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In Latest Assault on Dissent, Egypt Convicts a Human Rights Activist

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By BY MONA EL-NAGGAR World https://ift.tt/31aIQJy Hossam Bahgat avoided a prison term, receiving a relatively modest fine, in a verdict that appeared designed to intimidate dissidents without risking international opprobrium. New York Times Human Rights and Human Rights Violations, Politics and Government, Freedom of Speech and Expression November 30, 2021 at 01:16AM

Met Opera’s Conductor Drops Out of ‘Figaro’

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By BY ZACHARY WOOLFE Arts https://ift.tt/3o7x0J7 Yannick Nézet-Séguin said a nearly four-week break from the podium would allow “time for me to re-energize” after a busy autumn. New York Times Opera November 30, 2021 at 01:06AM

Corrections: Nov. 30, 2021

By Unknown Author Corrections https://ift.tt/3o3yV0Z Corrections that appeared in print on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. New York Times November 30, 2021 at 01:01AM

With Scant Information on Omicron, Biden Turned to Travel Ban to Buy Time

By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR AND SHERYL STOLBERG U.S. https://ift.tt/3peYV96 “Here’s what it does: It gives us time,” President Biden said of the flight restrictions. He called the new variant a cause for concern, not panic. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Coronavirus Omicron Variant, Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns, Disease Rates, Vaccination and Immunization, United States Politics and Government, United States Economy, Travel Warnings November 30, 2021 at 12:51AM

Pfizer plans to apply for booster shots for 16- and 17-year-olds.

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By BY SHARON LAFRANIERE World https://ift.tt/3d80Jel New York Times November 30, 2021 at 12:36AM

Biden Discusses Holiday Shopping Season With Retail Executives

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES Business https://ift.tt/3xCRRa0 The meeting was part of a larger effort by President Biden to show he is working to combat inflation and ensure a more normal holiday shopping season as the pandemic continues. New York Times Shopping and Retail, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Holidays and Special Occasions, Inflation (Economics), United States Politics and Government November 30, 2021 at 12:32AM

What Europe Can Teach Us About Jobs

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By BY PAUL KRUGMAN Opinion https://ift.tt/3rkYehb Why don’t other countries face a Great Resignation? New York Times Labor and Jobs, Productivity, Wages and Salaries, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) November 30, 2021 at 12:00AM

On first day of trial, prosecutors say Maxwell and Epstein were ‘partners in crime.’

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By BY BENJAMIN WEISER AND REBECCA DAVIS O’BRIEN New York https://ift.tt/3xOTVfz New York Times November 29, 2021 at 11:56PM

The Defense Department says Oklahoma National Guard must get vaccinated.

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By BY JENNIFER STEINHAUER U.S. https://ift.tt/316MGmJ The governor had tried to exempt the troops from the federal vaccine requirement that applies to all service branches. New York Times United States Defense and Military Forces, Vaccination and Immunization, Reserves (Military) November 29, 2021 at 11:53PM

¿Funcionan las vacunas contra ómicron? Hay una carrera para averiguarlo

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By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI en Español https://ift.tt/3o3pbUt Una “mezcla tipo Frankenstein” de mutaciones suscita preocupación, pero la variante puede seguir siendo vulnerable a las vacunas actuales. Si no es así, serán necesarias revisiones. New York Times your-feed-science, Coronavirus Omicron Variant, Vaccination and Immunization, Disease Rates, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Immune System, Travel Warnings, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) November 29, 2021 at 11:50PM

Ghislaine Maxwell’s Trial Opens, With Epstein at Its Center

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By BY BENJAMIN WEISER AND REBECCA DAVIS O’BRIEN New York https://ift.tt/3lmOQWJ A prosecutor described Jeffrey Epstein and his longtime girlfriend and associate, Ms. Maxwell, as “partners in crime.” New York Times Sex Crimes, Women and Girls, Prostitution November 29, 2021 at 11:50PM

Boebert Reaches Out to Omar After Incendiary Video, Escalating a Feud

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By BY JONATHAN WEISMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/3D2px21 Representative Lauren Boebert made an overture to Representative Ilhan Omar after suggesting that the Muslim lawmaker was a terrorism threat. The call did not go well. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right, Apologies November 29, 2021 at 11:47PM

David Gulpilil, Famed Aboriginal Actor, Dies at 68

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By BY NEIL GENZLINGER Movies https://ift.tt/3d05uqi In a career that began with the film “Walkabout” 50 years ago, he was acclaimed for changing the way Australia’s Indigenous people were portrayed and viewed. New York Times Indigenous Australians, Actors and Actresses, Deaths (Obituaries) November 29, 2021 at 11:27PM

Elizabeth Holmes Says Former Boyfriend Abused Her

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By BY ERIN WOO AND ERIN GRIFFITH Technology https://ift.tt/3xBopBs Ms. Holmes, the founder of the failed blood testing start-up Theranos, blamed Ramesh Balwani, the former No. 2 at the company. New York Times Domestic Violence, Frauds and Swindling, Start-ups November 29, 2021 at 11:25PM

With Omicron’s Arrival, Stocks Will Again Hang on Headlines

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By BY MATT PHILLIPS Business https://ift.tt/3lkMTtD Stocks rose on Monday, but analysts expect a bumpy ride for share prices while experts assess whether existing vaccines will be effective against the new variant. New York Times Coronavirus Omicron Variant, United States Economy, Stocks and Bonds, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) November 29, 2021 at 11:20PM

Breaking Barriers: The Life of Lee Elder

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES Sports https://ift.tt/3xzj9OO Elder was the author of “a signature moment” in professional golf. New York Times Golf November 29, 2021 at 11:20PM

Omicron, Twitter, Cuomo: Your Monday Evening Briefing

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By BY VICTORIA SHANNON Briefing https://ift.tt/3xDbT4d Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. New York Times November 29, 2021 at 11:15PM

A Shower Bus Helps Those Without Access

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By BY EMMA GRILLO Neediest Cases https://ift.tt/3d3XzZ8 People without regular access to bathing find help at Brooklyn Community Services' shower bus. New York Times November 29, 2021 at 11:12PM

4 takeaways from the first day of Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial.

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By BY COLIN MOYNIHAN New York https://ift.tt/3pifNfs In the coming weeks, jurors are expected to hear testimony from four women whom prosecutors say Jeffrey Epstein exploited for sex with Ms. Maxwell’s help. New York Times Sex Crimes, Women and Girls November 29, 2021 at 11:08PM

Fragmented Reactions Hinder Global Fight Against Omicron Variant

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By BY JASON HOROWITZ World https://ift.tt/3FVtZ4A Almost two years into the pandemic, finger-pointing, lack of coordination, sparse information and fear are once again influencing policy. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Coronavirus Omicron Variant, Vaccination and Immunization November 29, 2021 at 11:05PM