►The University of Miami will start the spring semester Jan. 18 with remote-only classes. School President Julio Frenk, president of the private university, said in-person classes are expected to resume on Jan. 31.
►The Weatherford Hotel in Flagstaff, Arizona, won't be dropping its giant, lighted metal pine cone this New Year's Eve. The annual event, which draws thousands to downtown, was canceled because of public health concerns.