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The news to know for Thursday, December 31st, 2020!

We're talking about:

• the new COVID-19 strain now confirmed in at least two states
• which area seems to be struggling the most as hospitals around the country are overwhelmed
• another challenge to the presidential election results, this time in Congress
• new plans for college bowl games
• Amazon embracing podcasting even more with its latest purchase
• where and how to celebrate New Year's Eve safely tonight

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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Sources:

New COVID-19 Strain in CA: LA Times, NY Times, AP

Hospitalizations Hit New Records: COVID Tracking, CBS News, CNN

Nashville Bomber Warnings: Nashville Tennessean, ABC News, FOX News, AP

Republicans Challenge Electoral College Results: Politico, WaPo, USA Today, Sen. Hawley

New Congress Starts Sunday: Roll Call, Politico, CBS News

Rose Bowl: CBS Sports, AP, ESPN

Sugar Bowl: CBS Sports, The Hill, AP

Ticketmaster Fined for Hacking Rival: The Verge, Reuters, ABC News, DOJ

Amazon Buy Wondery: CNBC, Variety, Axios, Amazon

Apple Pulls Secret Parties App: The Verge, Ars Technica

Weekend Meteor Shower: CBS News, Business Insider, NASA

Thing to Know Thursday: Virtual NYE Celebrations: NY Times, The Guardian, AP, Variety