With governors and mayors pressing for more federal help to deal with the effects of the pandemic, a divide among Republicans is being driven by the political bent of the states that stand to benefit. At a news conference, the president reiterated that he would not wear a mask himself and again exaggerated the availability of testing for the coronavirus. Officials are under pressure to restart the economy, but many states are moving too quickly, researchers say. The costs may be measured in lost lives. Parts of New York that have met seven health and testing criteria will be allowed to restart construction, manufacturing and curbside retail. Nearly 500 tribal casinos remain shut down during the pandemic, causing job losses to spike. The economic damage is spreading quickly, wreaking havoc on fragile tribal finances. A photojournalist switched careers and became an E.M.T. just months before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Recently, he brought his camera along to document what he and his crew are seeing. As the coronavirus hits the White House, Congress and D.C.’s poorest areas, many across the region are asking the Trump administration to proceed with caution. Here’s why some everyday staples have disappeared from shelves as the crisis changes how people shop and eat. The proposal, which would require approval from the players’ union, would have teams start the season in early July and mainly play teams in their geographic region. The pandemic has turned many cooks into big-volume shoppers, and left them puzzling out how to manage a bursting pantry of ingredients. Critics say the government has failed to answer some basic questions. Among them: 1) when to return to work and 2) how to get there. The comic actor’s rat-a-tat timing and bristling bass reminded us why we loved those strange, embarrassing relatives. In the 1960s, he and his wife, Anne Meara, found success as a comedy team. In the 1990s, he found it again as Frank Costanza on “Seinfeld.” The anti-holiday holiday, made famous by Jerry Stiller in his role as Frank Costanza, is still celebrated by fans who also find tinsel distracting. Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Get recommendations on the best TV shows and movies to watch. Crises can be clarifying. People can work in two-week cycles, on the job for four days then, by the time they might become infectious, 10 days at home in lockdown. Opening the economy too soon can backfire, badly. The administration kneecaps experts as the coronavirus rages. The pandemic, and Trump’s trade policy, are accelerating a trend to bring manufacturing back to America. Modern cities can learn from the fate of the collapsed civilizations at Ugarit and Mycenae. It’s a dark hour for America’s cities, but they’re critical to building a better nation. This year has brought tornadoes, plague and weather patterns we’ve never heard of. On the bright side, no murder hornets yet. One day Southern California will get back up to speed. For now, I’m enjoying the rolling birthday parties. The F.B.I.’s interview of Mr. Flynn was constitutional, lawful and for a legitimate counterintelligence purpose. After his career in music, the rock ’n’ roll innovator took up the task of maintaining his legacy — because nobody else was going to do it. The 41-year-old musician is known as one of the best songwriters in the country. And that just may have been the problem. The killing of Scott Johnson drew attention to a rash of crimes in past decades in which gay men were targeted by gangs of young people. A vote by the party’s rules committee comes as officials hold out hope for some kind of in-person celebration in August, even as a large gathering appears increasingly unlikely because of the coronavirus. Snowbank, who will turn 7 in July, may have ventured out from Franklin Park Zoo in Boston in search of love. President Trump and the Republicans, who brought in slightly more, maintain a vast cash advantage. But Mr. Biden’s substantial haul is likely to buoy Democrats who are worried about his ability to compete financially. Curtis T. Hill Jr., a Republican, had his law license suspended for 30 days after the court found that he inappropriately touched four women at a party in 2018. Identifying and tracing air passengers from high-risks countries is useful when begun early, a C.D.C. study found, but California’s effort came too late. The case was the latest example of the Justice Department’s efforts to combat Chinese influence on American campuses. Most flights are empty but some are still operating near capacity, frustrating travelers who say that airlines are not doing enough to keep them safe. The app, which allows people to record their symptoms, was remarkably effective in predicting infections. The most reliable indicators, researchers found, were loss of smell and taste. With theaters shuttered, a host of audio dramas and musicals have popped up, and actors are honing a skill: creating characters with just their voices. The long-running “Neighbours” is one of the world’s first live-action series to return to set since the coronavirus outbreak. Its new safety rules could point a way forward for the struggling entertainment industry. Here’s what we know about the mysterious and frightening ailment that doctors are seeing in a small but growing number of very young Covid-19 patients. An infectious outbreak can conclude in more ways than one, historians say. But for whom does it end, and who gets to decide? Make a big pot, brimming with roots and greens from the crisper, for a little bit of comfort. Some feel sheepish about their choice to retreat from stricken cities, for intervals that are stretching on. Others have found it liberating. More Recent Articles |
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