E.U. Regulator Argues to Continue J&J Vaccine With a Warning Label
The European Union’s drug regulator said that the Johnson and Johnson vaccine should carry a warning of potential risk for rare blood clots on the label, but did not recommend stopping the vaccine, saying the benefits of the vaccine outweighed the risks.
In a Charged Environment, France Tackles Its Model of Secularism
In an effort to fend off a challenge from the right, President Emmanuel Macron tries to frame a debate on two issues important to conservatives: the country’s “laïcité” model of secularism, and crime.
Dementia Risk After Age 50 Increases With Less Sleep, Study Says
The research, tracking thousands of people from age 50 on, suggests those who sleep six hours or less a night are more likely to develop dementia in their late 70s.
Can Policing Change?
As the Derek Chauvin trial heads to the jury, a look at attempts to improve policing.
Finland Is Again the World's Happiest Country, Report Finds
Finland, for the fourth consecutive year, topped a list of countries evaluated on the well-being of their inhabitants. “Really?” Finns ask.
Iran Rattled as Israel Repeatedly Strikes Key Targets
Recent attacks suggest that Israel has a clandestine network inside Iran and that Iranian security services have been powerless to break it.
A Global Tipping Point for Reining In Tech Has Arrived
Never before have so many countries, including China, moved with such vigor at the same time to limit the power of a single industry.
Your Tuesday Briefing
Wider vaccine eligibility in the U.S.
Wildfire Rages on Table Mountain in Cape Town
Strong winds fanned flames across the slopes of Table Mountain and onto the University of Cape Town campus, destroying a library housing priceless pieces of South African history.
U.N. Reports Surge of Migrant Children Entering Mexico, Destined for U.S.
The number of children arriving in Mexico seeking to cross into the United States increased ninefold from January to March 2021. Some 275 arrive each day.