Once Science Fiction, Gene Editing Is Now a Looming Reality
The prospect of erasing some disabilities and perceived deficiencies hovers at the margins of what people consider ethically acceptable.
In Electric Car Market, It’s Tesla and a Jumbled Field of Also-Rans
Most traditional carmakers are struggling to produce and market electric vehicles even as Tesla sells hundreds of thousands of its luxury models.
The Pandemic Isn’t Bringing Back Factory Jobs, at Least Not Yet
It’s a moment of reckoning for global supply chains. But that doesn’t mean companies are flocking back to the United States.
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Russian interference, Angela Merkel, Afghan women: Here’s what you need to know.
Trump’s Request of an Ambassador: Get the British Open for Me
Woody Johnson, the N.F.L. owner, Trump donor and ambassador to Britain, was warned not to get involved in trying to move the tournament to a Trump resort in Scotland, but he raised the idea anyway — and he failed.
Rise in Virus Cases Near Bases in U.S. and Abroad Poses Test for Military
American military officials are trying to contain the spread of the coronavirus in its ranks while tackling logistical problems like relieving troops overseas.
Banned Chinese Companies Deny Allegations They Abused Uighurs
Several firms that were blacklisted by the U.S. Commerce Department said they had found no evidence of forced labor or other abuses.
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Stimulus, Chinese hackers, Portland protests: Here’s what you need to know today.
U.S. Accuses Hackers of Trying to Steal Coronavirus Vaccine Data for China
Two suspects in China targeted companies working on vaccines as part of a broader cybertheft campaign to enrich themselves and aid the Chinese government, officials said.
Coronavirus Infections Much Higher Than Reported Cases in Parts of U.S., Study Shows
Data from antibody tests in 10 different cities and states indicate that many people with no symptoms may be spreading the virus.