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Affichage des articles du décembre 19, 2021

India to Expand Vaccinations and Begin Boosters to Fight Omicron

Those 15 and older will be eligible for vaccination as of Jan. 3, and health workers and high-risk people over 60 can receive booster shots as of Jan. 10. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/32nLDjj via IFTTT

Sardi’s, Broadway’s iconic watering hole, is back, just in time for Omicron show closures.

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The unvaccinated in the U.S. remain defiant.

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As Hindu Extremists Call for Killing of Muslims, India’s Leaders Keep Silent

Right-wing Hindu activists at a conference took an oath to harm Muslims if necessary to make “a Hindu-only nation,” the most blatant example of rising anti-Muslim sentiment across India. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3mvDVdX via IFTTT

Covid Outbreak Strands U.S.S. Milwaukee in Guantánamo Bay

The crew held an open-air Christmas service on the pier, allowing the sailors to remain socially distanced. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3EshSL2 via IFTTT

A Janitor’s Colleagues Put Him on the Fast Track to Retirement

An Italian factory worker was dealing with a lifelong impairment that made it hard to work, but he wasn’t in a position to retire. Then his co-workers gave him 20 months’ worth of vacation days. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3Jk9rFc via IFTTT

As Russian Threat Looms, Ukraine’s Government Is No Laughing Matter

President Volodymyr Zelensky, a former actor, has surrounded himself with advisers from his old comedy troupe. No kidding. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/33LbQZl via IFTTT

Fire on Crowded Bangladesh Ferry Leaves Dozens Dead

Officials confirmed 35 deaths, but they said the toll was likely to rise as search and rescue continued. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3swy7EP via IFTTT

Park Geun-hye, Ex-Leader of South Korea, to Be Pardoned

The government said it would release Ms. Park on Dec. 31 in the interest of national “reconciliation.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3el2DZT via IFTTT

At Least 16 Dead After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Greece

The wreck late Friday in the Aegean Sea, the third in Greek waters in three days, was another reminder of the risks asylum seekers face. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/32jfWb1 via IFTTT

In China, Bragging About Your Wealth Can Get You Censored

Online posts by users showing off their receipts, over-ordering food or scattering money have been deemed vulgar. Regulators say such content leads young people astray. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/32Cq921 via IFTTT

Another Covid Christmas …

December went by like an Omicron advent calendar, each passing day revealing how the virus’s trajectory would change hoped-for holiday plans. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/33QIR6t via IFTTT

Canada and Indigenous People Settle Over Drinking Water

A court-approved settlement will compensate Indigenous people for the decades that many have lived with dirty water, and will also fund the clean up. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3EtKIdX via IFTTT

Many African Countries Toughen Covid Restrictions as Fourth Wave Spreads

Infections have more than doubled or tripled in many countries, prompting the authorities to reimpose curfews and quarantines and introduce vaccine mandates as the holiday season gets underway. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ptcbIs via IFTTT

N.F.L. Christmas Schedule: What to Watch For in Today's Games

The Cleveland Browns visit the Green Bay Packers, and the Arizona Cardinals host the Indianapolis Colts. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3enBci7 via IFTTT

In the Premier League, There’s No Looking Back

England’s clubs are plowing ahead with their holiday schedule. But amid questions about Omicron and fairness, do they really have a choice? from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3FrAM6l via IFTTT

Dave Draper, Bodybuilding’s ‘Blond Bomber,’ Dies at 79

After being named Mr. America, Mr. Universe and Mr. World, he left competitive bodybuilding in 1970. But he kept lifting weights until a year before he died. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3pyedaF via IFTTT

Gil Hodges and the Christmas Visit That Changed Everything

After a long wait, Gil Hodges was elected to the Hall of Fame. For one of the many people whose lives he helped change with community work, Hodges was already a legend. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3FsPYzR via IFTTT

Michael Spies Has Become Sailing’s Guru of Speed

He has won the Sydney Hobart twice, and sailors turn to him to make their boats faster. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3emsNeO via IFTTT

On Some Boats for the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Three’s a Crowd

Smaller vessels with two-man crews are competing for the first time. But, thanks to their use of autopilot, they can’t win the top trophy. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3yYdoKZ via IFTTT

You, Too, Could Be Sailing in the Sydney Hobart

Nonprofessional sailors, with some training, can land berths. Or pay for them. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3enTDmE via IFTTT

Israel weighs giving approval for 4th vaccine doses.

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As the virus surges again, U.S. colleges worry about a mental health crisis.

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Cecilia McDowall to Debut New Christmas Carol

Each year, the choir of King’s College, Cambridge, commissions an original song for its Christmas service, giving the composer an audience of around 100 million people. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3qiDwww via IFTTT

U.S. Effort to Combat Forced Labor Targets Corporate China Ties

The Biden administration is expected to face scrutiny as it decides how to enforce a new ban on products made with forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3qkDQeb via IFTTT

Inside the Mind of Kyler Murray

He is the N.F.L.’s Gatsby, mysterious and magnetic, with a brain hard-wired to win. Ask him about the touchdown pass he meticulously mapped out in his mind five days before he threw it. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3syZhe2 via IFTTT

How to Catch a Polar Bear

First, spot the bear. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3JdZwkJ via IFTTT

Kyler Murray Had a Plan to Be Great Someday

He is the N.F.L.’s Gatsby, mysterious and magnetic, with a brain hard-wired to win. Ask him about the touchdown pass he meticulously mapped out in his mind five days before he threw it. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3qhBFIk via IFTTT

What Is a Foul in Basketball? It’s Always Evolving

The N.B.A. foul is never set in stone. As players reinvent the game, the officiating changes, too. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3H4h40P via IFTTT

NFL Week 16 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

Deebo Samuel and the 49ers head into Tennessee on Thursday looking to secure their sixth win in seven games. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/32tEfmj via IFTTT

NFL Week 16 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

Deebo Samuel and the 49ers head into Tennessee on Thursday looking to secure their sixth win in seven games. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3pi07tD via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing

Encouraging data on Omicron. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3stR62w via IFTTT

In Premier League, Fear and Falsehoods Fill Vaccination Gap

Only 84 percent of players in Europe’s top soccer league have taken the coronavirus vaccine. Persuading the rest has been harder than anyone imagined. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3FmXAnN via IFTTT

Omicron Infections Seem to Be Milder, Three Research Teams Report

The data offer a rare bit of good news. Still, hospitalizations are likely to increase simply because the variant is so contagious. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3spKYsg via IFTTT

N.Y.C. Health Commissioner to Stay On Until March, Adams Says

The commissioner, Dr. Dave A. Chokshi, will continue to run the health department after Eric Adams becomes mayor on Jan. 1, as the Omicron variant surges. Dr. Ashwin Vasan will succeed Dr. Chokshi in mid-March. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3Fkfjw4 via IFTTT

Covid Spoils Another Christmas in the Holy Land

Israel’s strict border controls have largely barred foreign tourists from entry, but the traditional Jerusalem Santa is managing to bring some local cheer. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3J70Gi1 via IFTTT

Alex Ovechkin Is Chasing Wayne Gretzky's Goals Record

As Alex Ovechkin ascends the N.H.L.’s record books, the unthinkable is happening: Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 goals is in jeopardy. Even Gretzky is certain Ovechkin will pass him. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/32qYT6g via IFTTT

Israel to Administer a Fourth Round of Covid Vaccines

Medical teams will begin to give fourth doses to those over 60 as well as to medical personnel. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3JbNR60 via IFTTT

India's Modi Brings Tap Water to Millions as Supplies Shrink

The ambitious project to meet a dire need shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strengths and helps explain his popularity despite a weakened economy. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3J7Eioq via IFTTT

Cashing In Grandma’s Gold Coins, a Turkish Family Struggles to Get By

As inflation soars and the value of Turkey’s currency plummets, one couple described how working families can’t make ends meet and have had to cut back on basic necessities as well as life’s smaller pleasures. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3qdAYPZ via IFTTT

France Uncovers Over 180,000 Fake Covid Passes

The developments suggest that resistance to Europe’s vaccination requirements remains significant. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3pgx4qz via IFTTT

Areas Where the U.S. Has Fallen Behind on Omicron

The U.S. is behind on the variant. President Biden offers his plan today. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/32g1al9 via IFTTT

New Zealand and Other Asia Pacific Countries Respond to Omicron

New Zealand is taking measures to limit the spread of Omicron, including delaying the reopening of its borders. It has detected 22 cases of Omicron in international arrivals. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3pfbO4k via IFTTT

5 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays With The New York Times

Seasonal suggestions for things to read, watch, write about and create, for students and teachers. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/32nXltI via IFTTT

Lawmakers Urge Tech Companies to ‘Mitigate Harm’ of Suicide Website

A House committee is seeking briefings from search engines and web-hosting companies whose services might have been leveraged by the site, which has been linked to numerous deaths. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3EeTgWg via IFTTT

A Wall Street Banker Turned to Comedy for Happiness and a Career Change

Shaun Eli Breidbart was a banker on Wall Street for 19 years but he gave up a lucrative career in favor of happiness. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3mIKEBp via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing

Another Covid Christmas. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3H0nyh5 via IFTTT

Deal With Ted Cruz Sets Stage for Russia Pipeline Fight in Early 2022

The Texas Republican leveraged his obstruction of diplomatic nominees into a Senate vote that could complicate President Biden’s efforts to defend Ukraine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3yKXDHi via IFTTT

Donald Trump Said He Got a Booster Shot and His Supporters Booed

At an event in Houston, the former president revealed for the first time publicly that he had received the additional vaccine dose. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3qhWAel via IFTTT

Omicron Response Divides Europe as Cases Surge

As some nations impose tough restrictions in the face of soaring cases, others, including France, are lying back for the moment. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3egkq4c via IFTTT

Rafael Nadal Tests Positive for the Coronavirus

The Spanish tennis star said that he was isolating at home. The test further jeopardized his hopes of playing in next month’s Australian Open. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3qbbVxc via IFTTT

Pope Says High Number of Domestic Violence Cases is ‘Almost Satanic’

Francis once again decried the scourge of domestic abuse, which has increased during the months of pandemic lockdown. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3yRNatS via IFTTT

Rafael Nadal Tests Positive for the Coronavirus

The Spanish tennis star said that he was isolating at home. The test further jeopardized his hopes of playing in next month’s Australian Open. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3qbbVxc via IFTTT

Israel Bars Travel to U.S. or Canada as Omicron Surges

The countries were added to Israel’s rapidly growing “red list” as Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s government tries to slow Omicron’s spread. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3FdUAtv via IFTTT

The Human Toll

U.S. airstrikes have not lived up to their billing. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3FfZKp9 via IFTTT

Jets and Giants Lose, but Jets May Be Starting to ‘Lose Close’

The Jets (3-11) called some exciting plays in an inconsequential game at Miami. The Giants (4-10), who were without their starting quarterback, lost to the Cowboys. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3slgIyQ via IFTTT

N.B.A. Postpones 5 More Games Because of a Covid Outbreak

Dozens of players have entered the N.B.A.’s health and safety protocols over the past two weeks. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3FbIQaV via IFTTT

Lucía Hiriart, Powerful Wife of Chile’s Dictator, Dies at 98

Her husband, Augusto Pinochet, acknowledged that she had pushed him to participate in the 1973 coup that brought him to power in 1973. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3EcrDNx via IFTTT

U.K. Weighing Lockdown Amid an Omicron Wave and Political Turmoil

Britain’s health secretary said on Sunday he wouldn’t rule out more restrictions before Christmas, but the prime minister would most likely face sharp pushback from his own party. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3F6KvyF via IFTTT

2 Lynchings Reported at Sikh Temples in India

Enraged mobs attacked men they linked to acts of sacrilege, one at the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine for Sikhs. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3E7B00N via IFTTT

Hamas, Claiming Victory Over Israel, Is Stuck in Same Old Cycle

Seven months after a war with Israel, hundreds are dead but otherwise little has changed. It’s a familiar pattern. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3misBkW via IFTTT

Washington State Senator Doug Eriksen Died After Covid Infection

Doug Ericksen was a Republican who helped lead opposition to Washington State’s Covid-19 emergency orders and vaccine mandates. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3FamLK8 via IFTTT

Super Typhoon Rai's Death Toll in Philippines Is Climbing

Nearly 100 people are now believed to have been killed by the storm, and rescuers are still trying to reach some devastated areas. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3mhWxxA via IFTTT