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NEW THIS DIGEST

Virus Outbreak-Jury Trials: Low turnout of people summoned to jury duty nationwide is derailing plans to restart trials for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began. Courts in Connecticut, California and Virginia have had to delay jury selection as infection rates surge. UPCOMING Sunday, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Viral Questions-Immunity: Will social distancing weaken my immune system? SENT Thursday.

Virus Outbreak-Hunting Surge: Hunting licenses soar as virus-weary Americans head outdoors. SENT Tuesday.

Books-Biden Dogs: Picture book to honor Biden dogs Champ and Major. SENT Thursday.

Tracking Santa: Sorry, Grinch. Virus won’t stop NORAD from tracking Santa. SENT Wednesday.

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HOLIDAYS

Searching for Joy: As some holiday tree sellers fear they’ll sell out by Thanksgiving and parcel shipping companies worry about November gridlock, many people on a quest for joy have bucked tradition and gone full-on Christmas, weeks earlier than they normally would. By Leanne Italie. SENT Wednesday, 990 words, photos, video.

Food-Smaller Thanksgiving: If you’re planning a smaller Thanksgiving gathering this year because of social distancing, you don’t have to give up the traditional turkey, stuffing and all. Some tips on halving recipes, finding new ones and freezing leftovers. By Katie Workman. SENT Monday: 770 words, photos.

Food-Andrew Zimmern-Downsized Thanksgiving: Chef and TV food personality Andrew Zimmern has tips on how to navigate a feast during a global pandemic. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Wednesday: 600 words, photo.

Virus Outbreak-Mall Santas: Santa Claus is coming to the mall — just don’t try to sit on his lap. Malls are doing all they can to keep the jolly old man safe from the coronavirus, including banning kids from sitting on his knee. By AP Retail Writer Joseph Pisani. SENT Monday: 950 words, photos.

Tracking Santa: Children of the world can rest easy. The global pandemic won’t stop them from tracking Santa Claus’ progress as he delivers gifts around the globe on Christmas Eve. By Lolita C. Baldor. SENT Wednesday: 500 words, photos.

FOOD

Food-Chinese Restaurant Centennial: Nom Wah at 100: a cookbook about an iconic New York City restaurant, a community and a family. By Ann Levin. SENT Thursday: 800 words, photos.

SCHOOL

Virus Outbreak-Colleges: As college students prepare to go home for the holidays, some schools are ramping up COVID-19 testing to try to keep infections from spreading as the coronavirus surges across the U.S. By Lindsay Whitehurst. 750 words, photos.

Virus Outbreak-International Students: Colleges in the U.S. have seen a sharp enrollment drop among international students this fall. University administrators say a number of hurdles and new policies brought on by the coronavirus pandemic are to blame. By John Seewer and Collin Binkley. SENT: 930 words, photos.

FASHION

Fashion-Q&A-Proenza Schouler: The designers behind the popular label Proenza Schouler are looking ahead to a post-pandemic world, and wondering if it might be time for the fashion industry to rethink the “hamster wheel” of mounting exhausting shows season after season. By National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. SENT Tuesday: 900 words, photos.

CARS

Behind the Wheel-Favorite First Car: While most people start learning how to drive with a hand-me-down car from parents or relatives, there comes a time when they want to get their first new car. With hundreds of models to choose from, narrowing it down to just one can seem overwhelming. By Brent Romans of Edmunds. SENT Wednesday: 820 words, photo.

GARDENING

Virus Outbreak-One Good Thing–Tulip Friends: A mom in Utah knew she wanted to send a thank you card to a mysterious tulip planter who grew vibrant red and white flowers near her home. By Keli Kennedy. SENT Tuesday: 700 words, photos.

PERSONAL FINANCE

NerdWallet-Liz-Weston-Help-Workers-Save: When it comes to businesses helping employees save money for retirement or emergencies, the best way is to make it as painless as possible, preferably through payroll deduction. By Liz Weston of NerdWallet. SENT: 720 words, photo.

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AND COMING NEXT WEEK:

Virus Outbreak-Music Lessons: Music lessons, anyone? Many people are learning new instruments or rediscovering old ones while shut in at home during the pandemic. Experts say there’s a long tradition of turning to music during bleak times. By Tracee M. Herbaugh. UPCOMING Monday, 800 words, photos.

Travel-Aspen in the Pandemic: Precautions help Aspen remain a destination during pandemic. By John Marshall. UPCOMING Wednesday. 760 words, photos.

Gardening-Cold-Weather Vegetables: No need to throw in the towel yet, vegetable gardeners. Hardy veggies like lettuce, endive, and arugula can be harvested well into autumn even in northern gardens with some protection. By Lee Reich. UPCOMING Tuesday, 640 words, photo.

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In case you missed it:

THANKSGIVING: MED-Virus-Outbreak-Thanksgiving

FOOD: TV-Jamie Oliver, Food-Jamie Oliver-Crispy Salmon Taco

CONSUMER: Virus Outbreak-Holiday Shipping Crunch

PARENTING: Virus Outbreak-Britain-Children

TRAVEL: Virus-Outbreak-Viral-Questions-Flying, Virus Outbreak-Business Travel, Army Museum, California-Wildfires-Wine-Country-In-Peril, Red River Gorge

GARDENING: TV-Full Bloom, Books-Landscape Photos

PERSONAL FINANCE: Virus Outbreak-Work from Home, NerdWallet-Liz-Weston-Handling-Financial-Loss

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