Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Article Source: The New York Times
11/09/2020
Shot to Prevent H.I.V. Works Better Than Daily Pill in Women
Researchers ended a clinical trial of the drug early because the results were so convincing. The more effective drug would be given in six injections a year instead of as 365 daily pills.
Women and girls accounted for about half of all new H.I.V. infections in 2019, according to Unaids, a United Nations organization that leads the global fight against H.I.V. and AIDS.
11/08/2020
9 Things the Biden Administration Could Do Quickly on the Environment
The first 100 days of the Biden administration are likely to see a flurry of executive actions on climate change.
President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. campaigned on the most ambitious climate platform of any presidential candidate in history, promising to spend $2 trillion over four years to draw down planet-warming fossil fuel emissions and convert much of the nation to clean energy.
11/05/2020
What the Voters Are Trying to Tell Us
They are not always wise, but they have something important to say.
11/02/2020
November Surprise: Fewer Ballots Rejected by Election Officials
With many voters casting their first absentee ballots, experts feared a wave of disqualifying mistakes. But that may not be so.
10/29/2020
Five Great Things Biden Has Already Done
We’re learning not to underestimate the guy.
10/29/2020
Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Studies Showing Waning Coronavirus Antibodies
Experts say it’s normal for levels of antibodies to drop after clearing an infection, and that they represent just one arm of the immune response against a virus.
10/25/2020
Pope Francis Appoints First African-American Cardinal
Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, was among 13 new cardinals named on Sunday.
How to Talk to Friends and Family Who Share Conspiracy Theories
Fringe movements will persist long after Election Day. Here’s how to help.
10/21/2020
Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges for Opioid Sales
The Justice Department announced an $8 billion settlement with the company. Members of the Sackler family will pay $225 million in civil penalties but criminal investigations continue.
10/22/2020
How Democrats Won the War of Ideas
The era of big government is here.
10/21/2020