Your Friday Briefing

A hopeful moment for the U.S. in the pandemic.


Germany to Open AstraZeneca Vaccine to Everyone 18 and Older

The government is also recommending that doctors be allowed to give a second dose before the recommended 12 weeks in order to speed up vaccinations.


Baltimore Vaccine Plant’s Troubles Ripple Across Africa, Europe and Canada

Millions of doses of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine produced by Emergent BioSolutions have been held back in Europe, South Africa and Canada as a precaution.


Second Time Lucky? Eurovision Hopefuls Try Again.

Eurovision acts are known for being one-hit wonders. Can this year’s contestants, most returnees from the canceled 2020 event, break the stereotype?


Russia Says One Dose of Sputnik Vaccine May be Enough

The announcement clears the way for getting more people vaccinated faster, though with less complete or long-lasting immunity.


Olympics participants will be offered a vaccine before the Games.


Logging into class with his mother’s cellphone, a bright 11-year-old struggles to keep up.


Hoping to travel internationally this summer? Expect confusion.


E.U. Leader Says Bloc Is Willing to Discuss Patent Waiver for Covid Vaccines

The head of the European Commission said the E.U. would consider proposals on waiving intellectual property rights, following the Biden administration’s reversal of U.S. policy.


Afghans Fleeing Home Are Filling the Lowliest Jobs in Istanbul

After years working on American bases in Afghanistan and fearful of the Taliban, Afghans are heading to Turkey and Europe.