Your Thursday Briefing
The vaccine divide.
Nick Clegg Steers Facebook's Trump Decision
Nick Clegg, a former deputy prime minister, has shaped the company’s handling of Donald Trump at every turn.
India’s Coronavirus Crisis Overwhelms Health System
The frightening surge of coronavirus cases in India has overwhelmed many hospitals in recent days, at times forcing staff members to provide medical treatment inside ambulances while patients wait for beds.
How a Pandemic Contributed to a Decline in Maternal Healthcare
The number of people requiring emergency food aid hit a five-year high in 2020 — at least 155 million — while the risk of maternal and newborn deaths surged.
N.Y.’s governor outlines new seating rules for vaccinated baseball fans, and says Broadway will start to reopen Sept. 14.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said that fully vaccinated people will be able to sit in areas of Yankee Stadium or Citi Field without social distancing, and that people who get a shot at a game will get a free ticket.
His Ship Vanished in the Arctic 176 Years Ago. DNA Has Offered a Clue.
For the first time, researchers have identified the remains of a sailor from the doomed 1845 Franklin expedition of the fabled Northwest Passage.
Mexico City Subway Crash Damage Investigated
Workers examined the site of the bridge collapse in Mexico City that sent a train plunging to the ground, killing at least 24 people and injuring dozens more.
To Address Vaccine Hesitancy, Singapore Tightens Rules and Drafts a Comedian
As coronavirus infections rise, Singapore is limiting events and quarantining travelers. It’s also on social media, ordering corrections and posting amusing content.
The Dream: International Travel. The Reality: Chaos and Confusion.
The world beckons, especially for those who have been vaccinated, but would-be travelers face a difficult moment when travel possibilities are at odds with the facts of a still reeling world.