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South Africa’s hope of imminent relief crumbled after reports of vaccine’s ineffectiveness.

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By BY BENJAMIN MUELLER World https://ift.tt/3a2TJii New York Times internal-essential February 9, 2021 at 12:52AM

Minimum Wage Hike Would Help Poverty but Cost Jobs, Budget Office Says

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By BY JASON DEPARLE U.S. https://ift.tt/3aKrwff The Congressional Budget Office said raising the federal minimum wage to $15 would also increase the deficit, potentially helping the proposal’s prospects of being included in relief legislation. New York Times Minimum Wage, Wages and Salaries, Poverty, Income Inequality, Labor and Jobs, Layoffs and Job Reductions, Federal Budget (US), Stimulus (Economic), United States Economy, United States Politics and Government February 9, 2021 at 12:43AM

Crisis Spurs Congress Toward Big Measures to Lift Families From Poverty

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By BY JIM TANKERSLEY AND EMILY COCHRANE Business https://ift.tt/3tGnQnl Lawmakers, including at least one Republican, are focused on providing monthly payments to help families with children make ends meet. New York Times United States Economy, Children and Childhood, United States Politics and Government, Poverty, Food Insecurity, Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions, Stimulus (Economic), Labor and Jobs, Unemployment Insurance, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) February 9, 2021 at 12:42AM

Trump Isn’t the Only One on Trial. The Conservative Media Is, Too.

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By BY GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO U.S. https://ift.tt/3rAXmlq The former president’s second impeachment trial begins oral arguments tomorrow. But conservative media organizations face an even more consequential test in the weeks and months ahead. New York Times News and News Media, Conservatism (US Politics), Suits and Litigation (Civil), Freedom of Speech and Expression, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Rumors and Misinformation, Voter Fraud (Election Fraud) February 9, 2021 at 12:39AM

You May Want to Forget Him, but Trump’s Trial Must Be Thorough

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By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG Opinion https://ift.tt/36VLuCO Democrats should be willing to call witnesses. New York Times Impeachment, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021) February 9, 2021 at 12:27AM

The Filibuster That Saved the Electoral College

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By BY JESSE WEGMAN Opinion https://ift.tt/2N9vHZQ Like other Senate blockades of the civil rights era, it was about preserving white supremacy. New York Times Filibusters and Debate Curbs, United States Politics and Government, Constitutional Amendments, Electoral College February 9, 2021 at 12:26AM

Coronavirus

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By Unknown Author World https://ift.tt/2OeZNvz Coronavirus New York Times February 9, 2021 at 12:18AM

The Morning

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By Unknown Author Briefing https://ift.tt/2MEZlGQ The Morning New York Times February 9, 2021 at 12:14AM

Housing Boss Is Fired and Faces Criminal Inquiry After Reports of Abuse

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By BY AMY JULIA HARRIS New York https://ift.tt/3jsyOIE Victor Rivera, the chief executive of the Bronx Parent Housing Network, one of the largest operators of homeless shelters in New York City, was accused of sexual abuse and financial impropriety. New York Times Nonprofit Organizations, Homeless Persons, Sex Crimes, Sexual Harassment February 8, 2021 at 11:47PM

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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By BY JONATHAN WOLFE U.S. https://ift.tt/3q4wdH9 AstraZeneca clinical trials in South Africa showed little protection against some forms of illness. New York Times February 9, 2021 at 12:00AM

Democrats roll out a plan to send $1,400 stimulus payments to Americans earning up to $75,000 a year.

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE U.S. https://ift.tt/3aLxdK2 New York Times February 9, 2021 at 12:00AM

How Democrats Learned to Seize the Day

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By BY PAUL KRUGMAN Opinion https://ift.tt/2YVO0Ev It seems that they won’t repeat Obama’s mistakes. New York Times United States Economy, United States Politics and Government, Stimulus (Economic), American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (2009), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) February 9, 2021 at 12:00AM

How South Africa’s Hope of Imminent Vaccine Relief Crumbled

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By BY BENJAMIN MUELLER World https://ift.tt/3p5AOaO A finding that the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine had little effect on a fast-spreading coronavirus variant was baleful news for poorer countries counting on the shot. New York Times Vaccination and Immunization, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) February 8, 2021 at 11:57PM

Elon Musk and Snoop Dogg Push Cryptocurrencies to Record Highs

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By BY NATHANIEL POPPER Technology https://ift.tt/3q4vyFF Bitcoin and even Dogecoin, which began as a playful experiment, are soaring in value as billionaires, companies and celebrities promote the digital currencies. New York Times Virtual Currency, Bitcoin (Currency), Computers and the Internet, Social Media, Mobile Commerce and Payments, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Mobile Applications, Celebrities, Hedge Funds February 8, 2021 at 11:57PM

The Crowd, the Quiet, the Cutouts: A Strange Year at the Super Bowl

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By BY TERENCE MCGINLEY Times Insider https://ift.tt/3aMiWN9 Did it feel like a home game for Tampa Bay? Benjamin Hoffman, who covered the game for The Times, shared the view from his seat. New York Times Football, Super Bowl February 8, 2021 at 11:55PM

Housing Boss Is Fired and Faces Criminal Inquiry After Reports of Abuse

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By BY AMY JULIA HARRIS New York https://ift.tt/2YYDjBq Victor Rivera, the chief executive of the Bronx Parent Housing Network, one of the largest operators of homeless shelters in New York City, was accused of sexual abuse and financial impropriety. New York Times Nonprofit Organizations, Homeless Persons, Sex Crimes, Sexual Harassment February 8, 2021 at 11:47PM

First Up at Trump’s Impeachment: Can a Former President Stand Trial?

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By BY MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT U.S. https://ift.tt/3a1ppVt To avoid having to make a judgment about Donald J. Trump’s conduct in the Jan. 6 riot, Republicans have argued the proceeding is unconstitutional. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Constitution (US), Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Impeachment, Ethics and Official Misconduct February 8, 2021 at 11:46PM

Mountains, Ice and Climate Change: A Recipe for Disasters

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By BY HENRY FOUNTAIN Climate https://ift.tt/3q4u7qK Shrinking and thinning of glaciers is one of the most documented signs of the effects of global warming caused by rising levels of greenhouse gases. New York Times Glaciers, Global Warming, Environment, Floods, Landslides and Mudslides February 8, 2021 at 11:36PM

Meet the Proseccos You’ll Be Drinking This Summer

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By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT Food https://ift.tt/3p2mYWH Italy has given Prosecco rosé the stamp of approval, and producers are starting to send these pink bubblies to America. New York Times Prosecco (Wine), Labeling and Labels (Product) February 8, 2021 at 11:34PM

Impeachment Briefing: Trump’s Trial Starts Tomorrow

By Unknown Author U.S. https://ift.tt/2YYBJzu Democrats are likely to rely heavily on video footage from the riot. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Impeachment February 8, 2021 at 11:34PM

Denis McDonough is confirmed as the V.A. secretary.

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By BY JENNIFER STEINHAUER U.S. https://ift.tt/3q1WNRv New York Times February 8, 2021 at 11:21PM

Impeachment Trial, Child Tax Credit, Bitcoin: Your Monday Evening Briefing

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By BY VICTORIA SHANNON AND JUDITH LEVITT Briefing https://ift.tt/3q4ctDB Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. New York Times February 8, 2021 at 11:19PM

The Netanyahu Trial, Explained

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By BY PATRICK KINGSLEY World https://ift.tt/39ZgR14 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is standing trial on corruption charges. Here’s a look at the context of the trial, the main charges and the political ramifications. New York Times Corruption (Institutional), Crime and Criminals February 8, 2021 at 11:05PM