Governors face intensifying pressure to reopen their economies, but experts warn it could mean thousands of new deaths. President Trump initially said he might withhold federal funding for Michigan and Nevada if the states moved forward in expanding vote by mail, though he later backed off that threat. China’s leader is using the country’s success — and the criticism against it — to urge the party and the people to weather tough days ahead. Large-scale gatherings are on hold for the foreseeable future. That is taking a toll on the live events industry and society at large. Scientists are increasingly optimistic that a vaccine can be produced in record time. But getting it manufactured and distributed will pose huge challenges. Moncef Slaoui, a former pharmaceutical executive, is now overseeing the U.S. initiative to development coronavirus treatments and vaccines. His financial interests and corporate roles have come under scrutiny. Stagnant plumbing systems in emptied commercial buildings could put returning employees at risk of Legionnaires’ and other illnesses. Some people who have survived the coronavirus describe being shunned by relatives and friends, rather than being celebrated. Thousands of residents of Midland, Mich., fled their homes as waters rose, trying to keep at a safe social distance even in shelters. Floodwaters surged toward Midland, Mich., and one of the nation’s most extensive toxic cleanup sites, raising concerns of a wider environmental fallout from the dam disaster. The court put the case on a fast track, calling for the Justice Department to file a petition seeking review by June 1. The Wessex Mill in Oxford, a family business started 125 years ago, is among the British mills striving to meet a surge in demand. But if the initial signs are hopeful, the national mood remains wary of what lies ahead and angry at the government. Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. 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The partisan divide over how to respond to the coronavirus pandemic has deepened over the past few weeks. One reader says House members will lose clout not being present. Another says if lawmakers can vote remotely, citizens should be able to. With most bars still takeout only, indoor gatherings discouraged and the weather warmer, Americans are sipping and strolling. The pandemic seemed to pass over the city-state. Then the government was blindsided by an outbreak among poor migrant workers in packed dormitories. In “The Price of Peace,” Zachary D. Carter situates the development of Keynes’s economic thought in relation to his social milieu. Mr. Cohen, who pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations and other crimes, had been imprisoned at a minimum-security camp in New York. Jo Rae Perkins won her primary campaign in Oregon as the QAnon conspiracy theory has continued to gain momentum in Republican circles. 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The normal boundaries that once dictated social etiquette have essentially dissolved. So how do you disconnect? The speaker of the House has relentlessly, and strategically, made masks a part of her platform. Instead, the pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet has recorded works by the master’s now-obscure contemporaries. We checked in with experts to learn about the risks of indoor light and how we can protect ourselves. Jack McMorrow, 14, awoke in agony, with heart failure. His case may help doctors understand a frightening new affliction in children linked to the coronavirus. The podcast built a loyal audience. So did its hosts. More Recent Articles |
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