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Weeks of relative calm ended on Wednesday, as people marched in large numbers and the police deployed tear gas and pepper spray. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/01/world/asia/hong-kong-protest.html Original Source: NY Times >>

Many people say they don’t have the time to work out. But most of us spend hours each day viewing screens. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/01/well/move/exercise-physical-aciivity-workout-time.html Original Source: NY Times >>

The country’s central bank will in effect inject $115 billion into the financial system despite signs the economy has been improving. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/01/business/economy/china-economy-reserve-requirement-ratio.html Original Source: NY Times >>

The German chancellor, in her 15th such address, expressed optimism about the coming decade despite large challenges ahead. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/31/world/europe/merkel-new-year-climate.html Original Source: NY Times >>

Everyone already has the dresses, the tuxedos, the champagne. Is New Year’s Eve the one holiday it’s not rude to have a wedding? NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/31/fashion/weddings/new-years-eve-weddings.html Original Source: NY Times >>

Confetti is already flying as the new year makes its way across the globe. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/31/world/new-years-eve-2020.html Original Source: NY Times >>

For one night the world comes together and celebrates new beginnings. Here’s how different countries are celebrating 2020. CNN World http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_world/~3/icHCAmvsloQ/ringing-in-2020-from-around-the-world-orig-jm.cnn Original Source: CNN World >>

It’s a first for surveillance at the event, joining other security measures like bomb-sniffing dogs and metal detectors. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/nyregion/new-years-eve-nyc.html Original Source: NY Times >>

Faced with the concerns about safety, pollution and potential damage to historic buildings, Germany is rethinking private fireworks. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/world/europe/germany-fireworks-ban.html Original Source: NY Times >>

Lacking snow to complete the holiday atmosphere, Moscow bought fake snow from skating rinks. “It will all create a festive mood, I am sure,” one Muscovite said. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/world/europe/moscow-snow-warm.html Original Source: NY Times >>