States move to reopen as the U.S. nears a sobering 50,000 deaths from the virus. U.S. scientists join the World Health Organization in calling for better antibody tests. In both red and blue states, governors, health departments and hospitals are finding innovative ways to cope, but still lack what experts say they need to track and contain outbreaks. The Alaskan city 200 miles from the Arctic Circle was one of the first in the country to reopen restaurants after a long coronavirus shutdown. Prescriptions for two antimalarial drugs jumped by 46 times the average when the president promoted them on TV. There’s no proof they work against Covid-19. Chelsea, Mass., has an infection rate higher than any other community in the state. With families in cramped housing, it is difficult to contain the spread. In addition to allowing all pharmacies in the state to administer tests, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced new antibody testing for front-line health care workers at four New York City hospitals. The election is still six months away, but a rash of ominous new polls and the president’s erratic briefings have the G.O.P. worried about a Democratic takeover. Walled off from voters in a distinctive kind of lockdown, Mr. Biden has developed a routine, of sorts, as he seeks the presidency from his basement. It’s an admissions season unlike any other, with uncertainty for students and their families — and the colleges that want to get them in the door. Frozen dumplings as skulls and A/C ducts as fashion accessories. A Facebook group for art re-enactors has gained 540,000 followers across the locked-down globe. Rumors are swirling about Kim Jong-un’s location and health. These North Korea experts showed us how they collect information about his secretive regime. A columnist for The Times shares his ode to the city: I was in a hurry. I was forgetful. Please forgive me as I forgive you. Anticipating a hostile world, Beijing feels that it needs to control the city absolutely. A cult of personality is no match for a pandemic. It will take more care than the president is currently demonstrating to loosen restrictions but still protect the vulnerable. These causes will make great use of your money or your time. All it took was a Dylan song to bring back memories of a summer in Alaska. A balance can be found to be both safe and outdoors. What if Donald Trump had become the owner of a Goldendoodle? The notion that he is bound for four more years is pure superstition. They should have been pleased they were getting so much work. Instead they revolted. I’m among the New Yorkers adjusting to working from home during the pandemic. But I’m the exception in my family. The U.S. aviation giant, struggling with the 737 Max crisis and canceled orders, no longer wants Embraer’s commercial jet business. Dominic Cummings, a major Brexit strategist, took part in Britain’s top scientific advisory group, but only to listen and offer help, the government said. The most high-profile flogging in recent years was of the Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 1,000 lashes on charges of insulting Islam. The attack at Virunga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in eastern Congo, was among the deadliest in its recent history. After the City Council’s vote on Friday, operators will be unable to renew their licenses and the city will stop issuing new ones. The coronavirus pandemic is forcing Muslims to adapt, observing the holy month more at home than in the mosque, more online than in person, and with greater uncertainty about the future. Mr. Hake produced and created live radio feature segments that focused on breaking news, culture and artistic sound portraits. President Jair Bolsonaro was already struggling to govern effectively when his star minister resigned and accused him of criminal conduct. Whether he can overcome the latest challenge remains unclear. The woozy-singing pop superstar performed a faithful set of covers to raise money for the W.H.O.’s Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund, and won over the band’s bassist, Krist Novoselic. More Recent Articles |
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