely to be placed into the toughest tier of COVID-19 restrictions following a sharp rise in coronavirus infection rates, the BBC reported on Monday, as one of the world's richest cities struggles to contain the disease.Earlier this month, the government implemented a three-tiered system of restrictions in England to try to keep a second wave of the virus under control following a month-long lockdown. More than 40% of citizens were placed in the highest risk category.However the capital, whose 9 million people and world-leading financial centre make it the engine of the British economy, is currently only in the second highest tier of restrictions.A countrywide review of the tier system is scheduled to take place on Dec.

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'No one would listen' Dad who 'begged' for MRI scan after Covid-19 outbreak dies of cancer

Covid-19 outbreak has died of cancer. Sherwin Hall pleaded with medics in March after suffering from agonising leg pain.

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Royal Mail releases last Christmas post dates as Covid disruption hits deliveries

Royal Mail has confirmed its latest recommended dates for posting over the festive period, both at home and abroad.

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IIT-Madras shuts down after 104 students test Covid positive in past 2 week

NEW DELHI : The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras here has been hit by the coronavirus outbreak with over 100 people, a majority of them students, testing positive for the contagion, a top health official said on Monday.A total of 104 students and others have contracted the disease and all were doing well in a hospital, Tamil Nadu Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan said, allaying fears of further spreadOf the 444 samples lifted till date, 104 have tested positive for COVID-19, he said, adding from December 1 to 12, samples from the institute turning positive steadily increased from a few to 33 specimens today."All of them are being treated at the King's Institute of Preventive Medicine and Research as per the directive of Chief Minister K

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The Latest: S. Korea opening dozens of free virus test sites

COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort— Scientists focus on bats for clues to prevent next pandemic— After 110,000 virus deaths, U.S. nursing homes face vaccine fears— Trump says he’s nixing plan for early vaccine at White House___Follow AP’s coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-pandemic and https://apnews.com/UnderstandingtheOutbreak___HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING:WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the country plans to open a travel bubble with Australia in the first quarter of next year.That would mean people traveling from Australia to New Zealand would no longer need to go into quarantine for two weeks upon arrival.

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New Zealand aims to open to Australians in early 2021

New Zealand hopes to open a travel bubble with Australia by April next year and is working to finalise the necessary anti-coronavirus border measures, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said.

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Meghan Markle's powerful message of thanks to 'quiet heroes' of coronavirus pandemic

Meghan Markle has praised the 'quiet heroes' of the coronavirus pandemic in a surprise appearance on US TV.

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Asia Today: South Korea to open more virus testing sites

SEOUL – South Korea was opening dozens of free COVID-19 testing sites in the greater Seoul area, as the country registered additional 718 new cases Monday amid a surge in infections.The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said the additional cases took the country’s total since the pandemic began to 43,484 infections with 587 deaths. It said about 65% of the new cases were found in the Seoul area, which has been at the center of a recent viral resurgence.The additional cases were a drop from the 1,030 cases reported a day earlier, the highest daily increase since South Korea confirmed its first patient in January.

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Covid-19 pandemic loosens Silicon Valley’s tight grip on tech industry

Also read: Why your health plan premium is suddenly spikingOracle provided few details, saying it is implementing more flexible remote-work policies but wouldn’t move staff. It follows an announcement earlier this month by Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., another business-technology company with deep roots in Silicon Valley, that it is moving its headquarters to Houston—as well as similar moves by a number of well-known venture capitalists announced in recent months.

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Coronavirus: Governments across Canada grapple with COVID-19 messaging amid holiday season

Experts say convincing people to stay home this holiday season has been an uphill battle for governments across Canada. Katherine Ward speaks with strategists and learns why some health campaigns work and others fall short.

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Medicinal cannabis users' delivery service from Netherlands made permanent

Patients who are prescribed medical cannabis products will no longer need to travel to the Netherlands to collect their medication, the Minister for Health has confirmed.

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Coronavirus: Toronto and Ottawa to begin COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday

Ontario will begin its first COVID-19 vaccinations on Tuesday as 30,000 doses make their way across the country with health-care workers first in line.

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US Women's Open pushed to Monday because of thunderstorms

HOUSTON – The latest U.S. Women's Open on the calendar will last one more day because of relentless rain that drenched Champions Golf Club and forced the USGA to suspend the final round until Monday.Hinako Shibuno of Japan, who had a one-shot lead as she goes for a second major, never teed off.The USGA moved up tee times as early as possible Sunday because of the forecast, and the final round was just over an hour old when thunderstorms in the area caused play to be stopped.

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Gov. Murphy confirms NJ's first COVID-19 vaccines to be given Tuesday

NEWARK - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has confirmed that the first COVID-19 vaccines will be administered Tuesday. According to Gov. Murphy, the first 76,000 vaccines will be healthcare workers and long-term care residents and staff. In a tweet early Saturday, Gov.

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Nova Scotia issues potential COVID-19 exposure notifications for 2 flights

All the potential COVID-19 exposure sites in Nova Scotia over the past 14 days Health officials say the potential exposure applies to passengers in rows 20 to 26 seats J, K and L.The second notification is for Air Canada Flight 8210 from Toronto at 8:55 p.m. ET on Dec.

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Coronavirus: Psychologists say to keep your family’s mental health in mind during the holidays

Alberta’s new COVID-19 measures ban in-person dining, outdoor gatherings; retail to remain open Myers noted it’s important to allow yourself to feel sad and grieve the loss of yearly traditions, but to understand there are ways to connect while apart.“It’s important to recognize that we are struggling with all the changes,” Myers said.

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60 cr Covid vaccine shots, 100 people per session: New SOP of govt's mega vaccination drive

coronavirus vaccination drive with three vaccine candidates under regulatory review, the Union Ministry of Health has sent its operational guidelines to states and Union territories for the distribution of the vaccine as and when it becomes available.The document, which has been shared with all states, says that only 100 people per "session" at each site per day are likely to be vaccinated against Covid-19.However, the number of people per "session" might go up to 200 if logistics allow, the Centre noted."If in any case, more than 200 people are being vaccinated within a session then a whole team of 5 people will have to be deployed separately (one vaccine officer and four vaccination officers)," the draft SOP read.The government, in a

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‘SNL’ cold open spoofs CNN interview with Fauci, Birx on coronavirus vaccine rollout

Saturday Night Live (SNL) was quick to capitalize on the FDA’s recent approval of the coronavirus vaccine with a skit spoofing an interview between CNN’s Wolf Blitzer and U.S. Coronavirus Task Force members Dr.

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Rocket motor fails to ignite on Virgin Galactic test flight

In this photo provided by Virgin Orbit, a rocket is dropped from a Boeing 747 airplane flying above Edwards Air Force Base in California, Wednesday, July 10, 2019. The "drop test," which did not involve firing the rocket motor, was part of a test of ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A Virgin Galactic test flight Saturday ended prematurely as the spacecraft's rocket motor failed to ignite and it then glided down safely to its landing site in southern New Mexico.The spacecraft’s engine is supposed to ignite moments after the craft is released from a special carrier jet, sending it in a near-vertical climb toward the edge of space.“The ignition sequence for the rocket motor did not complete.

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