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U.S. sanctions CCP triad leader 'Broken Tooth' for corruption The Trump administration sanctioned a member of the Chinese Communist Party it accuses of using Beijing's multination infrastructure project to hide the expansion of one of the world's largest Chinese criminal groups.      Pantone names 'Ultimate Gray' and 'Illuminating' Color of the Year 2021 Pantone named the pairing of "Ultimate Gray" and "Illuminating" as its Color of the Year for 2021.   Carolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey dealing with new quad injury Carolina Panthers star running back Christian McCaffrey was limited in practice Wednesday because of a new quad injury.   Biden to nominate Katherine Tai as U.S. trad representative President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate Katherine Tai, the Democratic Party's top trade lawyer in the House Ways and Means Committee, as U.S. trade representative, according to reports.   Starbucks names Mellody Hobson chair of board of directors Mellody Hobson on Wednesday was named the new non-executive chair of Starbucks' board of directors, becoming the first Black woman to hold the role for the company.   Michigan State-Virginia basketball game postponed; N.C. State pauses activities A men's college basketball matchup between Michigan State and Virginia -- planned for Wednesday -- has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues within Virginia's program, the school said.   Washington halts football activities due to COVID-19; Indiana-Purdue canceled The University of Washington has paused football team activities due to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases within the program, the school said Wednesday.   LSU football program self-imposes bowl ban for 2020 season The LSU football program self-imposed a postseason ban for the 2020-21 bowl season, the school announced Wednesday.   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.   Venice, Italy, floods after experimental barrier system not activated Floodwaters damaged businesses and other facilities in Venice, Italy, after its experimental MOSE barrier system was not activated due to an inaccurate weather forecast.   Players, officials kneel before PSG-Istanbul Basaksehir restart Players and match officials took a knee before the start of Wednesday's Champions League game between Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir.   House passes stopgap spending bill to avoid shutdown The House voted 343-67 to approve a continuing resolution to extend the federal funding deadline to Dec. 18 and avoid a government shutdown Friday.   Ohio State to play Northwestern in Big Ten title game after rule change The Big Ten voted Wednesday to eliminate its policy that teams must play at least six games to qualify for the conference championship game, meaning undefeated Ohio State will play Northwestern on Dec. 19.   SpaceX flies Starship rocket; it crash lands on launch pad SpaceX sent its new-generation Starship rocket into the Texas sky just before sunset Wednesday and and saw it crash-land in a massive fireball on its launch pad.   Brandon Bernard seeks stay from U.S. appeals court Attorneys for a Texas man convicted of killing married couple two decades ago asked a federal appeals court on Wednesday to stay his execution.   California reverses decision to close playgrounds under stay-at-home order California on Wednesday reversed a provision of its newest stay-at-home order that closed playgrounds areas where critical care service was strained due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   Trump joins Texas' U.S. Supreme Court case contesting election President Donald Trump on Wednesday latched on to a longshot Texas lawsuit seeking to overturn a presidential election that handed the White House to Joe Biden.   Hunter Biden says his tax affairs are under investigation Hunter Biden, President-elect Joe Biden's son, said Wednesday he's under federal investigation over his tax affairs.   Study: Heart disease leading cause of death worldwide Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide -- accounting for one-third of deaths in 2019 -- and the death toll continues to rise, a new paper says.   CO2 pricing, transfers may pay large dividends in the fight to curb climate change To curb global carbon emissions and slow climate change, a group of economists recommend using a variable carbon price and mandating moderate financial transfers from mature to developing economies.   Nasdaq records worst day since October as tech stocks fall The Nasdaq Composite recorded its worst day in six weeks as tech stocks dragged all three major U.S. indexes down on Wednesday.   FTC, coalition of states accuse Facebook of monopoly in lawsuits The Federal Trade Commission and a group of 48 states and territories filed lawsuits Wednesday accusing Facebook of anticompetitive conduct in its acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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‘Small Town, No Hospital’: Covid-19 Is Overwhelming Rural West TexasAs cases soar in Texas, hospitals are filling up from El Paso to Lubbock. The Big Bend region is especially vulnerable, with just one hospital for 12,000 square miles.   Trump and Friends Got Coronavirus Care Many Others Couldn’tRudolph W. Giuliani became the latest in President Trump’s inner circle to boast about the treatment he received for Covid-19, as hospitals across the country ration care. The Loneliest Childhood: Toddlers Have No Covid PlaymatesCovid-19 has meant the youngest children can’t go to birthday parties or play dates. Parents are keeping them out of day care. What is the long-term effect of the pandemic on our next generation? Facebook Accused of Breaking Antitrust LawsRegulators are accusing the company of buying up rising rivals to cement its dominance over social media. ‘Is Austin on Your List?’: Biden’s Pentagon Pick Rose Despite Barriers to DiversityWith retired Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III’s nomination to be the first Black defense secretary, the Pentagon comes face to face with its record as a place where people of color struggle to climb. Biden taps Katherine Tai as trade representative.17 Republican Attorneys General Back Trump in Far-Fetched Election LawsuitThe move is an attempt to bolster a baseless legal effort by Texas that seeks to delay certification of the presidential electors in four battleground states that Mr. Trump lost. Hunter Biden Discloses He Is Focus of Federal Tax InquiryMr. Biden said Justice Department prosecutors in Delaware had said they were examining his “tax affairs.” Fleeing Ethiopians Tell of Ethnic Massacres in Tigray WarTens of thousands have sought safety in Sudan, where they gave accounts to Times journalists of a devastating and complex conflict that threatens Ethiopia’s stability. Watch SpaceX’s Starship Launch and Explode in Crash LandingThe company described the test of the next-generation spacecraft as “awesome” even though it ended in a fiery blast. NASA Picks Artemis Astronauts for Moon TrainingAmong the group are astronauts who could be the first woman on the moon. Can Israelis Put Two Landers on the Moon at Once?Although the Beresheet lunar landing ended in a crash last year, SpaceIL wants to try again with a more complex mission by 2024. Facebook, Pfizer, Pantone: Your Wednesday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Modern Love Podcast: With the Help of StrangersTwo women find allies to survive difficult times. Visit ‘At Home’Get our best ideas for leading a full and cultured life every day. The Hidden ‘Fourth Wave’ of the PandemicAmerica hasn’t begun to face this year’s mental health crisis. The Coronavirus Vaccines Were Developed in Record Speed. Now, the Hard Part.Don’t squander this opportunity, America. An Uplifting Update, on the Terrible World of PornhubYoung heroes lead in confronting pornography companies that monetize rape and child abuse. The Resentment That Never SleepsRising anxiety over declining social status tells us a lot about how we got here and where we’re going. Time Won’t Let Me Wait That LongAn encounter at a clock-repair shop offered a lesson about life in 2020. New York State's Divestment Threat Is a Victory for Climate ActivistsThe comptroller’s threat to pull billions from fossil fuel investments is a big victory for climate activists. Name One Good Thing About 2020We invite readers to think of something positive about a dismal year. Apps Are Helping to Gut the Restaurant IndustryHigh fees are cutting already thin margins to the bone. A Year of Radical Political ImaginationMass protest movements changed the world’s attitude toward social justice. Holidays in a Pandemic? Here’s What Happened in 1918The festive season fell between two deadly waves of the deadly influenza outbreak. Families still gathered, often with empty chairs at the table. No, I Am Not Getting Rid of My Thousands of CDsOur chief classical music critic writes in praise of going to a shelf, pulling out a recording and sitting down to listen. Exercise for Weight Loss: Aim for 300 Minutes a WeekOverweight men and women who exercised six days a week lost weight; those who worked out twice a week did not. House Approves One-Week Funding Extension as Stimulus Talks ContinueCongress moved to buy an additional week for a deal on pandemic aid and a broader agreement to fund the government, but there was little sign of progress on the stimulus plan. Senate Rejects Attempted Blockade of Weapons Sale to U.A.E.The Senate endorsed the Trump administration’s last-minute push to sell a $23 billion arms package including armed drones and stealth fighter jets to the Emirati military. Airbnb Prices I.P.O. at $68 a ShareThe move, which is the second time the home-rental company raised its offering price, would value Airbnb for as much as $42 billion. Arizona Man Who Conspired to Threaten Journalists Gets 16 Months in PrisonJohnny Roman Garza, 21, working with a neo-Nazi group, researched home addresses for potential targets and put up a threatening poster at the home of a journalist, prosecutors said. For Canadians Held in China, Two Years of Isolation and UncertaintyThe fates of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor appear tied to a Chinese technology executive detained in Canada on a U.S. warrant. Some hope the new Biden administration could hasten their release. She Was Stranded in Canada. A Stranger Drove Her 1,000 Miles to Alaska.Lynn Marchessault was driving her children and pets from Georgia to Alaska when she got stuck in whiteout conditions in British Columbia. Gary Bath, a Canadian veteran, came to the rescue. Men Are Changing Sewing PatternsA long-neglected home art is reclaimed during the pandemic, including by some eager to break gender stereotypes. It May Feel Like Winter, but It’s Time to Shop for SeedsThe 2021 garden season officially begins this month, with the arrival of seed catalogs. Here’s what to expect after last year’s chaotic spring. How You Can Help Count and Conserve Native BeesHoneybees and their problems get the most attention, but scientists are using tactics learned from bird conservation to protect American bees. Google Chief Apologizes for A.I. Researcher’s DismissalThe researcher, one of the company’s best-known Black female employees, said she was fired last week. Pantone Picks Two Colors of the Year for 2021It’s all about the messaging. Get ready for a brighter future. More Recent Articles
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