‘Zero Covid,’ Once Ubiquitous, Vanishes in China’s Messy Pivot
As China casts aside many Covid rules, it is also playing down the threat of the virus. The move could help ease the burden on hospitals but comes with its own risks.
Netflix’s Harry and Meghan Documentary Series to Be ‘Personal and Raw’
The documentary series is the most high-profile project from Story Syndicate, a company run by the filmmaker Liz Garbus and her husband, Dan Cogan.
‘Ebola Could Have Wiped Us All’: Slow Lockdown Haunts Uganda
The authorities hesitated to impose restrictions in the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak because of residual trauma from the Covid lockdown. Ebola then spread to the capital, killing dozens of Ugandans.
How the Global Spyware Industry Spiraled Out of Control
The market for commercial spyware — which allows governments to invade mobile phones and vacuum up data — is booming. Even the U.S. government is using it.
Ex-Theranos president Balwani sentenced to nearly 13 years for fraud – Reuters
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Xander Bogaerts and Padres agree to 11-year, $280M deal, source says – ESPN
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Peru’s President Pedro Castillo replaced by Dina Boluarte after impeachment – BBC
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New York Times journalists stage historic 24-hour strike after management and union fail to reach deal – CNN
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Germany arrests 25 suspected far-right extremists for plotting to overthrow government – CNN
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In Paris Then, in Kyiv Now, Visions of Freedom and Bravery
Our critic was engrossed by drawings from the French Revolution early in the year. Then Russia invaded Ukraine, and recast art in a hard new light.