These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Tuesday, January 7, 2020:
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World Leaders Pledge Climate Cooperation Despite Other Rifts
The leaders of Russia and China have put aside their raw-worded disputes with U.S. President Joe Biden long enough to pledge international cooperation on cutting climate-wrecking coal and petroleum emissions.
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 547,000, Another Pandemic Low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
Need2Know: Vaccine Momentum Slows, Climate Summit & Yanks Bad, Knicks Good
Jill and Carlo look at the slowing momentum with the vaccine rollout and what can be done about it. It's also Earth Day -- and there are reasons to be hopeful about the climate, believe it or not. Plus, the post-pandemic denim debate: is baggy really back?
Venus Williams Boosts WELL Health-Safety Seal for Post-COVID Return to Sports Venues
Along with other celebrities, Venus Williams is partnering with Delos' International WELL Building Institute in order to safely welcome back fans and attendees to live events.
The Dark Side of Our Succulent Obsession
With an increased global appetite for rare, endangered species of cacti and succulents, many fear that one day, we won’t see many unique cacti in the wild anymore.
Cannabis Brand Happy Munkey Takes Over Upscale Steakhouse to Celebrate 4/20 and Legalization
Speakeasy-turned cannabis lifestyle brand Happy Munkey took over upscale steakhouse Bobby Van's for a 4/20 celebration.
Judge Orders LA to Offer Shelter for Homeless on Skid Row
A judge overseeing a sweeping lawsuit about homelessness in Los Angeles has ordered the city and county to find shelter for all unhoused residents of Skid Row within 180 days.
Jury's Swift Verdict for Chauvin in Floyd Death: Guilty
After three weeks of testimony, the trial of the former police officer charged with killing George Floyd ended swiftly.
Police Kill Ma'Khia Bryant, 16, Who Attacked 2 With Knife
Body camera video shows a Columbus officer fatally shoot a Black teenage girl who swung at two other people with a knife.
