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Plus China's vaccine and N.Y.C. cases View in browser | nytimes.com Continue reading the main story December 31, 2020 Your Thursday Evening Briefing By Dani Blum and Jeremiah M. Bogert, Jr. Good evening. Here’s the latest. Matthew Abbott for The New York Times 1. At long last, the end of 2020. As of this writing, 2021 has already arrived in much of the world, from a New Zealand free of the coronavirus to an England in lockdown. In most cities, there are no roaring crowds, no gatherings for fireworks shows and, let’s hope, no strangers kissing at midnight. But people around the world are still toasting the start of the New Year. Here’s our live coverage . In Australia, a fireworks show went on as usual. Big Ben, long silent while under renovation, chimed at midnight, as Britain left the European Union. The ball will still drop in Times Square. Celebrating the New Year with kids? We have tips . Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Anna Moneymaker for The New York Times