News
Democrats poised to grab abortion case as fuel for 2022 turnout
Democrats stand to gain a powerful campaign tool to gin up support just ahead of the 2022 congressional midterm elections, based on the possibility that the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to roll back abortion rights.
2nd U.S. case of Omicron variant found in Minnesota
The second U.S. case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant was found in the midwestern state of Minnesota on Thursday.
Politics
US warns of consequences as Russia cites Ukraine war risk
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned his Russian counterpart of “serious consequences” if Moscow makes a military move on Ukraine as the Kremlin said it sees rising risk of attack by its neighbor on Russia-backed separatists there.
Biden unveils new measures against COVID-19 as U.S. confirms 2nd Omicron...
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday announced an array of new measures in fighting COVID-19 as two confirmed cases of Omicron have been reported in the country.
Business
Ongoing chip shortage shakes up car buying with fewer choices, higher...
The semiconductor shortage has disrupted the auto industry throughout 2021, halting production, reducing inventory and raising prices, a formula that has left some frustrated buyers searching for any tires to kick.
Nation
Five cases of omicron COVID-19 variant detected in New York
Five cases of the heavily mutated omicron variant of COVID-19 have been detected in New York — and at least one involves a vaccinated individual, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday.
Travel
France to demand negative COVID tests for non-EU visitors
France is strengthening rules on travel to the country in a bid to contain the spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus, government spokesman Gabriel Attal said on Wednesday.
Food
A centuries-old Indian cheese takes hold in America
Given the current obsession with plant-based cooking, cheese might seem like a food in decline.
Health
Five cases of omicron COVID-19 variant detected in New York
Five cases of the heavily mutated omicron variant of COVID-19 have been detected in New York — and at least one involves a vaccinated individual, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday.
What to stream: With arrival of ‘Power of the Dog,’ explore...
Jane Campion’s latest film, the sweeping, uneasy psychological Western “Power of the Dog” hits Netflix Wednesday, an early holiday treat for cinephiles.
