New estimates from researchers at Columbia University suggest that the surge in cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant could reach an apex by Jan. 9.
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Friday, December 31, 2021
More universities change spring schedules as Omicron spreads.
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The Sports World's Most Memorable and Human Moments of 2021
Most of them happened off the courts and playing fields, when the competitions were over and the athletes were at their most human.
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What to Watch on New Year's Eve: Movies, TV Shows, Live Events
In case the Omicron spike has scrapped your plans, these binge watches, live broadcasts and double features will bring the party to you.
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Betty White, a TV Fixture for Seven Decades, Is Dead at 99
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Betty White, a TV Fixture for Seven Decades, Is Dead at 99
Among the many highlights of a career that began in 1949 were star turns on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” in the 1970s and “Saturday Night Live” in 2010.
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Thursday, December 30, 2021
Are Apple AirTags Being Used to Track People and Steal Cars?
Privacy groups sounded alarms about the coin-sized location-tracking devices when they were introduced. Now people are concerned those fears are being realized.
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I Investigated Bonds and Clemens. Yes, They Belong in Cooperstown.
They deserve Hall of Fame recognition, even though they played in the “steroids era.”
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F.D.A. Plans to Allow 12- to 15-Year-Olds to Receive Pfizer Boosters
Regulators will also allow even younger children with immune deficiencies to get an extra shot.
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Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Harry Reid Had a Unique Political Superpower
He possessed a quality rare among politicians: profound comfort in his own skin.
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What’s to Blame for All the Flight Cancellations?
Some say the airlines. Others say Omicron.
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What Social Trends Told Us About the American Economy in 2021
“Hard pants,” R.T.O. and boomer burnout made for an eventful second pandemic year. They also taught us about the economic future.
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How We Treat Farmed Animals
Readers react to a column by Ezra Klein about the horrors of factory farming. Also: Hospitals and the unvaccinated; unwanted holiday gifts.
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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
NYC Schools Will Reopen with More Covid-19 Testing to Limit Closures
Instead of delaying the start of in-person school and pivoting to remote learning, New York City will aim to detect more infections to mitigate disruptions.
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Fears of Omicron’s Rapid Spread Are Tempered by Signs of Milder Illness
“We can’t stop it,” Israel’s prime minister said of the Omicron variant, but that warning was blunted by early signs of potentially less-severe illness than with earlier coronavirus iterations.
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How to Improve Nursing Home Care
Readers discuss problems such as underpaid and overworked staff and suggest remedies. Also: Inspired by bell hooks; Trump in the shadows.
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Monday, December 27, 2021
Sarah Weddington, Who Successfully Argued Roe v. Wade, Dies at 76
She went before the U.S. Supreme Court at 26 with almost no legal experience and won one of the most consequential cases in American history.
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Helping to Reveal a Still-Shuttered World
Our weekly photo essay series offered readers a glimpse of distant places and cultures that, for a second straight year, remained largely inaccessible.
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A ‘Tragic Mistake’ by Officer Potter, but Not a Criminal One
Two readers disagree with the verdict in the shooting of Daunte Wright. Also: Tributes to Desmond Tutu and Joan Didion; Amy Coney Barrett and Roe.
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Private-sector Vaccine Mandate Goes Into Effect in N.Y.C.
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I’ve Spent 25 Years as a Joan Didion Thief
Didion inspired at least two generations of impostors.
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Sunday, December 26, 2021
The Time Archbishop Tutu Was Searched at the Airport
A former South Africa bureau chief for The Times recalls telling moments with the anti-apartheid religious leader.
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Even in Retirement, Desmond Tutu Remained South Africa’s Moral Compass
The Nobel laureate retired from public life over a decade ago, but he continued to advocate social justice, gay rights and climate change.
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Airlines Cancel Hundreds More Flights as Virus Scrambles Air Travel
The virus, and winter weather, are making flights trickier during a busy season.
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Saturday, December 25, 2021
U.S. Policy Toward Pakistan Can't Be All About Afghanistan
A reset won’t be easy: Resentment is rife.
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As Prices Rise Due to Inflation, Biden Turns to Antitrust Enforcers
A wide-ranging presidential order helped block a railroad merger and tackle supply-chain problems, and it is planting the seeds for bigger actions.
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Covid Outdoor Gatherings Are Back in New York Amid Surge
In the midst of a new Covid surge, New Yorkers are bracing themselves for another chilly season of outdoor “fun.”
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Friday, December 24, 2021
Policy Shortens Isolation Time for N.Y. Essential Workers Who Test Positive
The new policy, announced on Friday by Gov. Kathy Hochul, is meant to help keep the ranks of employees in key industries from being severely depleted.
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The Students Returned, but the Fallout From a Long Disruption Remained
“They’re like, ‘The world’s out of control, why should I be in control?’” the principal of Liberty High School in Bethlehem, Pa., said of some of his struggling students.
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Bosses Have a New Headache: How Long Should Sick Workers Isolate?
Amid staffing shortages, companies are weighing conflicting guidance on when employees who have tested positive for the coronavirus can safely return to work.
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Democrats Say They Are Serious About State Elections. But Are They Too Late?
State-level races are becoming a central focus of American politics as the lasting effects of new congressional maps and election laws raise the stakes.
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11 Festive Christmas Eve Dinner Ideas
Ham, soups and stews, turkey and oh so many fishes — New York Times Cooking has a recipe for your holiday, no matter how you celebrate.
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Didion’s Prophetic Eye on America
Didion always knew something was out of sync in this country.
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We’re in Omicron Lockdown in the Netherlands. It Shouldn’t Have Happened.
The failure to vaccinate more people, start a booster campaign earlier and spin up free testing capacity quickly have created a crisis.
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Thursday, December 23, 2021
Family Stress Intensifies as Omicron Invades the Holidays
Some people are resigned to another season of restrictions and plan to forge ahead with celebrations. Others are trying to overcome a sense of perpetual fear.
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Jan. 6 Defendants Send a Holiday Card: ‘Merry Christmas Patriot!’
Holiday card greetings from defendants awaiting trial on charges related to the Capitol riot reflect their status as symbolic martyrs for the Republican base.
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Why We Feast During the Holidays
There’s a widespread need to reconnect to all the things that make life worth living, and what better moment than now?
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Finding Inspiration in an Otherwise Dull Year
Books, kombucha, and a ridiculous egg spoon — the things that kept me going and fed this newsletter.
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Joan Didion, ‘New Journalist’ Who Explored Culture and Chaos, Dies at 87
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How Exercise Affects Metabolism and Weight Loss
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Israel May Give 4th Dose of Covid Shot, Despite Experts' Doubts
Some scientists warn that too many shots might actually harm the body’s ability to fight the Covid-19 virus. But Israeli experts say there isn’t time to wait.
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Jury Ends Deliberations in Kim Potter’s Trial for Daunte Wright’s Death
Ms. Potter, a former police officer, faces two manslaughter charges after shooting Mr. Wright during a traffic stop. The verdict will be announced soon.
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Amazon Reaches Labor Deal, Giving Workers More Power to Organize
The agreement’s national scope and its concessions to organizing go further than any previous settlement that the e-commerce giant has made.
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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
F.D.A. Clears Pfizer’s Covid Pill for High-Risk Patients 12 and Older
The first-of-its-kind treatment, Paxlovid, has been found to be highly protective against severe illness. It could be available within a few days.
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National Guard Takes on New Roles in Understaffed Nursing Homes
In Minnesota, an ambitious initiative is training hundreds of Guard members to become certified nursing assistants and relieve burned out nursing home workers.
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Supply Chain Problems Mean Buying a Car Sometimes Takes a Plane Ride
The limited supply of new and used vehicles is forcing some Americans to go to great lengths to find and buy them, including traveling to dealers hundreds of miles away.
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How the Building Industry Blocked Better Tornado Safeguards
Engineers know how to protect people from tornadoes like the ones that recently devastated parts of Kentucky, but builders have headed off efforts to toughen standards.
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Biden Administration Extends Pause on Student Loan Payments
The Biden administration, under pressure from Democratic lawmakers, announced a three-month extension, citing the ongoing pandemic.
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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Omicron Is Turning Europe’s Busy Season Silent
European businesses are demanding government help, again, as another virus surge is driving customers away.
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How to Find a Coronavirus Test in New York City
City officials announced plans to open nearly two dozen additional testing sites to meet demand for testing, which has doubled in the past three weeks.
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