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A marshmallow test.
We will resume publishing on Saturday. We wish our American readers a very safe, very small, happy holiday. Thanksgiving is seen as a test that will make or break the United States’ coronavirus response. / The Associated Press The share of Americans who plan to eat Thanksgiving dinner with people outside
A ski movie that involves more than the usual fair share of philosophizing
For your weekly lockdown wanderlust: a Swiss ski movie that involves more than the usual fair share of philosophizing about awareness while hiking through the mountains.
Residents of Beijing respond to Biden's win.
From two weeks ago, but still interesting to see how people in Beijing respond to Biden's win.
Grandma take me home.
Michigan has certified Biden's win, ending Trump's fight to delay the election results in the state. / BuzzFeed News Following Michigan's vote to certify, the General Services Administration officially recognized President-elect Biden, and has started the transition process. / Associated Press Biden's cabinet
Don’t fry frozen.
US approval for distributing a Covid vaccine produced by Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech may come as soon as Dec. 11. / Reuters British company AstraZeneca says its new vaccine is up to 90% effective. / The Associated Press How Americans can make the best of a small holiday this week.
A 38 percent pollution.
A poll of more than 2,000 Americans finds that 38 percent intend to gather with 10 or more people during the holiday season. / Vox California institutes a limited stay-at-home order that will last through December. / The Associated Press Rachel Maddow was off for most of the past
The 2021 Tournament of Books Long List
In preparation for the 2021 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, here are 77 of the most Rooster-worthy books of 2020.
Glenn Gould very winningly explains how Mozart went bad.
Glenn Gould winningly explains, with plenty of performances for illustration, why Mozart was not a very good composer.
Where we shrimp go, we go all.
At current rates, the US could reach 2,000 daily coronavirus deaths within a month—the highest toll since the spring. / The Atlantic "This is a strong recommendation." The CDC is asking people not to travel for Thanksgiving. / BuzzFeed News Losing her mother to cancer during the pandemic,