Your Tuesday Briefing

New hotel quarantines in Britain.


Rocket Attack in Iraq Kills a U.S. Military Contractor

Some saw the barrage of rockets aimed at an airport in the northern city of Erbil as a test of the new administration in Washington.


N.Y.C.'s Subway Will Run Longer Into Night Next Week


‘Right Now Feels So Long and Without Any End in Sight’

More than 700 people have been keeping digital diaries as part of Pandemic Journaling Project. It may be the most complete record of our shifting moods in this isolating year.


Your Tuesday Briefing

Strict hotel quarantines in Britain.


As States Expand Access to Vaccines, Supply Isn't Keeping Up

Experts say expanding eligibility requires a delicate balance of prioritizing those most at risk and ensuring no dose goes to waste.


WHO Formally Authorizes the Use of the AstraZeneca Vaccine.


The G.O.P. and Public Opinion

And what else you need to know today.


Clubhouse, a Tiny Audio Chat App, Breaks Through

The 11-month-old app has exploded in popularity, even as it grapples with harassment, misinformation and privacy issues.


The Taliban Close In on Afghan Cities, Pushing the Country to the Brink

The Taliban have positioned themselves around several major population centers, including the capital of Kandahar Province, as the Biden administration weighs whether to withdraw or to stay.