Your Tuesday Briefing
Migrant workers, Poland, TikTok: Here’s what you need to know.
Kyrgyzstan Rights Activist Azimzhan Askarov Dies at 69
The human rights advocate, who was serving a life sentence on charges related to 2010 ethnic violence widely criticized as trumped-up, died in a prison clinic.
Your Tuesday Briefing
Migrant workers, Hong Kong wave, TikTok: Here’s what you need to know.
Moderna and Pfizer Begin Late-Stage Vaccine Trials
The studies each aim to enroll 30,000 people and determine whether the vaccines are safe and effective.
‘We Are Not Prisoners of the Pandemic,’ W.H.O. Leader says
The World Health Organization’s director general discussed the latest global statistics of the coronavirus pandemic, and again warned against politicizing efforts to contain its spread.
Why Delta Is Leaving Middle Seats Empty During the Pandemic
An executive for the airline explains its distancing practices and approach to cleaning at a time when its biggest rivals are selling all the seats they can.
A Small, Enduring Bloc
And what else you need to know today.
Exploring the Solar System
A guide to the spacecraft beyond Earth’s orbit.
We’ll Be Wearing Masks for a While. Why Not Make Them Nice?
Motorized air purifiers and heated sanitizers. Breathable fabrics and chic prints. With face coverings here to stay, consumers are starting to demand more than cheap throwaways.
Your Monday Briefing
Spain quarantine, Russia protests, Olivia de Havilland: Here’s what you need to know.