LOS ANGELES - Climate change has continued its relentless march through 2020 with record-breaking temperatures, sea-loss, hurricanes and wildfires.

Now, 2020 is on track to be one of the three warmest years and the past decade could be the hottest on record, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in a press release Wednesday.“The average global temperature in 2020 is set to be about 1.2 °C above the pre-industrial (1850-1900) level.

There is at least a one in five chance of it temporarily exceeding 1.5 °C by 2024,” said WMO Secretary-General Prof. Petteri Taalas.And while record warm years typically coincide with strong El Niño events, 2020 is a La Niña pattern year.A pedestrian uses an umbrella to get some relief from the sun as.

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Coronavirus: N.S. top doctor says vaccine recipients must be immunized close to area where product is stored

Due to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine’s handling requirements, which require it to be kept at -70 C, Nova Scotia chief medical officer Dr.

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Ontario to issue proof of COVID-19 vaccination, health minister says

COVID-19 vaccine will be issued proof they received a shot.Christine Elliott said Tuesday it may be required to access certain settings after the worst of the pandemic passes.“That’s going to be really important for people to have for travel purposes, perhaps for work purposes, for going to theatres or cinemas or any other places where people will be in closer physical contact when we get through the worst of the pandemic,” Elliott said.“So yes, that will be essential for people to have that.” Those who don’t get COVID-19 vaccine could face restrictions, Ontario officials say Elliott was asked about the possibility of some sort of vaccination proof — for instance, a card — after she alluded to the possibility that some people may face

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Report: Jalen Hurts to be named starter for Sunday's game against Saints

Jalen Hurts #2 warms up as Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Seattle Seahawks at Lincoln Financial Field on November 30, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Fast-track applications for covid jabs a worry

Serum Institute of India (SII) and Bharat Biotech International Ltd have raised concerns over insufficient clinical trial data in the public domain, experts said.Unlike foreign vaccine manufacturers, which first made their data public and then applied for emergency licences, both SII and Bharat Biotech submitted their applications to Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) V.G.

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Pfizer's Covid vaccine starts working almost 10 days after first dose, says US FDA

Pfizer-BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine begins working within almost 10 days of the first dose, according to new documents released by the US regulator ahead of an advisory meeting this week to discuss granting the vaccine an emergency approval.The US Food and Drug Administration, in its documents stated that Pfizer's vaccine was strongly protective against COVID-19 and appeared safe -- offering the world’s first detailed look at the evidence behind the shots.The positive review from the US FDA sets the stage for a decision allowing the vaccine's initial use within days.

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New York City to receive coronavirus vaccine next week, de Blasio says

New York City will receive its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines next week pending federal approval, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday. "We are 10 months into this crisis. But for the first time, we can really see the end in sight," de Blasio told reporters during a press conference.

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'Quite frankly shocking': US virus deaths hit record levels

Deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to more than 2,200 a day on average, matching the frightening peak reached last April, and cases per day have eclipsed 200,000 on average for the first time on record, with the crisis all but certain to get worse because of the fallout from Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's.Virtually every state is reporting surges just as a vaccine appears days away from getting the go-ahead in the U.S.“The epidemic in the U.S.

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University of Regina researchers, city track COVID-19 in wastewater

City of Regina has partnered with University of Regina researchers to track COVID-19 in municipal wastewater.It’s been discovered that people shed the coronavirus in their excrements and now scientists believe they may be able to track COVID-19 trends.

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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson says vaccine will help U.K. overcome COVID-19, but only gradually

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Tuesday that although the COVID-19 vaccine rollout would help the country overcome the pandemic, it would be a long process before it would be totally defeated. “It will gradually make a huge, huge difference.

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Healthcare industry sees highest rise in discrepancy in background check during Q3: Report

MUMBAI : Although there has been a rise in demand for healthcare workers amid the pandemic, the industry has witnessed the highest surge in background screening discrepancy during July-September at 27.4% sequentially, according to a report.Background discrepancy is the inconsistent or fake information provided by the candidates during the recruitment process.Cases of discrepancies in the healthcare industry surprisingly showed a higher discrepancy percentage of 27.4% in the third quarter, way above than 14.6% in the second quarter of 2020, according to the 'Trends Report' by background screening company First Advantage.The First Advantage Trends Report is based upon the company data on discrepancy across the sectors during the third quarter

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'We will all be going on summer holidays,' says coronavirus vaccine taskforce chief

direct to your inboxPeople will be able to go abroad on summer holidays next year, the government’s coronavirus vaccine chief has predicted.Kate Bingham has said that while the virus would never completely disappear, by the summer of 2021 "we should be in a much better place to get on planes".The coronavirus vaccine taskforce chairwoman made her comments on the day the NHS began the roll-out of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine.Ms Bingham told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "My gut feel is that we will all be going on summer holidays."It is likely that those people most at risk will be vaccinated through to April, and then the JCVI (Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation) and the Department for Health will then consider how to broaden out

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Coronavirus: Kingston post-secondary students, public health prepare for holiday travel

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U.S. regulators post positive review of Pfizer vaccine data

WASHINGTON – Documents released by U.S. regulators Tuesday confirmed that Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine was strongly protective against COVID-19 -- offering the world’s first detailed look at the evidence behind the shots.The Food and Drug Administration posted its analysis online even as across the Atlantic, Britain on Tuesday began vaccinating its oldest citizens with the Pfizer-BioNTech shots.[TRENDING: This woman received the first COVID-19 vaccine | Judge scolds theme park trespasser | Chuck Yeager dies at 97]But the U.S.

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US regulators post positive review of Pfizer Covid vaccine data

Washington: Documents released by U.S. regulators Tuesday confirmed that Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine was strongly protective against COVID-19 -- offering the world’s first detailed look at the evidence behind the shots.The Food and Drug Administration posted its analysis online even as across the Atlantic, Britain on Tuesday began vaccinating its oldest citizens with the Pfizer-BioNTech shots.But the U.S.

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Gwen Stefani Says She Doesn't Want Her Wedding to Blake Shelton to Be a 'COVID Situation'

Gwen Stefani is «so excited» to be engaged to her fiancé, Blake Shelton, but that doesn't mean she's rushing down the aisle anytime soon. During a Monday appearance with, Stefani, 51, opened up about her recent engagement to her longtime love. «It's so funny to even say 'engaged' because it feels so weird,» she said. «We've been saying it so long for like five years 'Are you getting married? Are you engaged?' And now we actually are engaged.

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Coronavirus restrictions could ease once most vulnerable people have received vaccine, Matt Hancock says

direct to your inbox The government could ease coronavirus restrictions once most vulnerable people have received a vaccine, it has been suggested.

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Canadian families to pay hundreds more a year for groceries in 2021: report

pandemic, wildfires and changing consumer habits drive-up grocery bills to the highest increase ever predicted by an annual food price report.Rising bread, meat and vegetable prices are expected to lead the overall food price increase of three to five per cent, according to Canada’s Food Price Report 2021 released Tuesday.For an average family of four, that means a $13,907 grocery bill.“We don’t expect a break at the grocery store any time soon,” said Sylvain Charlebois, lead author and Dalhousie University professor of food distribution and policy.“This is the highest increase that we’ve ever expected.”The 11th edition of the food price report, published annually by Dalhousie University and the University of Guelph, has expanded this year

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Sinovac says it’s yet to get efficacy data on Covid vaccine

Sinovac Biotech Ltd.’s coronavirus shot created antibodies among 97% of those administered with the shot in a final stage trial in Indonesia but its efficacy has yet to be determined, a company spokesperson said Tuesday.The clarification came after Sinovac’s Indonesian partner, PT Bio Farma, said that the vaccine had proven 97% effective in early clinical trials there.

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China, Nepal say Everest a bit higher than past measurements

BEIJING – China and Nepal have jointly announced a new height for Mount Everest, ending a discrepancy between the two nations. The new official height is 8,848.86 meters (29,032 feet), China's official Xinhua News Agency said Tuesday, slightly more than Nepal’s previous measurement and about four meters (13 feet) higher than China’s.The new height was agreed on after the two counties sent surveyors from their respective sides of the mountain in 2019 and 2020.

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The 90-year-old grandmother who was the first to receive the coronavirus vaccine says it's 'the best early birthday present'

direct to your inbox A 90-year-old woman has become the first person to receive the coronavirus vaccine in the UK.

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Mobile technology to come in handy for Covid-19 vaccination drive, says PM Modi at IMC 2020

Covid-19 vaccination drive," he said.He did not provide details.Prime Minister Narendra Modi was delivering the inaugural address at the virtual India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2020 today.Also read: Why farm politics doesn't win elections in IndiaOn Monday, PM Modi had said that the country will not have to wait too long for the coronavirus vaccine while inaugurating the construction of the Agra Metro project via video conferencing.

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How the world mourned tragic death of John Lennon 40 years ago: In photos

“Monday Night Football” by Howard Cosell, and both that night and in the days after, Lennon’s fans took to the streets to memorialize him.It’s a good bet that fans will be visiting the Dakota building and Lennon memorials in New York City throughout Tuesday, but below are some photos expressing the grief, shock and anger many felt on and after that fateful night 40 years ago.All photos are copyright Getty Images.

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Report shows how New Zealand mosque shooter eluded detection

WELLINGTON – A comprehensive report into the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings in which 51 Muslim worshippers were slaughtered sheds new light on how the gunman was able to elude detection by authorities as he planned out his attack.The nearly 800-page Royal Commission of Inquiry report released Tuesday shows that the attacker, Brenton Tarrant, kept a low profile and told nobody of his plans.

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Trump adviser Peter Navarro repeatedly violated Hatch Act, special counsel says

WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal watchdog agency on Monday reported that one of President Donald Trump’s economic advisers repeatedly violated the law during the campaign season with his criticisms of Joe Biden, now the president-elect.The Hatch Act prevents federal employees from engaging in political work while performing their official duties. The agency charged with enforcing the act said that Peter Navarro, director of the White House Office for Trade and Manufacturing Policy, used his position to influence the 2020 presidential election through his statements in television interviews and on social media.RELATED: US fully restores protections for DACA applicants“His comments were directed at undermining Mr.

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Jill Biden will back debt-free community college as student debt nears $1.7 trillion: report

Photo by Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images Jill Biden will advocate for debt-free community college as first lady, a source close to President-elect Joe Biden's wife told Yahoo News. “That is what she would like to see.

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B.C. social restrictions extended through Christmas and New Year’s

As the province extends COVID-19 restrictions through Christmas, Dr. Henry did have some positive news about drive-thru events and an important reminder about holiday celebrations. Keith Baldrey has more.

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Coronavirus: Ford says he won’t make COVID-19 vaccine mandatory

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Monday that in his opinion, it’s unconstitutional to force people to get a COVID-19 vaccine and that he doesn’t believe in mandating a vaccine.

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Christmas cancelled: B.C. public health orders extended through January

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has extended the current public health orders over Christmas meaning social gatherings will be banned through the new year but as Richard Zussman reports, some drive-in events are allowed.

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B.C. officials report 2,020 new COVID-19 cases over three days, 35 additional deaths

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reports 2, 020 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Dec.

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Rockets coach Silas unsure when Harden will report to camp

HOUSTON – James Harden hasn’t reported to Houston Rockets camp and coach Stephen Silas said Monday that he didn’t know when the All-Star guard would arrive. The Rockets had their second workout of training camp on Monday and afterward the new coach addressed the absence of the disgruntled star who reportedly wants to be traded.“As far as timetable, there’s no timetable as far as I know,” Silas told reporters when asked when Harden would arrive.

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Sen. Rand Paul: 'No real evidence' lockdowns are 'changing the trajectory' of COVID-19

"There's no real evidence" that any of the lockdowns imposed by state and local officials in response to the coronavirus pandemic are "changing the trajectory of the disease," Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., told "The Story" Monday. "You know, without question, this virus has been devastating to so many families," Paul told host Martha MacCallum.

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Former Florida COVID-19 data architect says state police seized computers, pointed guns at children

TAMPA, Fla. - The data scientist who built the Florida Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard, but was removed from her job in May due to "insubordination," says state police officers seized "hardware and tech" from her home and pointed guns at her and her children.After leaving her job with the state, Rebekah Jones launched her own website which closely resembled the state's COVID-19 dashboard. At the time, Jones said she believed she was fired for refusing to alter state data for the website.In a series of tweets Monday, Jones posted a video which she says shows officers coming into her home with guns drawn.The caption on the first tweet accompanying the video says, "This is what happens to scientists who do their job honestly.

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Adam Wainwright wins MLB's Roberto Clemente Award

NEW YORK – Longtime St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright has won the Roberto Clemente Award, given annually by Major League Baseball for community involvement and philanthropy.Wainwright’s Big League Impact foundation and recording artist Garth Brooks’ Teammates for Kids Foundation teamed for a Home Plate Project with Texas pitcher Kyle Gibson, and raised money from more than 150 big leaguers that let to the donation of about $5.8 million donated to 94 charities.

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Coronavirus: Quebec medical advisor says COVID-19 vaccine to be distributed by age at first

Quebec’s public health strategic medical advisor Dr. Richard Massé said Monday the province would distribute the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines by age, not necessarily to those with chronic diseases.

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B.C. to report 3 days of COVID-19 data on Monday

COVID-19 data on Monday afternoon.The news conference at 3 p.m. MT will be carried live on BC1, on our website, the Global BC Facebook page and CKNW.Officials also plan to provide an update on restrictions that banned all social gatherings with anyone other than one’s immediate household as well as all indoor group physical activities in the Lower Mainland amid a surge in cases.During its last update on Friday, the province reported 711 cases of COVID-19 and 11 deaths, marking the 11th consecutive day B.C.

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Coronavirus: 60 new COVID-19 cases push Waterloo Region tally past 4,000

coronavirus on Monday, bringing the total number of cases in the area to 4,047.This is the third straight day the area has seen less than 70 cases. New COVID-19 outbreak declared at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener The seven-day moving average rate of cases per 100,000 by reported date in the area has fallen to 10.7 after reaching a peak of 12.9 on Dec.

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Ready to shop? Check out Hello Kitty Café Truck & Barbie Pop-Up Truck at The Florida Mall

‘Christmas Star’ forming soon | This holiday drone light show is way COOL | Can I legally pass a police car in traffic?]Shoppers will be able to get their hands on new exclusive items and limited-edition collectibles.PHOTOS: Swipe through to see what goodies will be at the Hello Kitty Cafe TruckThe Hello Kitty Café Truck will offer shoppers a new Hello Kitty Café Cookie plush, new hand-decorated cookie sets, sprinkle mugs, pin sets, cookie sets, canvas totes and more.The Barbie Truck will feature exclusive 90s-themed apparel and accessories such as embroidered denim jackets, hats, T-shirts, vinyl “boombox” tote bags, fanny packs, “cassette tape” wallets and more.Both trucks have COVID-19 safety procedures and increased sanitation to keeps

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Newly confirmed coronavirus cases in Maine reach single-day record high

Maine on Monday recorded a single-day record of newly confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus. The state reported 427 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, the highest number since the novel virus was first identified in the state.The last record was on Dec. 2, when some 349 new cases were recorded, per state health data. Maine on Monday recorded a single-day record of newly confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

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California coronavirus lockdowns will ‘rescue’ hospital capacity, Fauci says

New lockdown orders in California will rescue strained hospitals, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert.

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Trump says Rudy Giuliani is “doing very well” after COVID-19 diagnosis

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani is “doing very well” after testing positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Quebec minister says it expects to be able to vaccinate up to 28,000 people by January

Quebec’s Minister of Health and Social Services, Christian Dube, said Monday that his government is ready to receive vaccines from Pfizer, following the federal government’s announcement earlier in the day and pending Health Canada approval.

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Trump plans to outshine Biden on Inauguration Day with opposing rally: report

Photo by Peter Zay/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Talk about going out with a bang. A new report from Axios claims that President Trump is considering a dramatic White House departure that includes a final Air Force One flight to Florida where he will host an opposing rally during Joe Biden's inauguration."The Trump talk could create a split-screen moment: the outgoing president addressing a roaring crowd in an airport hangar while the incoming leader is sworn in before a socially distanced audience outside the Capitol," Alayna Treene of Axios wrote.People familiar with the discussions told NBC News that Trump plans to skip the swearing-in ceremony of his successor and that he has floated the idea of a Florida rally to announce a 2024 bid

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DC mayor says $1,200 coronavirus stimulus payments to be distributed to some residents

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced one-time $1,200 stimulus payments for some Washington, D.C., residents financially affected by the coronavirus pandemic during a press conference on Monday. "We will invest a portion of our CARES Act [funding] to provide a round of local stimulus," Bowser said. "With Pandemic Unemployment Assistance set to expire at the end of this month, D.C. government will be providing ...

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Coronavirus: Manitoba prepared to receive COVID-19 vaccines ‘at any point,’ Roussin says

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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