These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Tuesday, January 7, 2020:
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Cannabis Industry Celebrates 4/20 Virtually Amid Legalization Wins and Ongoing Pandemic
As vaccine efforts roll out across the U.S., in-person events are slowly resuming, but many cannabis companies have chosen to host their events online or throw hybrid in-person and virtual events.
Cape Town Wildfire Largely Contained, Damage Is Assessed
Fire crews have largely contained a big wildfire on the slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain.
Need2Know: Chauvin Verdict Watch, Space History & Denim Debate
Derek Chauvin's fate is in the hands of 12 of his peers, COVID tests now available OTC, Capitol cop's cause of death, NASA's Mars copter takes flight, and how Americans' views on cannabis have changed on this 4/20.
Emissions Fell Drastically During COVID, But Some Experts Warn It Wasn't Enough
Despite a measurable impact that the COVID-19 pandemic made on carbon emissions throughout 2020, researchers are warning that to hold back climate change, nations need to keep pushing for reductions.
Chess Champion Garry Kasparov Launches Online Platform for Players at All Levels
Garry Kasparov is launching an online platform called Kasparovchess that will allow chess fans to play and learn online.
Two U.S. Agencies Send Teams to Probe Tesla Crash With No Driver
Two federal agencies are sending teams to investigate the fatal crash of a Tesla near Houston in which local authorities say no one was behind the wheel.
Need2Know: Open Vax Eligibility, Navalny Critical & The Queen Sits Alone
All Americans who want a COVID vaccine can now get one. The question is whether that will be enough to get us to herd immunity. Plus, safety concerns for Peloton's treadmill, Tesla's Autopilot, and more news from the weekend.
Lawmakers Fighting Like Cats and Dogs? Not Over This Bill
Nine lives notwithstanding, killing a cat in a hit-and-run soon could become illegal in New Hampshire.
Why All New Apartment Buildings Look Identical
Developers and architects have been searching for creative solutions to zoning regulations. What started as a creative solution is now the standard blueprint for all modern apartment construction.
