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Medical students helping to fight Covid get a holiday gift.

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By BY ADEEL HASSAN U.S. https://ift.tt/30ZqoDT Meharry Medical College in Nashville gave $10,000 to each student from a pool of coronavirus relief funds. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Gifts, Historically Black Colleges and Universities November 27, 2021 at 09:14PM

The W.H.O. skips forward two Greek letters, avoiding a Xi variant.

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By BY STEVEN LEE MYERS World https://ift.tt/3I220lu Under the World Health Organization’s system, the Omicron variant might have been called Nu or Xi, but only at the risk of ambiguity or diplomatic awkwardness. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) November 28, 2021 at 01:36AM

Quotation of the Day: Israel and Iran Widen Targets in a Cyberwar

By Unknown Author Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/3DYVA4o Quotation of the Day for Sunday, November 28, 2021. New York Times November 28, 2021 at 01:32AM

Corrections: Nov. 28, 2021

By Unknown Author Corrections https://ift.tt/3p954Ui Corrections that appeared in print on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. New York Times November 28, 2021 at 01:31AM

Laszlo Z. Bito, Scientist, Novelist and Philanthropist, Dies at 87

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By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG World https://ift.tt/3o0Fmlq He fled communist rule in Hungary, discovered a treatment for glaucoma in the U.S., then became an author and a voice against authoritarianism in his homeland. New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Politics and Government, Books and Literature, Philanthropy November 28, 2021 at 12:57AM

Omicron variant upends global pandemic response.

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By BY ISABELLA GRULLÓN PAZ U.S. https://ift.tt/3rgyzpN Britain, Israel and others implemented new security measures as some health experts urged caution. New York Times November 28, 2021 at 12:16AM

Wakefield Poole, Pioneer in Gay Pornography, Dies at 85

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By BY ALEX VADUKUL Movies https://ift.tt/3cXoZ34 He gave up a dance career to create a crossover, and now classic, hit film in 1971 that had both gay and straight audiences, and celebrities, lining up to see it. New York Times Homosexuality and Bisexuality, Pornography, Movies, Dancing, Deaths (Obituaries) November 27, 2021 at 11:47PM

Garage Sale Pitches

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By BY CAITLIN LOVINGER Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3DZyj2h Jeff Kremer’s debut puzzle gives us a deal that’s too good to resist. New York Times Crossword Puzzles, Comedy and Humor, Tag Sales November 27, 2021 at 11:00PM

Afghan Economy Nears Collapse as Pressure Builds to Ease U.S. Sanctions

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By BY CHRISTINA GOLDBAUM World https://ift.tt/3lfKPTI Afghanistan’s economy has crashed since the Taliban seized power, plunging the country into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. New York Times Embargoes and Sanctions, Humanitarian Aid, Economic Conditions and Trends, Food Insecurity, United States International Relations November 27, 2021 at 08:00AM

Él sabe quién ganó el Balón de Oro. Y no, no lo dirá

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By BY RORY SMITH en Español https://ift.tt/3rcXRoU Servidores de correo electrónico encriptados, reuniones secretas, estricta confidencialidad: cómo la identidad del ganador del Balón de Oro, el mayor premio individual del fútbol, se guarda como un secreto de Estado. New York Times Soccer, Awards, Decorations and Honors, Content Type: Personal Profile November 27, 2021 at 08:00AM

Spelling Bee Forum

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By BY ISAAC ARONOW AND DOUG MENNELLA Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3r8WXd8 Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help. New York Times November 27, 2021 at 08:00AM