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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver: 'No plans' to pause season due to COVID-19 NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that the league currently has no plans to suspend its season as COVID-19 outbreaks continue throughout the NBA.     Jurors in Kim Potter ask what to do if they can't reach consensus Jurors in the manslaughter trial of former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter asked the judge what to do if they are unable to reach a consensus as they completed the second day of deliberations Tuesday.   NHL players to skip 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing due to COVID-19 concerns The NHL and its players' union reached an agreement Tuesday to not participate in the men's hockey tournament at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing because of growing COVID-19 concerns.   Jurors ask judge about victims' testimony in second day of Ghislaine Maxwell deliberations Jurors in the trial of British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell asked the judge three questions related to the accounts of the women who testified against her.   Buck Showalter introduced as New York Mets' new manager Former Baltimore Orioles skipper Buck Showalter was officially introduced as the New York Mets' next manager Tuesday.   Chiefs put Tyreek Hill, 6 others on COVID-19 list; Bills' Cole Beasley added to list The Kansas City Chiefs added seven players, including star wide receiver Tyreek Hill, to the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.   Michael Flynn sues Jan. 6 committee to block release of phone records Former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn on Tuesday sued the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riots to block a subpoena seeking his phone records.   Detroit Tigers first-base coach Kimera Bartee dies at 49 Detroit Tigers first-base coach Kimera Bartee, who played six seasons in MLB, has died at the age of 49, the team announced.   Judge upholds felony obstruction charge against Oath Keepers in Jan. 6 Capitol riot A federal judge has upheld a felony obstruction charge that prosecutors have relied on in proceedings against the Oath Keepers in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.   Federal prisoners allowed to continue home confinement during pandemic The U.S. Justice Department announced Tuesday that it will allow federal inmates who had previously been released to serve home confinement because of the threat of COVID-19 in prisons to remain at home.   McDonald's targets kids in lower-income countries with social media posts, study finds Fast-food chain McDonald's is targeting children in lower middle-income countries globally with marketing messages, an analysis published Tuesday by the journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention and Health found.   Japan hangs three death row prisoners in first executions since 2019 Japan hanged three death row prisoners, carrying out its first executions since December 2019 and the first under the administration of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.   NYC pushes COVID-19 booster shots with $100 incentives New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Tuesday that his city will start offering $100 incentives to people who get a COVID-19 booster shot.   Months-old Powerball ticket worth $50,000 found while cleaning out bag A Florida woman said she was cleaning out a backpack when she found a forgotten Powerball ticket she purchased months earlier in Maryland, and it turned out to be a $50,000 winner.   Northern Ireland man's message in a bottle turns up 23 years later A Northern Ireland man's message in a bottle was found nearly 23 years later after traveling only about 18 miles.   Dow rises 560 points as markets bounce back from Omicron-fueled dip U.S. markets posted gains Tuesday, bouncing back after three negative sessions fueled by concerns over the rapidly spreading Omicron COVID-19 variant.   Asia-native Steller's sea eagle spotted in Massachusetts for first time Wildlife officials in Massachusetts confirmed a Steller's sea eagle, a species native to Asia, has been spotted in the state for the first time.   Biden announces more access to COVID-19 tests, military help for hospitals With the Omicron variant rising nationwide, President Joe Biden addressed the country on Tuesday afternoon, announcing changes to his winter COVID-19 plan, including an additional 500 million rapid coronavirus tests.   Secret Service names pandemic fraud recovery chief as stolen benefits near $100B The U.S. Secret Service named a pandemic fraud recovery coordinator Tuesday, saying stolen benefits are nearing $100 billion.   Watch: Woman goes from a bobby pin to a Tennessee home in 28 trades A San Francisco woman who put a single bobby pin up for trade on Craigslist in May 2020 said it took her 28 exchanges and about a year and one-half to trade up to a Tennessee home.   Kellogg's workers ratify agreement, ending 11-week strike Kellogg's workers ratified a deal Tuesday that ends an 11-week strike. The Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers international union workers approved a new five-year contract.   Wire-biting squirrels force Minnesota park to scale back Christmas lights A Minnesota park has scaled back Christmas decorations this year, and members of the nonprofit that maintains the park said fat squirrels are to blame.   Baby Yingliang dinosaur fossil shows remarkable similarities to modern birds A 66 million-year-old complete baby dinosaur fossil called "Baby Yingliang" discovered in China shows "remarkable similarities" to modern birds, scientists said in a study published Tuesday.   Lifetime sets new movie 'Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez' for February Lifetime has announced a new film centered around the true story of Abby Hernandez titled "Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez," which is coming to the network on Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. EST.   U.S. population grows by slowest rate in history, Census figures show The U.S. population grew by 0.1% in 2021, the slowest rate in the country's history, according to Census Bureau data released Tuesday.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Biden Bolsters Virus Fight, Offering Aid to Hospitals and Free TestsThe president also sought to address the nation’s battered psyche, telling anxious Americans that “we should all be concerned about Omicron, but not panicked.”   Hospitals Scramble as Antibody Treatments Fail Against OmicronThe single remaining monoclonal antibody therapy effective against the variant is now in short supply in the U.S., imperiling an option that doctors and hospitals have relied on. An unvaccinated Texas man’s death may be the first in the U.S. attributed to Omicron.How to Travel Responsibly During the Holidays Amid Omicron WaveEven as the variant surges, the seasonal travel rush seems unstoppable, but there are steps you can take to travel more responsibly and mitigate the health risks for yourself — and others. N.H.L. Players Will Skip Beijing OlympicsLess than four months after agreeing to send hockey’s top stars to the Games, the N.H.L. and its players’ union have reversed course amid a rise in coronavirus cases. N.B.A.'s Adam Silver Says Christmas Games Will Go OnA day after the N.H.L. announced a pause in its schedule, N.B.A. Commissioner Adam Silver said the responsible thing for his league was to play and “learn to live with” the virus. Adams Cancels Inauguration Gala in Latest Sign of Omicron SurgeMayor Bill de Blasio and his successor, Eric Adams, are weighing difficult decisions as the city faces another troubling wave of coronavirus cases. McConnell to Manchin: We’d Love to Have You, JoeSenator Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader, says Democratic outrage over Senator Joe Manchin’s opposition to sweeping policy bills shows he is not welcome in his party any longer. The Policy Debate at the Heart of the Biden-Manchin StandoffPresident Biden and Senator Joe Manchin III have many differences over the proposed domestic policy bill, but one issue stands out: the child tax credit. Phil Waldron's Unlikely Role in Pushing Baseless Election ClaimsPhil Waldron, who owns a bar in Texas, is a case study in how pro-Trump fringe players managed to get a hearing for conspiracy theories at the highest level during the presidential transition. Flynn Sues Jan. 6 Committee as House Republican Rebuffs InvestigatorsThe panel investigating the Capitol attack faced stonewalling from allies of former President Donald J. Trump on two new fronts. In a Boston Court, a Superstar of Science Falls to EarthA jury found Harvard chemist Charles Lieber guilty of lying to the federal government about his participation in China’s Thousand Talents recruitment program. Family in Nigeria Lost 3 Daughters to Sickle Cell. Can They Save a Fourth?About 150,000 babies are born each year in Nigeria with sickle cell, a deadly disease. Tens of thousands of them die annually before their fifth birthdays. 18 Sports Highlights From 2021 Worth Watching AgainWorld records, no-look shots, extraordinary goals, trick base running, come-from-behind victories … we may not know what sports will look like in 2022, but 2021 had it all. A Box of Cash, a Secret Donor and a Big Lift for Some N.Y.C. StudentsWhen a City College physics professor opened an ordinary box that had been sitting in the mailroom, he was startled by its contents. Facts Alone Aren’t Going to Win Over the Unvaccinated. This Might.Methods to get people vaccinated without requiring them to change their beliefs are promising. Covid Etiquette: Don't Come to a Holiday Party With a CoughEven if your chest cold, stomach bug or swollen sinuses are not coronavirus-related, step away from the mulled cider until you are healthy. Joe Manchin Just Did Democrats a Favor on Build Back BetterThe Democrats have to stop playing games with expiration dates and do fewer things better. Thanks to Manchin, maybe they finally will. How Do We Avoid the Next Debt Limit Debacle?Congress must ensure the issue cannot be used as a tool of partisan politics. The New Pentagon Papers: Civilian CasualtiesReaders call for Pentagon accountability for the killing of civilians. Also: Julian Assange; Republican hypocrisy; two-family homes. Why We Clutter, and What to Do About ItAll that “stuff” in our drawers, closets and corners is a hazard, but there are ways to keep it at bay. TikTok’s Music Critics Reflect on 2021Four of the app’s voices on pop name their favorite releases of the year and discuss developing taste in the age of the algorithm. The Tech I Want in 2022Next year we need more creative ways to bring us together. (Laundry robots would be cool, too.) Pivoting to New Horizons With Career HelpBy offering job training, nonprofit groups not only assist with job changes, but also build confidence for interviews and life changes. India's Modi Brings Tap Water to Millions as Supplies ShrinkThe ambitious project to meet a dire need shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strengths and helps explain his popularity despite a weakened economy. John Thune, a Likely Successor to Mitch McConnell, Weighs RetirementMr. Thune, the No. 2 Republican in the Senate, is considering giving up his South Dakota seat because of both family concerns and Donald Trump’s enduring hold on the G.O.P. Billionaire Jeff T. Green Resigns From Mormon ChurchJeff T. Green, the chief executive of a technology firm, said he was leaving because of the church’s wealth and stance on social issues such as gay rights. The Pandemic Struck Orchestras With Underlying Conditions HardWith the coronavirus crisis exacerbating longstanding budget woes, the San Antonio Symphony wants to cut pay and positions. Its musicians have gone on strike. Biden Administration Approves Two California Solar ProjectsThe solar farms, planned for the California desert, would generate enough electricity to power about 132,000 homes, the Interior Department said. British Court Orders Dubai Ruler to Pay £554 Million in Custody SettlementThe settlement, of about $734 million, resolves a lengthy dispute that began when Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein and her two children fled to London in 2019. 5.9-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Parts of AlaskaThere were no immediate reports of damage or injuries after the earthquake, whose epicenter was about 135 miles southwest of Anchorage, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Justice Dept. Says Some Inmates Can Stay Confined at HomeThe move reverses a Trump-era decision that would have sent many of the thousands of inmates released to home confinement during the pandemic back to prison. 2 Are Arrested After Brawl With Police at Miami AirportThe skirmish, which was captured on video, happened as the airport was bracing for heavy holiday passenger traffic despite a surge in Covid-19 cases driven by the highly transmissible Omicron variant. Buck Showalter Introduced as Mets ManagerIn an introductory news conference, Buck Showalter applauded Steven Cohen for taking away the team’s excuses for not winning the World Series. Robert Lemke Sentenced to 3 Years Over Threats to Journalists and PoliticiansThe same day that Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, Robert Lemke told a congressman’s brother that he was with “armed members near your home,” prosecutors said. How Volunteering Can Help Ease LonelinessScience tells us the solution may lie in what we do for others, not ourselves. All Anyone Wants for Christmas Is a Covid TestUp until last week, many Americans were worried about their holiday presents arriving on time. Now, rapid tests are at the top of their list. What to Know About Your Hair: Questions and AnswersHere, answers to some pressing questions about what’s going on with your hair and what treatments may be worth trying. Tiny Love Stories: ‘Nobody Knows I’m a Lesbian’Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. More Recent Articles
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