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NBA suspends random marijuana testing for 2020-21 season The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association have reached an agreement to suspend randomized drug tests for marijuana during the 2020-21 season.      Texas high school football player facing assault charge for tackling ref A high school football team in Texas was removed from the playoffs Friday after a player charged from the sideline and tackled a referee during a game this week.   Las Vegas Raiders rule out RB Josh Jacobs for game vs. New York Jets The Las Vegas Raiders will be without star running back Josh Jacobs for Sunday's game against the winless New York Jets because of a right ankle injury.   Vanderbilt-Georgia football game postponed due to COVID-19, injuries The Vanderbilt-Georgia game scheduled for Saturday in Athens, Ga., has been postponed because of COVID-19 issues, injuries and opt-outs within the Commodores' football program.   Judge orders Trump administration to process DACA applications ens of thousands of undocumented immigrants could be eligible for protections offered under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program after a federal judge ordered the program must revert to its 2017 status.   Trump administration extends student loan relief through Jan. 31 The Education Department on Friday extended federal student loan relief through Jan. 31, offering an additional month of forbearance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.   NBA releases first half of 2020-21 regular-season schedule The NBA unveiled the first half of its 2020-21 regular-season schedule Friday, as the league continues to adjust during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.   U.S. sets records for number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, patients in hospitals For the first time since the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has set a record for both coronavirus cases and deaths on the same day, according to updated research data Friday.   U.S. to withdraw most troops from Somalia by 'early 2021' The Trump administration on Friday ordered most U.S. troops out of Somalia, a move a Defense Department watchdog warned last month could damage gains the country has made against al-Shabab.   President-elect Joe Biden promises 'new era of LGBTQ rights' President-elect Joe Biden called for a "new era of LGBTQ rights" Friday as he congratulated House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for receiving an award from the LGBTQ Victory Institute.   SpaceX to carry heart tissue, fiber optics lab to space station SpaceX plans to launch cargo to the International Space Station on Saturday morning, including simulated heart tissue for a medical experiment and the first privately owned airlock.   Burned-out Christmas tree lights lead woman to $171,000 lottery jackpot A Virginia woman said finding the lights on her Christmas tree were burned out turned out to be a lucky discovery when it led to her winning a lottery jackpot of more than $171,000.   Dog missing for three weeks finds owner working at Walmart A dog that went missing from her owner's Alabama back yard turned up three weeks later when the canine wandered into a Walmart store and found her owner working at a checkout lane.   World's largest solar observatory releases first image of a sunspot The Inouye Solar Telescope, DKIST, the world's largest solar observatory, has released its first portrait of a sunspot. The photograph's impressive details highlights the optical powers of the Hawaiian observatory.   China unfurls its first fabric flag on moon China's Chang'e-5 lander departed the moon after spending two days on the surface, leaving behind its first official flag.   Navy's second guided missile frigate to be named USS Congress The U.S. Navy's second Constellation-class guided missile frigate will be named USS Congress, Navy Secretary Kenneth J. Braithwaite announced on Friday.   Smile, grimace can make vaccine jab hurt less, study says A smile can reduce the pain of a needle injection by up to 40%, and also blunt a stressful needle-related physiological response, researchers from University of California, Irvine, said.   In photos: Scenes from the holiday season The world heads into a holiday season like no other, with the COVID-19 pandemic resurging in many areas. Still, some traditions are withstanding the disruption. Here's look at people preparing for the holidays in the United States and around the world.   Computer developed by Chinese researchers achieves 'quantum supremacy' A new type of quantum computer, developed by a team of scientists from several Chinese research institutions, has achieved "quantum supremacy."   U.S. B-52, joined by NATO fighter planes, completes Barents Sea exercise A U.S. B-52 bomber joined NATO fighter planes for exercises over the Barents Sea, bordered by Norway and Russia, the U.S. European Command announced.   CDC recommends 'universal' use of face masks to prevent COVID-19 spread Compelling evidence now supports the benefits of cloth face masks for source control to protect others and, to a lesser extent, wearers themselves from COVID-19, according to guidance released Friday by the CDC.   Watch: Venomous snake captured in small child's bedroom Reptile specialists responded to a home in Australia to capture a potentially deadly snake found slithering loose in a small child's bedroom.   World's first commercially printed Christmas card on sale for $25,000 The world's first commercially printed Christmas card, originally marketed in 1843, is being sold through a Boston-based book dealer for $25,000.   Developing nor'easter to unleash 1st blizzard of season in New England A storm is likely to develop into the first nor'easter of the season and could bring a blizzard across New England this weekend.   Oscar Isaac to portray Solid Snake in 'Metal Gear Solid' adaptation Oscar Isaac has been cast as Solid Snake, the lead role in Sony's upcoming film adaptation of video game "Metal Gear Solid."   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Covid 'Long-Haulers' Need Medical Attention, Experts UrgeIn a two-day meeting sponsored by the N.I.H., officials acknowledged an insufficient understanding of the issues and warned of a growing public health problem.   Judge Orders Government to Fully Reinstate DACA ProgramUp to 300,000 additional undocumented immigrants could be allowed to apply for protection from deportation under a new court ruling. President Trump had sought to cancel the program. A Trump Immigration Policy Is Leaving Families HungryThe “public charge” rule was supposed to ensure that green cards go only to self-sufficient immigrants, but in the pandemic, it is driving up hunger and leaving Joe Biden with a quandary. Flaws in Census Count Imperil Trump Plan to Exclude Undocumented ImmigrantsMore problems arise as the Census Bureau rushes to compile information needed for apportionment before President Trump leaves office. A Gathering Political Storm Hits Georgia, With Trump on the WayWith two crucial Senate seats up for grabs, Mike Pence and Barack Obama joined the fray in support of their party’s candidates, and President Trump is headed there on Saturday. Biden, Pelosi, McConnell Push for Year-End Stimulus DealSpeaker Nancy Pelosi and Senator Mitch McConnell, the majority leader, have agreed to try to reach a deal that could be included in a must-pass spending measure. A $900 Billion Plan Would Help the Economy, but Not Fix ItWhile a compromise package gaining steam in Congress would provide urgent help to the economy, some people and businesses would be left out in the cold. Further Slowdown in Job Creation Sets Off Economic AlarmsNovember’s hiring of 245,000, the fifth straight monthly easing in new employment, reinforces calls for action on a fresh relief package. Trump Orders All American Troops Out of SomaliaWhile the number of forces — about 700 — is small, it is a continuation of President Trump’s efforts to withdraw the United States from what he has described as endless wars. Video Assault Thrusts Michel Zecler, and French Police, Into SpotlightA music producer believes he’d be in jail unjustly if not for a video showing how officers assaulted him. Instead, the police are now in the eye of a political storm. And so is he. Jobs, C.D.C., Hanukkah: Your Friday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. The President and Pre-Emptive PardonsPresident Trump has discussed insulating his children and personal lawyer from criminal charges that have not yet been filed. Here’s a look at what he could do in his final days. The 46th: Biden’s First CatastrophesHow the next president needs to solve the dueling Covid and economic crises, fast. The Children of PornhubWhy does Canada allow this company to profit off videos of exploitation and assault? Trump’s Lesson for the MediaJournalists should never again allow someone to create an alternative reality in order to seize the presidency. Responding to Terrorism in FrancePresident Emmanuel Macron and others there have been angered by outside criticism. With HBO Streaming, Warner Bros. Looks Beyond the Movie TheaterWarner Bros. has embraced a digital future. The rest of the industry would do well to pay mind. Barack and Michelle: Scenes From a MarriageTheir two blockbuster memoirs offer a primer on a famous union. Do We Need Help Brokering a Trump-Biden Unity Government?An absurd political moment calls for an absurd political solution. The MAGA Revolution Devours Its OwnRepublicans encouraged Trumpist havoc. Now it’s coming for them. Why Did Racial Progress Stall in America?The answer may show us the path out of our fractured and polarized present. People Will Travel Despite Covid-19. Stop Shaming Them.Denouncing others might make you feel good about yourself, but it rarely corrects bad behavior. A Lesson From the Strange and Lovely World of ‘Leaf Town’The story of the rise and fall of a society built by schoolchildren. The Appealing and Potentially Lethal Delicacy That Is FuguEating has been a perilous act for most of human history, but Western diners have lately become that much more obsessed with the idea that our meals might destroy us. Ridiculed in China, Ou Hongyi Wages a Lonely Climate CrusadeIn China, where any hint of protest is viewed with suspicion, one teenager is trying to draw attention to the dangers human development poses to the world. Education Department extends student loan forbearance through January.The move avoids a cliff at the end of the month that borrowers and loan servicers feared would cause a messy disruption. Supreme Court to Hear Case on Trump’s Medicaid Work RequirementsThe case, which could become moot if the Biden administration eliminates the requirements, will be scheduled to be heard early next year. California Monolith Is Removed and Replaced With a CrossA group of young men chanting “Christ is king!” drove five hours to dismantle the third shiny metal structure to mysteriously appear in the last few weeks, leaving a wooden cross in its place. Bank of England Rebuked Over ‘Missing’ $67 Billion of CashA parliamentary committee found about 50 billion pounds worth of cash in circulation is not being spent, and blasted the bank for a lack of “curiosity” about where it is. Radio Disney, Launching Pad for Young Stars, Will Shut Down Next YearSince 1996, the network has been a go-to music destination for preteens and helped jump-start the careers of future superstars. Disney said it was ending it to focus on streaming and TV. ‘What Can I Feel? The Most Important Is That We Are Alive’A village on the frontline of the war between Azerbaijan and Armenia welcomes peace — after more than two decades. For Boris Johnson, Vaccine Rollout Offers Last Chance to Show CompetenceWith the vaccine rollout and a potential Brexit deal looming, his government has a chance to wash away its reputation for chaos and mismanagement. India's Farmers Protest and Burn Fields in Challenge to Narendra ModiMany have burned their fields in defiance of antipollution laws. Some say that has worsened New Delhi’s air as the capital deals with a third coronavirus wave. Cliff Joseph, Artist, Activist and Therapist, Dies at 98After agitating for the inclusion of Black artists in New York museums, he helped introduce a multicultural perspective to the field of art therapy. What to Cook This WeekendTake a cue from Yewande Komolafe’s family, and make a brandied fruit mix to blend into any number of dishes. Renaissance Meets ’80s Rock Chicks at ChanelKristen Stewart performed audience of one as the French brand held its Métiers d’Art show in a chateau in the Loire. It was no laughing matter. The Munich Atelier Where Stained Glass Comes to LifeIn a six-story building in the city’s center, Michael and Petra Mayer run — and reside in — one of the world’s oldest and most celebrated architectural glass and mosaic studios. Arsenal Is Learning Nothing Lasts ForeverArsenal’s recent history is a case study in slow, steady decline. With the club now staring at a long climb back to the top, it is also a warning to other elite teams. The 50 Best TV Shows on Netflix Right NowNew shows come to the streaming giant all the time — too many to ever watch them all. We’re here to help. Weight Gain and Stress Eating Are Downside of Pandemic LifeA global study confirms that during the pandemic, many of us ate more junk food, exercised less, were more anxious and got less sleep. This Unusual Bird Superpower Goes Back to the Dinosaur ExtinctionKiwis, ibises and sandpipers share this sensory power with birds that lived millions of years ago. Meryl Streep Isn’t on Our List of Greatest Actors. Here’s Why.The Times’s co-chief film critics explain their rationale for some surprising inclusions, and exclusions, on their list of the greatest actors of the 21st century (so far). Powerfully Flavored PastaMark Bittman’s puttanesca is as easy and satisfying as anything you’ll make all month. More Recent Articles
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