Cuomo to Lift N.Y.'s State of Emergency Thursday
With most restrictions already relaxed and fewer new coronavirus cases being detected in the state, “the emergency is over,” Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Wednesday.
Musical Chairs? Why Swapping Seats Could Reduce Orchestra Aerosols.
Moving super-spreading instruments, like the trumpet, closer to air vents could limit the aerosol buildup on stage, according to a new study.
Ivorian Opposition Leader Sentenced in Absentia to Life in Prison
A criminal court in the West African country also ordered the dissolution of Guillaume Soro’s political movement.
Stripping Away History’s Layers, and Revealing a New Museum
About 200 of France’s top craftspeople collaborated to restore the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris to its original 18th-century splendor.
Tokyo Olympics Bans Alcohol at Events
The decision bowed to pressure from a Japanese public that is already deeply skeptical of hosting the Games amid the pandemic.
Disneyland Paris Reopens: ‘It’s Like Coming Home to Family’
Hopes are high that the most popular theme park in Europe will kickstart a tourism recovery in France.
A Joyful Surprise at Japan’s Oldest Zoo: The Birth of Twin Pandas
After a four-year hiatus, two 15-year-old giant pandas at last found the mood and added a new draw for one of Tokyo’s biggest tourist attractions.
Munich Wanted to Light Its Stadium in a Pride Rainbow. European Soccer Said No.
The lighting plan was meant as a statement against a new law in Hungary, whose team is taking on Germany on Wednesday. UEFA said the request was too political.
A Month Before the Olympics, How Is Japan Faring With Covid?
In the past month, cases have decreased and vaccination has ramped up dramatically — but with less than one-fifth of the country even partially vaccinated, many residents remain worried about hosting the Games.