NEW YEAR

More than a billion people across the world will be celebrating Chinese New Year 2022 on 1 February.

Chinese are traveling to their hometowns for the Lunar New Year, the country’s biggest family holiday, despite a government plea to stay where they are as Beijing tries to contain coronavirus outbreaks

After U.S. mortgage rates rose modestly to start the New Year, they have jumped substantially in subsequent weeks, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 3.56% for the week ending Jan. 20 — up from 3.45% last week. A year ago, mortgage rates stood at 2.77%. “Mortgage rates moved up again as the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose and financial markets adjusted to anticipated changes in monetary policy that will combat inflation,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “As a result of higher mortgage rates, purchase demand has modestly waned in advance of the spring homebuying season.

Here's some tips to motivate yourself to tackle even the dullest pieces of "life admin."

Have you ever tried noodles from the Philipines? How about some tasty grilled chicken from Burundi? The world has tons of delicious cuisines, and you can try many of them here in Metro Detroit.

French President Emmanuel Macron says people spreading fake news online should be held accountable and possibly brought to justice.

Russian officials are sounding the alarm about a looming surge of coronavirus infections due to the highly contagious omicron variant.

The Serbian Orthodox Church says the Patriarch, Porfirije, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Health experts stress to only make as much juice as you can drink at one time to avoid bacteria growth.

Millions of people celebrate the beginning of the new year by resolving to make a change in their lives.

The European Southern Observatory (ESO) shared a new image of the blazing Flame Nebula, located in the Orion Constellation. Also known as "Orion's fireplace," the colorful interstellar cloud of dust and gas is an emission nebula where new stars and planets form.

Dare I say it, the Detroit Pistons are on a winning streak. That’s right, Detroit Basketball is undefeated in the New Year, and they will look to keep that trend going on Wednesday when they travel south to take on the Charlotte Hornets. However, with the return of Cade Cunningham, and another great game from Saddiq Bey, Detroit put together another great second half. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Detroit Pistons (7-28) vs. Charlotte Hornets (19-19)When: Wednesday, January 5Time: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Spectrum Center (Charlotte, N.C.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

Here are four realistic changes you can make to help boost your mental and physical health in the months to come.

China welcomed the New Year with a live stream from cameras outside the new Tianhe space station module showing the beauty of the Earth below.

Reigning “Jeopardy!”.

New year, new you. Or not.

SALINE – Saline Schools announced Tuesday it will be mandating masks for all home sporting events moving forward as COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the state of Michigan. “Saline Athletics will be strictly enforcing the wearing of masks at all sporting events, applying to all spectators and any player not actively playing,” the statement read. Thank you.”Michigan reported 61,235 new, reported coronavirus cases in the five days through the New Year’s holiday, which was a pandemic record. Saline joined Ann Arbor Public Schools with attempts to limit exposure of the virus as AAPS limited the number of spectators to its indoor sporting events last fall. At the collegiate level, the University of Michigan and Michigan State University are each now requiring proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the home event.

Early evidence suggests the British capital may be past a peak that was lower than some models predicted and has remained manageable for hospitals.

Transitioning to a healthier lifestyle is always at the top of most people’s new year resolutions list but how do you get started?

Schneider, the first transgender contestant to qualify for the Tournament of Champions, is continuing to break game records.

Schneider, the first transgender contestant to qualify for the Tournament of Champions, is continuing to break game records.

La La Anthony seems to be in search of a new mister. The actress and former TV host hinted about it in her most recent […]

Michigan reported 61,235 new, reported coronavirus cases in the five days through the New Year’s holiday and crushed a pandemic record. Michigan also recorded 298 deaths, a seven-day average of 91 a day from Thursday, Dec. 30, to Monday. A week ago, after the Christmas holiday, Michigan reported an average of 6,663 new, reported cases a day and 95 deaths. Below is a chart that indicates the seven-day average for new cases reported per day throughout the pandemic. Below is a chart that tracks the state’s seven-day average for reported COVID-19 deaths per day over the course of the pandemic.

Check out these cool places where you can entertain the family, indoors or out!

A German cruise ship ended its voyage early in Lisbon on Sunday due to an outbreak of coronavirus cases on board

As winter weather pummels parts of the country and coronavirus cases surge, air travelers across the U.S. are still trying to get home from their holiday trips. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett joins "CBSN AM" with the latest.

When it comes to finance-related New Years resolutions, starting the year off on the right foot can be the difference between accomplishing your goals or not.

Every year, Lake Superior State University has to make the tough decisions on which words won’t be enjoying the New Year with us.

Hundreds of empty, parked cars go up in flames in France each New Year’s Eve, set afire by young revelers

Sparse crowds were at the Vatican Saturday morning as Pope Francis conducted New Year’s Day Mass. On Friday, the Pope canceled his traditional New Year’s Eve visit to the nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square to discourage large crowds from forming. In Times Square, just 15,000 revelers rang in 2022. The muted celebrations come as COVID cases in New York City have skyrocketed in recent weeks. Elise Preston reports.

The astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station are marking the New Year, becoming only the 37th crew in history to be in space as Earth begins another revolution around the Sun.

Kim Jong-un says the faltering economy will be the national priority as he marks 10 years in power.

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito offered prayers for those who died during the pandemic, taking to video for the second straight year for his New Year’s greeting on Saturday, having canceled public palace gatherings to curb coronavirus infections. Sitting before a bonsai tree with his wife Masako, Naruhito praised and thanked doctors and other health care workers, and expressed concern for countries lacking access to vaccines and adequate hospital systems. Japan has recorded more than 18,000 COVID-19-related deaths, but the pace of deaths has fallen in recent months.

Two of the hottest teams in the Premier League bring in the New Year with style, with the defending champs continue to hunt down history, as Manchester City heads to North London to meet up with Arsenal. Manchester City certainly is showing that they want to win back-to-back league titles for the second time in club history. Heading into the weekend, they lead the Premier League with 50 points, eight clear of second-place Chelsea. What: English Premier League FootballWho: Arsenal FC (11-6-2) vs. Manchester City (16-2-2)When: Saturday, January 1Time: 7:30 a.m. ETWhere: Emirates Stadium (London, England)Channel: USA NetworkStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, PeacockCheck out the Premier League tables and results here

Flight cancellations surged again on the last day of 2021, with airlines blaming it on crew shortages related to the spike in COVID-19 infections.

Americans are set to ring in the New Year amid a major coronavirus surge.

Tonight at 8/7c, usher in the new year with “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” Celebrate with host Ryan Seacrest, and stream the beginning of 2022 for free with a FuboTV subscription. “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2022″ will feature killer performances of this year’s most iconic songs. Marking the 50th anniversary of America’s most-watched New Year’s celebration, the annual live and television event is delivering only the best in musical entertainment. Where to watch:Tune in tonight at 8/7c for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2022″ when you register for FuboTV (7-day free trial). About the show: “ABC and MRC Live & Alternative today announced the performance lineups in Times Square and New Orleans for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2022.” This year marks the 50th anniversary of America’s go-to annual New Year’s tradition that celebrates the year’s very best in music.

MUSKEGON, MI – A street party will be thrown in downtown Muskegon to celebrate the New Year, and you’re invited. The Muskegon Lumberjacks are hosting the “Party in Your Parka” event downtown outside the Mercy Health Arena. The arena at 470 W. Western Ave. is in the heart of the city’s social district. Party in Your Parka had been an event sponsored by the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex at Muskegon State Park. The complex held its last party in 2018, explaining that the event had been too taxing on the complex’s staff and resources.

To kick off the new year, a Detroit animal shelter is offering free pet adoptions and waiving licensing fees through Tuesday.

City officials previously announced plans for a scaled-back New Year's bash with smaller crowds and vaccinations required.

Just like they did over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Paramount Network is serving up a heaping helping of the world’s favorite Western ranch drama with a New Year’s marathon of the smash hit “Yellowstone.”Starting Thursday, Dec. 30 at noon, Paramount will kick off a “Yellowstone” marathon running Seasons 1-4 back-to-back. The marathon will end on Sunday, Jan. 2 at 8 p.m., when the “Yellowstone” Season 4 finale is set to air. There has already been a buzz on social media threads that at least one major character will exit the show during that finale. (Editor’s note: Please, don’t let it be Rip!) How to watch the “Yellowstone” New Year’s Marathon:

Simple bites, easy-to-scale cocktails and little sweets to mark the occasion.

By KATHLEEN FOODY Associated PressCHICAGO (AP) — More than a year after the vaccine was rolled out, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to the highest level on record at over 265,000 per day on average, a surge driven largely by the highly contagious omicron variant. The previous mark was 250,000 cases per day, set in mid-January, according to data kept by Johns Hopkins University. While hospitalizations sometimes lag behind case numbers, the figures may indicate omicron is not making people as severely ill as previous versions, as many experts suspect. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed over the past two weeks from an average of 1,200 per day to around 1,500. Several European countries, including France, Greece, Britain and Spain, also reported record case counts this week, prompting a ban on music at New Year’s celebrations in Greece and a renewed push to encourage vaccination by French authorities.

More than a year after the vaccine was rolled out, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to their highest level on record at over 265,000 per day on average.

Some more great action on the college football bowl schedule for Wednesday, including our first matchup between two ranked opponents this bowl season. Watch the 2021 College Football Bowl Season on FuboTV (7-day free trial)VALERO ALAMO BOWL#14 Oregon Ducks vs. #16 Oklahoma SoonersTwo schools that had College Football Playoff aspirations meet prior to the New Year. Oregon ended the regular season at 10-3, and are hoping to come out victorious in the program’s 34th bowl game. They are 13-20 in the bowl season, and are seeking their first win the 2016 Belk Bowl. Maryland is sort of happy to be even in the bowl season, after going .500 during the regular season.

Many people report that their stress and anxiety levels rise this time of year. So local mental health expert Dr. Jennifer Peltzer Jones from Henry Ford Emergency Behavioral Services is here to help circumvent that frame of mind with tips that can help change your way of thinking.

Major cities are scaling back celebrations, and leaders are urging people to keep gatherings small this weekend.

On December 21, the first day of winter, Chicago officially broke a record for having gone the longest time into the cold season without having measurable snow.

Authorities said two men -- ages 19 and 25 -- were shot and killed at a holiday party. A third man sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

The Michigan Supreme Court is accepting public comment on a proposal to raise dues for most lawyers by $70 a year to $385 or 22%.

As we head into the New Year, law enforcement and community leaders are urging families to practice safe celebrations.

Russia’s top diplomat says talks between Russia and the United States on Moscow’s demand for Western guarantees precluding NATO’s expansion to Ukraine will start immediately after the New Year holidays

Ring in 2022 in style at these local hot spots bringing in big bashes.

Joe Biden will spend his first Christmas as president at the White House with family and is giving up his New Year’s tradition of sun and St. Croix for the chill of Delaware this year.

Bridgend Conservative MP Jamie Wallis's office confirmed he was "assisting police with their enquiries".

LANSING -- No matter what your New Year’s resolutions may be, spending time in nature is a great way to start 2022 on the right foot. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is encouraging folks to kick off the New Year with First Day Hikes, a national initiative to get people outdoors on New Year’s Day. Last year the program saw nearly 55,000 people nationwide collectively hiking more than 133,000 miles on January 1.

People who made financial resolutions at the start of 2021 are more optimistic about the future and their finances, and the pandemic plays into it.

The Danish government has decided that school students up to the 10th grade must study remotely for the last few days before Christmas and ordered nightclubs, bars and restaurants to close at midnight in an attempt to counter an uptick in COVID-19 cases

On Saturday, two teams look to clinch conference bragging rights and possibly a better bowl game closer to the New Year, as the Northern Illinois Huskies get set to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes. Watch college football on FuboTV (7-day free trial)One of their losses came at the hands of Kent State. In a winner-take-all game against the Miami RedHawks, the Golden Flashes outlasted their opponents in a wild 48-47 overtime win. Their first shot at a MAC Championship came back in 2012, when the Huskies knocked off Kent State in overtime. What: Mid-American Conference Championship (NCAA Football)Who: Kent State Golden Flashes (7-5, 6-2 MAC) vs. Northern Illinois Huskies (8-4, 6-2 MAC)When: Saturday, December 4Time: 12:00 p.m.

Birmingham's Big Rock Chophouse will close its doors for good earlier than previously reported. According to the restaurant, the last day will be Saturday, Dec....

It is still painful for the family as Robert Miles avoided life in prison by pleading guilty to Second Degree Murder. We first talked with Crystal 5 years ago when Miles was up for parole for good behavior in prison. His prison sentence was 30 to 60 years for pleading guilty to Second Degree Murder. Because he's mentally not right.”State Corrections officials tell us Miles was granted parole because the Parole Board has no substantial means 30 years later to keep him locked up. I saw I'm 44 years old and I still have nightmares.”The Wayne County Prosecutor is working with Crystal going to court to try to stop the planned release and appeal the parole board decision.

Jay Fathers was not involved in the bad feeling between two households, but was stabbed to death.

Aliyev marked the Nowruz holiday by lighting a ceremonial fire outside Shusha, a culturally revered city that Azerbaijan took from Armenian forces in last autumn's war. Shusha, a center of Azeri culture for centuries, came under Armenian control in 1992 in fighting over the separatist Nagorno-Karabakh region. (Vugar Amrullaev, Azerbaijani Presidential Press Office via AP)MOSCOW – Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev marked the Nowruz holiday Saturday by lighting a ceremonial fire outside Shusha, a culturally revered city that Azerbaijan took from Armenian forces in last autumn’s war. Shusha, a center of Azeri culture for centuries, came under Armenian control in 1992 in fighting over the separatist Nagorno-Karabakh region. “Today we are celebrating Nowruz in our ancient city Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan.

Michigan’s football team has hit the reset button. A new-look staff, players say, has reinvigorate the program as Michigan turns over a new leaf entering week two of its 15-practice spring schedule. “As a football player, you got to have a short-term memory, because if you get scored on, you can’t keep dwelling on it. “We had a disappointing season last year, so just want to get back to our usual 10-11 win seasons and, hopefully, continue to get better,” Hutchinson said. MORE: Michigan RB Hassan Haskins a big fan of new assistant Mike HartNew-look Michigan coaching staff has players ‘fired up’Michigan walk-on QB commit already has beaten the odds

click to enlarge Courtesy of Union JointsThe hedonistic holiday of Paczki Day in Detroit is one filled with tradition and glazed with Polish heritage. When it comes time to celebrate the Christian-adjacent holiday of Fat Tuesday, we line up outside Hamtramck bakeries, which annually stuff us silly with classic plum, prune, rose, or raspberry treats. Though this year's festivities may look and feel a bit different due to the pandemic, with many of the usual paczki providers pivoting to pre-order only availability, there is no shortage of the decadent, calorie-packed treat in metro Detroit. Fat Tuesday, which falls on Feb. 16 this year, is the perfect time to re-evaluate those pesky New Year's goals, but only after you indulge in a paczek from one — or several — of these local paczki pushers

Highs in the low to mid 30s (0 to 1 degree Celsius), with a north wind becoming northeast at 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday snow forecastHighs Tuesday should once again be in the low to mid 30s (0 to 1 degrees Celsius). Snow ends Tuesday evening, with lows in the mid 20s (-5 to -4 degrees Celsius). Becoming partly cloudy by late Wednesday night, and the clearing skies will allow temperatures to fall into the mid-teens (-10 degrees Celsius). Weekend outlookIncreasing clouds on Saturday, with highs in the low 30s (0 degrees Celsius).

After blue skies Saturday afternoon, we’ll have fair skies across Metro Detroit Saturday evening. Saturday evening will be very cold under fair to partly cloudy skies. Sunday will be cloudy with scattered light snow from a weak clipper system. Afternoon temps will be in the low 30s each day. Tuesday remains snowy with on-and-off light snow after sunrise and throughout the rest of the day.

(Stephane Mahe/Pool Photo via AP)BREST – French President Emmanuel Macron hoped on Tuesday that U.S. President-elect Joe Biden will show a greater military commitment to fight against Islamic extremists in several theaters of conflict and especially in the Middle East. Macron stressed that France has maintained its efforts to fight against the Islamic State group in the region. About 900 French troops are currently taking part in the U.S.-led international coalition. In his speech, Macron also suggested he is considering a partial troop pullout in Africa’s Sahel region, an “adjustment” he presented as a consequence of successes achieved by French forces last year and an expected greater involvement of other European countries. The deployment of about 5,100 troops in five West African countries represent France’s largest military operation abroad.

South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks during an on-line New Year press conference with local and foreign journalists at the Presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (Jeon Heon-kyun/Pool Photo via AP)SEOUL – South Korea’s president on Monday urged the incoming Biden administration to build upon the achievements and learn from the failures of President Donald Trump’s diplomatic engagement with North Korea. Biden has accused Trump of chasing the spectacle of summits rather than meaningful curbs on the North’s nuclear capabilities. And while Moon acknowledged that Biden is likely to try a different approach than Trump, he stressed that Biden could still learn from Trump’s successes and failures in dealing with North Korea. “The start of the Biden administration provides a new opportunity to start over talks between North Korea and the United States and also between South and North Korea,” which have stalled amid the stalemate in nuclear negotiations, Moon said.

It remains slippery Sunday evening, with flurries and light snow showers continuing to fall. It remains a bit snowy overnight on Sunday and during MLK Day on Monday, but accumulations will be light. Snow showers continue Sunday evening. As we celebrate and reflect, it will be chilly and mostly cloudy with on-and-off flurries and snow showers. Tuesday will have on-and-off snow showers with highs in the low 30s.

Scattered snow flurries and light snow showers are appearing on Storm Tracker 4 just before dinner on Saturday. Scattered flurries and light snow showers develop mainly north of Eight Mile Road. It gives us a chance of scattered snow showers during the day Sunday. Neighborhoods north of Eight Mile Road, particularly those in Livingston County, have a better chance of receiving over an inch of snow. In Detroit and south of Eight Mile Road, some rain may mix with snow and a trace to one inch of snow is possible.

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2020 file photo German Chancellor Angela Merkel poses for photographs after the television recording of her annual New Year's speech at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File)BERLIN – German Chancellor Angela Merkel considers U.S. President Donald Trump's eviction from Twitter by the company “problematic,” her spokesman said Monday. Twitter permanently suspended Trump from the microblogging platform on Friday, citing a “risk of further incitement of violence” in the wake of the storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of the outgoing president. “Seen from this angle, the chancellor considers it problematic that the accounts of the U.S. president have now been permanently blocked.”Facebook on Thursday suspended Trump’s account through Jan. 20, the day of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, and possibly indefinitely. Merkel herself does not have a Twitter account, although Seibert does and many German government ministers do.

Tranquil weather continues to bring relief, or at least not add to the rigor, Sunday evening, Sunday night and early this week. Sunday evening will be mostly cloudy and chilly. Thursday becomes cloudy with afternoon temps near 40 degrees or a bit more. Friday will have rain and snow showers with daytime temps near 35 degrees. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- it’s easily one of the best in the nation.

After highs in the low 40s and sunshine all day, skies will be fair Saturday evening. An amazing three-planet conjunction has a good chance of being visible as it becomes chillier at night. Overnight lows return to the low and middle 20s, which is barely higher than the average low temperature of 19 degrees. Thursday and Friday will have cloudier skies with Thursday rain showers turning to snow showers Thursday night and Friday. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- it’s easily one of the best in the nation.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office will continue to limit in-person services as the department begins the New Year. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will continue to limit in-person services as the department moves forward with its administrative transitions, including some staff promotions, to kick off the New Year. “In 2020, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was forced to suspend what was viewed as non-essential services to mitigate employee and citizen exposure to COVID-19,“ Goodnough said. The sheriff’s office records division is open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and may be reached to request an appointment at 734-240-7415. They are:Brian FranciscoBrian Francisco, who has worked for the sheriff’s office since 2003, was promoted to road patrol sergeant.

So, my prediction #1: people in 2021 will waste good money buying nonsense. Prediction # 3: Just as fear showed itself to be wide and deep in these United States, nothing will lessen this in 2021. Police roadblocks prevent travel from town to town unless you can prove you have the right to enter. Prediction # 4: Doing more of the same and expecting different results will remain popular in 2021. I see no chance these tools will be abandoned in 2021.

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The start of the first full week of 2021 did not disappoint snow lovers, as one to five inches of snow fell across the region. Sunday evening will be cloudy with re-freezing likely on untreated surfaces Sunday night. Our Jan. 3 snow storm dropped one to three inches of snow, generally. Sunday evening will be cloudy and chilly. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- it’s easily one of the best in the nation.

One thing, at least, used to be predictable in this world: crowds gathering around the globe to celebrate as the New Year rolled in. And there is no immediate improvement in all the issues the world is facing just because the date has now changed to 2021. "Definitely not," replied Madeleine Albright, who was U.S. Secretary of State 20 years ago, when the world was a different place. U.S. President Donald Trump confronted by world leaders (including German Chancellor Angela Merkel) at the 2018 G7 Summit. We have to have the bandwidth," Albright said.

Thousands of people attend a music concert to celebrate New Year's in the Mbare suburb of Harare, Zimbabwe, early Friday, Jan 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)MUTARE – In response to rising COVID-19 numbers, Zimbabwe has reintroduced a night curfew, banned public gatherings, and indefinitely suspended the opening of schools. “We are being overwhelmed and overrun,” Information Minister Nick Mangwana warned, saying the country's hospitals are rapidly reaching capacity with COVID-19 patients. Zimbabwe recorded 1,342 cases and 29 deaths in the past week, “the highest number recorded so far,” Vice President Constantino Chiwenga said, announcing the strict measures. Funerals are now limited to 30 people while other gatherings such as weddings and church services are banned for 30 days.

Then, chilly but unremarkable weather is back for much of next week -- which is what we love in Detroit this time of year. Temperatures return to the freezing mark, and people must watch out for re-freezing on roads and sidewalks. As it expands, light snow will spread across the region, from Lenawee and Monroe counties northward over Detroit and through the thumb by dawn. Sunday will be cloudy with light snow, especially in the morning and midday. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- it’s easily one of the best in the nation.

Trace testing has linked the new Melbourne coronavirus cluster to the New South Wales outbreak. The newest occurred at midnight Friday when Victoria closed its border to New South Wales, prompting traffic bottlenecks as people raced to beat the closure. Once in Victoria, COVID-19 testing sites saw long queues as travelers lined up for mandatory testing. South Korea reported 824 new cases, raising the national tally to 62,593 with 942 deaths. — Thai authorities are planning to launch two levels of restrictions of activities for highly controlled areas where coronavirus cases are on the rise.

According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, intensive care units in several parts of Texas were full or nearly full. India and Brazil trail behind the U.S. in coronavirus cases at over 10 million and 7 million, respectively. ___MILAN, Italy — Italy added another 462 virus deaths on Friday for a known pandemic death toll of 74,621, the highest in Europe. ___BANGKOK — The Thai capital is shutting down venues including schools and entertainment parks as coronavirus cases continue to spread. China on Friday reported a total of 19 new virus cases, including 10 that were brought from outside the country.

Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at 11:Winter weather advisory issued for Southeast Michigan from noon Friday until Saturday morningEverything thus far remains consistent with our New Year’s storm, but fortunately, we’ll get through our New Year’s Eve dry (granted, we’re not supposed to be going out to parties, but some undoubtedly will, and at least the roads will be dry). Friday starts dry. Then, snow and freezing rain will move in from south to north, so those in our South Zone will see it before those in our North Zone.

NORTHVILLE, Mich. – It may not be your normal New Year’s Eve celebration, but many are still ready to bring in 2021 in Downtown Northville -- whether outside in the cold or something a little more warmer. “We’re just going to go home and have some dinner, just alone with our little puppy,” said Carol Seneker. “Well we did a little shopping in Downtown Northville today and we’re going to go home and spend it with my wife and family and bring in the new year,” said Sean Carlson. We are, I think, all ready for 2021,” said Mayor Turnbull. “Oh yes, yes.

NORTHVILLE, Mich. – There has never been a more anticipated end to the year than in 2020 -- and even amid the pandemic, Metro Detroiters are not missing the opportunity to say kiss the year goodbye. New Year’s Eve celebrations in Michigan look different this year due to COVID restrictions, but some Metro Detroiters took to downtown Northville on Dec. 31, where outdoor businesses were ready to welcome them. Businesses and restaurants in downtown Northville have taken advantage of outdoor structures and heaters to continue offering services amid the state’s coronavirus restrictions. More: Heated outdoor ‘pods’ installed to keep downtown Northville businesses goingLocal 4′s Larry Spruill visited Northville on New Year’s Eve and found crowds of people enjoying the outdoor space with their friends and family. LIVE STREAM: 2021 New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball Drop virtual event

Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at 4:Winter weather advisory issued for Southeast Michigan -- Full forecast nextEverything thus far remains consistent with our New Year’s storm, but fortunately, we’ll get through our New Year’s Eve dry (granted, we’re not supposed to be going out to parties, but some undoubtedly will, and at least the roads will be dry).

Winter weather advisoryThe National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory in anticipation of the hazardous conditions. The advisory is in effect for Wayne, Monroe and Lenawee counties from noon Friday through 12 a.m. Saturday (midnight Friday into Saturday). The advisory is in effect for Washtenaw, Macomb, Oakland, Livingston, St. Clair, Lapeer, Genesee, and Sanilac counties from noon Friday until 6 a.m. Saturday. Then, snow and freezing rain will move in from south to north, so those in our South Zone will see it before those in our North Zone. Rain and freezing rain will changeover to some snow between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. Saturday, which should end by 6-7 a.m. Saturday.

The benchmark S&P 500 index finished with a gain of 16.3% for the year, or a total return of about 18.4%, including dividends. And the S&P 500 rose or fell by at least 1% on twice as many days in 2020 than it did, on average, since 1950. The electric car maker jumped 743.4% in 2020 for the biggest gain in the S&P 500. All told, the S&P 500 set 33 record highs in 2020. The S&P 500 rose 24.03 points, or 0.6%, to 3,756.07, an all-time high.

According to new research, Michigan residents expressed more hatred for this year than Americans in any other state -- particularly on Twitter. Tech company Someka Excel Solutions reportedly tracked more than 900,000 tweets containing negative comments about 2020, rifling through hashtags and keywords like “I hate 2020,” “2020 is the worst” and “horrible year,” officials said. Using geotagging data from Twitter, Someka identified which states the most negative sentiments were tweeted from -- and Michigan was number one. Michigan residents were the most negative about the year on Twitter, according to the data. 🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience.

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2020, file photo, an employee tolls the closing bell during a ceremony of the last trading day at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo. Major Asian bourses were closed for the New Year's holidays Thursday, Dec. 31, while the handful that remained open was mixed. (JPX via AP)Major Asian bourses were closed for the New Year's holidays Thursday while the handful that remained open was mixed. Trading was closed in Tokyo and South Korea. The Tokyo exchange marked the end of trading for the year Wednesday, with the Nikkei falling 0.5%, and trading will not reopen until Monday next week.

Thailand generally has been viewed as successful in combating the coronavirus, due partly to its well-regarded public health infrastructure and people’s adherence to mask-wearing and other protocols. But cases have jumped significantly since an outbreak was detected last week among migrants from Myanmar working at a seafood market in Samut Sakhon province. Samut Sakhon Gov. Weerasak Wijitsaengsri tested positive for the virus after meeting Sunday with senior health officials including Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Samut Sakhon was put under lockdown on Dec. 19, followed by Samut Songkhram and Samut Prakarn.

Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after a lackluster day on Wall Street, as the boost from President Donald Trumps signing of the coronavirus relief package faded. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after a lackluster day on Wall Street, as the boost from President Donald Trump’s signing of the coronavirus relief package faded. It is still on track to end the month 7.7% higher, more than twice as much as the S&P 500. The S&P 500 fell 8.32 points to 3,727.04. With two days of trading left in 2020, the S&P 500 is up 15.4% this year, while the Nasdaq is up 43.2%.

Hata was the son of late Prime Minister Tsutomu Hata, who headed an opposition-led government in 1994. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s government has been reluctant to impose tougher restrictions that would further damage the pandemic-hit economy. South Korea on Monday registered 808 new coronavirus cases, raising its national caseload to 57,680 with 819 deaths. Sri Lanka has confirmed 41,053 coronavirus cases, including 191 fatalities. The government also announced 5,854 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, bringing the country's total to 719,219 confirmed cases, including 21,452 deaths.

NEW YORK – Jennifer Lopez will help bring in the New Year with a headlining performance in New York’s Time Square for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021." Other performers include Cyndi Lauper, Billy Porter and Jimmie Allen. Lauper and Porter collaborated on the Broadway musical “Kinky Boots" and they will join forces for a special performance during the TV special, which will air on ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern. “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021" will run until 2 a.m. Eastern on Jan. 1. Seacrest is returning to host the event for a 16th year, and he will be joined by Porter and Lucy Hale in New York.