A group of federal, state and local officials working with a Department of Homeland Security agency declared flatly that the election was the most secure in the nation’s history. President Trump retains a powerful hold on his party. But a growing number of Republican elected officials and party leaders have signaled they will indulge his conspiracy theories for only so long. There is no grand strategy. President Trump is simply trying to survive from one news cycle to the next. As politics becomes a high-stakes spectator sport, pollsters are reviewing their latest failures. But is part of the problem the public’s overly high expectations of precision? More than half of California’s nearly 40 million residents live in counties now under the most restrictive measures for businesses and public gatherings. The Federal Reserve chief warned that a vaccine was still too uncertain to count on, and lawmakers signaled that more support was not imminent. Russia has escalated its provocative encounters in the North Pacific this year, harassing boats in U.S. fishing waters and sending bombers toward Alaska’s shores. This first volume of the former president’s memoirs brims with warmth, humor and introspection. For faster, more flavorful Thanksgiving potatoes, do as J. Kenji López-Alt does, and stir-fry them. Every wine region makes them. Here are three different versions, made in different places from different grapes, each with its own festive message. Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. There’s a difference between our dreams for America — and our fantasies. The state’s lieutenant governor has been tweeting since election night. Mostly he’s trying to get the president to understand simple arithmetic. A pathway to a successful presidency. What’s bad for America would be bad for corporations, too. The G.O.P. is trying to scapegoat Brad Raffensperger for Trump’s apparent loss in Georgia. There’s a lot to be said right now for a president with loads of experience. For a long time, I resisted the idea. But after watching the N.C.A.A. take years to enforce its own rules, I changed my mind. Biden may have won, but the “battle for the soul of the nation” will only intensify. The president should grit his teeth and repeat Hillary Clinton’s line from 2016: “We must accept this result.” Members of the new administration may have to reassemble a broken government before they can begin to use it for good. Wind and solar are better bets for investors and the planet. Many parents are concerned to see what their kids are learning about food, body image and weight while remote learning. The results of an internal investigation into Miami prosecutors’ handling of child trafficking allegations against the disgraced financier prompted criticism that the department evaded responsibility. Nicole Malliotakis, a Republican state assemblywoman, flipped a district that is considered the most conservative in New York City. The ban, which affects companies including Huawei, China Mobile and China Telecom, is the administration’s first major move toward decoupling American financial markets from China. A rubber raft crowded with at least 120 migrants sank in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday. The craft was on a notoriously dangerous route for refugees trying to reach European shores. The Chinese-owned social media app has been under pressure from the Trump administration. Emily Ratajkowski accused the photographer Jonathan Leder of assault and using photos against her wishes. Other women say they have similar experiences. Establishment lawmakers were already discussing which policies they could fast-track, while the pro-democracy camp pondered its next move. Rescuers evacuated 31 people from a campground an hour north of Charlotte, which accounted for at least three of the fatalities, the authorities said. The American icon saw promise in the world’s largest market for two-wheelers. But its bikes sold poorly in a country where incomes are low and manufacturing isn’t easy. Socially distanced craft classes, virtual tango lessons, a city tour accompanied by an avatar guide: how experience companies — which now include Amazon — are adapting to the pandemic. Yes, you can enjoy socializing again. But it might take a little effort. Newspaper columnists and social media users are furious about a new statue dedicated to Mary Wollstonecraft in London. But they’re missing the point. Jil Sander is back, with a new Uniqlo collaboration and a lot of opinions. A reader senses biased policy enforcement at the horse stable. Research using cellphone data in 10 U.S. cities last spring could help influence officials’ decisions on new restrictions as cases resurge around the country. The “Late Show” host said President Trump’s refusal to concede the election was the least of his transgressions: “It’s like finding out Jeffrey Dahmer illegally parked in handicapped spots — bad, but the ledger’s pretty full. And so’s the freezer.” More Recent Articles |
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