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NBA players, owners agree on Dec. 22 start date, 72-game season The National Basketball Players Association has voted to approve a reduced 72-game season and a Dec. 22 start date for the 2020-21 campaign.      U.S. reports more than 120,000 new COVID-19 cases; 16 states hit record hospitalizations The United States set a new record for the second consecutive day reporting more than 120,000 new cases, as 16 states reported new records for COVID-19 hospitalizations.   NFL to discipline Raiders, Jon Gruden for repeated COVID-19 violations The NFL is disciplining head coach Jon Gruden and the Las Vegas Raiders for repeated violations of the league's COVID-19 protocols.   Justice Department sues Visa to stop Plaid acquisition The United States sued behemoth credit card company Visa on Thursday to stop its multi-billion-dollar acquisition of Plaid Inc. over anti-trust concerns.   Diego Maradona to remain in hospital for treatment following brain surgery Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona will remain in the hospital for "several more days" to receive treatment after an episode of confusion following surgery to remove a subdural hematoma.   Hong Kong Police Force launches national security hotline The Hong Kong Police Force launched a hotline on Thursday for residents to inform on those they believe have broken a controversial national security law implemented in the summer.   SpaceX launches GPS satellite from Florida, lands booster on ship SpaceX successfully launched the U.S. Air Force's fourth next-generation navigation satellite for the Global Positioning System from Florida on Thursday evening.   Trump vs. Biden: Presidential vote count tightens margins The 2020 election entered its second day of ballot counting Thursday with 71 electoral votes in the balance and ever-tightening margins between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.   New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees limited in practice for second straight day New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees was held back in practice for the second consecutive day ahead of Sunday's NFC South showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.   Trump campaign files new suit in Nevada, loses Georgia and Michigan challenges President Donald Trump's campaign filed a federal lawsuit Thursday to stop the counting of votes in Clark County, Nev. -- and lost challenges in Georgia, Michigan and Pennsylvania.   Federal judge orders USPS to conduct twice daily sweeps for deliverable ballots Federal Judge Emmet Sullivan of Washington, D.C. on Thursday ordered the U.S. Postal Service to conduct two daily sweeps of its facilities for mail-in ballots in states where they can be legally delivered and counted.   Space Force leads first training exercise since its inception The U.S. Space Force led Schriever Wargame, a two-day space training event attended by 200 people from eight countries, which concluded last week.   Bitcoin surges past $15,700 to highest value since January 2018 The price of cryptocurrency Bitcoin continued on an upward path Thursday, increasing in value by $1,472.28, or more than 10% in a single day and reaching a high of $15,755.52.   Washington-California football game canceled due to COVID-19 case Saturday's season opener between the Washington Huskies and California Golden Bears has been called off after a Cal football player tested positive for COVID-19.   GenDyn nabs $9.5B for construction of first 2 Columbia-class subs General Dynamics was awarded a $9.5 billion contract modification for the construction and test of the lead and second ships of the Columbia class, the Pentagon announced.   Among geladas, new male leaders cause female primates to more quickly mature Researchers have found that female geladas -- close relatives of baboons, found only in the Ethiopian Highlands -- accelerate their sexual maturity when new males take over.   State Department approves $500M sale of SM-2 missiles to Canada The State Department has approved a possible $500 million deal to sell Standard Missile 2 Block IIIC missiles and related equipment to Canada, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.   Young adults in U.S. among world leaders in unhealthy weight, researchers say Young adults in the United States are among the world's heaviest with a body-mass index of 25.4, an analysis published Thursday by The Lancet found.   Extinct group of lizard-like amphibians used a rapid-fire tongue to catch prey An unusual group of extinct amphibians known as albanerpetontids used a rapid-fire tongue to catch prey, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal Science.   Java's Mount Merapi volcano threat level rises Authorities in Indonesia on Thursday boosted the threat level for the Mount Merapi volcano, which is near a densely populated area on the island of Java.   Dow rises 542 points, U.S. markets on pace for best week since April The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 542.52 points on Thursday as markets continued to rise in the month of November putting them on track for their best week since April.   Woman inspired by fellow store customer to buy $250,000 lottery ticket A South Carolina woman said she was inspired by a fellow customer in line at a store to buy a lottery ticket and ended up winning $250,000.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Biden Urges Patience; Trump Lies About CountJoe Biden has been closing in on President Trump in the biggest state that has yet to award its electoral votes. Mr. Biden leads in other states that could also give him the presidency, as Mr. Trump’s path to re-election shrinks.   In Torrent of Falsehoods, Trump Claims Election Is Being StolenMost television networks cut away from the statement President Trump gave Thursday night from the White House briefing room on the grounds that what he was saying was not true. Fox News Meets Trump Voter Fraud Claims With SkepticismEven “Fox & Friends,” a warm venue for the president, sounded doubts about his talk of a stolen election. CNN and MSNBC dismissed the claims. Major TV Networks Cut Away From Trump’s Baseless Fraud ClaimsFox News and CNN stuck with the White House news conference, but reported afterward that the president offered no evidence for his accusations of vote fraud. In a Year of Protest Cries, Now It’s ‘Count Every Vote!’ and ‘Stop the Steal!’Demonstrations have broken out all year long across America, and they have not let up as states tally ballots after Election Day. Why Hasn't Arizona Been Called in the 2020 ElectionOther outlets feel they’re sure, but we’re not certain enough about the votes that remain to be counted. A Big Win for Democrats in California Came With a Gut Check for LiberalsJoe Biden received one of the highest margins in the nation in California, but a look at how the state’s ballot measures were decided shows a more complex picture of the electorate. Amid Tears and Anger, House Democrats Promise ‘Deep Dive’ on Election LossesDuring an emotional conference call, Democrats traded excuses, blame and prognostications about how their expectations for big gains in their majority could have been so wrong — and what to do about it. Cuomo Blames de Blasio as Strains Mount Over N.Y. Democrats’ ShowingNew York State Republicans used images of boarded-up businesses and of Mayor Bill de Blasio to persuade voters to vote for their candidates. After a Big Trump Win, ‘It’s Really Hard to Argue Florida Is a True Swing State’The president’s victory in his adopted home state has Democrats once again worrying about their future electoral prospects. 'Stop the Steal' Facebook Group Is Taken DownIn its short life span, it was one of the fastest growing groups in Facebook’s history and a hub for those trying to delegitimize the election. Facebook, Alarmed by Discord Over Vote Count, Is Said to Be Taking ActionNew measures would slow down the flow of information and make election misinformation less visible, according to people with knowledge of the matter. On Election Day, Facebook and Twitter Did Better by Making Their Products WorseNew rules put in place by the companies over the last four years have helped them avert their greatest fears. Nasal Spray Prevents Covid Infection in Ferrets, Study FindsScientists at Columbia University have developed a treatment that blocks the virus in the nose and lungs, is inexpensive and needs no refrigeration. A Lockdown With Loopholes: England Faces New Virus RestrictionsThe government has put the new rules in place to address a surging number of coronavirus cases across the country, but some shops and companies, as well as consumers, are flouting them. N.Y.P.D. Anti-Harassment Official Accused of Racist RantsThe official was relieved of his command after City Council investigators amassed evidence that he posted vitriolic messages online under the name “Clouseau.” Is This the End of the Manicure?As our socially distant way of life begins to feel normal, so, too, do naked nails. Biden, Trump, Vote Counts: Your Thursday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Modern Love Podcast: A Dog Story for Election ReliefFeeling election stress? These two stories about a man and his dog may help. Will Mitch McConnell's Senate Make America Ungovernable?Mitch McConnell may make the nation ungovernable. This Is AmericaThe past four years have shattered my faith. But I’m ready to fight for our future. Are you? What the Voters Are Trying to Tell UsThey are not always wise, but they have something important to say. Some Latinos Voted for Trump. Get Over It.I’m Latina. I still don’t know what that means. Trump Can Try, but the Courts Won’t Decide the ElectionJudges, like most Americans, will surely see that the winner should be chosen by no one other than voters. It Shouldn’t Be This Close. But There’s Good News, Too.In the long lines of voters, I see hope. Election Special: Nail-Biter EditionThe podcast hosts check in on feelings and facts during this epic week of waiting. Trumpism Wasn't Repudiated in This ElectionTrump may well end up losing to Biden, but Trumpism remains a viable political strategy. Trump’s Tweeting Isn’t Crazy. It’s Strategic, Typos and All.A network of right-wing operatives and activists — and the president himself — spread disinformation about Joe Biden with one simple hashtag. The Supreme Court Is Now 6-3. What Does That Mean?Will we see a cohesive conservative alliance? Or a disparate group of conservative justices? Watch This Snowball Fight From 1897 for a Jolt of Pure JoyA viral clip of old-timey French people pelting one another with snowballs perfectly distills our current mayhem. It’s my favorite film of 2020. ‘Shaft,’ ‘Dirty Harry’ and the Rise of the SupercopIn 1971, the lawman who does as he pleases strutted through movies like ‘The French Connection.’ But Black filmmakers found an alternative version. The Eerie Limbo of Remote SchoolingA mother fears that her kids are learning less and missing more. Guatemala Mudslides Kill More Than 50Another 23 people across Central America have died or are missing as a result of a vast storm system dumping heavy rainfall across the region. California Bars Insurers From Dropping Policies in Wildfire AreasThe new one-year freeze is a sign of the growing financial burden caused by climate change. Raiders and Jon Gruden Are Fined Again Over Virus ViolationsThe league imposed fines totaling $650,000 and took a draft pick away from the Raiders, who had already been penalized because their coach did not wear face coverings properly. Suspect Arrested in Deadly Ambush of Mormon FamilyA year after the attack, nobody has been convicted of the crime, infuriating relatives and casting further doubt on the Mexican justice system. Looking for Another Earth? Here Are 300 Million, MaybeA new analysis of data from NASA’s Kepler spacecraft increases the number of habitable exoplanets thought to exist in this galaxy. U.S. Election Is a High-Stakes Political Struggle. In Russia.The Kremlin’s allies, long accustomed to hearing accusations of rigged Russian votes, have used President Trump’s contentions of fraud to turn the tables. But the Kremlin’s critics are firing back. Ethiopia's War With Its Tigray Region: ExplainedWhat led the prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, to initiate a military campaign against the powerful Tigray region of Ethiopia, and what are the likely consequences for the country and the Horn of Africa? Humpback Whale Upends California KayakersJulie McSorley and Liz Cottriel were whale watching off California’s Central Coast when a humpback suddenly surfaced beneath their kayak. How Do I Tell My Boss I Don’t Want to Work in the Office?He’s disrespecting our company’s remote work policy. A Forgotten 1950 Classic by Ludwig Bemelmans Brings New York to LifeAs his Madeline books did for Paris, “Sunshine” captures a city’s quintessence. When Wine Is More Than Just a DrinkThe winemaker Taras Ochota, who died in October, created unique wines that were a touchstone for our Australia critic. Dances With Robots, and Other Tales From the Outer LimitsArtificial intelligence and dance may seem like strange bedfellows, but artists and engineers are using technology to expand the possible. Alison Saar on Transforming Outrage Into ArtAhead of her biggest exhibition to date, the sculptor talks about Black Panther imagery, the goddess Yemoja and her own quest to balance anger and beauty. Trump’s Stunning News ConferencePresident Trump lied about the vote count, smeared his opponents and attempted to undermine the integrity of our electoral system. How the Trump Campaign Reacted When Fox News Called Arizona for BidenThe Fox News decision left the president fuming, and his team complaining. Then he began casting aspersions on other states’ vote counts. More Recent Articles
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