Almost two years into the pandemic, finger-pointing, lack of coordination, sparse information and fear are once again influencing policy. “Here’s what it does: It gives us time,” President Biden said of the flight restrictions. He called the new variant a cause for concern, not panic. The injunction is another setback for the Biden administration after an appeals court suspended its vaccine mandate for large employers earlier this month. Japan, which has been very cautious throughout the pandemic, is again barring all nonresident foreigners. There is an economic and human cost. Stocks rose on Monday, but analysts expect a bumpy ride for share prices while experts assess whether existing vaccines will be effective against the new variant. The decision follows a New York Times investigation that described allegations that top officials had sought to conceal civilian casualties. Chris Cuomo, the CNN host, participated in strategy discussions and shared a tip on at least one woman who had accused his brother, Andrew Cuomo, of sexual harassment. The social media pioneer, whose name has become synonymous with the company, was replaced by Twitter’s chief technology officer, Parag Agrawal. A longtime Twitter insider and a confidant of co-founder Jack Dorsey, Mr. Agrawal takes over as the social media company confronts various challenges. Dangerous mining conditions plague Congo, home to the world’s largest supply of cobalt, a key ingredient in electric cars. A leadership battle threatens reforms. A prosecutor described Jeffrey Epstein and his longtime girlfriend and associate, Ms. Maxwell, as “partners in crime.” The Piolet d’Or, or Golden Ice Axe, is alpine climbing’s biggest award. But whether it honors or encourages risk is debated in the sport. It should not take a high-profile death to expose just how much is at risk when medicine is hamstrung by politics, religion or culture. The Omicron variant is creating a lot of anxiety. Why don’t other countries face a Great Resignation? Rewarding the nation for detecting and reporting the Omicron variant would give other countries an incentive to report new variants. On the cusp of overturning Roe, conservatives adopt a pro-choice slogan. The model on wielding beauty and power in the age of Instagram. More guns, no matter in whose hands, will create more standoffs, more intimidation, more death sanctioned in the eyes of the law. As we gather to celebrate the holidays during a difficult year, we’d be wise to consider a posture of grace. Readers recount their interactions with the composer. Ms. Andrews laments the loss of a “genius.” South Africa gave the world an early warning. Decisive action on containment and surveillance could help us control it. There are some mysteries that even genetic science can’t explain. Pedal, pedal, pedal, glide. Camel beauty contests take center stage at a celebration of Bedouin culture, held annually in the United Arab Emirates. The former “Bachelor” star announced he is gay on national TV in April. A new Netflix reality series seeks to share his journey and address the criticism. Ms. Holmes, the founder of the failed blood testing start-up Theranos, blamed Ramesh Balwani, the former No. 2 at the company. The case of “Chrysanthemum” offers a rare look at the covert battle the rival Koreas are waging over North Korean defectors living in the South. The committee investigating the Capitol riot will consider recommending criminal charges against Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official. Representative Lauren Boebert made an overture to Representative Ilhan Omar after suggesting that the Muslim lawmaker was a terrorism threat. The call did not go well. Nathan Valencia, 20, a student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, died on Nov. 23 of brain injuries four days after headlining a charity boxing match, lawyers for his family said. Prosecutors said he conspired to submit fake data about Temple’s Fox School of Business that helped it climb influential U.S. News & World Report college rankings. The prosecutors who brought the 2018 sexual assault case are appealing the decision in June by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that overturned the jury verdict. In a half-hour video interview with Golf Digest, Woods, who was badly injured in a car crash early this year, said he hopes to recover enough to play sporadically in tour events. As the scene expands, so too have concerns about cultural appropriation and inclusion. Aim for an overall healthful dietary pattern, the American Heart Association advises, rather than focusing on “good” or “bad” foods. She had already started branching out when her film career was at its height, writing a syndicated column and launching a fashion and cosmetics business. The failed lethal injection for Mr. Hamm, who was terminally ill, amounted to what his lawyer said was a case of cruel and unusual punishment. In a federal lawsuit against the Eastern Pennsylvania Mennonite Church, two plaintiffs said they were deprived of food and restrained with zip ties at a forced-labor farm. A crowd had gathered on Friday night to listen to Noasis, an Oasis tribute band. On Monday, most of them were finally able to go home. More Recent Articles |
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