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Russian court jails woman, son in Jehovah's Witness crackdown A Russian court on Wednesday sentenced a 69-year-old mother to jail for her religious beliefs, becoming the first woman jailed amid the Kremlin's continued crackdown on Jehovah's Witnesses.      Montreal Canadiens fire head coach Claude Julien The Montreal Canadiens fired head coach Claude Julien amid the club's current slump, the team announced Wednesday.   Moderna to begin clinical trial on vaccine booster for South African variant Drugmaker Moderna announced Wednesday that it shipped doses of a variant-specific COVID-19 vaccine candidate designed to combat the South African variant for clinical trials by the National Institutes of Health.   Megan Rapinoe leads U.S. over Argentina to win SheBelieves Cup The United States Women's National Team earned a dominant 6-0 win over Argentina on Wednesday night at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Fla., to win the SheBelieves Cup soccer tournament for the second consecutive year.   U.S. to seek election to U.N. Human Rights Council Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the United Nations on Wednesday that the United States will seek election to the U.N. Human Rights Council three years after the Trump administration withdrew it from the body.   NBA unveils second half of 2020-21 schedule The NBA released its schedule for the second half of the 2020-21 regular season Wednesday, detailing how it plans to have all 30 teams complete their 72-game slates despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.   Lawmakers grill HHS nominee Xavier Becerra on Obamacare, abortion Members of the Senate finance committee questioned Xavier Becerra, President Joe Biden's pick to head the Department of Health and Human Services, about his past stances on Medicare for All and abortion rights.   Suns' Devin Booker replacing Lakers' Anthony Davis in NBA All-Star Game Phoenix Suns star guard Devin Booker was chosen to replace injured Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis in next month's NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta.   Steelers President Art Rooney II says team wants Ben Roethlisberger back Pittsburgh Steelers President Art Rooney II released a statement Wednesday saying the team wants longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to return for the 2021 season.   Judges, host returning for Season 16 of 'America's Got Talent' Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara will return for Season 16 of "America's Got Talent," NBC announced Wednesday.   Jeremy Renner to star in Paramount+ drama 'Mayor of Kingstown' Jeremy Renner is set to star in the new Paramount+ drama "Mayor of Kingstown."   Amnesty International no longer considers Alexei Navalny 'prisoner of conscience' Amnesty International on Wednesday said it stripped Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny of his "prisoner of conscience" status, accusing him of using hate speech in past comments on migrants.   Survey finds 'slutpage' use may be common among U.S. college students Viewing and uploading to so-called slutpages -- mobile apps, websites and email lists that include non-consensual nude or semi-nude pictures of women -- is fairly common among college students in the United States.   President Joe Biden orders 100-day review for U.S. supply chains amid shortages President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday calling for a review of supply chains across federal agencies in the wake of shortages of essential goods ranging from medical equipment to computer chips.   'Ray Donovan' will continue in a Showtime movie Showtime annoucned Wednesday that "Ray Donovan," which ran for seven seasons, will continue as a feature-length film on the network.   'Halo' TV series moves from Showtime to Paramount+ The live-action "Halo" TV series which was in production at Showtime will now air exclusively on the Paramount+ streaming service in 2022.   Paramount+ confirms 'Frasier' revival with Kelsey Grammer Paramount+ has confirmed Kelsey Grammer will return for a "Frasier" revival series.   Chicago White Sox star Jose Abreu tests positive for COVID-19 Chicago White Sox first baseman and reigning American League MVP Jose Abreu tested positive for COVID-19 and will remain away from the club for the next several days.   Biden administration to deliver 25 million masks to health centers, food pantries White House coronavirus coordinator Jeffrey Zients announced Wednesday that the Biden administration plans to deliver 25 million masks to community health centers, and 60,000 food pantries and soup kitchens in March.   Woman wins lottery jackpot 10 years after husband won sweepstakes A North Carolina woman discovered Super Bowl Sunday is particularly lucky for her family when she won a $268,132 jackpot 10 years after her husband won a sweepstakes during the same event.   Gallup poll: Growing number of Americans ID as LGBT A growing number of Americans identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, a Gallup poll released Wednesday indicates.   Naval Postgraduate School to study surprise climate issues in $2.4M award The Naval Postgraduate School was awarded a $2.4 million grant to study practices to better prepare for future climate events, the U.S. Navy said on Wednesday.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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A New Coronavirus Variant Is Spreading in New York, Researchers ReportThe variant contains a mutation thought to help the virus dodge the immune system, scientists said.   Coronavirus Vaccine Finder Aims to Help Americans Get ShotsVaccineFinder.org is an ambitious but limited attempt to simplify Americans’ search for vaccines. Johnson & Johnson’s Vaccine Works Well and May Curb Virus SpreadF.D.A. studies show the shot strongly protects against severe illness and may reduce spread of the virus. But the drugmaker has fallen short of initial production goals. Recall Talk Grows for Newsom in California as Governors Are Under SiegeFellow Democrats have defended Gov. Gavin Newsom, lavishly praising his handling of the pandemic. But conservatives say his shutdowns have been destructive. Hurt by Lockdowns, California’s Small Businesses Push to Recall NewsomThe pain for such enterprises been particularly acute in the state, leading some to back an effort to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom. Facing Roadblocks, Vast Global Vaccination Effort Gets UnderwayAn operation to supply billions of coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer countries has started. But as rich countries buy most of the available supply, stark inequalities remain. Candidate Biden Called Saudi Arabia a ‘Pariah.’ He Now Has to Deal With It.In a coming call with King Salman, the president plans to warn him that the United States will soon make public intelligence about the Saudi crown prince’s role in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. Biden Seeks More Control Over USPS With New AppointmentsThe president nominated three people to the beleaguered agency’s board on a day when the postmaster general, Louis DeJoy, a major Republican donor, faced questioning on Capitol Hill. Biden Revokes Trump’s Pause on Green CardsSince taking office, President Biden has issued several executive orders and directives aimed at lifting restrictions on immigrants put in place over the past four years. Powell Says Better Child Care Policies Might Lift Women in Work ForceThe Fed chair said better caregiving options was an “area worth looking at” for Congress, while reiterating the central bank’s full-employment pledge. Capitol Riot Costs Will Exceed $30 Million, Official Tells CongressThe architect of the Capitol and other officials told lawmakers that the physical and psychological toll of the Jan. 6 riot — including damaged artifacts and staff trauma — will be extensive. Haaland, With a Key Vote in Her Column, Appears Headed for ConfirmationSenator Joe Manchin III, who oversees the confirmation hearing, said he would support Representative Deb Haaland, President Biden’s nominee to lead the Interior Department. Amid Shortfalls, Biden Signs Executive Order to Bolster Critical Supply ChainsThe order is intended to help insulate the economy from future shortages of critical imported components by making the United States less reliant on foreign supplies. Biden Looks to a Consensus Builder to Heal a Democratic Rift on TradeKatherine Tai, the Biden administration’s nominee for trade representative, will set the course for the Democrats’ worker-focused approach to trade. A Top Democrat Warns Against a Hasty Withdrawal of U.S. Troops From AfghanistanSenator Jack Reed said he favored seeking an extension of the May 1 deadline for withdrawing troops that President Donald Trump and the Taliban negotiated last year. Johnson & Johnson, Hong Kong, Sheet Pan Dinners: Your Wednesday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. When Covid Hit Nursing Homes, Part 2: ‘They’re Not Giving Us an Ending’In the final part of our exploration of what happened in New York’s nursing homes, we ask: How did the decisions made by Gov. Andrew Cuomo contribute to the crisis? Got a Confidential News Tip?The Times would like to hear from readers who want to share messages and materials with our journalists. Inside a Covid I.C.U., Through a Nurse's EyesA short film offering a firsthand perspective of the brutality of the pandemic inside a Covid-19 I.C.U. School Closures Have Failed America’s ChildrenAs many as three million children have gotten no education for nearly a year. Criminal Justice Is a State IssueState power is the path to racial equality and liberation. Ready to Nag About Gun Control?A pandemic makes weapons worse. Australia’s Social Media Law Won’t Save JournalismGoogle and Facebook have objected to a law that will require them to pay media outlets for content. But the legislation won’t protect the businesses it aims to help. Mitch McConnell Would Like Trump to Fade AwayGood luck with that. America Is Not ‘Back.’ And Americans Should Not Want It to Be.Unless President Biden challenges the fundamental premises of U.S. foreign policy, he will repeat the mistakes of his predecessors, but in a more competitive world. Should We Put the Filibuster Out of Its Misery?Depends on which people you talk to. Ezra Klein and Jessica Anderson join Jane Coaston to debate the Senate’s revered and reviled tactic. Mothers All Over Are Losing ItPandemic life has made us feel more insecure about the aspects of our parenting we were already most insecure about. How Did the ‘Worst of the Worst’ Become 3 Out of 4?Merrick Garland can bring bail reform to the federal justice system. André Leon Talley: Eviction, Bankruptcy and Fashion GriftAn attempt to evict the fashion icon shines a spotlight on some of the very blurry lines in fashion. What Was the Vertical Club?As we listlessly hoist our home dumbbells, let’s take a deep breath and reflect on a lost epicenter of New York City fitness culture. Facebook Bans Myanmar Military Accounts in Aftermath of CoupThe move plunges the social network into the post-coup politics of the roiled nation, after years of criticism over how Myanmar’s military had used the site. More Adult Americans Are Identifying as L.G.B.T., Gallup Poll FindsA survey found that 5.6 percent of adults described themselves as L.G.B.T. in 2020, up from 4.5 percent in 2017. Husband Must Pay Wife $7,700 for Years of Housework, Chinese Court RulesSome in China hailed the divorce court case as a breakthrough, but many noted that full-time nannies are paid far more. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, Newly Vaccinated, Return to Church in GeorgiaThe Carters have long been devoted members of Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Ga. — both of them as deacons, and he, for decades, as a Sunday school teacher. Lindsey Boylan, Ex-Aide, Says Cuomo Sexually Harassed HerLindsey Boylan accused the New York governor of kissing her in his office in 2018. She left her job as a special adviser to him soon after. NASA's Mars Parachute Had a Hidden Code. Meet the People Who Cracked It.Engineers hinted they had hidden a code in the parachute that landed the Perseverance rover. Within hours, puzzle enthusiasts cracked it. Fanne Foxe, Who Plunged Into the Tidal Basin and Emerged Famous, Dies at 84A stripper known as “the Argentine Firecracker,” she was at the center of a political sex scandal that rocked Washington in the 1970s. A New Generation of Wi-Fi to Improve Your Home NetworkThe technology, Wi-Fi 6, is designed to reduce congestion from devices. We put it to the test. Should Straight Actors Play Gay Roles? A Star TV Writer Says NoRussell T Davies, whose latest hit series is “It’s a Sin” on HBO Max, made waves in England by saying only gay performers should play gay characters. “I’m going to war,” he said. If Luka Looks Familiar, You Must Have Watched Larry BirdLuka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is often compared to Bird, the Boston Celtics great. When he’s hitting game-winners, as he did on Tuesday, this can seem about right. Can Zapping Our Brains Really Cure Depression?New research suggests that stimulating neurons in the brain can address psychological issues with surprising speed and precision. The Words That Are In and Out With the Biden Administration“The president has been clear to all of us — words matter, tone matters and civility matters,” said Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary. Inside a Battle Over Race, Class and Power at Smith CollegeA student said she was racially profiled while eating in a college dorm. An investigation found no evidence of bias. But the incident will not fade away. More Recent Articles
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