Around the world, people rang in the new year without gatherings. And Britain’s vaccine rollout has one problem: Science. Click here to subscribe now to When Katty Met Carlos, OZY’s newest podcast: https://www.ozy.com/pg/podcast/when-katty-met-carlos

As 2020 draws to a close, Americans hoping for increased stimulus checks are likely to be disappointed. And Apple has removed an app promoting secret parties from its store. Click here to subscribe now to When Katty Met Carlos, OZY’s newest podcast: https://www.ozy.com/pg/podcast/when-katty-met-carlos

The new strain of COVID-19 has made it to Colorado. And a Louisiana Congressman-elect has died of the virus. Click here to subscribe now to When Katty Met Carlos, OZY’s newest podcast: https://www.ozy.com/pg/podcast/when-katty-met-carlos

President-elect Biden says the White House isn’t sharing vital information with his team. And snake massage is gaining popularity around the world. Click here to subscribe now to When Katty Met Carlos, OZY’s newest podcast: https://www.ozy.com/pg/podcast/when-katty-met-carlos

After refusing for a week, President Trump has signed a COVID-19 stimulus package. And San Francisco had a new favorite cookie … but only for a day. Click here to subscribe now to When Katty Met Carlos, OZY’s newest podcast: https://www.ozy.com/pg/podcast/when-katty-met-carlos

Authorities are investigating a mysterious explosion that shook downtown Nashville Christmas morning. And President Donald Trump’s refusal to sign a pandemic relief bill means benefits will run out for millions of Americans. Click here to subscribe now to When Katty Met Carlos, OZY’s newest podcast: https://www.ozy.com/pg/podcast/when-katty-met-carlos

President Trump is handing out pardons to longtime allies. And postal delays may mean your Christmas presents don’t get to their destinations on time. Click here to subscribe now to When Katty Met Carlos, OZY’s newest podcast: https://www.ozy.com/pg/podcast/when-katty-met-carlos

President Trump is unhappy with the new stimulus bill. And Singapore’s airport is busy — with glampers. Click here to subscribe now to When Katty Met Carlos, OZY’s newest podcast: https://www.ozy.com/pg/podcast/when-katty-met-carlos

Just before midnight, the Senate followed the House in passing a massive bill to provide long-delayed financial relief to COVID-19-ravaged Americans as well as fund the government through September. And a rescue worker in Thailand has restarted an elephant’s heart and captured many others. Click here to subscribe now to When Katty Met Carlos, OZY’s newest podcast: https://www.ozy.com/pg/podcast/when-katty-met-carlos

A new strain of coronavirus that spreads 70 percent faster than the original has caused many nations to clamp down on travel from the U.K., where the strain was identified. And using martial law to overturn the Nov. 3 election was reportedly an Oval Office topic. Click here to subscribe now to When Katty Met Carlos, OZY’s newest podcast: https://www.ozy.com/pg/podcast/when-katty-met-carlos