trevor wilkinson says the principal at clyde high school told him he was violating the dress code ande him three options, remove the polish, virtual learning or in-school suss pension. wilkinson said he's a proud gay male and chose suspension. >> my ultimate goal in this is get the policy changed completely and for them to realize that their policy is discriminatory and sexist, and i would also like a formal apology because i think i deserve that. >> wilkinson set up a petition that has thousands of signatures. the district will review the decision. >>> turning back to the coronavirus, more states are imposing shutdowns. meanwhile, all eyes are on britain where the covid vaccine is ariving in hospitals. earlier i spoke with dr. imran ali. dr. ali, first let's start with what are you seeing right now? what are your biggest concerns? >> well, kenneth, i'm seeing the rate of infections, and we are really are -- i mean, this is more than we've ever seen before. if you look back at the early days of the pandemic, it took about 100 days to reach 1 million infections. now we're seeing 1 mill

helena wilkinson, bbc news. urged world leaders to share covid vaccines, saying walls of nationalism could not be built to inhibit the fight against the pandemic. the bbc‘s rome correspondent mark lowen has more. well, this time last year, there were 50,000 people in st peter's square, watching the pope's christmas urbi et orbi — "to the city and the world" — christmas message from the balcony of st peter's basilica. this year, st peter's square is completely cordoned off by police. we are in the middle of a christmas lockdown, and the pope spoke from inside the apostolic palace. the world has changed and many people's faith has been shaken, and coronavirus was very much at the heart of the pope's christmas message. he called on people to care for and to offer generosity to the victims of the pandemic. he also called on world leaders to co—operate, so that there should be access to vaccines for all countries. he said, "we cannot erect walls," perhaps a message to the outgoing donald trump administration there. i

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helena wilkinson, bbc news. police in the us city of nashville, in tennessee, say a huge explosion in the city center was a deliberate act. at least three people are injured. european union ambassadors get details of a post—brexit trade deal in a christmas day briefing led by michel barnier. queen elizabeth reflects on the hardships of the pandemic in her christmas speech, as she and prince philip break tradition by staying in windsor. chile's president has described the start of a national coronavirus immunisation programme as a moment of hope and excitement for the country. chile, mexico and costa rica have become the first countries in latin america to begin vaccination campaigns. argentina is also planning to start inoculations in the next few days. tim allman has more. in chile, potential salvation comes from the skies. the first 10,000 of an ordered 30 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine arriving at this airport in santiago. the country's president was there to welcome them, as the precious cargo was

helena wilkinson, bbc news.re 21,672 new coronavirus infections recorded in the latest 24—hour period. that means the average number of new cases reported per day in the last week is now 17,004. there were 1,456 people admitted to hospital on average each day over the week to last friday. and 424 deaths were reported — that's people who died within 28 days of a positive covid—19 test. that means on average, in the past week, 415 deaths were announced every day. it takes the total number of deaths so far across the uk to 63,506. the period of self—isolation for people who've had contact with those who've tested positive for coronavirus is to be cut from 14 to 10 days. the new rules — which already apply in wales — take effect in the rest of the uk on monday. the change will also apply to travellers quarantining after returning from abroad. the news came as data showed the number of coronavirus cases falling across most of england and northern ireland, but increasing in wales, london, and the east of england. here

helena wilkinson reports.nd scott for support, when dame barbara windsor visited downing street last year, it was clearjust how unwell she was. determined, though, to speak out about dementia care, she urged the prime ministerfor speak out about dementia care, she urged the prime minister for better support for those affected, saying the system was completely inadequate and unfair. the couple had been nervous about revealing her diagnosis, but they decided to go public in 2018, they wa nted decided to go public in 2018, they wanted people to know and accept it for what it was. working together with alzheimer's society has been incredible. both campaigned tirelessly on behalf of the charity, and became ambassadors, credited with helping so ambassadors, credited with helping so many others. unite with me against dementia. families won't discuss it, it is still a taboo. someone as amazing as barbara, her wonderful still a taboo. someone as amazing as barbara, herwonderfulfamily, still a taboo. someone as amazing

our correspondent helena wilkinson has been looking back at her work.ing the prime minister for better care for dementia sufferers. the system, she said, was completely inadequate and unfair. three years ago, robert beattie was diagnosed with alzheimer's. his wife says dame barbara going public about her diagnosis was important. honestly, to get the government talking about it and hopefully doing something about it. hopefully, the momentum will start and there will be more people like rob and me that will go and talk. we know some in wales already do. but the people inside the houses that are ashamed, we need you to do the same thing, and get this platform so that we can get the help that we need. what's it like, day to day, living with alzheimer's? it is day by day. that is what i would say, it is day by day. he'll forget what room he is in, he won't know where the bedroom or the bathroom is. i have to guide him through the process of getting changed, clothed. earlier this year, ross kemp, her on—screen son in eastenders and close friend, spoke to dame

wilkinson said he believes the dress code is discriminatory he said he will stay in suspension, quote0 signatures. >>> all right. a pair of the world's smallest monkeys were unveiled at the chesty zoo in england. these twin monkeys born in september and only 2 inches long and weighed 1/3 of an ounce at birth. that's about the size of a ping-pong ball they're so small it will be a while before they can determine the gender they >>> new week, new records. hospitalizations soar in the u.s. as coronavirus shows few signs of slowing down. california tightening even more. >>> our tracie potts is live in washington where rudy giuliani has been hospitalized with covid. vaccines will begin to be distributed in the u.k. this week our sarah harmon reports from london. >>> is congress one step further to getting a stimulus plan. >>> a big week for the nfl a

long—term funding solution to end what she called the social care crisis. 0ur correspondent helena wilkinsonoking back at her work. fraile and supported by her husband, scott, it was clear on this visit to downing street last year just scott, it was clear on this visit to downing street last yearjust how u nwell downing street last yearjust how unwell she had become. she was, though, determined to use her voice, urging the prime ministerfor better ca re urging the prime ministerfor better care for dementia sufferers. the system, she said, was completely inadequate and unfair. three years ago, robert beattie was diagnosed with alzheimer's. his wife says dame barbara going public about her diagnosis was important. honestly, to get the government talking about it and hopefully doing something about it. hopefully, the momentum will start and they will be more people like rob and me that will go and talk. we know some in wales already do. but the people inside the houses that are ashamed, we need you to do the same thing, and get this platform so that we can get the help that we need. what is it

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coverage of that next week and later also the reporter who is traveling to georgia and that is emily wilkinsons us in about an hour and a half from now. the busy restaurants of last summer seem like a world away. as moche -- much of europe prepares for winter restrictions, how is the hospitality sector facing up to the challenges. we speak to the owner of an italian restaurant, francesco mazzei. this is bloomberg. ♪ francine: economics, finance, politics. this is "bloomberg surveillance." i'm francine lacqua, here in london. now, the combination of the brexit story comes as boris johnson imposes tighter virus restrictions on most of england. astrazeneca oxford university shots gained approval yesterday. the capacity to effectively deliver the vaccines from pfizer and astrazeneca. zeneca canof after potentially manufacture to million doses a week. we have the infrastructure to deploy that. at the moment my limitation is the speed at which we can get deliveries from both astrazeneca and pfizer, not the infrastructure. joining us now is bloomberg's emma chandra, who spoke with the minister. more

trevor wilkinson says he just wants to be able to express himself and part of that is wearing nail polish of went for a pride theme. >> reporter: -- texas senior trevor wilkinson is fighting back against what he says is his high school's unfair policy against male students wearing nail polish. >> i went into my class and immediately my teacher sent me to the office because she said i broke dress code. >> reporter: his nails landing him in in-school suspension. within just days his post on social media pleading for support went viral. now more than 65,000 people have signed a petition in solidarity with the 17-year-old. >> it's to remove discrimination, sexism, homophobia, racism in small towns that feel like they can enforce a dress code or rules that completely go against how people feel, and completely go against freedom of expression, and completely break the federal law at that matter. >> reporter: his guardian, his great-grandfather, hoping the school will make a change in policy. >> i don't understand why it's -- why it's any kind of a big deal. what -- who does it harm? i would lik

president obama reflects on his life and political career appeared pulitzer prize winning author isabel wilkinson explores what she called the hidden caste system in the united states. after that is the best of me, a collection of stories and essays by author and humorist david sedaris followed by china cartons modern comfort food and wrapping up our look at some of the best-selling books according to indy bound is a collection of comics by actor and comedian steve martin and cartoonist harry bliss. some of these authors have appeared on both tv and you can watch the programs online at otb .org. >> you're watching booktv on c-span2. every weekend with the latest nonfiction books and authors. c-span2, created by america's cable television company as a public service and brought to you today by your television provider. >> now on book tv we are live with author and princeton university professor eddie claude who over the next two hours will take your calls and comments. professor claude's books include democracy and black, jerez still enslaves the merit console and the recently published again and

trevor wilkinson is on "gma" talking about it. >> it's to remove discrimination, sexism, homophobia, racism in small towns that feel like they can enforce a dress code or rules that completely go against how people feel and completely go against freedom of expression. >>> more than 65,000 people signed a petition on change.org backing him up. the school district said parents and students are provided with a copy of the dress code at the start of the school year but appreciates the feedback it received and will take it into consideration. >>> next at 6:30, one local man's dazzling driveway display. he does it every year for christmas and halloween. we're seeing what he has come up with this time. >>> it was a busy weekend as businesses prepared for this next shutdown. i'm amy hollyfield, i'll have that story coming up. >>> and stimulus stickup. could a federal c ♪ oh, oh, (announcer)®! ♪ once-weekly ozempic® is helping many people with type 2 diabetes like emily lower their blood sugar. a majority of adults who took ozempic® reached an a1c under 7 and maintained it. here's your a1c. o

. >> reporter: texas senior reserver wilkinson is fighting back against what he says is his high school'sainst male students wearing nail polish. >> the fact i'm even painting my nails right now means so much to me. it shows my growth. i could not change who i am for the world. >> reporter: parents and students are provided with a copy of the dress code prior to the start of each new school year. questions and concerns about the dress code are reviewed individually. the district cannot share information regarding a specific student. coming up at 7:00 a.m., we'll hear why trevor is not backing down and why he's ready to turn his suspension into a movement for change. >>> before three mountain lion cubs made their trip to ohio, the oakland zoo had to make sure they were ready. so they dropped in a ball with bison fur on it to see if they were mentally prepared. captain cal and his two sisters went to it. captain cal was found in september. he had bad burns in a wildfire near reading. the two female cubs, the sisters, they were founded orphaned a couple weeks later. all three were fully reha

adams." [ snoring tom wilkinson, everybody one of the greats. also, just to be clear i know nothing about colonial times i'm just assuming they didn't use clocks don't correct me it's "a closer look," it's not school anyway, the people claiming now that counting votes the morning after an election is somehow a scandal are just bad faith, soulless ghouls. they all claim to be traditionalists, or originalists, or whatever ridiculous euphemisms they want to use for being anti-democratic reactionaries. when the constitution was written, it took weeks to count all the ballots. that's why the electoral college meets in december and the inauguration was originally in march. hell, it probably took weeks just to fill out the ballot because you had to use a quill and inkwell. on the other hand, the calligraphy was beautiful. again, i know nothing about colonial times except what i learned from "john adams," which holds up highly recommend if you want to call yourself a traditionalist or originalist or whatever the hell republicans call themselves, then yo

helena, thank you for that, helena wilkinson.virus restrictions. the office for national statistics said consumer prices index inflation decreased to 0.3% from 0.7% in october. clothing and footwear costs made the largest contribution to the drop, as shoppers saw prices which were 3.6% lower than a year ago. the cost of food and non—alcoholic drinks also fell, decreasing by 0.6% in 12 months. the uk vaccines minister, nadhim zahawi, has announced the latest figures for the roll—out of the coronavirus vaccine. mr zahawi says 137,897 people have received the coronavirus vaccine so far. that is the pfizer/biontech vaccine. the figures include 108,000 people in england, 18,000 in scotland, 7,897 in wales, 4,000 in northern ireland. more now on our top story. sterner warnings about the dangers of mixing over christmas are to be issued by the four uk nations — but sources say the rules allowing three households to mix are "unlikely to change". but what are the current rules? our health correspondent, laura foster, explains. this christ

let's speak to our correspondent helena wilkinson. helena, what more can you tell us?ry of course, those in the eu will be wanting to look at the detail incredibly closely. we haven't had that released yet but in a christmas message by the prime ministerfrom downing street, released last night, he talked about the, the deal itself, and also while he was talking, he waved round a draft copy of that deal, the first time we've actually been able to see it for ourselves. it is 1500 pages long, 500 pages of which is the meat of it, and then you have another 1,000 pages which contains annexes and foot notes, so it will is going to ta ke foot notes, so it will is going to take whoever reads it hours and hours to read it. let us have a listen to what the prime minister has to say. i have a small present for anyone who may be looking for something to read in that sleepy post christmas lunch moment. and here it is. tidings, glad tidings of greatjoy, because this is a deal, a deal to give certainty to business and dave lee travis hers and investors in our country from the first o

helena wilkinson reports.ia care, she urged the prime minister for better support for those affected, saying the system was completely inadequate and unfair. the couple had been nervous about revealing her diagnosis, but they decided to go public in 2018, they wanted people to know and accept it for what it was. working together with the alzheimer's society has been incredible for us. both campaigned tirelessly on behalf of the charity, and became ambassadors, credited with helping so many others. unite with me against dementia. families won't discuss it, it's still a taboo. and someone as amazing as barbara, her wonderful family, even coming public and talking about this, even just that act has made such a massive difference in the dementia world for families struggling everywhere. scott, how are you? i'm good, mate. earlier this year, ross kemp, her on—screen son in eastenders and close friend, spoke to dame barbara's husband about the couple's pain and their struggle. what was it like when the specialist tu

mine is about a high school senior in texas fighting the high school dress code. 17-year-old trevor wilkinsonnails painted. the school district handbook says makeup and nail polish are prohibited for boys. trevor made this change.org petition protesting the dress code. he says it is a double standard, girls are allowed to paint their nails. trevor who is openly gay wants people to sign it so in his words people like me don't ever have to deal with this ever again. it is time for a change and that time is now. more than 67,000 people signed the petition. and the reason i say trevor, you go, is 2020, in the school's defense will say it is clearly stated in the rule book. if you don't like it, protest it at that time. i also think maybe the school needs to look at its rule book. i appreciate that he is speaking out. >> things change. >> i would like to know when the rules were enacted at this high school in clyde, texas. i am glad trevor is speaking out. seems like they're out of touch with the times. >> long time ago in my estimate. >> the flowby, rolled out in the '80s, sold out thanks to geor

so i wanted to infuse those fabrics from ghana and nigeria and amazing costume designer michael wilkinsonbe bright and beautiful, but also have this grounded palette as well. it felt very classic and familiar at the same time. >> well, you achieved that goal, because i was like, what city is this? sigh want to live there. so i definitely loved it. david, let me ask you. the best part of this story i think is that you talked about the netflix executive who said, yeah. don't think about budget. just create. they really got out of your way and i think films like this is what happens when people get out of the way and just let people of color create, and that's what you did here. so tell me what that was like to just have free rein to do what you wanted to do? >> well, it was like -- learning to walk and talk again, creatively. i mean, used to always, with our stories, were asked to make a lot out of a little. you know? it's usually you have $2 to make this happen and go for it. have at it. good luck with that, but it was important for netflix executives, they understood t t that -- that you

president obama reflects on his life and political career appeared pulitzer prize winning author isabel wilkinson explores what she called the hidden caste system in the united states. after that is the best of me, a collection of stories and essays by author and humorist david sedaris followed by china cartons modern comfort food and wrapping up our look at some of the best-selling books according to indy bound is a collection of comics by actor and comedian steve martin and cartoonist harry bliss. some of these authors have appeared on both tv and you can watch the programs online at otb .org. >> you're watching booktv on c-span2. every weekend with the latest nonfiction books and authors. c-span2, created by america's cable television company as a public service and brought to you today by your television provider. >> now on book tv we are live with author and princeton university professor eddie claude who over the next two hours will take your calls and comments. professor claude's books include democracy and black, jerez still enslaves the merit console and the recently published again and