Saturday, December 25, 2021

More than 900 flights cancelled in U.S. as COVID-19 sidelines staff

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U.S. airlines dropped over 900 flights Saturday, the second straight day of massive cancellations as surging COVID-19 infections sidelined some pilots and other crew, upending plans for tens of thousands of holiday travellers.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/christmas-day-flights-cancelled-omicron-1.6298355?cmp=rss

Duchess of Cambridge praised for piano skills in Christmas carol concert

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Scottish singer Tom Walker praised the piano skills of the Duchess of Cambridge after the pair recorded a Christmas tune that was shown during a carol concert.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/duchess-of-cambridge-kate-piano-carol-1.6298318?cmp=rss

Spain declares volcano eruption on La Palma island over after destructive 3 months

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Scientists have declared the eruption on Spain's La Palma is officially over, allowing islanders to breathe a sigh of relief after nearly 100 days. But a mammoth cleanup operation is just getting underway.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/spain-volcano-la-palma-declared-over-1.6298284?cmp=rss

Man carrying weapon arrested on Windsor Castle grounds, British police say

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British police have arrested a 19-year-old they say was armed with a weapon on the grounds of Windsor Castle in the English county of Berkshire on Saturday. The Queen is spending the holidays at the castle.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/royals-windsor-castle-intruder-1.6298291?cmp=rss

Queen pays tribute to Prince Philip, celebrates family traditions in annual Christmas address

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Queen Elizabeth offered a particularly personal message on Saturday for her annual Christmas Day address, her first since the death of her husband, Prince Philip.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/queen-elizabeth-2021-christmas-message-1.6298236?cmp=rss

World's most powerful telescope blasts off into space on quest to uncover universe's mysteries

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source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/nasa-webb-space-telescope-launch-1.6298242?cmp=rss

4th COVID-19 vaccine dose recommendation needs more data, some Israeli medical experts say

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The recommendation by an Israeli panel to administer a fourth vaccine to those who are over 60 is being met with a tepid response by some of the country's medical experts, who believe more data is needed.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/israel-covid-omicron-fourth-vaccine-1.6296418?cmp=rss