William R. Harris Dies at 79; Hoped to Curb Risks of Nuclear War
A lawyer and policy analyst, he studied ways to forestall energy crises and other catastrophes. He died of Covid-19.
Tensions Remain High Between Arabs and Jews in Israel
Fighting has broken out in the streets between Israeli Jews and members of the Arab minority with warnings from Israeli leaders that the conflict risks spiraling out of control.
Getting Circus-Ready in Lockdown
During the pandemic, many circus artists had to train in cramped spaces. Among them are former performers with Cirque du Soleil, which is reopening soon.
Israel Attacks Gaza with Ground Forces, Escalating the Conflict
It was not clear if the Israeli incursion was a limited bid to destroy rocket bases or kill leaders of Hamas, or if it was a full-fledged invasion.
Your Friday Briefing
Chaos in the streets in Israel.
U.S. Vaccine Rollout Begins for Children ages 12 to 15
The world’s first mass coronavirus inoculation campaign for children kicked off in earnest in the United States on Thursday after the federal government cleared the way for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to be available to those in that age group.
Overlooked No More: Usha Mehta, Freedom Fighter Against British Rule in India
At 22, she helped establish the underground station Congress Radio, which amplified Mahatma Gandhi’s message of rebellion.
As Ethiopia Fights in Tigray Region, a Crackdown on Journalists
Authorities have detained journalists without charges and revoked the accreditation of a reporter for The New York Times.
More Scientists Urge Broad Inquiry Into Coronavirus Origins
Researchers urge an open mind, saying lack of evidence leaves theories of natural spillover and laboratory leak both viable.
Covid Pandemic Demands Air Quality Changes in the Workplace, Researchers Say
The researchers issued a call to action to improve indoor air quality as a safeguard against the spread of contagions like the coronavirus.