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Helping People Find Covid-19 Vaccines Is Aim of C.D.C.-Backed Site

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By BY REBECCA ROBBINS AND SHERYL GAY STOLBERG Business https://ift.tt/3qRFEKt VaccineFinder.org is an ambitious but limited attempt to simplify Americans’ search for vaccines. New York Times Vaccination and Immunization, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), United States Politics and Government, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) February 25, 2021 at 12:38AM

Candidate Biden Called Saudi Arabia a ‘Pariah.’ He Now Has to Deal With It.

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By BY DAVID E. SANGER U.S. https://ift.tt/3bzcbyJ In a coming call with King Salman, the president plans to warn him that the United States will soon make public intelligence about the Saudi crown prince’s role in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. New York Times United States International Relations, Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations, Classified Information and State Secrets, United States Politics and Government February 25, 2021 at 12:36AM

Coronavirus

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By Unknown Author World https://ift.tt/37Kt5sR Coronavirus New York Times February 25, 2021 at 12:31AM

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, Newly Vaccinated, Return to Church in Georgia

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By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON U.S. https://ift.tt/3pRUbVk The Carters have long been devoted members of Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Ga. — both of them as deacons, and he, for decades, as a Sunday school teacher. New York Times February 25, 2021 at 12:31AM

Biden Seeks More Control Over Postal Service With New Appointments

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By BY THOMAS KAPLAN AND HAILEY FUCHS U.S. https://ift.tt/2NFNZ5D The president nominated three people to the beleaguered agency’s board on a day when the postmaster general, Louis DeJoy, a major Republican donor, faced questioning on Capitol Hill. New York Times Postal Service and Post Offices, Absentee Voting, United States Politics and Government February 25, 2021 at 12:29AM

The defense secretary urged U.S. military members to accept vaccinations.

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By Unknown Author World https://ift.tt/3so4odD New York Times internal-essential February 25, 2021 at 12:27AM

Biden Signs Order to Strengthen Supply Chains

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By BY REUTERS U.S. https://ift.tt/3utmE7m President Biden signed an executive order aimed at reducing U.S. reliance on foreign-made products, especially in a national emergency, after a bipartisan meeting with lawmakers. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Executive Orders and Memorandums, Shortages, United States Economy, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) February 25, 2021 at 12:25AM

After the Riot, What’s the Future of Art in the Capitol?

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By BY GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO U.S. https://ift.tt/3spczGS Built largely by enslaved people, the building includes just one small object honoring their work. New York Times Capitol Building (Washington, DC), Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Monuments and Memorials (Structures), United States Politics and Government, Restoration and Renovation, Slavery (Historical) February 25, 2021 at 12:01AM

Las vacunas reducen las hospitalizaciones por coronavirus, según nuevos estudios del Reino Unido

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By BY BENJAMIN MUELLER en Español https://ift.tt/3buwRrm Las vacunas de Pfizer-BioNTech y AstraZeneca-Oxford funcionan contra la variante del virus más contagiosa en el Reino Unido, anunciaron los investigadores. New York Times Vaccination and Immunization, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) February 25, 2021 at 12:01AM

School Closures Have Failed America’s Children

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By BY NICHOLAS KRISTOF Opinion https://ift.tt/3pTbCoz As many as three million children have gotten no education for nearly a year. New York Times Shutdowns (Institutional), Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns, Education (K-12), Dropouts, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Income Inequality, United States Politics and Government February 25, 2021 at 12:00AM

Can Australia Save Journalism From the Internet?

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By BY LIZZIE O’SHEA Opinion https://ift.tt/3kmlkhX Google and Facebook have objected to a law that will require them to pay media outlets for content. But the legislation won’t protect the businesses it aims to help. New York Times News and News Media, Social Media, Computers and the Internet, Newspapers, Politics and Government February 25, 2021 at 12:00AM

Fed services were disrupted Wednesday, with the central bank citing an ‘operational error.’

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By BY JEANNA SMIALEK Business https://ift.tt/3kk4aS0 New York Times February 24, 2021 at 11:56PM

Connecticut decides to base vaccine eligibility almost entirely on age.

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By BY MICHAEL GOLD World https://ift.tt/2NVg88O New York Times internal-essential February 24, 2021 at 11:55PM

Beeple Brings Crypto to Christie’s

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By BY JOSIE THADDEUS-JOHNS Arts https://ift.tt/3pPfWVB The artist’s brash riffs on the news have whipped up a frenzy of interest within the cryptocurrency scene. New York Times Art, Content Type: Personal Profile, Auctions, Virtual Currency, Blockchain (Technology), Collectors and Collections February 24, 2021 at 11:53PM

The Morning

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By Unknown Author Briefing https://ift.tt/3suxs3r The Morning New York Times February 24, 2021 at 11:49PM

Paramount+ is the new name of the revamped CBS All Access streaming platform.

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By BY JOHN KOBLIN Business https://ift.tt/3bznKpz ViacomCBS made a slew of announcements promising new content, including a weekly show from Trevor Noah, the host of “The Daily Show.” New York Times Television, Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming February 24, 2021 at 11:45PM

Domingo German Apologizes, Vowing to Be a ‘Different Person’

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By BY JAMES WAGNER Sports https://ift.tt/3r5alw9 The Yankees pitcher, who was suspended for 81 games over a domestic violence incident, addressed the news media for the first time since returning to the team. New York Times Baseball, Domestic Violence February 24, 2021 at 11:43PM

Architect of the U.S. Capitol Outlines Damage from Jan. 6.

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By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS U.S. https://ift.tt/3uCZ88f The Architect of the Capitol, Brett Blanton, testified before lawmakers on Wednesday detailing the damage done to the complex and actions taken by his staff during the assault. New York Times Architecture, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021) February 24, 2021 at 11:32PM

Capitol Riot Costs Will Exceed $30 Million, Official Tells Congress

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE AND LUKE BROADWATER U.S. https://ift.tt/3pQ54H9 The architect of the Capitol and other officials told lawmakers that the physical and psychological toll of the Jan. 6 riot — including damaged artifacts and staff trauma — will be extensive. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Art, Capitol Building (Washington, DC), Mental Health and Disorders, Monuments and Memorials (Structures), Architecture February 24, 2021 at 11:32PM

A New Coronavirus Variant Is Spreading in New York, Researchers Report

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By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI Health https://ift.tt/3uxA96e The variant contains a mutation thought to help the virus dodge the immune system, scientists said. New York Times your-feed-science, Disease Rates, Vaccination and Immunization, Research, Antibodies, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) February 24, 2021 at 11:23PM

Johnson & Johnson, Hong Kong, Sheet Pan Dinners: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

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By BY REMY TUMIN AND JEREMIAH M. BOGERT, JR. Briefing https://ift.tt/37MKr8B Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. New York Times February 24, 2021 at 11:21PM

Texas has one of the lowest vaccination rates after the storm delayed inoculations.

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By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS World https://ift.tt/3pYb40M New York Times internal-essential February 24, 2021 at 11:21PM

Haaland, With a Key Vote in Her Column, Appears Headed for Confirmation

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By BY CORAL DAVENPORT Climate https://ift.tt/3pTJf9H Senator Joe Manchin III, who oversees the confirmation hearing, said he would support Representative Deb Haaland, President Biden’s nominee to lead the Interior Department. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Appointments and Executive Changes, Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline, Environment February 24, 2021 at 11:12PM