The extraordinary move came after the former national security adviser had fought the case in court for months, a reversal after pleading guilty twice and cooperating with investigators. Abandoning the case is the latest step in a pattern of dismantling the work of the Russia investigators. A former prosecutor likened it to eating the department from the inside out. Detailed guidelines for reopening drafted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were blocked from publication after Trump administration officials labeled them “overly prescriptive.” President Trump said he and Vice President Mike Pence, as well as the White House staff, would now be tested on a daily basis. Mayor Bill de Blasio said the police had enforced rules properly, but other officials expressed concern about tactics similar to unfair “stop and frisk” practices. Members of the National Guard will disinfect the New Jersey home, where residents were placed in “immediate jeopardy,” a federal review found. Leading health officials expressed serious concerns over the transfer of contact tracing to the agency that runs public hospitals, a departure from current and past practice. Lyft, Uber and Airbnb depend on travel, vacations and gatherings. That’s a problem when much of the world is staying home. For such numbers, there are no words. As countries move ahead despite limited knowledge, whole societies are becoming unwitting test subjects of what works — and what they’re willing to give up. The country has engaged defense contractors, doctors, engineers, scientists — and most of the senses — in its battle against the coronavirus. Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. A trip to YouTube for a conversation with the woman trying to change it. And, to Zoom or not to Zoom? That is the quarantine question. The transformation we experience is ongoing and eternal. Even President Trump has said his former national security adviser lied to the F.B.I. Hospitals are having to ration essential care. Can they do it fairly? The formative moment for a new generation. Why won’t Republicans help Americans losing their jobs? Being shut in has a way of bringing out our dark thoughts. But it’s also a chance for honest conversation. Nebraska is testing more people with the tests it has. The technique is simple. A rural lab has a 120-year history of fighting mysterious diseases. Another black man falsely assumed to be a criminal is dead. Cornell, Virginia Tech, Ohio State and many more were created with wealth stolen from Indigenous people. The Supreme Court weighs whether Electoral College electors can vote their preference for president rather than the choice of their state. Climate change and the violence in Michoacán threaten Mexico’s Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. The early-morning ESPN telecasts of Korea Baseball Organization games are a reminder of the sport's long-treasured constancy and of what its absence has meant this spring. An investigation into Zoomd, Zoomi, Zoomy and Zoomies. Also, Zoomin. And Zoomvy and Zoomly. And … A new study adds to evidence of immunity among those who have already been exposed to the pathogen. The amount of atmospheric data routinely gathered by commercial airliners has dropped sharply as a result of the coronavirus, the World Meteorological Organization announced. In an interview with Megyn Kelly, Ms. Reade, who has accused Joseph R. Biden Jr. of sexual assault, said he “should not be running on character.” Mr. Biden has denied the allegation. Henry Gindt II, 34, shipped stolen test kits to several customers, who never received the results despite spending as much as $200 per test, the authorities said. The court said there was evidence of “wrongdoing” by two associates of Chris Christie, the former New Jersey governor, but no federal crime. The deaths included two police shootings, one of which was streamed live on Facebook, and an officer fatally striking a pregnant woman with his car. Some with private equity owners, focused on making money, were particularly ill equipped and understaffed to handle Covid-19. The league is moving forward with plans to open its season on Sept. 10. Lie in the fetal position, eat a sundae, call a friend: In these tough times, there’s an argument to be made for losing control (within reason). To mark this unusual period in history, some people are commissioning art photography of themselves. “Missing Sounds of New York,” an album from the New York Public Library, recreates the everyday soundtrack many have been missing since March. Most lesbian bars have vanished in recent decades — and that was before the pandemic. But three current TV shows offer their own fictional forms of wish fulfillment. Don’t think the silent 4½-hour “Dr. Mabuse the Gambler” is for you? It’s shockingly contemporary, and can be binge-watched or seen in chapters. You have time. Give it a try. Is it OK to be “body positive” while striving to be thinner? Exercise scientists and coaches offer tips on getting young people to be more active. More Recent Articles |
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