Ending a monthslong impasse, lawmakers from both parties approved legislation that would let Congress raise the debt ceiling by a simple majority vote. Fearing backlash from the right, most in the party dug in against a bipartisan deal needed to stave off a federal default. Britain could be a bellwether of what other countries will see from the new coronavirus variant. Officials say Omicron could account for most cases within weeks. The C.D.C. director promptly signed off on the move, saying the agency was encouraging adolescents to receive a booster dose. Here’s the latest on Covid. A three-judge panel held that Congress’s oversight powers, backed by President Biden’s decision not to invoke executive privilege over the material, outweighed Mr. Trump’s residual secrecy powers. The move by the attorney general, Letitia James, comes at a critical moment in a criminal inquiry into the former president, who could try to block the demand. Mr. Smollett was convicted of filing a false police report in 2019 claiming he had been the victim of a racist and homophobic attack. The jury deliberated for more than nine hours. Thousands of problems identified by state inspectors were never publicly disclosed because of a secretive appeals process, a New York Times investigation found. Dozens more were reported injured in the crash in southern Chiapas state, where many migrants regularly cross into Mexico from Central America. The coffee chain’s executives sought to persuade workers to reject the union in an election campaign that began in late August. Workers at a second store voted not to unionize and the result at a third outlet was not clear. Price gains have moved up sharply for months, but the fact that the trend is lasting and broadening has newly put policymakers on red alert. The legislation approved by the City Council will set up a system for legal residents to vote in municipal elections. A new film about a killer comet revives memories of a nail-biting night in The Times newsroom two decades ago. A scientist in Scotland tested a so-called DogPhone to let her dog make video calls. He did use it, but mostly by mistake. The “Sex and the City” revival is part dramedy about heartbreak, part awkward bid at relevance. Why do Americans say that the economy is awful but that they’re doing fine? In a new documentary, “Get Back,” the Beatles give a master class in creativity under pressure. Whatever the Omicron variant may mean for the young, it’s already clear that it can be deadly for the old. Not everyone can make it in New York. Al Hirschfeld’s drawings of Stephen Sondheim’s shows were a gift. An attempt to be present with a stranger in pain. Mosseri talks while Congress dithers. Video games may not be harmless, but what are you going to do? The party’s infighting and pessimism are just what Republicans savor. A theory of political time explains how he has become a prisoner of great expectations. These nine portraits of Sondheim musicals, from “West Side Story” and “Gypsy” to “Into the Woods” and “Passion,” sparked this theatergoer’s memory. Democracy is about more than delivering the goods. They want the same protections newspapers enjoy. But they are not newspapers. They don’t leave only themselves vulnerable to the virus; they make everyone more vulnerable. Under an executive order, the federal government would phase out the purchase of gasoline-powered vehicles, and its buildings would be powered by wind, solar or other clean energy. 2008年北京夏季奥运会也曾面临抵制呼声,但最终人们记住更多的是精彩的开幕式和赛事,以及一个蓬勃发展并且张开双臂拥抱世界的中国。14年后,北京冬奥会再次遭遇抵制,这一次有什么不同? If Russia opts for an invasion, Ukraine’s generals say, they would have no hope of repelling it without a major infusion of military help from the West. The move by the state attorney general, which instantly upended the governor’s race, seemed to solidify Gov. Kathy Hochul’s front-runner status. The president kicked off his summit as critics questioned the guest list and whether the United States could be an effective advocate for democracy amid problems at home. Although players with six-figure deals have attracted most of the public attention, thousands of athletes are pulling in just enough for books or date nights under name, image and likeness agreements. A state judge said the approach inappropriately granted standing and denied due process. Abortion providers said they would expand services if the State Supreme Court upheld the ruling. The museum and the Sackler family announced that the name would be removed from seven exhibition spaces, including the wing that houses the Temple of Dendur. Under the deal, which is subject to City Council approval, the money would go to 32 plaintiffs who said they were injured by the police during 2020 social justice protests. The parents of two sisters who survived the Oxford High School shootings have filed a federal suit against the district and its officials. The nation switched diplomatic allegiance to Beijing, leaving 13 nations and the Vatican still recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign nation. For decades, he performed, taught and toured with unflagging devotion. He also helped to lay the foundation for the widespread academic study of jazz. The U.S. military said it had transitioned to an advise and assist mission in the country, but the roughly 2,500 service members on the ground will remain, staying on in support roles. He refused to certify Joseph Biden’s victory over Donald Trump in Detroit but later relented. A foe of Covid vaccines, he was hospitalized with the virus. A porn star returns to his hometown in Sean Baker’s latest slice of hard-luck Americana. She doesn’t just make art about pollution, she makes art out of it. Now her “Smog Collectors” series is on view at California State University, Fullerton. A list of quality holiday movies on streaming services other than Netflix. More Recent Articles |
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