The Biden administration said federal masking guidance would not change for now, but was seeking advice from public health experts on the way forward. Some Americans cheered the moves, mostly by Democratic governors, but others questioned the timing, with more than 200,000 new virus infections being reported each day. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have all announced plans to loosen certain restrictions, but all of them continue to require masks in some places. The South Korean curling team helped revive a painful discussion about the mistreatment of athletes in their country, leading the way for others to come forward. The National Archives consulted with the Justice Department about the discovery after the former president sent back documents that he had improperly taken from the White House when he left office. A review of threats against members of Congress shows how a mainstreaming of violent political speech has prompted a growing number of Americans to target elected officials. Peter Navarro, a White House adviser to former President Donald J. Trump, has written and spoken about his work on a plan to get Congress to reject the results of the 2020 election. A bipartisan push is growing to bar members of Congress from trading individual stocks, an effort pushed by vulnerable lawmakers eager to take on perceived corruption in Washington. The Cold War term for a kind of stifled sovereignty has gained attention as a possible solution to the standoff with Russia. But the nation it’s named for would rather forget about it. Russia can seize control over Ukraine or keep strong economic ties to Europe. It will be hard to do both. The judge is seen by some as a long shot for the Supreme Court, but supporters say her bipartisan backing and the appeal of her humble ascent should not be overlooked. When Wolf Volcano erupted last month in a remote corner of Ecuador, its lava trail extended for miles in an orange line so bright that it was visible from space. “Belfast” and “The Power of the Dog” will probably face off for the top prize, but each contender has a path to other statuettes. We explain. Policymakers need to be humble about what we don’t know, especially with Covid-19. A new ABC sitcom, which honors teachers, debuts as the profession is under attack John Vinocur’s career was a rebuke to what his profession risks becoming. The voting rights decision is further evidence of an impatient conservative majority. The adverse economic developments resulting from trade imports that produced a sharp shift to the right are still wreaking political havoc. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on how we assess employment data. The better answer in these situations is obvious, but not easy: education, education, education. If students really want to read “Maus,” they’ll find a way. A variety of reactions when someone who is against vaccination dies of Covid. Also: China’s Olympic charade; an F.D.A. decision. The Senate’s posturing over qualified nominees has got to stop. A debate on the racial equity policy that shapes college admissions in this country. Activists and analysts say calls for anti-Muslim violence — even genocide — are moving from the fringes to the mainstream, while political leaders keep silent. Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. The controversy over the star podcaster and misinformation raised thorny questions about the streaming service’s role as a platform, and exacerbated its conflicts with musicians. A parody conspiracy theory called Birds Aren’t Real has spread widely online, aiming to puncture misinformation using absurdism. Could that work? The I.O.C. awarded this year’s Winter Games to a place almost completely lacking in snow. China’s water-scarce capital had to go to enormous lengths to make it. The geomagnetic incident resulted in the Starlink transmitters drifting back into Earth’s atmosphere, where they will burn up, potentially costing the company about $100 million. The retraction came after three female graduate students filed a lawsuit accusing the university of ignoring allegations that an anthropology professor had sexually harassed students for years. Eric Adams’s harshest exchange during a state budget hearing was with a fellow Democrat whose brother was killed by gunfire at the age of 19. The comedian and former “Full House” star accidentally hit his head on something and then went to sleep, they said. Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor, claims The New York Times acted recklessly in publishing an editorial that incorrectly linked her to a mass shooting. Prosecutors in Manhattan say Kareem and Sharice Mitchell trafficked eight women, including two whom Ms. Mitchell had taken in as foster children. The sentence for Gamal Abdelaziz, 64, of Las Vegas, was the longest yet in the continuing federal prosecution known as Operation Varsity Blues. After conflicting announcements over who would look into sexual harassment allegations made against Daniel Snyder, N.F.L. Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league would oversee the inquiry. Here’s how the Navy might recover a $94 million F-35 Joint Strike Fighter that crashed in China’s backyard. Three Federal Reserve picks said that they won’t work in finance for years if they are confirmed to central bank positions. Investigators identified four suspects in the 1972 killings of Bryce, Virginia and Bobby Durham. Three of the men are dead, and one is serving a life sentence for other murders. Disney said its theme parks had come roaring back despite the Omicron variant. But the company’s vast cable television business continued to shrink. Whether smartphone overuse constitutes a true addiction is still up for debate, but experts say there are ways to scale down. Steven Phillips-Horst and Lily Marotta, the hosts of a dishy podcast that deconstructs the bizarre genre of memoirs by the rich and famous, branch out with a stage show. The new documentary “Ronnie’s” tells the story of a venue that reshaped the city’s jazz scene, and the mysterious musician who lent it his name. More Recent Articles |
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