President Biden has a 200-page strategy to bolster production of vaccines, treatments and medical-grade protective gear while reaching out to communities of color. Hospitals are straining to cope with a new coronavirus variant, despite warnings last year that more preparations were needed for an expected surge of cases in the winter. Using the kind of blunt language that so often infuriated the former president, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the health threat from the virus was still “very serious.” But with 200 million doses pledged for the first quarter of the year, some experts say President Biden’s plan for 100 million shots in 100 days is far too modest. The Republican leader’s call to delay former President Donald J. Trump’s trial left the timetable uncertain as party leaders wrangled over the basics of a functioning Senate. An initial wave of arrests was based on news accounts and social media. Proving a conspiracy could be much more challenging. If former President Donald J. Trump intends to live in South Florida full time, he is likely to encounter some friction. (Though his fans are thrilled.) Commutations in high-profile Medicare fraud cases have elicited anger among those who spent years pursuing complex prosecutions. There will be no “reset” of the American relationship with Moscow, administration officials say. But in an era of constant confrontation in cyberspace, the president seeks to avoid a nuclear arms race. The action paved the way for a historic vote on Friday that will make Lloyd J. Austin III, a retired four-star Army general, the first Black American to lead the Pentagon. The Transportation Department, which holds sway over planes, trains and automobiles, faces limits on how it spends money. Still, here are five possible steps. The Bidens waited for an awkward moment in front of a closed door when they arrived at their new residence, a protocol breach that turned out to be a small but curious bit of disarray. Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. The president’s address conveyed a message of hope and unity, but making that vision come true will be difficult. Isabel Wilkerson on why a new presidency alone can’t fix America’s 400-year-old race-based hierarchy. He’s a more transformational president than you may think. Unity is a fine goal, but don’t expect much cooperation. You don’t get re-elected for things voters don’t know about. If a Biden relief package isn’t open-ended, and tied to a full recovery, America is doomed to repeat last-minute partisan fights over aid. A lobby is trying to block codes that save homeowners money and fight climate change. Readers felt uplifted by the inauguration ceremony. One described his “renewed appreciation of American democracy and the rituals that celebrate it.” Public transit systems urgently need more public funding so they can continue to provide an important public service. Declining a Covid-19 shot because you think it should go to someone else won’t help anyone. He called part of Obama’s legacy “a big mistake.” Here’s how he plans to remedy it. Lots of things are better than a colorful president. Democrats often benefit from unilateral authority more than Republicans do. The conductor and keyboardist Karl Richter’s legacy can be explored anew with a 100-disc box set. Britain’s biggest music event won’t take place for a second year in a row. The decision has sent shock waves across Europe, where festivals have already been asking politicians for help. The opening moments of both presidencies did not attract as large an audience as Barack Obama did in 2009. The winning ticket was sold at a convenience store in a former mining town in Maryland. “We don’t know for who,” the shopkeeper said, “but we are happy for somebody.” Julie Payette was Canada’s official head of state, a high-profile but largely ceremonial role. She was accused of publicly humiliating employees. The theft, by a 19-year-old who worked at a Kroger in Duluth, Ga., occurred over two weeks when a supermarket compliance officer was away, the authorities said. After years of study and debate, there is finally a proposal to rebuild the Midtown Manhattan eyesore from the ground up. In a showdown with New York State, the National Rifle Association is trying an unusual strategy. Legal experts doubt it will work. The Vermont senator was cold, but comfortable. The internet noticed. The police say Kevin Gavin has killed three women since 2015 at the Carter G. Woodson Houses in Brooklyn. A practical accessory also adds a bit of flair to your pandemic look. Just ask A.O.C. or J.Lo. Here are some of the stories of how couples, most of whom submitted their announcement information to The New York Times last year, agreed to marry each other. The athletes waiting in quarantine for the Australian Open are figuring out creative ways to stay busy (and swing a tennis racket) before they can hit the court. Ramin Bahrani directs a barbed rags-to-riches tale of modern India. There’s been much discussion about the presence of Black actors in Regency England on the Netflix show, but performers of color have been playing historical roles in London theaters for decades. Even as he was dying, he worked to raise awareness of pediatric cancer. Now scientists are using his cells to help others. Double-masking is a sensible and easy way to lower your risk when you have to spend more time around others — in a taxi, on a train or plane, or at an inauguration. More Recent Articles |
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