At the only government-sanctioned store selling alcohol during the World Cup, strict rules keep it out of reach for most residents.
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How the 1% Runs an Ironman
Listen to This Article Audio Recording by AudmTo hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android. Jerome Le Jamtel likes to watch movies while he swims. He says it just like that, too — “I like …
Continue readingI’m Having an Operation to Lose Weight. Do I Have to Tell People?
Early next year, I will have bariatric surgery. My surgeon has told me that my initial weight loss will be significant and very noticeable. What is my obligation to share the reason for my future weight loss with people outside my family and close …
Continue readingBiden Administration Expands Protections for Haitian Migrants
With the announcement, 110,000 Haitians in the United States could gain permission to stay for at least 18 months, and others who already have protections will see them extended.
Continue readingNew School Adjuncts’ Push for Better Pay Drives Acrimonious Strike
As a strike by part-time faculty enters its third week, administrators, faculty and parents battle over the finances and future of an institution known for its left-leaning politics.
Continue readingTrump Organization Jury Is Considering a Momentous Decision
Its verdict could have a sweeping impact on the former president’s company and affect the standing of Manhattan’s district attorney.
Continue readingCould Biden’s Climate Agenda Trigger a New Trade War?
The European Union is crying foul over the Inflation Reduction Act, saying the billions in climate subsidies it offers create a trade imbalance.
Continue readingWhy It Matters That China’s Protests Started in Xinjiang
Late last month, in a stunning display of frustration, people in multiple cities across China took to the streets to protest “zero Covid” policies. The calls to “jiefeng” — release the lockdown — evolved quickly into something more like calls for …
Continue readingWhy Isn’t the U.S. Embracing This Pandemic Prevention Strategy?
Vaccines can end pandemics. That’s why they are central to any plan to prepare for the next one. Developing countries are attuned to this need after many waited nearly a year for ample Covid-19 vaccine supplies as wealthy countries enjoyed an …
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